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Third arrest made in fatal hit-and-run case

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Santa Paula police arrested a third person in connection with the hit-and-run death of a 2-year-old boy this week but later released her, authorities said Friday. Full story »

Pair linked to alleged hit-and-run

Friday, May 16, 2008
Along with shock, there was a feeling Thursday in Santa Paula that what happened to a 2-year-old boy there the day before could have happened to anyone. Full story »

2-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash

Thursday, May 15, 2008
A 2-year-old boy was killed Wednesday afternoon next to a Santa Paula elementary school after a pickup truck jumped the curb, crashed into the wagon the child was riding in and then sped away, police said. Full story »

Police suspect man of assault with knife

Monday, May 12, 2008
A 23-year-old Santa Paula man was in jail Sunday after police say he threatened a teenager with a knife. Full story »

Parolee arrested after standoff with police

Monday, May 12, 2008
A 35-year-old Santa Paula man was being held Sunday with no bail at the Ventura County Jail on charges of parole violation after evading Santa Paula police. Nick Garcia was arrested after fleeing from an officer and barricading himself inside a home Saturday night. Full story »

Thomas Aquinas graduates 80 seniors

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Tucked deep in the Topa Topa mountains near Santa Paula on 170 manicured acres, Thomas Aquinas College graduated 80 seniors on Saturday. The pastoral setting matched the reverential mood at the Catholic college best known for its Great Books approach to a liberal arts education through reading the classics. Full story »

Four men arrested after building vandalized

Saturday, May 10, 2008
Four Santa Paula men were arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of felony vandalism after a building in the 100 block of West Santa Barbara Street was vandalized with spray paint, police said. Full story »

Vintage photos sought for sequel to book about city

Friday, May 9, 2008
The Santa Paula Historical Society is searching for photographs reflecting the town's history from 1930 to 1960 for a new book. Full story »

Rally planned against state spending plan

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Santa Paula Latino Town Hall, in collaboration with other community organizations in the Santa Clara Valley, has announced plans to hold a rally Thursday to oppose Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed funding levels for education and social services. Full story »

Santa Paula Council OKs sewer plant contract

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The Santa Paula City Council decided Monday to approve a final contract for its new sewer plant after the cost was slashed by $24 million. Full story »

Sculpture unveiled at Aquinas College

Monday, May 5, 2008
A new sculpture unveiled April 24 at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula is likely to be a Ventura artist's last commissioned piece. Charles "Chuck" Kubilos, 79, crafted the 5-foot bronze statue that depicts a seated St. Thomas Aquinas teaching with a book in hand, according to a statement from the college. Full story »

Officer injured after motorist fails to stop

Friday, May 2, 2008
A Santa Paula police officer was injured when a motorist ran a stop sign and collided with his patrol car, authorities said Thursday. Full story »

Veteran principal returns to education work after fight with rare form of cancer

Sunday, April 27, 2008
On any given day at Santa Paula High School, Principal Paul Marietti can be seen walking around campus with his predecessor, Tony Gaitan. Marietti, who took over as principal in February, said he looks toward the veteran educator as a mentor and often visits Gaitan's new office, which is still on campus. Full story »

Police arrest 5 in fight at Santa Paula home

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Police arrested five people late Sunday in connection with a fight at a Santa Paula residence that left three of them injured, authorities said. Full story »

S. Paula police's new raises are largest in decade

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Santa Paula police, long the lowest paid in Ventura County, have won their biggest raises in close to 10 years.
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