Saturday, July 18


Editorial: Prop. 1A should pass; it replaces Prop. 65

Proposition 1A is an important measure that will protect local funds from the whims of the state Legislature. Under the provisions of Proposition 1A, the state will be unable to siphon off county money raised for fire protection, emergency medical care, law enforcement and other local services. Read more...



The battle over marijuana

A case that began in the summer of 2002 with the seizure and destruction of six marijuana plants has exploded into one that will have nationwide implications for patients using cannabis for medicinal purposes. Read more...


News briefs

Park manager pocketed parking fees VENTURA “”mdash; A former Seaside Park manager charged with skimming $4,900 in parking fees at the Ventura County Fairgrounds pleaded guilty to grand theft. Read more...



News briefs

Millions spent on expansion of John Wayne’s birthplace DES MOINES, Iowa “”mdash; John Wayne’s modest birthplace could be getting bigger. Plans are in the works for a $2 million to $3 million expansion of the complex that includes the tiny Victorian house in Winterset where Wayne was born as Marion Morrison on May 26, 1907. Read more...