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Citizen journalism as we know it at the Ventura County Star has changed. With the new year comes a new site. We've moved to VenturaCountyStar.com/YourNews. Along with the new location, we have a new print format and new opportunities ...with the same citizen journalism concept: news about and by YOU. That's why we're calling it YourNews. What changes, besides th...
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Provided by: Oxnard PIO

Christmas Tree Recycling-Free for Oxnard Residents The City of Oxnard is providing FREE Christmas tree collection services to Oxnard residents from Wednesday, December 26, 2007, through Friday, January 18, 2008. For flocked, painted or fireproofed trees, there will be a $10 charge for pick up. A $10 charge will also apply for trees picked up after January 18, 2...
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Provided by: Joel Constance

SKATING MUSICIAN ON ICE - A FIRST! At the recent Holiday Dreams on Ice show, at the Oxnard Ice Skating Center, one of the performers played a small electronic theater organ mounted on a carousel. This has never been done before. Craig Zobelein convinced the directors that he could pull off the number by connecting his Roland Atelier to a large battery so the carou...
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Provided by: Gary Blum

Downtown Oxnard's historic 97 year old bandstand comes to life this holiday season in a high tech way. Decorated with over 27,000 multicolored lights a computer programmed music and light show will entertain crowds every evening throughout December from 5-10 PM with nine holiday songs. "These types of high tech lighting displays are becoming more popular with homeowner...
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Provided by: Channel Islands Harbor

Grab a front row seat to view a spectacular phenomenon like no other, as the Pacific Gray Whales migrate through the waters of the Channel Islands National Park. The Channel Islands Harbor serves as a departure point for visitors to experience the symphony of joyous sounds that echo the ocean floor as thousands of whales migrate to the lagoons in Mexico. Daily wha...
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