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1. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 86, according to the National Weather Service.
2. Everyone loves a county fair, so head over the the 138th Annual Ventura County Fair, themed "Boots, Barns and Banjos." The family-fun event is being held through August 11th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura. There's arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. For more information go to VenturaCountyFair.org.
3. Don't get stuck in traffic on your drive to work. Plan your commute by clicking onto our live, interactive traffic map. Click here to get started.
4. Looking to adopt a new pet? Check out today's Pet of the Week!
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