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Full gallery »Ventura County's Most Wanted May 23rd

  • Rebecca Ann Cox, AKA LaFontaine, DOB 6-27-1972, 5’09”, 145 lbs., brown hair, green eyes, violation of probation warrant on possession of a controlled substance     Wanted as of May 23rd, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.
  • Melissa Marie Salazar, AKA Turango, DOB 7-27-1978, 5’02”, 125 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, 2 failure to appear warrants on transportation of drugs with 2 strikes and possession of drugs with 2 strikes     Wanted as of May 23rd, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.
  • Robert Maurice Farrell, DOB 7-13-1979, 5’11”, 155 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, failure to appear warrant on possession of a controlled substance for sales     Wanted as of May 23rd, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.
  • Wayne Sweet, Jr., DOB 7-23-1977, 5-11”, 220 lbs., brown hair, green eyes, violation of probation warrant on possession of drugs with a prior felony conviction     Wanted as of April 25th, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.
  • Andres Rene Rodriguez, DOB 12-14-1984, 5’07”, 155 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, failure to appear warrant on a felon in possession of a firearm with 2 strikes and violation of probation warrant on assault with a deadly weapon     Wanted as of May 23rd, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.
  • Juan Cruz Dominguez, DOB 5-3-1972, 5’07”, 165 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, 2 violation of probation warrants on DUI alcohol with 3 or more priors and DUI alcohol     Wanted as of May 23rd, 2013 -|- Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the suspect. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org. All information provided by Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.

All information provided by Ventura County Crime Stoppers as collected from law enforcement agencies.



Full gallery »Moorpark College grads

  • Photos by KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Jessica Slack, of Simi Valley, and a Phi Theta Kappa honor society member, is very happy on her graduation day at Moorpark College, where she earned her associate degree in arts and humanities.
  • KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Michael Kaszycki, a criminal justice student, is the first to graduate Thursday at Moorpark College.
  • KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Antonio Sessa, a 4.0 grade-point average student, acknowledges family members who traveled from Italy to watch him graduate from Moorpark College on Thursday evening.
  • KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Kelly Menna, of Newbury Park, returns to her seat having earned her associate degree in business law at the Moorpark College commencement ceremony.$RETURN$$RETURN$
  • KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Moorpark College held its commencement ceremony Thursday.
  • KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Dr. Pam Eddinger enjoys her last commencement ceremony as president of Moorpark College on Thursday.

Goodbyes and new beginnings were the themes at Moorpark College's 46th commencement exercises Thursday evening in the college quad.



Full gallery »Ventura County drug program graduation

  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Ismael, a graduate of Ventura County Superior Court’s juvenile drug court program, holds his diploma and poses with juvenile court public defender Rebecca Nelson as his sister takes a photo Thursday in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Ventura County Superior Court Judges Gay Conroy (left) and David Worley sit next to Supervising Juvenile Court Judge Manuel Covarrubias (center) as he presides over the drug courts graduation Thursday in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Jessica, the daughter of Jessica Frangie, reaches for a teddy bear, a gift from Judge Gay Conroy, during the drug courts graduation Thursday in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Juvenile court public defender Rebecca Nelson hugs graduate Juan after the drug courts graduation ceremonies Thursday in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Supervising Juvenile Court Judge Manuel Covarrubias congratulates Juan as fellow graduates look on during the drug courts graduation Thursday in Ventura.

One adult and four juveniles graduated Thursday from Ventura County drug courts. news



Full gallery »Mount Vernon, Washington Bridge Collapse

  • A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Rick Lund)
  • People look on after the Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Rick Lund)
  • A portion of the Interstate-5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)
  • A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River dumping vehicles and people into the water as rescuers watch from the collapsed section of Interstate 5 and hovercraft search for survivors below in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Rick Lund)
  • A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Rick Lund)
  • A portion of the Interstate-5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)


Full gallery »Camarillo students draw in chalk art festival

  • Art student Ryan Brown uses chalk to illustrate Kevin from the movie “Up” at Monte Vista Middle School’s chalk festival.
  • Student Alexis Collazo illustrates a cartoon character at Monte Vista Middle School’s chalk festival in Camarillo.
  • Student Jacqueline Aguilera uses chalk for her project at Monte Vista Middle School.
  • Students in Devra Brewer’s art classes at Monte Vista Middle School worked with chalk from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the school’s chalk festival.
  • Art student Ashley Thet works on her chalk art project at Camarillo’s Monte Vista Middle School.


