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Ventura College names Greg Gillespie of Arizona new president

May 16, 2013 - 5:47pm
Greg Gillespie has been named president of Ventura College. Gillespie succeeds Robin Calote, who is retiring in June.

Reagan biographer Lou Cannon to speak at CSU Channel Islands graduation

May 16, 2013 - 4:59pm
Lou Cannon recalls Reagan and the White House prior to CSU Channel Islands commencement on Saturday.

Camarillo students celebrate teachers with flash mob

May 16, 2013 - 4:28pm
Students at Camarillo's Rancho Rosal School rocked out for their teachers Wednesday morning for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Marking a decade of dancing, ballet company celebrates with 'Cinderella' performance

May 16, 2013 - 4:01pm
"Cinderella" will arrive next month at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center courtesy of a Ventura-based ballet dance company.

Venura County's homeless population drops 8.4 percent, survey finds

May 16, 2013 - 3:23pm
The number of homeless people found in Ventura County during a one-day count in January dropped to its lowest levels since the tally began in 2007.

Five inmates remain in jail despite judges' release orders

May 16, 2013 - 2:04pm
Fiveinmates remained in jail Thursday even after judges deemed their sentences served.

California Highway Patrol to offer safety classes for teen drivers

May 16, 2013 - 1:49pm
The California Highway Patrol and Ventura County Medical Center are partnering up this month to offer a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents.

Simi Valley water main fixed

May 16, 2013 - 12:54pm
Simi Valley water main fixed.

Simi Valley police call off manhunt for bank robber

May 16, 2013 - 11:06am
Simi Valley police were still looking Thursday for an armed bank robber after an extensive manhunt that included lockdowns at three schools.

Transportation commission plans to terminate Fillmore & Western Railway lease

May 16, 2013 - 10:46am
Things are heating up between the Ventura County Transportation Commission and the Fillmore & Western Railway over the use of the money-losing Santa Paula Branch Line.

Student claims 'suspicious' briefcase at Moorpark College

May 16, 2013 - 9:58am
A student at Moorpark College reclaimed their briefcase that had previously been deemed suspicious by campus police, causing the Ventura County Sheriff's bomb squad to respond to the campus.

Firefighters put out house blaze in Newbury Park

May 16, 2013 - 9:37am
Ventura County firefighters this morning knocked down a blaze in the bedroom of a Newbury Park home, officials said.

Simi Valley detective receives award

May 15, 2013 - 8:57pm
The Anti-Defamation League picks a Simi Valley police officer to receive an award for fighting hate crimes.

Camarillo police to teach seniors driving safety

May 15, 2013 - 8:57pm
A Camarillo police course will help seniors drive safely.

Simi Valley police honor officers, others at annual luncheon

May 15, 2013 - 7:14pm
Simi Valley Police Chief Mitch McCann described the honorees at the Simi Valley Police Department and Police Foundation's Police and Community awards luncheon as "the best of the best, who have spent this past year making our community better."

Simi Valley post office renamed for fallen inspector

May 15, 2013 - 7:13pm
More than 100 family members, friends and dignitaries gathered at the Mount McCoy Post Office in Simi Valley for the renaming of the facility to honor Postal Inspector Terry Asbury, who was killed in the line of duty in 1990.

Health reform means many American Indians could be fined

May 15, 2013 - 7:09pm
American Indians could be fined under health care reform unless they can prove their heritage.

New Ventura College president to be announced Thursday

May 15, 2013 - 7:03pm
The new president of Ventura College will be announced Thursday at a special meeting of the Ventura County Community College District board.

Fillmore science teacher honored for achievements at continuation high school

May 15, 2013 - 7:03pm
When Laura Todis received her plaque for Teacher of the Year at a Fillmore school board meeting Tuesday, she had no idea she also would be recognized for another teaching achievement noted across the United States and Canada.

Agencies conduct air-tanker training near Point Mugu

May 15, 2013 - 6:58pm
Almost two weeks after the start of the Springs Fire, numerous agencies partnered up this week at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station for training on air tanker use during wildfires.