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Published: August 20, 2008

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Ventura County Fair: Many thousands met at the 133rd annual event
Published: August 13, 2008

“Meet Me at the Fair” met the expectations of the thousands of people visiting the 133rd Ventura County Fair at Seaside Park, a venue that offered something for everyone.

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Photo by Brian D. Wilson

Santa Paula FFA member to donate money to charity
Published: August 13, 2008

Santa Paula FFA member Caitlin Held (above) is donating the money from the auction of her goat “George Lopez” to charity. Her goat brought $15 a pound at the Junior Livestock Auction, giving her a total of $1,260. The donation to Friends of the Ventura County Fair will be made in memory of Larry Loughman. She said she’s doing it because of his support of the livestock auction. “Every year he came to the fair and bought lots of animals,” she said. “He supported all the kids. He would walk around and talk to the kids with animals. He had done so much here I thought it would be a good idea to show some thanks to him.” The money will go towards renovating buildings, bathrooms and grounds at the fairgrounds. This was her fourth year at the fair. Her parents are Craig and Denise Held of Santa Paula.

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Camarillo resident charged with possession of and distribution of child pornography
Published: August 13, 2008

District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced that Christopher Oswald (DOB 6-21-67), a resident of Camarillo, has been arrested and charged with the possession and distribution of child pornography.

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VC Crop Report: Winter freeze didn’t hamper overall 2007 crop value
Published: August 13, 2008

The 2007 winter freeze didn’t hamper the crop value - $1.55 billion - in Ventura County, according to the annual report issued by the Agricultural Commissioner’s office.

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Teen Scene Movie
Published: August 13, 2008

Youth 6th grade and up are invited to Blanchard Community Library’s Teen Scene Movie Day on Thursday, August 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

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Weyerhaeuser’s Santa Paula Containerboard Packaging Plant joins International Paper
Published: August 13, 2008

The former Weyerhaeuser Containerboard Packaging Plant officially joined International Paper August 4 with the completion of IP’s purchase of Weyerhaeuser’s Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling (CBPR) business for approximately $6 billion in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.

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Mega mixer for young professionals planned
Published: August 13, 2008

A Mega Mixer for young professional working in Ventura County is planned for Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Topa Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, in Oxnard.

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Unless potential candidates file, Council, Clerk races to be non-starters
Published: August 13, 2008

Unless potential candidates get busy, the race for two City Council seats and the City Clerk position will be non-starters.

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SP Historical Society exhibit shows that ‘Santa Paula Rodeo’ still thrills
Published: August 13, 2008

Drawing thousands of visitors to the city throughout two decades, during that time Santa Paula could easily have been known as the Fiesta Ranchera/Rodeo Capital of the World.

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Candidates file papers for school district races
Published: August 13, 2008

A number of candidates have filed nomination papers for the Santa Paula Elementary and High School District boards.

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Citrus Classic Balloon Fest: On the ground problems to be addressed
Published: August 13, 2008

The inaugural Citrus Classic Balloon Festival will be addressed in the coming weeks with debriefing sessions to ensure that next year’s celebration of hot air ballooning goes as smoothly as gently floating through the sky.

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Pat High Lemmon’s “Poppies & Lupine” is in the new Santa Paula Society of the Arts members show going on at the California Oil Museum. “Heritage Valley Flora and Fauna” is the title of the exhibit running now through August 24th.

SPSA’s Heritage Valley Flora & Fauna: 40th Anniversary exhibit a beauty
Published: August 13, 2008

By Peggy Kelly

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Luna: High-profile City Councilman always advocated public safety
Published: August 13, 2008

Since taking office in 2000 City Councilman Ray Luna has been high-profile, from meeting regularly with constituents for coffee, supporting local events and programs, and driving his signature yellow Corvette - sporting its “Luna 71” license plate - in city parades.

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The city’s historic Depot is part of Wes Easley’s train collection: it took him about three months to build a 1/64 scale model of the Depot.

G-Scale model trains: Wes Easley’s collection chugs on at Oddfellows
Published: August 13, 2008

By Peggy Kelly

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Procter: Tenacious problem solver not running for third Council term
Published: August 13, 2008

As a councilman and mayor, John Procter was known for tenacious but diplomatic problem solving, but now he is bidding goodbye to City Council service and moving on to the next chapter in his life.

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Pictured are: (above left) Jill Abbiatti and her Grand Champion lamb "Poof" and (above right) Ande Murphy and "Comet," her Reserve Grand Champion heifer. (Photos by Brian D. Wilson)

Santa Paula FFA members are Champions at Fair
Published: August 13, 2008

Jill Abbiatti has Reserve Grand Champion Lamb

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Santa Paula to be featured on Radio Show
Published: August 08, 2008

John Chamberlain, the director of Marketing for the Limoneira Company, and John Blanchard, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will be guests on “Evie’s Talk Show” on Tuesday, August 12th at 6 p.m.

