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OXNARD, Calif. - An attempted carjacking was reported early Tuesday morning in Oxnard, officials said.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The budget deal between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama, aimed at heading off a government shutdown and debt crisis, faces its first hurdle Tuesday when it goes before restive House Republicans, including rebellious arch-conservatives.

OXNARD, Calif. - A 50-year-old stabbing victim was found early Tuesday morning in Oxnard, officials said.

DETROIT (AP) - For the third time in seven years, General Motors is recalling cars that can leak oil and catch fire, in some instances damaging garages and homes.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - An upper level trough will bring a cooling trend to the region through Wednesday along with increasing cloudiness, according to the National Weather Service. There could be a few showers, especially across northern sections Wednesday into Wednesday night. 

Hampshire and Moorpark roads at Highway 101 will be closed for a portion of this week as part of a construction project to widen the freeway interchange.

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Newbury Park High sisters Madison and Skyler Wood and La Reina’s Haylee McGovern were forced to put in a little overtime during Monday’s CIF Northern Individual Girls Golf Regional at River Ridge, but for all three players, the final result was worth the effort.

The Ventura Planning Commission on Wednesday will hear a developer's proposal to build 55 luxury homes in the city's hills.