Ventura County Star Videos: Lifestyle

Jason Love goes kiteboarding

Humor columnist Jason Love learns to kitesurf. Or at least he tries. One thing is certain, flying a kite while gliding across the ocean is more challenging than it looks.

Love in the twilight years

On May 31, Willis “Rich” Richard wed Bernice Jenkins at Camarillo’s Pleasant Valley Bible Church. The newlyweds are both 95 years old, and both buried a spouse after 65 years of marriage. Neither expected to ever find love again.

Big top returns

Circus Vargas makes its annual stop in Ventura County with scheduled shows in Ventura and in Simi Valley. The show features all new acts and family oriented fun.

Local Performances
June 5 - 9: Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road, Simi Valley
June 12-16: Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara
http://www.circusvargas.org/

Memorial service for Charles

Friends, family and members of the community gathered at St. Sebastian''s Church in Santa Paula to remember 2-year-old Charles Goodrich, who was killed in a hit-and-run.

Fitness - The bootcamp way

In an effort to get healthier, a Camarillo woman joins an intense workout program that changes the way she lives.

Slow Down for Teardrop Garage

Four men have a weekly ritual of jamming together in the garage of a Thousand Oaks home. The house in on Teardrop Court, hence the band''s name. The song is "Slow Down."

Meeting Ojai artist Shahastra Levy

OjaiStyle is a new online gallery launched in March that features Ojai artists, including Shahastra Levy and Bernadette DiPietro.

Meeting Bernadette DiPietro

OjaiStyle is a new online gallery launched in March that features Ojai artists, including Shahastra Levy and Bernadette DiPietro.

A better way

A former gang member turned evangelist talks about his spiritual rebirth and his quest to help current gang members find new meaning.

Surfin' Ventura

Watch as more than 45 competitors from around the world test their surfing skills at Ventura''s Surfers Point during the Ultimate Boarder challenge.

Mud fun on the run

Runners of all ages gather at Naval Base Ventura County to take part in the second annual Mud Run. And, two local women surprise themselves by fighting their way to the finish line.

How to make beer

Oxnard home brewer Dan Baker and several of his closest beer buddy''s work together on a batch of home brew for an upcoming beer festival. Here''s a brief look at the 5-7 hour process.

Tomatomania!

The "world''s largest" sale of tomato seedlings comes to Southern California in April and May

Dreams of Nashville

Navy contractor Jeff Ross, who teaches SeaBees how to repair diesel engines, is a finalist in an all-military country singing competition for the NBC show "Nashville Star." On April 12, he will be among 50 active duty military and military contractors competing for a spot on the show, which is set to begin airing in June. The 33-year-old father of two young girls, served in the Air Force for six years before having to leave after being injured while deployed in Quatar in the months after 9/11. While hopeful that this might be his best shot at singing stardom, he''s still focused on his family and one day becoming an elementary school teacher.

Gliding through the air

Radio controlled gliders make good use of recent high winds to swoop and soar over Ventura.

From different worlds

A cloistered nun shares her life story with Camarillo kids during show and tell.

Organic community

Local community residents gather to grow organic plants while learning more about themselves and each other.

Matter of time

Santa Paula''s historic tower clock gets a makeover just in time for daylight saving time.

Reagan Discovery Center

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library plans to unveil a new interactive exhibit for children. Here''a a sneak peek at the new Discovery Center.

Big house, big voice

Celebrated voice-over actor Jim J. Cummings recently invited the Star on a tour of his million-dollar home near Agoura Hills. More video: <a href="http://gallery.venturacountystar.com/video.cfm?VideoID=278">Man of many voices</a> Jim Cummings talks about his life''s work and how he made a career out of playtime.