Newbury Park News

Andrew Hale Jung , of Oak Park, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Western New England University, Springfield, Mass.

Jill Stoliker, curator of a historical valentines from the 1700s through World War II, arranges part of a display at the Stage Coach Inn and Museum.

The Museum of Ventura County's Agriculture Museum will present the Catterwailers trio from 7:30 to 9:30 tonight.

Manuel Duran is living the American dream. In 1989, he came to California from Mexico with nothing.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star Girls in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade can sign up for the Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park cheerleader squad in February.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star Known as the 'Sequoia Travelers', members of the Sequoia Boys & Girls Club in Newbury Park travel on foot on minimum school days to scout out healthy places to eat.

Conejo Valley High School in Newbury Park and Apollo High School in Simi Valley made the list of programs recognized for their help to struggling students.

Jeremy J. Barr of Newbury Park has earned an associate in applied science, technical studies from Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y. Timothy J. Ponzi has earned a master's degree from Middlebury College in Vermont and the University of Florence, Italy.

Chuck Kirman/The Star Barbara Rose and Ted Jensen discuss a scholarship application at the Ventura County Community Foundation offices.

Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Sidney White, 60, of Ventura as chairman of the new panel.

Parker Harris and Yael Karoly rehearse for "Beauty and the Beast, Jr." presented by Young Artists Ensemble and Conejo Theatre for Everyone.

Connie Clarke, manager of the Emporium at the Stagecoach Inn and Museum in Newbury Park, comments, "We even have pigs," as she looks up at some on display at the small store, which is run by docents and volunteers.

A contract awarded to Raytheon by the U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday also involves local aerospace company Woodward HRT of Santa Clarita.

Mountains Restoration Trust is inviting applicants ages 13 to 18 to submit photos or videos of themselves doing activities in nature to win prizes.

But the recruiter didn't have to worry about violating any NCAA rules because the recruiter was Stuart's fellow defensive lineman, Justin Solis.

Athletes to watch: Simi Valley tries to unseat Royal from its longtime perch atop the Marmonte League .

The program will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road.

Jason Brian Elliot of Newbury Park has earned a master of engineering, industrial and manufacturing systems degree from Iowa State University,A Ames.

For a taste of Italy with a bit of fun stirred in, La Cucina di Venti in Newbury Park fills the bill.

Heidi Kane, Grace Williams and Patricia Williams check contents of each birthing kit before boxing them for shipment to Haiti.