Practice, planning pay off for veterans of the bargain hunt on Black Friday

Ventura County Star - Sat Nov 28

Alexis Jacobe, left, accompanies her mother-in-law, Christine Jacobe, who is startled by an erroneous total at the checkout line at Target in Ventura.

Katie is a lovely adult female cat with long hair

Ventura County Star - Fri Nov 27

Katie is a lovely adult female cat with long hair. She is a Maine Coon and very loving.

SoCal rapidly turning from hot to cold

San Diego Union-Tribune - Fri Nov 27

Friday, November 27, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. A cold Pacific storm is taking aim at Southern California a day after the region basked in a summerlike Thanksgiving with highs in the 80s.

Proposed rules aim to protect Conejo's scenic hillsides

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Development shows its mark in the hills of Newbury Park. Earlier this fall, the county of Ventura had a near revolt on its hands when it tried to expand its "scenic resource protection zone" in the Ojai Valley.

Charity fundraisers rush to meet Amgen deadline

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

With a week left to match a challenge from the Amgen Foundation, a fund drive paying for basic needs of Ventura County residents has raised more than $130,000. The money is being given to The Buck Starts Here, a campaign aimed at helping local residents survive in a time of double-digit unemployment.

Smokers invited to quit habit with free county program

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Smokers who may be considering quitting the habit in the new year can get an early start on their resolution with help from the Ventura County Public Health Department.

Christmas show this weekend to raise money for Project Understanding

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

Ventura County residents will have a chance to embrace the holiday spirit while helping to raise money for the homeless during the One of a Kind Christmas Show scheduled this weekend.

Turkeys a hit in Ojai neighborhood

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

A flock of wild turkeys congregate on Boardman Avenue in Ojai, perching on the roof of Chuck Barnett's house.

Ventura worshippers give an early thanks

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

Cantor Michael Anatole makes one of four Shofar calls during the service as ministers and others from various Ventura churches gathered on Tuesday at the Ventura Center for Spritural Living in Ventura for a Thanksgiving interfaith service.

Convicted plastic surgeon arrested in Ventura County

Sacramento Bee - Tue Nov 24

Ventura County authorities have arrested Dr. Scott Takasugi , the 56-year-old former Sacramento plastic surgeon who pleaded no contest to sexually exploiting his patients.