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Why were public resources being used for a project that appeared to exist outside normal county channels? Newly uncovered records raise even more questions about Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell's Gold Team—and we've only scratched the surface. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

What, if anything, did Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell have to do with a mysterious personal loan made to his district representative, Israel Rodriguez? Our investigation examines the timeline, the relationships, and the unanswered questions.

Why are Gold Team webpages changing? This investigation examines website edits, campaign activity, and transparency questions surrounding Jeff Gorell.

An unexpected visitor from Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell's office appeared at an 805 Speakeasy community event, raising questions as long-delayed Public Records Act documents begin to emerge.

From "In God We Trust" campaigns to spiritual warfare and Patriot Academy organizing, a newly obtained agenda sheds light on the Christian nationalist networks increasingly active in Thousand Oaks politics.

Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell and the County of Ventura have violated the law for more than 80 days by failing to deliver public records requested by a request in compliance with the California Public Records Act (PRA). The PRA gives individuals the right to access public records in the physical custody of the Secretary of State unless the records are exempt from disclosure by law. (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). However, Gorell’s office and the County sta

Why were public records requests delayed for 90 days and scheduled for release only after the election? Our latest report examines transparency concerns, accountability, and what voters deserve to know.

Public records reveal new details about Jeff Gorell’s Gold Team and overseas business efforts, raising questions about taxpayer dollars, local jobs, and public accountability.

Jeff Gorell's "Gold Team" continues to list "partners" who have no idea they’re in a relationship, while Gorell continues using county resources for personal purposes.

Guest Post by Michelle Rosenblum- Environmental Advocate & Ventura County Resident On Earth Day, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell wrapped himself in the green flag, posting a list of environmental commitments that would make you think he’s a climate warrior. But here is the hard truth: Jeff Gorell is a Republican who has consistently aligned himself with a national platform that is currently executing the most aggressive assault on our environment in American history, an

Jeff Gorell is flaunting unauthorized programs, ignoring Public Records Act requests, and using encrypted apps to potentially avoid transparency laws. What is he hiding?

Pastor Doug Wilson speaking at the Pentagon signals an acceleration of White Christian Nationalism in the United States.

Mid February 2026, Supervisor Jeff Gorell (District 2, Thousand Oaks) issued a last minute statement for entry into the public record at the upcoming Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting, formally directing staff to pause the proposed transition of the Area Agency on Aging, withdraw the request to the state, and return with a full analysis of alternative service models and fiscal impacts. What’s missing is context because none of his frantic efforts would have been ne

*Updated* Supervisor Jeff Gorell, Area 2 Ventura County, is up for re-election, but conduct during his current term has left us with some serious questions. ***This story has been updated with new information that has been received.*** The Backstory Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell may have defrauded a group of business leaders and our community via something known as Gold Team. He may have done so because he wanted to use his connections to former Los Angeles Mayor Eric

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