http://www.vcstar.com/news/news/local/county-news/?partner=RSSVentura County Star Stories: County Newsen-usnews/local/county-newshttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/former-thousand-oaks-councilman-tom-glancy-has/?partner=RSSTom Glancy, a plain-spoken dentist who served on the Thousand Oaks City Council for seven years, died Friday. He was 71. trochester@venturacountystar.com (Teresa Rochester)Sat, 19 May 2012 00:50:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432849-734641news/local/county-newsTeresa RochesterVentura, CAFormer Thousand Oaks Councilman Tom Glancy has diedVentura County Starformer-thousand-oaks-councilman-tom-glancy-hasurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432849-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/ventura-county-pet-of-the-week/?partner=RSSSterling is a 3- to 4-year-old, gray Chihuahua mix. He came into the shelter as a stray and was adopted but the other pet in the home was not ready to share his space. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432832-734641news/local/county-newsStaff WriterVentura, CAVentura County pet of the week: Sterling is a 3- to 4-year-old, gray Chihuahua mixVentura County Starventura-county-pet-of-the-weekurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432832-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/venturans-can-now-appeal-code-violations-to-city/?partner=RSSVentura property owners accused of code violations now have another venue to make their case for why the inspector or fire marshal got it wrong — the City Council. amartinez@vcstar.com (Arlene Martinez)Fri, 18 May 2012 21:10:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432709-734641news/local/county-newsArlene MartinezVentura, CAVenturans can now appeal code violations to City CouncilVentura County Starventurans-can-now-appeal-code-violations-to-cityurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432709-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/18/ventura-county-unemployment-falls-below-9/?partner=RSSUnemployment fell dramatically during April in Ventura County, according to new state figures released this morning. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432647-734641business/economyFrom staff reportsVentura, CAVentura County unemployment falls below 9 percentVentura County Starventura-county-unemployment-falls-below-9urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432647-734641Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/25th-congressional-race-is-new-for-simi-valley/?partner=RSSFor the first time in 26 years, Simi Valley will have a new representative in the U.S. House after this year's elections. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432465-734640elections/25th-congressionalTony BiasottiVentura, CA25th Congressional race is new for Simi ValleyVentura County Star25th-congressional-race-is-new-for-simi-valleyurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432465-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/new-santa-paula-animal-shelter-to-hold-open/?partner=RSSOperators of the new, no-kill animal shelter and clinic in Santa Paula are hosting a grand opening May 26 to showcase the facility. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432458-734640news/local/county-newsBy Monica Lara Special to The Star<br/>Ventura, CANew Santa Paula animal shelter to hold open houseVentura County Starnew-santa-paula-animal-shelter-to-hold-openurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432458-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/schools-revamp-menus-ahead-of-new-lunch-mandates/?partner=RSSSchool districts are fine tuning lunch menus ahead of July 1, when new federal guidelines calling for healthier fare take effect. wleung@vcstar.com (Wendy Leung)Fri, 18 May 2012 01:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432457-734640news/education/allWendy LeungVentura, CASchools revamp menus ahead of new lunch mandatesVentura County Starschools-revamp-menus-ahead-of-new-lunch-mandatesurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432457-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/nonprofit-group-set-to-open-animal-shelter-in/?partner=RSSThe Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center, a new nonprofit group, plans to open a shelter June 1 at Santa Barbara and Seventh streets. jscheibe@venturacountystar.com (John Scheibe)Fri, 18 May 2012 00:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432424-734640news/local/county-newsJohn ScheibeVentura, CANonprofit group set to open animal shelter in Santa PaulaVentura County Starnonprofit-group-set-to-open-animal-shelter-inurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432424-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/ventura-county-officers-killed-in-line-of-duty/?partner=RSSScores of law enforcement officials, relatives and community members gathered at the Ventura County Government Center on Thursday to remember police killed in the line of duty. afoxman@venturacountystar.com (Adam Foxman)Fri, 18 May 2012 00:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432422-734640news/local/county-newsAdam FoxmanVentura, CAVentura County officers killed in line of duty honored at ceremonyVentura County Starventura-county-officers-killed-in-line-of-dutyurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432422-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/25th-congressional-debate-lacks-something-the/?partner=RSSThe 25th Congressional District debate at Simi Valley City Hall on Wednesday was sparsely attended in more ways than one. