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What connects a local political publication, Godspeak Calvary Chapel, and a White House appointment? We follow the people, organizations, and political relationships extending from the Conejo Valley to Washington.

What do we really stand for when powerful religious networks sit quietly behind local candidates? Follow the connections emerging in Ventura County politics.

Alpha School promises to revolutionize education with AI, two-hour academics and eye-popping results—but behind the hefty tuition is a much bigger story. From questionable performance claims and extensive child-data collection to billionaire backers, political donations and taxpayer-funded school vouchers, we followed the money to find out what Alpha is really selling, and who stands to profit.

Tim McCarthy from "Move The Needle" has dropped Gorell like a toxic ex. What happened between these former political besties?

Since there is so much going on inside of the office of Jeff Gorell and our tip line is ringing off the hook, we're giving you a twofer this week. Two blog posts below, for the price of one. We hope you enjoy them.

Details surrounding Blake Davis' arrest, questionable campaign payments, and Jeff Gorell's apparent removal of social media posts fuel growing questions about what he knew as the investigation unfolds.

Thousand Oaks police arrest a former Jeff Gorell campaign aide in connection with alleged campaign vandalism. Read the latest details and why calls for further investigation are growing.

Questions about compliance with California transparency laws deepen as public records reveal gaps in communications surrounding Jeff Gorell's Gold Team and Amgen.

Public records raise more questions than answers about Gold Team’s executive directors. Missing emails, missing records, and shifting identities leave Ventura County residents wondering who was really running Jeff Gorell’s controversial initiative—and why the paper trail appears to vanish.

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?