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Photos by Don Johnson

Young Santa Paulans do well with Table Settings
Published: August 08, 2008

Elizabeth Fernandez took a second award (top left photo) for her Table Setting in the Youth Building. Julia Fernandez took a second award (top right) for her Table Setting in the Youth Building. Laura Fernandez took a third place (bottom left) for her Table Setting in the Youth Building. Brooklyn Shepherd took a third place (bottom right) for her Table Setting in the Youth Building

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Notice regarding city boards, committees, and commission appointments
Published: August 08, 2008

The City of Santa Paula is asking all interested individuals to apply for positions on several boards, commissions, and committees.

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Santa Clara Valley Bank boasts top safety rating
Published: August 08, 2008

Santa Clara Valley Bank, N.A., (SCVBank™), Santa Paula, California stands strong in the current environment while many financial institutions are faltering.

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Earl McPhail leads Ventura County Fair Parade
Published: August 08, 2008

Santa Paulan Earl McPhail leads the Ventura County Fair annual Parade last Saturday. The Fair Parade marched down Ventura’s Main Street with McPhail leading the Parade on a horse. The Parade featured colorfully decorated floats, lively marching bands, car clubs, clowns, and many other community organizations. McPhail shared the Grand Marshal honors with local representatives of the United States military.

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Understanding Dementia presentation
Published: August 08, 2008

Caregivers, friends, and family members are invited to attend a presentation on Understanding Dementia at the Santa Paula Senior Center on Friday, August 15 at 1 p.m.

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CHP: SP woman Tased, arrested on multiple charges after pursuit
Published: August 08, 2008

A Santa Paula woman was Tased and arrested on multiple charges earlier this week after she allegedly ran from police following a brief car chase, solo crash and foot pursuit, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.

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In Santa Paula, summer just got a little greener for Heritage Hardware customer James Lewis. On July 1, Lewis was chosen as the winner of the Heritage Hardware $1,000 Shopping Giveaway. Above, is James Lewis and his wife Marlene with some of their purchases.

Heritage Hardware Shopping Giveaway winner takes home $1,000 in merchandise
Published: August 08, 2008

In Santa Paula, summer just got a little greener for Heritage Hardware customer James Lewis. On July 1, Lewis was chosen as the winner of the Heritage Hardware $1,000 Shopping Giveaway. His entry was selected at random from the more than 800 entries submitted to the store between March 1 and May 31, 2008.

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Ventura County Fair Parade winners
Published: August 08, 2008

It didn’t rain on our parade!

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Derek Luna takes First Place at Fair Parade
Published: August 08, 2008

Chris Garmon presents the first place trophy to Derek Luna. Derek won first place at the 2008 Ventura County Fair Parade in the Classic Automobile (under 50 years) With his 1971 red Chevrolet Nova.

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Ojai Valley Museum’s first juried art show
Published: August 08, 2008

The Ojai Valley Museum’s first juried art show, Ojai Celebrates Art, is open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any gallery media.

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Photo by Craig Mailloux

Early Bird Raffle Winner
Published: August 08, 2008

Bev Nichols (L) and CPA Bob Russell (C), watch as Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Vice President Bruce Dickenson reads the name of the Early Bird Winner of the museum’s airplane raffle Sunday at the airport. Camarillo resident and local pilot Peter Poland won the $500 prize in the Early Bird drawing for those who entered the contest early to benefit the museum.

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Polish Picnic Aug. 17
Published: August 08, 2008

On Sunday, August 17, the Polish Eagle Lodge #3229 of the Polish National Alliance will hold their annual Polish Picnic, beginning with Polish Mass in Biedermann Hall at noon, and continuing with the picnic from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Smoke was coming from the vents underneath the house, the result of an electrical fire that had started in one of the wall sockets. Above, Santa Paula Firefighters try to gain access under the house (photo by Don Johnson).

Smoldering electrical fire at Acacia Road home quickly extinguished
Published: August 08, 2008

By Peggy Kelly

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Councilmen Ray Luna, John Procter, Clerk Josie Herrera not running for reelection
Published: August 08, 2008

City Councilmen Ray Luna and John Procter and City Clerk Josie Guzman Herrera have decided not to run for reelection, and so far there have been an equal number of potential takers for the positions.

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Beach Boys draw large crowd Monday evening
Published: August 08, 2008

Well over 15,000 Beach Boys fans packed the Grandstand Arena Monday evening and listened and sang along for over 2 hours. The Fair concerts have drawn big crowds and this will be your last night to see a concert. Tonight will feature Tower of Power and War. The PRCA Rodeo will be Saturday and Sunday.

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Landmark Odd Fellows Clock Tower stopped due to Lodge electrical work
Published: August 08, 2008

It’s been 11:30 a.m. - or p.m., your call - in Santa Paula almost all week ,with the Odd Fellows Clock Tower down due to electrical work at the historic East Main Street structure, according to Odd Fellows Lodge 314 member and clock keeper Paul Skeels.

