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Chuck Kirman / Star staff El Rio homeowner Dennis Rodriguez said he understands the need for sewers but he thinks the current costs are "a little ridiculous." The California State Water Board voted this week to ...

Photos by James Glover II / Star staff Ventura muralist MB Hanrahan instructs youths at the Ventura County juvenile justice facility in El Rio as they create a mural.

Levees generally come to the public's attention only when they fail, as they did this year in the Midwest.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to replace the shuttle bus service at the county Juvenile Justice Center in El Rio with a dial-a-ride program through Yellow Cab Co., which officials say ...

He knows when you are sleeping; he knows when you're awake. This Very Special SF Gay Examiner Pride Guide is by no means exhaustive.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, employees of Harrison Industries will take the day off July 4. As a result, Harrison Industries customers who normally have trash, recyclables or green waste ...

Two months ago, a pair of customers outside a Fillmore convenience store was robbed and beaten, victims of a suspected gang altercation.

By Tony Biasotti Tuesday, June 10, 2008 The county of Ventura has released its plans for major new capital projects, with a $22.4 million juvenile justice office complex near the top of the list.

Ventura County Supervisor John Flynn will attend a public meeting to discuss the El Rio sewer system Wednesday.

All of Ventura County's odd number district supervisors were up for re-election Tuesday night.

Amanda Witherell calls in to report: There's about 200 hundred people milling about optimistically at El Rio, for a party that's basically a catchall progressive fest for No on Prop 98, Yes on 99, Tom Ammiano, ...

A 23-year-old woman was arrested Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder and participation in a criminal street gang after a monthlong investigation into a drive-by shooting outside an El Rio home, law ...

Ventura County Sheriff's Gang Unit has arrested Janelle Mata in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred in April.

Detectives arrested two men Thursday morning after conducting a search in El Rio in connection with an investigation into a recent home burglary, authorities said.

“I look at whether people want me to serve again, and I still have so many people asking me to run.”

The median Oxnard resident is 28 years old, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which means that person has never had a county supervisor who wasn't named John Flynn. via Ventura County Star

“If it were a regular street it would have been paved a long time ago.”

Candidate says roads, sewers subpar in unincorporated areas By Tony Biasotti Monday, May 12, 2008 El Rio resident Alex Ambriz, left, speaks with Denis O'Leary and his wife, Vivian Doty O'Leary recently. via Ventura County Star

“The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming”

Torched, or blowing in the wind? Why did real-estater David Lee have a nose matching that famous reindeer that leads Santa's sleigh? Could it have been a short cigar and a blowtorch of a lighter? Only the ... via Madera Tribune

Ventura County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 2500 Block of Balboa Street in El Rio on Sunday afternoon on a report of shots fired. via KEYT

Ventura County Sheriff's deputies on Sunday afternoon arrested two sisters on suspicion of committing a drive-by shooting in El Rio, authorities said. via Ventura County Star

“They're Santa Cruz people. It's not like that anywhere else, I guarantee you”

Condos could rise from a former toxic cleanup site downtown if city leaders approve plans for the new development this evening; planners hope the residences will help clean up the nearby river walkway, too. via Santa Cruz Sentinel