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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 10h

🚨Volunteers and attendees needed

50501 Ventura County @50501venturacounty.bsky.social · 16h

Stop doomscrolling and get involved! We’re looking for volunteers - crosswalk monitors, set up crew - for Ventura County No Kings day Oct. 18. #NoKingsVenturaCounty

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 11h

We were reminded of this series on Newbury Park’s Las Casitas this week. It’s worth a listen, if you never done so

www.kcrw.com/stories/life...

Life in Las Casitas, hidden housing in Newbury Park | KCRW

All over the country, and here in Southern California, there are many high income areas that thrive and depend on low-income jobs. These jobs are often filled by immigrants: nannies,…

www.kcrw.com

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 13h

Very few details a month later —

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 17h

Word on the street this morning is that VC Sheriff Jim Fryhoff and his boys helped ICE again last night It was at the Government Center where the detainee may have been in custody for a misdemeanor that most of his staff have been guilty of before, some while on duty.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

OK. It's going to be coming out soon because of the relentless investigations of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, so I might as well admit it before the news breaks:

I am the General Counsel of Antifa.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking of the Ventura County Republicans, Lori Mills now shares her spouse’s medical concerns on Twitter but she doesn’t want your MAHA advice. Totally normal.

We wish Mr. Mills a positive outcome as he recovers.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 1d

The last time a political party was found to have laundered money in Ventura County, it was Tony Stickland’s state controller run in 2010. It was through the Ventura County Republican Party.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 1d

How we doing Camarillo, Simi, and Fillmore? You too could be led by Democrats.

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: The Republican Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska’s second biggest city, lost re-election last night to a Democrat.

Mayor David Pruhs is a conservative who fought protections for LGBTQ+ residents; he made comments this year drew condemnation this year from Alaska Natives. He lost to Mindy O'Neall.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 1d

The 805 Immigrant Coalition continues to be lifeline of protection for the 805 from the reign of terror that the federal government continues to enact upon our community.

www.independent.com/2025/10/03/i...

ICE Activity Near Santa Barbara Campuses Stokes Community Fears

Four individuals were arrested by federal authorities near SBCC on the same day another ICE officer attempted to access a UCSB dormitory.

www.independent.com

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 2d

What did we learn at the Camarillo city council meeting tonight? We learned that Camarillo taxpayers are on the hook for cameras that will surveillance them because city council wants residents to pay for retail theft policing at the outlets. Cost to stores? Zero.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 3d

Our neighbors are alright.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 3d

Community housekeeping is growing tiresome. Yet here we go again — If you are here to kvetch about Ventura County electeds who are not Republicans or conservatives while not calling out far right fascism and/or Republicans and conservatives, you are a fascist too.

And a whiny little cold sore.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 3d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 3d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 3d

To be clear, there are many who misbelieve that a police state is a good thing and cops are trustworthy, but the vast majority of our experiences here in Ventura County are white and Latina women who are not first gen approaching us shocked because they “simply cannot believe” what they’re seeing.

Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 3d

What is it about Ventura County that some believe they are superior to others because they were born here. It’s a dog whistle that we are not about. So whether you are new here or you’re fifth generation, welcome! How can we support each other?

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 4d

The TPUSA christofascists are struggling with being called out for being fascists and being in a cult, and honestly, we are here for it.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s a thought, just shut down the grift that is TPUSA. Problem solved. Or you know, show those “vile creatures” love like Charlie’s seven dominions bullshit church like Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park sometimes espouses.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 4d

Santa Barbara area friends, you’re needed on 10/7

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 7d

Following his bump from profiting off Charlie Kirk’s death, city councilmen Mikey Taylor goes for it again with the religious propaganda on Instagram. This js a feature series we’re going to watch for his religious posts multiple as he rolls closer to being the mayor of Thousand Oaks.

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Opus @conejooperations.bsky.social · 7d

Racist Kevin McNamee, former one year mayor/one term councilmen, is still chasing vouchers for his tutoring grift. Just shows you what a guy will do to make up for lack of intelligence and career success.