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Ventura man arrested on suspicion of threatening to shoot parking attendant
A Ventura man was arrested Saturday after he threatened to harm a parking attendant after his vehicle was towed from a parking structure, officials said.
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1 arrested, 2 outstanding in vehicle pursuit ending in Ventura
One man was arrested and two males escaped Sunday after leading authorities on a pursuit through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, officials said.
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Ventura hosts planning workshop focused on infill development strategy
The city of Ventura on Monday will host a special meeting to look at how future growth and development will take place and where.
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Farmers market: Variety of cherries coming to markets
By Anne Kallas/Special to The Star Cherries are in season at the farmers markets where Murray Family Farms in Bakersfield is bringing their many varieties of pitted fruit, which also includes apricots.
Hawthorne Schedules Customer Demo Day
San Diego-based Caterpillar dealer Hawthorne Cat has scheduled a "Get In, Get Real" demo day event June 20, allowing participants the opportunity to test and compare the newest Cat equipment in real-world conditions, ask questions of Caterpillar personnel and participate in hands-on demonstrations.
Wine Town Rollers announce roller derby home teams
TEMECULA The Wine Town Rollers , Temecula's first and only roller derby league, recently announced the creation of three home teams.
As the Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $600 million before Saturday night's drawing, Southern Californians are talking about the dream of owning the sole winning ticket.
You'd be forgiven if you thought a red carpet gala involved a long red walkway, but the 2013 Ventura County Music Awards' red carpet affair is a modest red square - a mat, really, on which the people in attendance stand to have their photographs taken.
Local auto racing notebook: Battle of the Beach returns to Ventura
Ventura Racing Association Midget drivers take on USAC stars in Round 2 of Battle at the Beach at Ventura Raceway.
Victoria Avenue's tasty little secret in Ventura
Sometimes, being on one of the busiest streets in town isn't the best way for a restaurant to be noticed.
A working artist for the past 30 years, Michele Chapin, owner of Stonework Studios in Ventura, has successfully devoted herself to the local art scene, determined to bring people together through art.
A tattoo memorializes a moment, place, time or person. It can also be a symbol of reinvention and starting anew, which is exactly what the new owner of Ventura's most notorious tattoo parlor hopes to do.
As budget prospects improve, no furloughs expected for Ventura teachers
For the first time in four years, Ventura teachers aren't scheduled to have furlough days in an academic year, a circumstance that will lead to more classroom time for students.
Ventura moves forward with dissolving its redevelopment agency
The dissolution of the Ventura Redevelopment Agency took a big step forward Wednesday as local officials were told the state has approved their plans to pay off debts, sell properties and give parking lots to the city of Ventura.
Fillmore council appoints Diane McCall to fill open spot on panel
The Fillmore City Council made itself whole again Tuesday night by appointing Diane McCall to the council seat left vacant when Eduardo Gonzalez resigned last month.
Ventura County Community College District OKs study on whether move is feasible
The Ventura County Community College District will spend up to $19,500 to see whether a move to Oxnard College makes sense.
South Seaward Gardens must go, owner says
Arlene Martinez/The Star Audra Lucas, a community gardener, works Tuesday to remove vegetables from South Seaward Gardens to take to other community gardens.
Traffic report: 101 Conejo Grade
Highway 101, Conejo Grade: One lane was blocked on southbound 101 at the Conejo Grade after a two car collision.
Port of Hueneme grapples with rising cost of workers' compensation insurance
The Port of Hueneme is preparing to pay 120 percent more for workers' compensation insurance, Manager of Financial Services Andrew Palomares said Monday.
Alleged Ventura burglar attempts making food at Pizza Chief before arrested
A homeless Ventura man was arrested Monday night on suspicion of entering a closed pizza shop and trying to make food for himself, officials said.