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432315-734640elections/25th-congressionalTony BiasottiVentura, CA25th Congressional debate lacks something: the incumbentVentura County Star25th-congressional-debate-lacks-something-theurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432315-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/venturas-fire-chief-is-retiring-in-june/?partner=RSSVentura Fire Chief Kevin Rennie announced Thursday that he plans to retire on June 15. amartinez@vcstar.com (Arlene Martinez)Thu, 17 May 2012 20:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432284-734640news/local/county-newsArlene MartinezVentura, CAVentura's fire chief will retire in JuneVentura County Starventuras-fire-chief-is-retiring-in-juneurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432284-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/city-social-services-descend-on-santa-clara-in/?partner=RSSFor years, the city of Ventura and other organizations have dealt with homeless camps sporadically, usually prompted by complaints. This year, they started a more coordinated effort. amartinez@vcstar.com (Arlene Martinez)Thu, 17 May 2012 19:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432269-734640news/local/county-newsArlene MartinezVentura, CASanta Clara River cleanup effort targets homeless in VenturaVentura County Starcity-social-services-descend-on-santa-clara-inurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432269-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/17/ventura-county-animal-control-chief-resigns/?partner=RSSMonica Nolan, director of the county Animal Services Department, has resigned, citing family reasons. kwilson@VenturaCountyStar.com (Kathleen Wilson)Thu, 17 May 2012 18:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432261-734640news/local/county-newsKathleen WilsonVentura, CAVentura County animal control chief resigns, citing family reasonsVentura County Starventura-county-animal-control-chief-resignsurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-432261-734640Change734640Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/local-housing-market-continues-to-show-signs-of/?partner=RSSManifest improvements appeared in the local housing market in April, bearing out the mindset of Realtors who believe they&#146;ve seen an upturn in recent months. shoops@venturacountystar.com (Stephanie Hoops)Thu, 17 May 2012 04:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431979-734639business/economyStephanie HoopsVentura, CALocal housing market continues to show signs of recoveryVentura County Starlocal-housing-market-continues-to-show-signs-ofurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431979-734639Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/teen-driver-safety-class-scheduled/?partner=RSSThe California Highway Patrol and Ventura County Medical Center are pairing up this month to offer a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431941-734639news/local/county-newsFrom staff reportsVentura, CATeen driver safety class scheduledVentura County Starteen-driver-safety-class-scheduledurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431941-734639Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/who-is-stealing-the-freeway-mission-bells-in/?partner=RSSFor 106 years, roadside bells have marked El Camino Real, the historic trail that linked California's missions. The iconic markers now dot Highway 101 across the state, but in Ventura, some of the mission bells have recently disappeared. afoxman@venturacountystar.com (Adam Foxman)Thu, 17 May 2012 00:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431936-734639news/local/crimeAdam FoxmanVentura, CAWho is stealing the freeway mission bells in Ventura? Ventura County Starwho-is-stealing-the-freeway-mission-bells-inurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431936-734639Change734639Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/conejo-parks-district-is-finalist-for-national/?partner=RSSThe Conejo Recreation and Park District is on the shortlist for a national award recognizing the best-run park districts. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431864-734639news/local/county-newsRachel McGrathVentura, CAConejo parks district is finalist for national award Ventura County Starconejo-parks-district-is-finalist-for-nationalurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431864-734639Change734639Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/ventura-county-median-home-price-climbs-to/?partner=RSSThe median price for homes in Southern California increased in April, including in Ventura County, where it inched up to $360,000, according to a report released today. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431702-734639business/featuredFrom staff reportsVentura, CAVentura County median home price climbs to $360,000Ventura County Starventura-county-median-home-price-climbs-tourn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431702-734639Change0Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/ventura-county-earthquake-exercise-underway/?partner=RSSThree tigers were loose in Lockwood Valley. A train derailed in Camarillo. A building collapsed in Newbury Park. The simulated incidents were part of a drill Wednesday projecting a 7.8-magnitude earthquake along the San Andreas Fault. cvonquednow@vcstar.com (Cindy Von Quednow)Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431682-734639news/local/county-newsCindy Von QuednowVentura, CAThis is a test: Ventura County prepares for 7.8 quakeVentura County Starventura-county-earthquake-exercise-underwayurn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431682-734639Change734639Usablehttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/may/16/measure-o-funds-okd-for-oxnard-streets-but-not/?partner=RSSThe Oxnard City Council unanimously OK'd $4.3 million in Measure O spending Tuesday night. gwenner@vcstar.com (Gretchen Wenner)Wed, 16 May 2012 13:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431633-734639news/education/allGretchen WennerVentura, CAMeasure O funds OK'd for Oxnard streets but not collegeVentura County Starmeasure-o-funds-okd-for-oxnard-streets-but-noturn:publicid:www.vcstar.com:news-Story-431633-734639Change734639Usable