Katie is a lovely adult female cat with long hair

Ventura County Star - Fri Nov 27

Katie is a lovely adult female cat with long hair. She is a Maine Coon and very loving.

SoCal rapidly turning from hot to cold

San Diego Union-Tribune - Fri Nov 27

Friday, November 27, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. A cold Pacific storm is taking aim at Southern California a day after the region basked in a summerlike Thanksgiving with highs in the 80s.

Shoppers get early Black Friday start, but some disappointed

Ventura County Star - Fri Nov 27

Swarms of shoppers packed into Ventura County stores today, starting in the predawn hours, though reports were divided on whether the Black Friday crowds were big enough to give retailers a decent end to an otherwise horrendous year.

Proposed rules aim to protect Conejo's scenic hillsides

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Development shows its mark in the hills of Newbury Park. Earlier this fall, the county of Ventura had a near revolt on its hands when it tried to expand its "scenic resource protection zone" in the Ojai Valley.

Charity fundraisers rush to meet Amgen deadline

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

With a week left to match a challenge from the Amgen Foundation, a fund drive paying for basic needs of Ventura County residents has raised more than $130,000. The money is being given to The Buck Starts Here, a campaign aimed at helping local residents survive in a time of double-digit unemployment.

Smokers invited to quit habit with free county program

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Smokers who may be considering quitting the habit in the new year can get an early start on their resolution with help from the Ventura County Public Health Department.

Christmas show this weekend to raise money for Project Understanding

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

Ventura County residents will have a chance to embrace the holiday spirit while helping to raise money for the homeless during the One of a Kind Christmas Show scheduled this weekend.

Turkeys a hit in Ojai neighborhood

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

A flock of wild turkeys congregate on Boardman Avenue in Ojai, perching on the roof of Chuck Barnett's house.

Santa Paula Christmas parade this Saturday

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

The county's first and longest-running Christmas parade will lead the way once again on Saturday when the Santa Paula Christmas Parade rolls, marches, dances, trots and floats its way down the city's downtown Main Street in celebration of its 60th anniversary and the gift-giving holiday.

Shelter helps pet owners feed their four-legged friends in tough times

Ventura County Star - Tue Nov 24

People struggling in tough times to feed their family pets have been lining up each week outside the Ventura County animal shelter in Camarillo to collect free dog and cat food.