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Balcom Canyon neighbors band together to urge shutdown of Villa Amodei as a venue for nuptials
Every time the wedding bells ring at Villa Amodei, one of the neighbors calls the cops with a noise complaint.
Camarillo United Methodist Church Plans Vacation Bible School
With the theme, Harvest Time, the Camarillo United Methodist Church will present its annual Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, Aug.
Cas AustinAug. 3, 1945 - " May 4, 2008
Cas Austin, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Sunday. He was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Germany to Casimir and Bernice Aukstkalnis.
School tax measures expected to pass
School tax measures expected to pass Voters in Oak Park and Somis threw their support behind area schools, based on early returns for two school tax measures in those areas.
Convicted murderer ordered to serve life in prison
Lewis' attorney will appeal verdicts in Black Mafia case By Raul Hernandez Tuesday, June 3, 2008 The alleged shot-caller of the Oxnard-based Black Mafia criminal street gang was sentenced Monday to life in ...
Don't put away your hanging chads just yet, there's another election speeding your way.
Gardening: Digadirt Tours unearth exotic plant favorites
TODAY: Let's Talk Trees - Tree Care, Best Pruning Practices, a free class from 10to 11 a.m., Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden, southwest corner of Polliwog Park, off of Peck Avenue.
Environmentalists force arroyo cleanup
Groups that won suit over dumping in area might target other landowners By Zeke Barlow Friday, May 23, 2008 As a Ventura environmental group celebrated a settlement that forces a group of landowners to clean up ...
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County contractor mines a troubled deal
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 18--Though one Ventura County supervisor describes Tom Staben as a "renegade contractor" and the federal government is investigating him for illegal dumping, his legal wranglings ...
Cherries are here; other summer fruits to follow
Cherry lovers were greeted at farmers markets early this month by an appropriate treat: the seasonal debut of the heart-shaped red fruit.
Challenger optimistic about campaign
By Tony Biasotti Monday, May 19, 2008 Karen Quincy Loberg / Star staff Socorro Lopez Hanson, right, and 3rd District Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long were guest speakers to the Good Club, a group of ...
County contractor mines a troubled deal
“Mr. Staben has a long history of being a renegade contractor.”
Tom Staben's Pacific Rock quarry mine, on a mountain south of the Camarillo Grade, has supplied Ventura County with more than $150,000 in rock, despite Staben's not being on a state "good guys" list of miners ... via Ventura County Star
Lewis murder trial in closing arguments
“He will kill people who will betray him.”
Lewis murder trial in closing arguments By Raul Hernandez Thursday, May 1, 2008 A prosecutor described John "Rocky" Lewis, the alleged leader of the Black Mafia, as a wealthy and violent thug who used fear and ... via Venturacountystar.com
“We're talking hotels, airfare, lawsuits - it's going to be so catastrophic”
As the start of wedding season looms, five county locations have only recently filed to obtain the permits needed to operate as official wedding venues, a sometimes lengthy process that could place more than a ... via Ventura County Reporter
“The application of science for children is a must”
Students competing at Ventura County Science Fair By Marjorie Hernandez Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Photos by Juan Carlo / Star staff Kelly Carinio helps her daughter, Sarah Carinio, 13, an eighth-grader at Mesa ... via Ventura County Star
Witness testifies about his role in plan to kill man
“Because he was my cousin and I loved him. I just wanted to be there for him. That's why I wanted to help him out”
Witness testifies about his role in plan to kill man By Raul Hernandez Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Marlon Thornton agreed to help his cousin kill Fred Williams if he couldn't find anybody else to help him, ... via Venturacountystar.com
Water rate increases expected to continue
“Each water district is different”
Piru latest in county to see user fees go up By Tony Biasotti Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By now, the prospect of a water rate increase doesn't draw angry citizens or even much discussion at Ventura County Board ... via Ventura County Star
Windsor Square-Hancock Park Garden Party and Tour
THE Pierpoint Davis estate garden in Hancock Park, originally designed in 1922, is one of six private gardens open to the public during Sunday's Windsor Square-Hancock Park Garden Party and Tour. via Los Angeles Times
Market opens year in new location
“I love the strawberry man. He has the best strawberries”
It was 78 degrees with not a cloud in the sky for opening day of the Farmers' Market in Newhall on Thursday. via The Signal