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Train hits car on Ventura tracks; no injuries
Saturday, July 4, 2009
An Amtrak train barreled into a car stuck on the tracks in Ventura on Friday night. The driver of the car escaped before the impact, and no one was injured, according to the Ventura Police Department. Full story »
It's dog-beat-dog at Day 2 of Summerfest Show
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Here’s a tip for the uninformed visitor to a dog show: If you have an urge to pet the poofed and teased head of an Old English sheepdog because those big, brown eyes are beckoning, don’t. Full story »
Woman killed in drive-by shooting
Saturday, July 4, 2009
A few nights ago, Ida Medina noticed a car drive a little too slowly past her house in east Ventura. Full story »
Ventura woman killed in drive-by shooting
Friday, July 3, 2009
Woman shot and killed at a Ventura home just after midnight. The third shooting and second homicide at the home in less than a year. Full story »
Police believe killer targeted Ventura Keys woman
Friday, July 3, 2009
Ventura police investigating the stabbing death of a 61-year-old woman in a Ventura Keys home believe she likely was targeted rather than killed as a result of a break-in or bungled burglary in the upscale waterfront neighborhood. Full story »
Canines compete to be top dog
Friday, July 3, 2009
Recreation vehicles are pouring into Seaside Park as dog owners and fanciers from around the country bring their animals to the 2009 Summerfest All Breed Dog Show, which is running through Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Full story »
Ask the director: Fireworks are illegal, dangerous
Thursday, July 2, 2009
A message from the city of Ventura’s police and fire chiefs: Full story »
Cypress Place Senior Living honors veterans
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Veterans living in Cypress Place Senior Living in Ventura were honored Wednesday for their contributions in war efforts from World War II to Vietnam. Full story »
Dog show days of summer this week in Ventura
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The dogs — big and little — will be out for the Summerfest All Breed Dog Show this week. The show runs Thursday through Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. More than 2,500 dogs representing 161 American Kennel Club breeds will be shown. Full story »
Trio arrested in Ventura robbery, car theft
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Two teenagers contacted Ventura police around 1:30 a.m. Monday to report that they had been robbed and their car stolen at the Motel 6 at 2145 Harbor Blvd. in Ventura.
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Fans can sign memorial book for Michael Jackson
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
By mid-afternoon Monday about 30 Michael Jackson fans had dropped by Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home in Ventura to sign a memorial book. Full story »
Young people robbed at Ventura Motel 6
Monday, June 29, 2009
Two teenagers contacted Ventura police at around 1:30 a.m. Monday saying they’d been robbed and their car stolen at the Motel 6 at 2145 Harbor Boulevard in Ventura. Full story »
Paramedics complete college program
Monday, June 29, 2009
Fourteen paramedics have earned their certificates from Ventura College. Full story »
Make-A-Wish seeks volunteers
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties is looking for wish granters who work with children experiencing life-threatening medical conditions. Full story »
Time running out to apply for 911 fee refunds
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday is the final day Ventura residents can apply for a refund of the city’s discontinued 911 fee. The short-lived fee, crafted last year by cash-strapped city leaders to provide money for enhanced safety services, was unanimously repealed in January after widespread problems and citizen discontent. Full story »
Friday, July 3, 2009
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