Charles Levin

Staff writer

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Charles Levin has worked at The Star since late 1999 and covers the cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. A journalist for 14 years, he also writes about jazz for The Star's Time Out and Life sections and national publications. At The Star, Charles has previously covered the city of Ventura, Ventura County government, and growth and transportation issues. Charles is a former professional musician with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from California Institute of the Arts. He continues to play drums in his free time.

Recent stories:

• Local musicians rally to honor life of ailing jazz artist
  June 14, 2008
• Expect to be wowed by the percussive power of 'Ionisation,' Edgard Varèse's seminal work
  May 29, 2008
• Ojai Music Festival will showcase Steve Reich's groundbreaking music
  May 29, 2008
• Jazz drummer morphs New Orleans grooves with Zeppelin's rock
  May 1, 2008
• Trysts at police substation alleged
  April 17, 2008
• Oxnard officer may have used substation for sexual encounters
  April 16, 2008
• Kmart: un cierre que se siente en Oxnard
  March 1, 2008
• Kmart's closing leaves south Oxnard no comparable store
  February 17, 2008
• Rape claim against officer sent to DA
  February 15, 2008
• Oxnard might hire consultant on proposed sales tax vote
  February 12, 2008
• See full list of stories by Charles Levin...