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Been using the Ventura County Star app for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news and media app for the Ventura County area. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening in your community.
Here’s what you can do – you can browse all the latest news stories, check out local sports coverage, and watch videos on things to do around town. And there’s also a customizable experience where you can save your favorite articles and get notifications for breaking news and weather. It’s got a clean, fast-loading design that makes it easy to view content.
Look, if you live in Ventura County and want a one-stop app to stay connected to your local community, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Ventura County Star. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid. The app has a nice, modern design and makes it easy to browse articles, photos, and videos about what's happening in the area. And the customization options are handy too, like saving favorite stories and getting alerts. On the downside, the ads can get a bit intrusive if you don't pay for the premium version. And I found the content selection to be a little light compared to some other local news apps I've used. But if you just want a simple way to stay informed about your community, Ventura County Star is worth a look.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of content covering local news, sports, events, and more
- Clean, fast-loading app design makes it easy to browse
- Customization options like saving favorites and getting alerts
- Free to download and use, no paywalls
Cons
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for premium
- Content selection is a bit limited compared to other local news apps
- Occasional bugs and crashes, not the most stable app
Specifications
| Updated | 16.09.2025 |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Gannett |
| Android | Android 8.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.scripps.vcstar.mobile |
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