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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ventura County Star Stories: Communities</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/communities/communities/?partner=RSS</link><atom:link href="http://venturacountystar.com/news/communities/communities/?partner=RSS" type="application/rss+xml" rel="self"></atom:link><description>Ventura County Star Stories: Communities</description><language>en-us</language><category>communities/communities</category><item><title>Bravo!: October 11, 2008
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/nb4fcbravo11/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[   ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/nb4fcbravo11/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/news</category></item><item><title>In brief: October 11, 2008
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/in-brief/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[   ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/in-brief/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/news</category></item><item><title>East county Pet of the Week: Rusty, a spirited, handsome pooch
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/pet-of-the-week/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Rusty is such a fine pooch, handsome, spirited and full of life, playful and with a brilliant mind. He knows lots of commands, loves to play tug-of-war and fetch. He loves to have his back scratched just in front of his tail and, when scratched, he goes into huge contortions. But most of all, he loves to chase lizards and is bright enough to have figured out where he has the best chances to find one (sunny spots).  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/pet-of-the-week/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/news</category></item><item><title>Veterans' Adviser: VA now recognizes Lou Gehrig's
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/va-now-recognizes-lou-gehrigs-disease/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Recently the secretary of Veterans Affairs added amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, to the list of presumptive conditions. Unlike other presumptive conditions, service connection for ALS does not require specific exposure to biohazards or confinement as a prisoner of war.  ]]></description><author>George.Compton@ventura.org (George Compton)</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/va-now-recognizes-lou-gehrigs-disease/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>West county Pet of the Week: Camille, a sweet, female Chihuahua mix
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/nbWCpetweek11/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Camille is a sweet 1-year-old female Chihuahua mix who has been waiting for a home since July. She is a lovable dog who is reportedly good with kids and other dogs. You can meet Camille at the Humane Society of Ventura County in Ojai.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/nbWCpetweek11/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/news</category></item><item><title>Veterans' Adviser: VA now recognizes Lou Gehrig's
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/va-now-recognizes-lou-gehrigs-disease/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Recently the secretary of Veterans Affairs added amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, to the list of presumptive conditions. Unlike other presumptive conditions, service connection for ALS does not require specific exposure to biohazards or confinement as a prisoner of war.  ]]></description><author>George.Compton@ventura.org (George Compton)</author><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/11/va-now-recognizes-lou-gehrigs-disease/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>Nash: Want a new bag? Rent a purse
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/want-a-new-bag-rent-a-purse/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[In this troubled economy, it seems like it's always the consumer who's left holding the bag. But, if it's a designer bag you want to hold, there's a new option available to you.  ]]></description><author>bnash805@aol.com (Bill Nash)</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/want-a-new-bag-rent-a-purse/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>Fall fun, fitness at the YMCA
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/08/fall-fun-fitness-at-the-ymca-adsfsd-dasf/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Summer may be over, but there's plenty of fun and fitness to be had at the YMCA. With school in session and holidays full of yummy treats coming up, it's important that the whole family stays active and in shape! Both the Camarillo and Ventura Family YMCAs offer plenty of activities and classes to keep kids and adults busy this fall.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/08/fall-fun-fitness-at-the-ymca-adsfsd-dasf/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>Compton: Job will not change disability rating
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/job-will-not-change-disability-rating/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Q. I was recently medically retired from the Army with a 50 percent disability rating. If I get a job, will my disability rating be decreased?  ]]></description><author>George.Compton@ventura.org (George Compton)</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/job-will-not-change-disability-rating/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>Weigle: Free Youth Stamp Fair to feature prizes, goody bag
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/free-youth-stamp-fair-to-feature-prizes-goody/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Much to the dismay of some of my fellow workers, my desk at The Star has started to look like I'm having an early Christmas.  ]]></description><author>jweigle@venturacountystar.com (John Weigle)</author><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/free-youth-stamp-fair-to-feature-prizes-goody/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/columnists</category></item><item><title>In uniform: Oct. 9
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/in-uniform/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[In Uniform briefs.   ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/in-uniform/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/announcements</category></item><item><title>Helping Hands: Oct. 9
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/helping-hands/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Helping Hands briefs.   ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/helping-hands/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/announcements</category></item><item><title>Club News: Oct. 9
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/club-news/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Club news briefs.   ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/09/club-news/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/announcements</category></item><item><title>Community Briefs: Oct. 4
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/in-02/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Community events from across the County.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/in-02/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/announcements</category></item><item><title>Bravo!: Oct. 4
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/bravo/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Bravos.   ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/bravo/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/announcements</category></item><item><title>Happenings: Oct. 10
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/10/no-headline---nxxfchappenings10-wc/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Happenings briefs.   ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/10/no-headline---nxxfchappenings10-wc/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/calendars</category></item><item><title>Reunions: Oct. 4
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/no-headline---nxxfcreunion04/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[Listing of school and military reunions   ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/04/no-headline---nxxfcreunion04/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/calendars</category></item><item><title>The week ahead: September 29, 2008
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/29/nb6fccalendar29/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/29/nb6fccalendar29/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/calendars</category></item><item><title>The week ahead: September 22, 2008
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/22/nbfccalendar22/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/22/nbfccalendar22/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/calendars</category></item><item><title>Support Groups: Sept. 20
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/support-groups/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ For information about or help with problems not listed here, call the 211 social service assistance number.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/sep/20/support-groups/?partner=RSS</guid><category>communities/calendars</category></item></channel></rss>