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A group calling itself Stand Up for Religious Freedom is planning a series of rallies on June 8 to protest against the US Depart of Health and Human Services mandate that all employers, including religious institutions , provide their employees with health care insurance that includes access to birth control.

Chris Hamming lived at Ventura Harbor aboard this boat, a Catalina 36, before saving up enough to buy a home.

About 50 people a day illegally cross the railroad tracks and pass through holes in the fence onto Vista Del Mar Drive in Ventura.

The race for the Ventura-based seat on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors has so many players that political experts are befuddled about what will happen in Tuesday's primaryA election.

Dolores Dyer as Cookie the Clown leads a group of children in a wheelbarrow race during the Ventura Unified School District's Summerfest.

Highlights from the past year: Group of students went to Washington, D.C.; students participated in Pennies for Patients and raised $465 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; yearbook done by students The eight students in the class of 2012 at Ventura County Christian School describe themselves as a close-knit group who are like family to eachA ... (more)

Olive oil from Buon Gusto Farms, which is sold at the Thousand Oaks Farmers market, is grown near Ventura and pressed in Ojai, where the Asquith family of Ojai Olive Oil is leading local producers in creating a burgeoning new market.

Police are searching for a man in connection with an attempted robbery of a Ventura drugstore Saturday morning, officials said.

Car club members and guests are invited to bring their "pride and joys" to a private tour of the Mullin Automotive Museum followed by lunch at The Tower Club today.

On Mother's Day, we collectively acknowledged the love and sacrifices of mothers.

The auction date for The Pierpont Inn & Spa in Ventura has been moved back to June 21, according to the real estate listing agency handling the auction.

Tickets: On sale now; $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12; visit http://www.sophiesmommy.com, Ventura Majestic Theater or Salzer's Records, 5777 Valentine Road, Ventura.

A jury Thursday found an alleged leader of a white supremacist gang guilty of being a felon in possession of a loaded shotgun and ammunition.

The Fresno County Elections Department, located at 2221 Kern St. in downtown Fresno, will be open for voting Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fresno Teachers Association is at a significant crossroads.

Architectural Concepts, Inc. a San Diego firm regarded as one of the Southwest's top hospitality-oriented architectural and interior design firms, has relocated to Little Italy.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star The Westlake Village Music Society, a community outreach program sponsored by Music Ministry at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, will present a "Short & Sweet" concert on Saturday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. The ... (more)

Rubicon Theatre Company has assembled a top-notch cast for "Gem of the Ocean," including Keith Arthur Bolden as Citizen Barlow, Clinton Derricks-Carroll as Eli and Anthony J. Haney as Solly Two Kings.

Impressions: Informal, friendly, order-at-counter spot; pleasant and accommodating staff; fresh and tasty sandwiches; healthy emphasis in selection of smoothies and juices; quality coffee Beverages: Berry Berry Healing, Mango Mamba, Antioxidant Acai and Peach to Meet You fruit smoothies + cappuccino + dark chocolate-peppermint latte + cafe au lait ... (more)

The members of The Supersuckers are "Metal" Marty Chandler, Scott "Scottzilla" Churilla, Eddie Spaghetti and Dan "Thunder" Bolton.

This story is contributed by a member of the Ventura community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star OXNARD, CALIF.