Tuesday, February 16, 1999 Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Wintery weather won’t freeze funds Thumbs up to Ventura county officials, particularly Supervisor John Flynn, who are pursuing federal aid for fieldworkers who lost their jobs after the mid-December freeze. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Speaks Out Speaks Out What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? How are you planning to celebrate? "I like it. It’s a good way to to show your loved one that you like her and that you care about her. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Alone, but not desperate CHOICE: Single status on Valentine’s Day an act of choice, not Cupid By Maryam Baqi It’s undeniable. Every Valentine’s Day I am irrevocably single. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Finding prince sweetens holiday for once-bitter Cinderella HAPPINESS: Having wonderful significant other fills even the most cynical of hearts with pure bliss By Dafna Ronen What a difference a year makes. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Letters True happiness has nothing to do with cards, flowers Regardless of which end of the spectrum you are on (single or in a relationship), Valentine’s Day is entering the hall of fame for overrated, commercialized holidays. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Rules help lovelorn survive barrage of romance, joy COUPLES: Take one day out of year to wallow in pity, write moody poetry By Michelle Garrett So, you’re utterly, hopelessly, painfully alone. Read more...

Friday, February 12, 1999 Sex often replaces love HARASSMENT: Getting harassed, not respected, unfair part of life for women, girls It’s yet again that time of year when the insidious cherub cupid ascends upon us with a barrage of his infamous arrows. Read more...