As part of the resurgence in vinyl over recent years, the third annual Record Store Day was celebrated on April 17 throughout independent record stores across the United States.
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Tucked in a corner in a tiny plaza off of Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark, Calif. sits a family-run business that offers a unique way to spend an evening. "Butera's Billiards" is a billiards hall that has been open in Moorpark since 2008.
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Follow Your Heart cafe is hidden in the tranquil back portion of the animal-friendly vegetarion Follow Your Heart Market in Canoga Park, Calif.
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Oxnard's seaside dining adventure
Overlooking Oxnard Harbor lies the whimsical and intimate seafood restaurant and bar, Whale's Tale.
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Tokyo is a thriving metropolis, housing millions of people moving at hectic speeds through daily life; off to work, off to school, always on the go. However, Tokyo's Los Angeles counterpart, though in the middle of another busy city, slows down the pace and celebrates the subtly of Japanese culture.
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Whether you have noticed or not, men's fashion has been changing. It's not just about the masculine male anymore. Men's fashion is moving into a new era, with androgyny influencing a lot of what men wear today.
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Chapter Eight is the perfect evening getaway for college students: a slice of Hollywood or Las Vegas nestled into the local community of Agoura Hills.
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Overheated bodies are packed together like sardines. Heads bob and knees bend to the music. Audience members croon along with the lead singer, dressed in tight white pants with a Superman shirt on, commanding the stage similar to the man he is imitating: Freddie Mercury.
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VC bands perform in a concert to aid Haiti
On March 12 at 6 p.m. several local bands will come together at Simi Valley's 118 West to help those in need in Haiti.
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Polluted ocean water poses health risks for Ventura County residents
Surfers and beach-goers in Ventura County are advised to stay out of the water as of Feb. 5, as predicted storms bring contamination to the county's shorelines.
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In the fashion world, a new year means that fall has come to an end, and spring fashion is on the horizon.
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Through surfing, a love for others and acts of service, the humanitarian organization Surfing the Nations is creating a wave of difference in its community and around the world.
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Class never goes out of style. The fashion industry is always at a fast pace, with trends moving in and out of style, it's hard to keep up sometimes.
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Nowadays, it seems like everyone is trying to save money due to this economic crisis. Shopping on a budget is possible, as long as you shop smart and know what to look for.
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Ventura County residents and students alike came out in full support of local music and for relief in Haiti at the 118 West's "Band Aid for Haiti" on March 12.
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Local artists seeking a friendly environment to showcase their work need to look no further then Canoga Park’s own Guitar Merchant. In addition to being a store and a venue, Guitar Merchant also serves as a music school where anyone can come and learn to play, and even share the stage with other students in a culminating showcase.
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Carpinteria State Beach has a current of rich culture and history flowing into it through the new docent program beginning this March.
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A slide show of Queen Nation's performance at The Canyon.
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A How-to guide for avoiding the fashion police this season
We hear about fashion "Do's" and "Don'ts" all the time, and we all have our own personal tastes that factor into what we think looks right. However, often people don't realize that what they choose to wear often turns into a fashion "Don't."
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Once a popular British cruise liner, the now dry-docked Hotel Queen Mary is a popular stomping ground for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers.
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Band stays together to fulfill the dream of their late founding member
Basses sigh tirelessly in haunting correspondence with modest drum composition. A gracefully haunting tune that invokes more feeling then most contemporary rock anthems plastered on radios today.
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