Full gallery »Local artist Bernadette DiPietro

  • Contributed Photo Work by local artist Bernadette DiPietro. 'Mumbai, India', from the Laundry Series of photographs.
  • Contributed Photo Local artist Bernadette DiPietro.
  • Contributed Photo Work by local artist Bernadette DiPietro. 'Ha Long Bay, Vietnam;' from the Laundry Series of photographs.
  • Contributed Photo Work by local artist Bernadette DiPietro. 'Modica, Sicily;' from the Laundry Series of photographs.
  • Contributed Photo Work by local artist Bernadette DiPietro. From the Laundry Series of photographs: 'On the Amazon in Brazil'.
  • Contributed Photo Work by local artist Bernadette DiPietro. 'Locked in a Memory,' assemblage, mixed media.


Full gallery »Oxnard College grads

  • Graduate Maribel Lopez walks in the processional and waves to friends at Wednesday’s Oxnard College commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates Lizzy Martin (left) and Casandra Hanover pose for a photograph of themselves before Wednesday’s Oxnard College commencement ceremony.
  • Graduate Denise Clark gets a hug from Carmen Guerrero, dean of career and technical education, before the Oxnard College commencement ceremony.
  • Student keynote speaker Jose Cuervo Sosa delivers his speech at the Oxnard College commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates wave to family members and friends at the Oxnard College commencement on Wednesday.
  • Oxnard College held its commencement ceremony Wednesday evening.

Many of the 816 graduates of Oxnard College have fought hard to get the coveted degree or certificate they received Wednesday night during the graduation ceremony in the school's athletic field.



Full gallery »High School at Moorpark College graduation 2013

  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.
  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.
  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.
  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.
  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.
  • Graduation ceremony for the High School at Moorpark College Class of 2013 at the Moorpark College performing arts center on Wednesday evening.

Wednesday night's sights as students graduated from the High School at Moorpark College.



Full gallery »Ventura College graduation 2013

  • About 1,200 graduates received diplomas at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.
  • About 1,200 graduates received diplomas at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.
  • About 1,200 graduates received diplomas at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.
  • About 1,200 graduates received diplomas at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.
  • Vance Griffin (right) gets a hug from coach/professor Gary Anglin after receiving his diploma at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.
  • Laila Litonjua celebrates after receiving her diploma at Ventura College's graduation ceremonies on the football field on campus Wednesday.


Full gallery »Fire hits greenhouses and strawberry field near Oxnard

  • Firefighters attack a blaze at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday, where several hundred pallets and two greenhouses were destroyed.
  • A row of stacked pallets burns at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday several hundred pallets and two greenhouses were destroyed.
  • A firefighter makes his way through a burning greenhouse after a tractor-trailer carrying pallets caught on fire at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday. The blaze quickly spread to the greenhouses and burned several hundred pallets stacked throughout the property.
  • Firefighters spray water onto a row of stacked pallets burning at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday, where several hundred pallets and two greenhouses were destroyed.
  • Firefighters spray water onto a fire at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday, where several hundred pallets and two greenhouses were destroyed.
  • Flames devour hundreds of plants at a nursery near Oxnard on Wednesday, where several hundred pallets and two greenhouses were destroyed.


Full gallery »Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Margaret, played by Jessica Lynn Verdi, pleads with her injured alcoholic husband Brick, played by Allen C. Gardner, during a dress rehearsel of the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA
  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Margaret, played by Jessica Lynn Verdi, and husband Brick, played by Allen C. Gardner, struggle with themes of mendacity, alcoholism and sex during a dress rehearsel of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof on Thursday. The play, which originally debuted in New York in 1955, was written by Tenessee Williams and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Performances at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse run from May 24th through June 23rd. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA
  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR (From left) Andy Brasted, William Carmichael, Helene Benjamin Cohen, Jolyn Johnson and Todd Tickner perform a scene from Cat On A Hot Tin Roof during a dress rehearsel at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse on Thursday. Performances run from May 24th through June 23rd. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA
  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Jolyn Johnson (left), in the role of Mae, and Jessica Lynn Verdi, as Margaret, fall to the ground as Gooper, played by William Carmichael, tries to quell a fight between the two characters in the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA
  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Margaret, also referred to as Maggie the cat, played by Jessica Lynn Verdi, falls to her bed in an emotional scene during a dress rehearsel of the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA
  • ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Big Momma (left) and Margaret, played by Helene Benjamin Cohen and Jessica Lynn Verdi, respectively, share an embrace as William Carmichael's Gooper looks on during a dress rehearsel of the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. 05/16/13 Camarillo, CA

Camarillo Skyway Playhouse will present Cat on a Hot Tin Roof written by Tennessee Williams May 24 – June 23.



