Lance Orozco

News Director, KCLU AM/FM, NPR for the California Coast

thousand oaks, california, united states

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News Director of KCLU AM/FM, NPR for Ventura/Santa Barbara Counties;Radio Television News Association of Southern California Board Member;Winner 2012/2016/2017/2018/2019 Society of Professional Journalists National Awards;Winner of two national RTDNA Edward R. Murrow awards

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Major political shakeup in Ventura County

It was a day marked by significant political news for the Tri-Counties. A congresswoman who’s represented most of Ventura County for more than a decade announced she won’t seek re-election this year. Then, a state assemblywoman said she would seek the 26t... See more

kclu.org•Lance Orozco•Jan 9, 2026

Ventura County man convicted of using forged documents to try to get custody of his daughter

Ventura County prosecutors say a man who wanted custody of his young daughter has been convicted of trying to steal his child using forged legal documents. Prosecutors say Jose Santos Villalobos claimed he had been granted temporary custody of his daughte... See more

kclu.org•Lance Orozco•Jan 9, 2026

Officer stabbed and suspect shot in a Port Hueneme confrontation

A confrontation led to a police officer being stabbed and a man being shot in Port Hueneme. Police were called to a home in the 100 block of Willowbrook Drive on Thursday afternoon by a Ventura County Behavioral Health team to assist with a situation. Pol... See more

kclu.org•Lance Orozco•Jan 9, 2026

Democratic Assemblywoman from Thousand Oaks announces congressional bid

A longtime state assemblywoman from Thousand Oaks announced plans to run for a congressional seat in Ventura County hours after the incumbent said she won't seek an eighth term in office. Democratic Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin is going to seek the 26th Dis... See more

kclu.org•Lance Orozco•Jan 8, 2026

Parents being asked to step up on e-bike safety for kids, with the number of accidents climbing

E-bikes are booming in popularity, and were a popular gift during the holiday season. But there’s been a spike in e-bike accidents, often involving a rider not following the rules of the road. Some communities in the Tri-Counties have launched new educati... See more

kclu.org•Lance Orozco•Jan 8, 2026

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Major political shakeup in Ventura County

Ventura County man convicted of using forged documents to try to get custody of his daughter

Officer stabbed and suspect shot in a Port Hueneme confrontation

Democratic Assemblywoman from Thousand Oaks announces congressional bid

Parents being asked to step up on e-bike safety for kids, with the number of accidents climbing

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Major political shakeup in Ventura County

Ventura County man convicted of using forged documents to try to get custody of his daughter

Officer stabbed and suspect shot in a Port Hueneme confrontation

Democratic Assemblywoman from Thousand Oaks announces congressional bid

Parents being asked to step up on e-bike safety for kids, with the number of accidents climbing

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