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3 Oxnard men accused of trying to sell stolen property

Ventura County Star News - 11 hours 3 min ago
Three men were arrested this afternoon after allegedly trying to sell stolen property from Cal State Channel Islands, police said.

Ponzi scheme targeted churchgoers in Simi Valley

Ventura County Star News - 11 hours 15 min ago
Fidel Bermudez preyed upon churchgoers in Simi Valley in a $1.7 million Ponzi scheme that eventually landed Bermudez in prison.

Teens face off in county Academic Decathlon

Ventura County Star News - 11 hours 52 min ago
While the winner of the Ventura County Academic Decathlon Super Quiz Relay event isn't necessarily the winner of the entire decathlon, there is usually a correlation, according to John Tarkeny of the Ventura County Office of Education.

Oak View water district accused of pension spiking

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 03:51
The day before Matt Bryant submitted his retirement letter as general manager of the Ventura River County Water District, the board of the tiny water district in Oak View voted to give him a big raise.

3 girls injured in Oxnard hit-and-run

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 03:50
Three girls were injured Saturday night in a suspected hit-and-run crash at Silver Strand Beach near the intersection of Santa Monica Drive and Victoria Avenue in Oxnard.

Yard sale benefits young cancer patients in county

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 02:43
Thanks to the efforts of one compassionate 17-year-old, local teenagers struggling with the effects of cancer now have closets filled with top-of-the-line wardrobes.

County lags in reviews of child deaths

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 02:35
Ventura County has lagged many other areas in using multi-agency teams to review all unexpected child deaths, a standing that managers say they are beginning to reverse.

Ventura councilwoman kicks off supervisor campaign

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 02:33
Ventura City Councilwoman Christy Weir held the first event on her campaign for county supervisor on Saturday, a rally at the scenic hillside spot where she started her political career nearly a decade ago.

From bikini bars to urgent care, Super Bowl quiets them all

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 01:24
When the Super Bowl starts, pretty much everything else stops. Hardware stores, barbershops, evening church services and bikini bars turn silent. Parks and golf courses empty as if the rapture has come. Even hospital labor and delivery may be affected.

Nonprofit celebrates 25 years of helping people learn English

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 01:20
A nonprofit organization that helps adults in Ventura County learn English as a second language is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

Cason: Life in California did pan out

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:41
Columnist came to California from her native Chicago 30 years ago last week. It seems like only yesterday. From an economic standpoint, it really was a lot like yesterday.

Exhibit to spotlight immigrant farmers

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:32
A new exhibit, "Putting Down Roots: Ventura County's Immigrant Farmers, 1800-1910," will open Saturday at the Museum of Ventura County's Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula.

Executive to head FOOD Share board

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:30
Bryan Murphy, an executive vice president for claims with Farmers Group Inc. in Westlake Village, has been named chairman of the board of directors at FOOD Share.

Event to celebrate county 211 hotline

Ventura County Star News - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 00:29
The seventh anniversary celebration for 211 Ventura County will begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road.

Firefighters knock down house blaze in Camarillo Heights

Ventura County Star News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 21:02
Ventura County firefighters quickly knocked down an attic blaze in Camarillo Heights this afternoon, fire officials said.

Firefighters put out small blaze at Ventura home

Ventura County Star News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 19:31
A small fire under the floorboards of a Ventura home Saturday morning could have grown into a much bigger blaze had firefighters not acted thoroughly, officials say.

Man shot by police Friday night in Camarillo after he hits officer with his vehicle

Ventura County Star News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 18:24
A man was shot Friday night in Camarillo after hitting a sheriff's officer with his vehicle.

Calabasas Hills, California Weather :: 53F FAIR

Calabasas Weather - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 10:51
FAIR 53°F
Humidity:
23%
Wind Speed:
13 MPH
Wind Direction:
N (360°)
Gusts:
0.0 MPH
Barometer:
30.03 in.
Dewpoint:
16°F
Heat Index:
53°F
Wind Chill:
49°F
Visibility:
10 mi

Rescuers converge after shots heard in Camarillo

Ventura County Star News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 08:18
Camarillo police and firefighters converged on a neighborhood late Friday, blocking the street with crime tape in what one neighbor said was an incident that involved four shots being fired.

While some in county are finding jobs, others are still searching

Ventura County Star News - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 07:35
Anthony Huerta is like hundreds of thousands of Americans who are finding work and breathing a sigh of relief as the labor market posts strong gains and jobs begin coming available.
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