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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Moonlight at the Ranch big Hollywood hit

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Peggy Kelly

Boys and Girls Club holds �American Idol� competition

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Children at the Santa Paula Boys and Girls Club participated in an American Idol-style talent competition last week. Eight youngsters took part in the show, which featured staff members playing the roles of Randy, Paula and Simon.

Diversion effort: City implements free self-hauler permit program

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In an effort to boost its state mandated solid waste diversion numbers, the City of Santa Paula will be cracking down on self-haulers.

Council: Hundreds of hardhats claim locals being shutout of WWTP jobs

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of determined hardhats showed solidarity when they attended Monday�s City Council meeting to question the exclusion of their services in the construction of the city�s new water recycling plant.

Tourism: Council approves seeking Preserve America designation

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A potential feather in the city�s cap was discussed at the August 18 City Council meeting, where the body approved the city seeking a Preserve America designation, which would open the door to eligibility for federal grants.

Chamber Yard of the Month

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe and Eleanor Torres at 500 San Juan Street were honored with this month�s Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month. The Torreses received a gift certificate from Heritage Hardware.

District Attorney issues Consumer Protection Alert

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

District Attorney Gregory D. Totten recently issued a Consumer Protection Alert to Ventura County residents regarding a series of recent mailings to county residents that appear to be in violation of the law.

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Picking pumpkins, hayrides, a petting zoo, mini train rides, and live entertainment are just some of activities planned for the Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival at Faulkner Farm in Santa Paula.

SPFD: Shopping center storage room scene of golf cart fire

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Santa Paula Shopping Center was the scene of a fire that occurred Monday mid-afternoon when a battery pack on a maintenance cart shorted out, causing the evacuation of a nearby business.

Teen Scene Beach Day!

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Blanchard Community Library invites youth 6th grade and older to �hit the beach with Teen Scene before you hit the books!"

Grease plug probable cause of Sunday sewage spill at vacant church

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It�s probable that grease was the culprit that caused an overflow Sunday evening that spilled about 2,500 gallons of sewer water into a vacant church building, a situation that a city official said would be addressed through an upcoming awareness campaign.

House votes to extend Gallegly Employment Eligibility Verification Program

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The House of Representatives voted to extend an employment eligibility verification program that Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties) initiated 12 years ago.

A part time job led to owning the business

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Brian D. Wilson