Judge Allows Eviction of Equestrians, Authorizes Seizure of Horses at Orange County Fairgrounds

Santa Ana, Calif. – A judge in Orange County has granted fairgrounds officials the authority to evict remaining horse owners and claim ownership of the animals if necessary, according to a recent court ruling. This development adds a new layer to the ongoing dispute between the equestrians and the management of the Orange County fairgrounds. The controversy began when fairgrounds officials announced plans to transform the equestrian center into a multifunctional event space, citing financial considerations and the potential for increased revenue. This decision was met with staunch opposition from the equestrian community, who argued … Read more

City of Solana Beach Files Lawsuit Against Del Mar Fairgrounds Over KAABOO Music Festival Approval without Proper Review Process

SOLANA BEACH, California – The future of the KAABOO music festival, set to make its return this summer, is now uncertain as the City of Solana Beach has filed a lawsuit against the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The city alleges that the fairgrounds granted approval for the event without undergoing the necessary review process. The lawsuit, filed last Monday, urges the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the fairgrounds, to revoke its approval of the festival until it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. This Act mandates that public agencies assess the environmental impacts of … Read more

Decade-old Murder Case Begins Jury Selection in Ventura County Fairgrounds Shooting

VENTURA, California – Jury selection has begun in the trial of Erick Estrada, a 35-year-old from Ventura, who is accused of a decade-old murder case involving the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Gabriel Gutierrez. The shooting took place near the Ventura County Fairgrounds in June 2013. Estrada, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and two counts of attempted murder, is also facing charges related to a separate shooting in October of that year. Timothy Scott Adams, another defendant connected to the shooting, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2018 and is currently serving a prison … Read more