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Cruise Nite: Hats off and tops down for popular Main Street event
Published: August 08, 2008

It was hats off, or rather top down for a vintage Corvette with jaunty fins and fuzzy dice at Cruise Nite, the only place to be Friday evening where hundreds of cars and plenty of people gathered to celebrate Santa Paula’s hometown feel and perfect outdoor weather.

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Suspected nitroglycerin shuts down neighborhood
Published: August 08, 2008

A small vial of what could have been highly volatile nitroglycerin caused a residential area to be shut down Tuesday and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad to respond to where the contained substance was found in an old wooden box.

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Photo by Debbie Johnson

Adam Daniel takes Reserve Champion for his Market Goat
Published: August 08, 2008

Adam Daniel, age 11, has spent his summer raising his goat, Maxx, a 110 pound Market Goat. This is his second goat that he has brought to the Ventura County Fair and this year was a prize winner. Daniel took the overall Reserve Grand Champion on Tuesday. Daniel is a member of the Briggs 4-H and his parents are Mike and Tina Daniel.

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5th Annual Pismo Beach Run
Published: August 17, 2005

If you took a trip down Santa Paula Street early Saturday morning you would have seen about 200 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles parked in front of the Gomez home. Gilbert Gomez Jr. and Gilbert Gomez Sr. coordinated the 5th annual fun ride to Pismo Beach. The ride also included people as far away as Baltimore. After arriving in Pismo Beach a BBQ was planned along with other activities. Photo by Don Johnson

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Poet, CROP Walker and beloved local figure Dorothy Ann Phillips dies
Published: March 03, 2002

By Peggy Kelly

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Art & Photography Show
now at Blanchard Library
Published: February 17, 2000

The 63rd Annual Santa Paula Art & Photography Show is now showing at Blanchard Community Library and “be prepared to be overwhelmed!” said Virginia Gunderson of the sponsoring Santa Paula Society of the Arts.

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Santa Paula Historical Society gathers hidden treasures for new exhibit
Published: February 09, 2000

On Sunday, February 6, the Santa Paula Historical Society opens a new exhibit at the California Oil Museum (formerly the Santa Paula Union Oil Museum) in Santa Paula. “Hidden Treasures from the Santa Paula Art Collection” presents 19 seldom seen paintings usually hung at five locations around the city of Santa Paula.

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Soroptimist’s Women of Distinction named
Published: February 09, 2000

After careful consideration of the nominations submitted, six women have been chosen by Soroptimist International of Santa Paula as this year’s “Women of Distinction”: Norma Emery, Health; Carol Burhoe, International Goodwill and Understanding; Leslie Nichols, Economic and Social Development; Annie Hernandez (deceased) and Becky Torres, Environment; and Eulala Keller, Human Rights and Status of Women.

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Santa Paula High School to offer pre-PSAT test to freshman and sophomore students
Published: February 09, 2000

On Wednesday, March 1, freshmen and sophomores at Santa Paula High School will be given the opportunity to take a practice PSAT test. The PSAT is the practice test for the SAT, the admissions test that is used by four-year colleges and universities to determine eligibility for admission.

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805 area code struggle underway between Ventura, SB & SLO counties
Published: February 09, 2000

If it seems like only yesterday that Ventura County was threatened with the loss of its area code, it was.

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SP teenager shot through window at Ventura motel known as a gang hangout
Published: February 09, 2000

Ventura Police investigators believe a Santa Paula teenager was shot by mistake on Friday when a bullet crashed through a motel room window where a party was taking place.

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SPPD: Car dies foiling carjacking attempt at Santa Paula gas station
Published: February 09, 2000

A carjacker was unable to complete his crime Saturday night when the vehicle he attempted to drive off in from a local gas station died and he was unable to restart it.

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This weekend at The Mill: California Vaquero Show celebrates the romance of Spanish California
Published: February 09, 2000

Come and experience the romance of Spanish California at The Mill, this weekend reviving the noted California Vaquero Show, an eye-popping step back into history featuring Vaquero equipment and antique memorabilia as well as a book signing and art show.

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SPPD: Three SP juveniles arrested for armed robbery at local eatery
Published: February 09, 2000

Three Santa Paula juveniles - one already listed by police as missing by his family - were arrested after an armed robbery of a Harvard Boulevard eatery on Saturday night, according to a Santa Paula Police Department official.

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Above, a 1930 Gipsy Mouth Airplane is part of the display in hanger one. Below Bob Phelps along with City of Santa Paula Mayor Rick Cook cut the red ribbon opening hanger one.

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula already flying high as opening event draws hundreds to airport
Published: February 09, 2000

If Sunday's official opening of the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula (AMSP) is any indication of its future success, well, it's already flying high.

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