Benjamin Sweet jumped off the end of the Ventura Pier into the cold Pacific Ocean as huge waves reached 15 feet. He had a life to save. It was 10:50 a.m. on Dec. 28.

The high surf warning remains in effect for ventura until 10 pm on Saturday, December 30th. All beaches from Ventura Pier to Marina Park are closed due to the large breaking waves and severe ...

The pier, the oldest in California, was badly damaged by storms in 2023. First built in 1872 as a commercial wharf, it has been repaired or rebuilt countless times.

After 18 months of repair work and $3.3 million in funds, the 1,620-foot landmark Ventura Pier is reopening to the public as of today. The pier, known for its views of the Channel Islands and ...

VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- A year and a half after suffering major damage in storms, the Ventura Pier is finally back open. Cheers and clapping could be heard Saturday morning after a much ...

The historic Ventura Pier will remain closed to the public after suffering damage from the recent winter storms, Ventura city officials announced on Friday. The city anticipates that the area will … ...

The boat is currently three-quarters of a mile off the coast between the Ventura Pier and the Ventura County Fairgrounds where the U.S. Coast Guard deployed a barge to start the salvage process ...

Thus far, Ventura County Fire Department has rescued more than a dozen people from the river — seven by air via the department's rescue helicopter. The others were rescued by ladder dropped from ...

VENTURA, Calif. – For the first time in nearly 18 months, visitors will be able to walk the Ventura Pier this weekend. “So excited for such a long time.