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Teens see firsthand the importance of leadership
Saturday, May 17, 2008
It's not always easy being a leader.
Leadership often takes the willingness to go against peer pressure, making tough decisions and sacrificing immediate desires to succeed in the future.
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Leadership often takes the willingness to go against peer pressure, making tough decisions and sacrificing immediate desires to succeed in the future.
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Chemicals found at Hells Angels site
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Detectives conducting a search of a Hells Angels clubhouse Friday uncovered a large quantity of hazardous chemicals in a pit under a false floor, authorities said. Full story »
zipping through 93004
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Throughout the year, staff photographers from The Star will be exploring and visually documenting the diverse lifestyles and landscapes of Ventura County, one ZIP code at a time. Full story »
Park at beach gets a face-lift
Friday, May 16, 2008
More swings. More space for infants and little ones. Full story »
Athletic Department dean at Ventura College to retire
Friday, May 16, 2008
Steve Tobias, who has managed the Ventura College athletic department as dean for the past 13 years, announced his retirement Thursday after school President Robin Calote reassigned him from physical education and athletics. Full story »
No one hurt in morning brush fire near park
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Firefighters early Wednesday extinguished a small brush fire near Ventura Community Park, authorities said. Full story »
Actor Costner plans premiere, concert in downtown Ventura
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Hollywood star Kevin Costner, who attended Buena High School in Ventura, wants to roll out the red carpet in downtown Ventura to premiere his new movie and hold a free concert. Full story »
Ventura College celebrates Class of 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Ventura College celebrated a trilingual graduation Wednesday, with speakers delivering their remarks in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Full story »
Contest seeks posters to promote better health
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Ventura County Certified Farmers Market Association, American Cancer Society and the Network for a Healthy California (Gold Coast Region Children's Power Play! Campaign) have joined forces to present a Champion for Change Poster Contest on Saturday at the Ventura Farmers Market, Santa Clara and Palm streets. Full story »
Ventura won't extend time to opt out of 911 fee
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ventura Councilman Neal Andrews, a critic of the city's controversial new 911 fee, did his best Monday night to give residents more time to apply for waivers from the monthly levy but was overturned by the council majority. Full story »
Young leaders Help for younger kids
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
At 11 years old, Paris Beauregard volunteers to work with younger children, organizes school events and is known as a fair individual who listens well to the concerns of others. Full story »
Tug of war expected to decide awards in Corporate Games
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The 2008 Corporate Games organized by the city of Ventura have reached their final week as battles heat up in divisions C and D, where teams from the county's smaller employers are competing.
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Firefighter settles suit with Ventura
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ventura city officials have agreed to pay $750,000 and thousands more in back pay and benefits to settle a lawsuit filed by a former Fire Department official. Full story »
Request for city to solve sand problem denied
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
A Superior Court judge has denied a request by Pierpont homeowners in Ventura for an injunction to force the city to remove sand blowing from the public beach onto their properties. Full story »
Students to attend leadership summit
Monday, May 12, 2008
Students from the five Ventura high schools will take part in a leadership summit Friday at City Hall. Full story »
Rising Star Haley Henderson Returns to All American Ballet as Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty
Friday, May 16, 2008
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