Oxnard News

CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR Zachary Partee hides behind a variety of plastic bottles at the Oxnard College Child Development Center preschool.

Even though his Hall of Fame career is getting closer to the end, Sergio Martinez believes he is still has a lot left.

Born with a disability known as congenital amputation, Kyle Maynard has never said no to a challenge.

Work is underway on a bicycle lane project on Pleasant Valley Road between Oxnard and Camarillo, officials with the Ventura County Public Works Agency said Thursday.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star The more, the merrier is also more economical when groups get together to enjoy special discounts on tickets to the 31st Annual California Strawberry Festival celebration May 17, 18, 2014 at Strawberry Meadows of College ... (more)

Police said they were called to the 2200 block of Natalie Place after being told of a residential burglary about 6 p.m. Police said they contacted the burglary suspects at the scene but they fled in a vehicle at a high speed through a crowded parking lot.

Oxnard police are seeking the public's help in finding those responsible for hitting a 66-year-old man with a vehicle as he was crossing Channel Islands Boulevard on the evening of Feb. 21. Witnesses told police Adalberto Romero Deloa was struck about 6:15 p.m. by a light-colored truck that was headed east on Channel Islands Boulevard near Circle ... (more)

More of the beach at Port Hueneme is washing away. A new report shows an additional 14 feet of sand washed away in the past month.

Although Edgar Munoz enjoyed his family's Mexican cuisine while growing up in Southern California, he initially decided that a business management degree from Pepperdine would lead him to his career path.

FILE PHOTO / THE STAR Oxnard's Ricky Lewis leads the pack during a Banderlos division race at Irwindale Event Center track.

Ricardo Diaz Juarez and Jesus Leyva Rodriguez were not afraid to show their dedication to the La Colonia gang, prosecutors said.

A traveling music festival entertained Pacifica High School students Tuesday and gave them the opportunity to learn more about careers in arts.

The fire was reported about 10:40 a.m. in the 4500 block of Falkirk Bay, said Fire Marshal Sergio Martinez.

A one-two punch by Mother Nature is afflicting Monterey County strawberry growers' crops in their Oxnard-area operations and could have an impact on the Central Coast crop.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Traci C. Adams signs her winning poster for the 2014 California Strawberry Festival with her son Maverick at her side.

A Northern California man has been convicted of federal fraud charges for his involvement in an alternative energy investment scheme that prosecutors said bilked $7 million from victims across the country.

CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA - The Ventura County Council, Boy Scouts of America, honored eight volunteers with the distinguished service award at the Annual Business Meeting and Silver Beaver Award Recognition on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Oxnard.

SOUND FINANCIAL PROFILE; FUNDING BOOST: The district continues to maintain structural balance and a sound general fund reserve level.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star Mr. Charlie Geiger, Seventh Division Commander, presents Mr. Michael Bick with his award as Auxiliarist of the Year for 2013 Mr. Michael Bick of Ventura has been named Eleventh Coast Guard District Division Seven ... (more)

ROB VARELA/THE STAR An excavator places a huge boulder Monday to protect the Pacific Coast Highway and what's left of Thornhill Broome Beach just south of Mugu Rock.