Full gallery »Surveying the damage in Moore, Oklahoma


Photographs by Scott McIntyre of the Naples Daily News that show the damage sustained in Moore, Okla., after an EF 5 tornado that ripped through the area on Monday May 20, 2013.



Full gallery »Devastation in Moore, Okla.

  • Westmore High School senior Rabia Ahmad wipes debris from a tombstone in Moore cemetery in Moore, Okla., Wednesday morning. Ahmad was one of at least a thousand volunteers who aided in the efforts to clear the cemetery.
  • Volunteers use rakes and shovels to remove debris from the Moore graveyard in Moore, Okla., Monday morning. At least a thousand volunteers from the surrounding area aided in the efforts to clear the cemetery.
  • A pile of damaged vehicles sits outside the Moore Medical Center, which was destroyed in the tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., on Monday, May 20.
  • What's left of a bowling alley in Moore, Okla.
  • Outside the Southgate Baptist Church in Moore, Oklahoma.
  • This pile of warped metal and a heap of debris are all that's left of the 7-11 where at least 4 people died.

Photos from Commercial Appeal digital content producer Naudia Jawad.



Full gallery »First hand look at Moore, OK destruction

  • A tornado ripped through the Moore, Okla., leaving a path of destruction in the suburb of Oklahoma City. Officials estimate the death toll be at 51. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
  • Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
  • A fire place is the only thing left standing after a home is completely destroyed by a tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
  • Begum Asma Isabella Ahmed, 7, at her oldest sister's house, Tracy Stephan, helping out on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, a day after tornado ripped through Moore, Okla. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
  • Levi Anderson, 24, stands on the roof of his home clearing debris on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in the aftermath of a tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital
  • Brandon Pack, 25, helps his friend Levi Anderson (not pictured) clean up on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, a day after a tornado ripped through Moore, Okla. Kareem Elgazzar | WCPO Digital


Full gallery »Jazz hour

  • Blanca Martinez (left) and Vicente Villote, a certified nursing assistant at Los Robles Care Center in Ojai, dance during a performance by Dean Adams as part of the center’s Friday night jazz hour. Adams performs there twice a month. Watching them dance is resident George Puth (seated far right).
  • Los Robles Care Center residents (from left) Sally Manriquez, Lucille Golding, Sheila Dike and George Puth listen to Dean Adams, director of the Ventura Jazz Orchestra, as he plays a song for center residents.
  • Alexander Martinez (right), licensed vocational nurse supervisor at Los Robles Care Center, dances to a musical performance of “Baby Face” from Dean Adams.
  • Los Robles Care Center residents (from left) Blanca Martinez, Clara Fedyna and Martha Clay show their appreciation for a musical performance by Dean Adams.
  • Dean Adams, director of the Ventura Jazz Orchestra, plays a song as part of the Friday night jazz hour for residents of Los Robles Care Center in Ojai. Adams is known as Trombone Dean.

Dean Adams visits an Ojai skilled nursing and rehabilitation center twice a month to play big band-style songs on his trombone. Residents revel in the music of their youth. Adams enjoys the added practice and feedback.



Full gallery »Hundreds celebrate railroad depot's history in Simi Valley

  • A senior docent at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot gives a history of the depot to Scotty Cramolini (left) and Bob Spielman at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot’s 110th anniversary celebration Sunday in Simi Valley.
  • Martha Szondy takes a photo of a vintage car at Santa Susana Park during the Santa Susana Railroad Depot’s 110th anniversary celebration Sunday in Simi Valley. Festivities included tours of the depot and vintage cars on display.
  • Tom Bergh steps out to greet visitors Sunday at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot in Simi Valley.
  • Maynard Diamond takes photos of vintage cars Sunday during the Santa Susana Railroad Depot’s 110th anniversary celebration in Simi Valley.
  • Pat Winfield, owner of a 1929 Model A Roadster, talks with another car owner Sunday at the Santa Susana Railroad Depot’s 110th anniversary celebration in Simi Valley.
  • Tom Bergh, director of the Santa Susana Rail Road Depot, waves as he demonstrates a velocipede Sunday during the Santa Susana Railroad Depot’s 110th anniversary celebration in Simi Valley.

