Political newcomer Jody Madeira beat incumbent Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens in the Democratic Party primary Tuesday. The victory will set up a clash with Republican Joe VanDeventer, who beat his primary opponent, Paul White Sr., by a margin of nearly 2-1. “Stunned,” Madeira described her reaction. County commissioner candidate Jody Madeira smiles as she […]
Mar. 21—Katie Owen marvels at the development of her daughter, Belle. The 2-year-old is talkative, plays with building blocks and is even learning the alphabet. “She has blossomed,” Owen said of the daughter she describes as special needs. “She’s talking more. She’s able to play with more objects.” She gives the credit to Baby Birds […]
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden received widespread praise from Democrats for his fiery State of the Union speech Thursday night, when he leaned in on issues that will likely be central to the 2024 election. But one of the moments that struck a discordant note with some of his allies was on the issue of […]
Plans to demolish a fire station originally built in 1935 in downtown Santa Paula have drawn criticism from a historical agency. A new 13,000-square-foot facility will be built at the 114 S. 10th St. site, located between Main Street and Veterans Memorial Park. The updated Ventura County Fire Department Station 29 will include seven dorm […]