These gardens are making a comeback
The Ventura Botanical Gardens were barely planted before the Thomas fire burned through them in late 2017. Now
Life quickly prevailed; about 60 days after the fire scorched the gardens, some plants were showing new growth. Case in point: The gardens’ rare Chilean wine palms continued to grow despite their charred trunks.
The Mediterranean-climate shrubs, trees and succulents are a treat for the eyes and nose, but even if you’re not a plant buff, the views of Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands and the Santa Monica Mountains make the gardens worth a visit.
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The gardens are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Mondays. Admission costs $7 but is free on Fridays.
Man arrested in connection with fatal Christmas Day shooting
Man arrested in connection with fatal Christmas Day shooting By Jason Davis | January 10, 2021 at 12:55 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 10:46 AM
A man has been arrested in connection with a Boynton Beach shooting on Christmas Day that left one man dead and four other people injured.
Police were called to Sara Sims Park in Boynton Beach at 9:18 p.m. on Christmas in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived, a large crowd of 400 to 500 people were dispersing from the area.
Officers located three surviving victims and one victim lying on his back with a gunshot wound to the face. That victim was later pronounced dead.