Locals can choose from scratch-made fare in downtown Ventura, coffee with treats for ... “It was a ready-to-open restaurant in some ways, but it did not fit the vibe of Cronies,” said Foldes ...

The Ventura City Council discussed ... The effort was meant to make the downtown core more pedestrian friendly and help struggling shops and restaurants. But the closure has become controversial ...

Fire crews were called at 9:46 a.m. to 487 E. Main St. at the Ventura Inn, a longtime fixture for housing in the area.