NEWS RELEASE:
A Santa Clara County judge has ordered CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. to pay $1.1 million to resolve a consumer protection action alleging the company failed to timely transfer ...vehicle registrations and ownership documents for used car buyers across California.
The settlement resolves a civil enforcement lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court by the District Attorney’s Offices of Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sonoma, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Counties. Prosecutors alleged that CarMax violated California law by failing to submit applications to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the statutory deadlines and failing to timely deliver certificates of ownership to consumers.
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We were proud to join Oxnard PD and MICOP on Saturday for Cafecito with a Cop at Vallarta Supermarket in South Oxnard ☕️
This outreach event was all about connecting with the community,... building trust, and making sure residents know about the resources available to them right in their neighborhood.
Thank you to Supervising Victim Advocate Celia Cardona and Victim Advocate Paulina Lupian for representing our office and engaging with community members throughout the morning.
Oxnard Police Department
Deputy District Attorney Paul Hiepler, a graduate of Pepperdine Caruso Law and a now a member of our team.
Our team had a great time last weekend at the Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair hosted by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin in Thousand Oaks. This annual event is always a meaningful opportunity to connect ...with the community and share resources that support and uplift individuals and families.
Thank you to Jennifer Brammer, Safe Harbor Program Coordinator, and Christine Mitchell, Project Manager at the Family Justice Center East County, for representing our office and engaging with attendees throughout the day.
We’re proud to be part of an event that celebrates inclusion, accessibility, and community connection.
Today, our office honored the life of DA Investigator John Sunia with a solemn procession from Los Angeles County to Garcia Mortuary in Oxnard.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Ventura... County law enforcement partners who helped ensure a safe and dignified escort, and to the public for your patience and care on the roads.
Our thoughts remain with John’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. A service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel in Oxnard.
**UPDATE**
The procession arrived at Garcia Mortuary at 11:38am.
**UPDATE**
ETA to Oxnard Blvd. - 11:30am
**UPDATE**
ETA to Ventura County Line - 11:02 a.m.
...Today (March 23, 2026), DA Investigator John Sunia’s body is being escorted from Los Angeles County to Garcia Mortuary, located at 629 S A St A in Oxnard.
Due to the nature of highway travel, arrival times may vary. The procession is anticipated to arrive in Oxnard at approximately 11:30 a.m.
We will be posting updates regarding the procession's location and Ventura County ETA here at the top of this post.
A procession honoring DA Investigator John Sunia will take place Monday morning, March 23, departing Los Angeles County and traveling to Garcia Mortuary, located at 629 S A St A in Oxnard.
...Due to the nature of highway travel, arrival times may vary. The procession is anticipated to arrive in Oxnard at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Real-time updates on the procession’s location and estimated arrival will be provided as it approaches Ventura County.
For the safety of all involved, those wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to do so from safe, designated locations and not join or follow the procession.
ROUTE (THROUGH VENTURA COUNTY):
101 North
Oxnard Blvd
6th Street
South A Street
We honor the life of DA Investigator John Sunia.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel in Oxnard, followed by a reception at 3:30 p.m. in ...Camarillo.
Investigator Sunia dedicated his life to serving others, and his impact will not be forgotten. We come together to remember, honor, and celebrate his life.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Kristian Fonseca (DOB 10/07/98), of Oxnard, has been convicted of two first-degree murder charges and other ...crimes. A jury found Fonseca guilty of killing Jose Estrada and Daniel Zuniga. Fonseca was also convicted of two counts of attempted murder and one count of being in possession of a firearm less than 10 years after a conviction. All special allegations and aggravating factors were found true, including the special circumstance of multiple murders and the personal and intentional discharge of a firearm. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
“Justice in this case took time, but the victims’ families never lost faith in the process,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Blake Heller, who prosecuted the case. “They showed tremendous patience and strength in the face of unimaginable loss. We are grateful to the jury for their careful attention to the evidence and their service. Today’s verdict ensures the defendant will never again be a danger to society.”
Fonseca is scheduled to be sentenced on May 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 26 of the Ventura County Superior Court.
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