The tragedy gripped Russia for days. Federal lawmakers convened a special committee and an investigation was launched, as hundreds of volunteers searched for the victim in subzero temperatures, and state news media ran live updates on the fallout. Eventually, the victim — Twix the cat — was found dead. A […]

Here’s a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: Train kills pedestrian OXNARD —  A 68-year-old Oxnard man died after he was hit by a train on Tuesday night, according to the Oxnard Police Department. The crash happened at 7:43 p.m. near Oxnard Boulevard and Wagon Wheel Road. Investigators […]