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New Goleta Mural Brings Chumash History and Farm Roots to Old Town Corner
A colorful tribute to Goleta's past is taking shape at the corner of Hollister and Kellogg avenues in Old Town, where local artist Curtis Crawshaw is painting a mural inspired by the city's history and traditions. The piece, designed specifically for its location, is meant as a gift to the city and a fresh jolt of color for a stretch of Old Town long defined by its local businesses and tight-knit community ties.
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22 dogs, including 8 puppies, rescued from Oxnard river bottom
More than 20 dogs, including eight puppies, were rescued Monday from an encampment along the river bottom in Oxnard, according to Ventura County Animal Services officials. The rescue came after the Oxnard Animal Safety Unit received reports of more than 20 dogs roaming near an encampment in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard and the West Montalvo Oil Field.
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Since 1946, Ventura Regulars Have Started Their Mornings At The Busy Bee Cafe Counter
Some breakfast spots open their doors, and some open a time machine. In downtown Ventura, a small diner has been pouring coffee and flipping breakfast for locals since 1946, long before most of today’s regulars were even born. The counter stools still fill up early, the table jukeboxes still...
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CAPA Pet of the Week: Cupid
Cupid is a male 3-year-old red merle and white Australian Cattle dog weighing approximately 55 pounds, available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center, located at 1501 West Central in Lompoc. Center staff describe Cupid as a quiet, shy pup with the charm to win over people quickly. Cupid prefers...
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A Nightmare at CARNE: Oxnard's Halloween Pop-Up Shows How Seasonal Theming Drives Traffic
Halloween has quietly become one of the most lucrative "minor" holidays on the hospitality calendar — and smart operators are no longer leaving it to a bowl of candy by the host stand. Over in Oxnard, California, CARNE is making the case that a well-executed seasonal pop-up can turn a slow autumn stretch into a reason to book a table.