A new state audit released Jan. 10 cites the City of Homewood for a “lack of or ineffective management oversight” of city finances that led to the embezzlement of nearly $1 million.

Both chains have other sites in Ventura County. Just outside the county in Agoura Hills, longtime Ladyface Brewery and its on-site eatery Tavern Tomoko closed Dec. 22. Mountain Mike’s Pizza will ...