What we stand for

Fairness - We aim to provide balance and context in every story. Our goal is to be fair.
Accuracy - We aim to verify every fact we report. Our goal is to ensure accurate reporting.
Corrections - When we make an error, we correct it, without equivocation or excuse.
Anonymous sources - We use anonymous sources rarely and only when there is no other way to report the information.
Advertising - We believe the advertising we carry for products and services is honest and accurate.

Getting a letter published

To express a viewpoint or to comment on an issue of general interest, simply do one of the following:

Send us e-mail by clicking here. This is the preferred method. Please note, we do not accept and will not open e-mails that include attachments. See below for details.

Letter writing guidelines-

Keep letters short. No more than 300 words.
Address only one topic in the letter. This will help keep it short.
If the letter is in response to something published in The Star, please include the date the item appeared and the headline on the item.
Most important, include your full name (not partial initials), full home street address and phone number on each letter you submit. E-mail addresses also are welcome. If your letter is published, you will only be identified by your name and city of residence.
Remember, all letters are subject to editing.

To send a letter to the editor through the postal service:

Editor's Letters, Ventura County Star
P.O. Box 6006
Camarillo, CA 93011
Fax: 482-6167

Contact Us

Circulation

Call 1-800-221-STAR, our automated system, the fastest, most efficient way to get service. Or go online at http://www.venturacountystar.com/circulation.

Employment Opportunities at the Star

Ventura County Star is always seeking talented people. To find out more about our current career opportunities, please visit our Jobs site.

Advertising

You have something to sell? That's Classified advertising: click here. Or call 1-800-221-7827.
If you are in business, call display advertising: 650-2900 or 494-0730.

News

Contact Ken Maryanski at 805-437-0209 about Education, Ventura, Ojai, and law enforcement;
call Marty Bonvechio at 805-437-0254 about Environment, Health, Simi Valley and Moorpark.;
reach Mike Comeaux at 805-437-0261 about Courts, the Conejo Valley, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Camarillo;
call Jim Medina at 805-437-0238 about Business, Oxnard and Port Hueneme, transportation.

You want to submit community news, contact Calendar.

You have a news tip, contact DeAnn Justesen at 805-437-0207.

You want to buy a picture in the paper or on the website? Click here.

If you just want to tell us what you think of today's newspaper, call editor Joe Howry at 805-437-0200.

Obituaries and death notices

Obituaries (paid) and death notices (free) can be placed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at our Ventura Office; or by fax Monday-Saturday at 805-482-6167. To view obituaries, click through here to http://obits.VenturaCountyStar.com. Obituaries are not accepted on Sundays. Copy must be submitted by noon for publication the following day, and is subject to editing for proper grammar. All private-party obituaries must be accompanied by proof of death and payment. Death notices also require proof of death.

Obtaining photographs