Robbery suspects arrested after victim stabs them during Ventura assault

Ventura County Star - Sat Nov 28

You can find more stories, videos, and a daily blog at our Crime website. View now>> Blog: The Backstory>> Two teenagers who are suspects in a mugging were arrested in Ventura late Thursday night after they were stabbed by the teen they allegedly assaulted, police said.

Practice, planning pay off for veterans of the bargain hunt on Black Friday

Ventura County Star - Sat Nov 28

Alexis Jacobe, left, accompanies her mother-in-law, Christine Jacobe, who is startled by an erroneous total at the checkout line at Target in Ventura.

Activist Alice McGrath dies

Ventura County Star - Fri Nov 27

District Attorney Greg Totten calls Alice McGrath, pictured in December 2006, 'a champion for those who struggle every day." Rob Varela / Star staff 12/28/06 Ventura.

Holiday project in Ventura seeks 10,000 coats for needy people

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

"Even though the project is called Coats for Kids, we accept any and every size jacket as a donation," said project founder and Ventura Rotary Club member Sonny Shah, president of Four Seasons Cleaners in Ventura and Oxnard.

Ventura woman makes Bellringer gift in memory of her mother

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Waldi Holloway was no stranger to generosity. A Ventura resident for 44 years, Holloway contributed to the Salvation Army and other organizations and was a medical social worker and counselor.

Strangers share Thanksgiving meals

Ventura County Star - Thu Nov 26

Her kids were having Thanksgiving dinner with her ex-husband, so Brenda Schuh, 44, of Ojai found herself alone.

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.

Ventura worshippers give an early thanks

Ventura County Star - Wed Nov 25

Cantor Michael Anatole makes one of four Shofar calls during the service as ministers and others from various Ventura churches gathered on Tuesday at the Ventura Center for Spritural Living in Ventura for a Thanksgiving interfaith service.

Plans for Ventura gardens take root

Ventura County Star - Tue Nov 24

Beverly McCaslin is president of Ventura Botanical Gardens Inc., a group that hopes to turn portions of Ventura's Grant Park into public gardens.