Hundreds of visitors celebrated the 110th anniversary of the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum with an open house, tours and a display of vintage Model A and Model T cars.



Full gallery »James Stathis, dentist to homless

  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR James Stathis and his wife Cynthia Daddona share a quiet moment together while parked on a bluff overlooking the ocean in Santa Santa Barbara at sunset.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR James Stathis is kissed by his wife Cynthia Daddona as he receives a chelation treatment to remove mercury from his body, at the office of Dr. Robin Bernhoft, an environmental medicine practicioner in Ojai.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STARJames Stathis watches as his wife Cynthia Daddona looks at the counter suit their insurance company filed against them as they work outside their storage unit in Santa Barbara. The couple, who have lived out of a van for 18 months, use the storage unit, which contains what is left of their belongings, as their base of operations.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR Cynthia Daddona kisses her husband, former dentist James Stathis' hand as their lawyer Alan Ball talks about the counter suit filed against them by their insurance company in his office in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR James Stathis declares 'and this is our kitchen' as he points to plastic bins in the van that he and his wife Cynthia Daddona live out of, parked in the partking lot of his lawyer Alan Ball in Ventura.
  • ROB VARELA/THE STAR James Stathis and his wife Cynthia Daddona,who have lived out of a van for 18 months, eat lunch while parked in the parking lot of a market in Santa Barbara. They visit a market daily to get their provisions for the day.


Full gallery »Footgolf hits the ground running

  • All sporting argyle socks, Kyle Dagan (from left), Christian Howard and his son Hunter, wait at the 16th hole for the shot gun start of the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.
  • Matthew Malaak (left), a member of the United Soccer League Los Angeles Misioneros FC soccer team, gets advice from Chris Schwarze before hitting his 'tee shot' on the second hole as they play in the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.
  • Kyle Dagan hits a chip shot out of the rough on the 18th hole during the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.
  • Hunter Howard removes the pin on the sixteenth hole as members of his foursome Kyle Dagan (from left), Christian Howard and Dylan Riley, a member of the Ventura County Fusion soccer team, get ready to 'putt' as they play in the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.
  • Dylan Riley, a member of the Ventura County Fusion soccer team, gestures toward the gallery after making his putt on the 18th hole during the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.
  • The gallery reacts as a player just misses a putt on the eighteenth hole during the Foot Golf Open tournament at River Ridge golf course Sunday.

River Ridge Golf Course has built a new type of course for a game that combines golf and soccer. Footgolf has hit the ground running.



Full gallery »Tornado aftermath

  • Residents pass a destroyed car as they walk through a tornado-ravaged neighborhood Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds.
  • Cindy Wilson texts to friends Monday, May 20, 2013 after her home was destroyed by a massive tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., in the afternoon. Wilson and her husband, Staff Sgt. B. Wilson, took cover in their bathtub when the tornado hit. Cindy received a deep gash to her forehead and her wound was treated by first responders at the scene. (AP Photo/ The Oklahoman, Jim Beckel)
  • Damaged vehicles from Monday's tornado can be seen in the parking lot of the Moore Medical Center Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds.
  • An aerial view of Tower Plazas Elementary School that was damaged by Monday's tornado Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Oklahoma. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds.
  • A destroyed police car sits among the debris of tornado-ravaged homes Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds.
  • This aerial photo shows the remains of houses in Moore, Okla., following a tornado Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.


Full gallery »Strawberry Festival Sunday in Oxnard

  • Crowds attend the last day of the California Strawberry Festival on Sunday in Oxnard.
  • Samantha Olivas, of Newbury Park, goes on a bungee swing, on the final day of the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard on Sunday. The festival first-timer said she had a good time.
  • Serenity Melgar, 7, dances in front of the Oxnard High School Marching Band on Sunday at the California Strawberry Festival. Serenity’s sister, Ana King, plays clarinet in the band.
  • Topper Todd, who is on stilts, and his partner, Li Li Zucchini play with Brittney Meyer (right) at the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard on Sunday.
  • Nancy Arellano (from left), Vanessa Villegas and Irma Villegas assist with Godfrey the Magician’s show Saturday at the California Strawberry Festival.
  • Baylee Jara, 1, walks around the California Strawberry Festival in her costume Sunday.



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