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STAND DOWN STORIES |
by Kevin Clerici and Gwyn Roberts
Three-day retreat lures homeless vets and big-hearted volunteers. |
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SHEILA'S STRUGGLE |
by Michelle Klampe, Kevin Clerici
Sheila Patchett's struggle over the loss of family and her diagnosis with cancer. |
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GOLDEN DREAMS OF YELLOW UMBRELLAS |
by Allison Bruce, Jenni Mintz
Donna Moore, owner of Yellow Umbrellas sets up shop at Ventura State Beach |
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CITY AT SEA |
By Zeke Barlow and Kevin Clerici
USS Stennis is a floating city that never sleeps. |
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FROM PINK TO PUNK |
By Allison Bruce
Parents looking for an alternative to average baby attire turn to Mypunkbaby.com. |
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FOUR WHO CHOSE LIBERTY |
By Colleen Cason, Allison Bruce
Star readers tell their stories of sacrifice to achieve a better life for themselves and their families. |
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HAPPY TRAILS |
By Rhiannon Potkey
For three area teens, the hard work of being rodeo competitors has been the ride of a lifetime. |
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T.O. CHILDRENS' LIBRARY |
By Jean Ortiz
The Conejo Valley's new 22,000 square-foot place for storytelling, exploring and learning. |
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A NEW DIRECTION |
By Allison Bruce
In 1986 Celia Montoya was a technician at a hospital. An accident changed her life and career. |
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GONE SURFING |
By Jean Ortiz and Kevin Clerici
Think you're ready to surf? Get all you need to know here, including a video surf lesson. |
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NEW ADVENTURE
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By Allison Bruce
These guys might let you in on the next big thing in technology. |
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NAILS |
By Colleen Cason and Allison Bruce
Immigrants from Vietnam come to Ventura County bringing manicures to the masses. |
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PAL |
by Rhiannon Potkey and Kim Lamb Gregory
Hoops, games and some sly dance moves keep 'em out of trouble at the Oxnard PAL. |
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THERAPY POOL |
by Rob Varela and Anthony Plascencia
A couple prepare for life-saving surgery in the cool waters of this Easter Seals pool. |
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SIP AND SAMPLE |
by Kim Gregory
Eat, drink and tour the Adolfo Camarillo house at "A Taste of Camarillo" |
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MR TAD'S WILD RIDE |
by Colleen Cason
Tragedy befalls classic car owner's cherished possesion, but his passion lives on. |
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ONE WORD AT A TIME |
by Kevin Clerici, Eric Parsons
Peggy Pallant continues what started two decades ago: free English tutoring to anyone. |
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A POWER DISPLAY |
by Rhiannon Potkey
Oxnard resident Kiara Nowlin is one of the top power tumblers in the nation for her age. |
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FEAR ON THE FOURTH |
by Colleen Cason
Are the July 4th fireworks cruel and unusual punishment to the neighboring animal shelter's residents? |
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60 YEARS LATER |
by Kim Lamb Gregoryn
The year was 1946, couples who married that year are celebrating their 60th anniversary. |
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
by Rob Varela
Star photographer Rob Varela speaks with the fighter before the Saturday match. |
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RATTLESNAKE WRANGLER |
by Jean Ortiz, Chuck Kirman
Bo Slyapich, aka the snake wrangler, doesn't have your average 9-to-5 job. |
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BEST DO-DADS |
by Colleen Cason
For many of us, the most cherished item we own has no great monetary value. |
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MAKING HER PITCHES |
by Rhiannon Potkey
Camarillo High junior softball pitcher Lindsey Dean shows off her arsenal of precision pitches. |
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UNITED NATION |
by Rhiannon Porkey
At the annual California Cup field hockey tournament, there are many ways to say "I am a field hockey player." |
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WHAT ABOUT MARY |
by Colleen Cason
From the bible to the big screen, there's just something about Mary. A local scholar gives his take on the mystery woman. |
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FIELD OF DREAMS |
by Rhiannon Potkey
Agoura High School's championship hopes crash on the dreamy turf of a big-league ballpark. |
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HEART LIKE A WHEEL |
by Colleen Cason
One man's very personal reasons for taking on the 585-mile AIDS ride. |
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WINDS OF CHANGE |
by Jean Ortiz
The shifting fortunes of a Conejo landmark appear to be settling onto solid ground. |
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