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The Task Force to End Homelessness in Santa Paula will be hosting a community-wide conference, “Reinventing the Future” on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 740 E. Main Street.

The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County will stage its second annual Ventura County Brain Injury Conference on Saturday, April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Rd. in Camarillo.

Attention teens – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church invites you to their Santa Paula Youth Group for a fun night every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Benefits and pitfalls of World Wide Web addressed for Rotarians
Published: March 12, 2010

What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet, Santa Paula Rotarians learned at a recent meeting where a leading marketing consultant outlined the benefits and pitfalls of the World Wide Web.

On Wednesday, March 24th from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions Van will be visiting the Santa Paula Senior Center (530 W. Main St.), bringing resources for living independently with vision loss.

Chamber honors Elizarraraz as Educator of the Month
Published: March 12, 2010

A Santa Paula High School teacher and coordinator of the vitally important English as a second language program was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Educator of the Month.

This is what is left standing following the St. Francis Dam collapse March 12, 1928. Floodwaters rushed down the Santa Clara River, devastating communities along the way and taking many lives (photo above courtesy of JohnNicholsGalley.com). (Inset) Thomas McMullen, Director of the University of Maryland CMPS/College of Computer, Math and Physical Science, holds pieces of the St. Francis Dam, the focus of his Master of Science thesis that centered on inferior concrete and faulty construction as the cause of the disaster.

St. Francis Dam Disaster: Today is 82nd anniversary of avoidable tragedy
Published: March 12, 2010

Fourth in a series of articles exploring the St. Francis Dam Disaster

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Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday. A City Council resolution was presented to Library Board President Suzi Skutley (above) by City Councilman Ralph Fernandez. Also pictured (l-r) Councilman Gabino Aguirre, Vice Mayor Fred Robinson and Librarian Dan Robles. (Inset) Those attending the event were treated to tables of food and a special lemon birthday cake. (Photos by Brian D. Wilson)

Blanchard Community Library: A century of community service celebrated
Published: March 12, 2010

Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday that drew more than 100 supporters who enjoyed a wide-ranging program.

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Altrusa fundraiser set for March 20
Published: March 10, 2010

A fashion show luncheon to raise money both to provide nursing scholarships and to support community volunteer work will be held on March 20, 2010.

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Methodist Tri-Tip dinner set for March 20
Published: March 10, 2010

The First United Methodist Church is holding a Tri-Tip Dinner on Saturday, March 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 133 N. Mill St., Santa Paula.

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Raise some dough for Boys & Girls Club through Domino’s fundraiser
Published: March 10, 2010

If you want to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of thr Santa Clara Valley and have a delicious meal at the same time think about a pizza, specifically Domino’s Pizza.

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Public hearing on school districts’ unification to be held March 17
Published: March 10, 2010

Unification friends and foes will have the chance March 17 to weigh in at the first public hearing centered on melding Santa Paula’s largest elementary school district and the high school district.

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Scam Alert!
Published: March 10, 2010

Two ads that ran most recently on Friday, March 5 in the Santa Paula Times under the heading “Pets & Supplies” offered Yorkies and English bulldog puppies.

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St. Pat’s Day parade coming this Saturday
Published: March 10, 2010

“Music makes the World go ‘Round” is the theme of the 22nd Annual County Parade.

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Chamber Mixer
Published: March 10, 2010

The next Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be hosted on Wednesday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at McCoy’s Automotive & Towing, Inc., 104 N. Palm Avenue.

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SP gang member arrested for suspicion of various charges
Published: March 10, 2010

A Santa Paula gang member and wanted fugitive was arrested Friday after an almost month-long search by Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies who had received information that he was selling drugs outside city limits.

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Blanchard Library centennial display opens at Oil Museum
Published: March 10, 2010

Sunday, March 7 marked the opening of a Blanchard Community Library display at the California Oil Museum. This display, prepared by Santa Paula High School students under the direction of their teacher, Mr. Ed Arguelles, will be available for viewing throughout May 15.

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Stricklands, Runner, lieutenant governor candidate address small business
Published: March 10, 2010

Four elected officials - three of whom are reportedly seeking statewide office - visited Santa Paula Friday for a hearing on the impact of government regulations on small businesses.

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Airport “First Sunday” Event Hosts Brotherhood of Street Racers
Published: March 10, 2010

The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula held its “First Sunday” Open House on Sunday, March 7th and welcomed the Ventura County Chapter of the Brotherhood of Street Racers. The Brotherhood of Street Racers, a non-profit organization, raised money at the event for their Ventura Chapter through entry fees and food sales. Visitors saw race cars to show cars, including muscle cars of the 50s through 70s as well as imports.

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Published: December 30, 2009

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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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