By Andy Ludlum — Mary Belle Spencer of Chicago became the first woman to represent a criminal defendant in Ventura County history.

by Library Volunteer Andy Ludlum Marjery Misner was described in 1924 by The Los Angeles Times as a “pretty, young teacher.”  Near the…

by Library Volunteer Andy Ludlum When a baby was teething and wouldn’t stop crying, there’s a good chance that Ventura County parents in…

by Library Volunteer Andy Ludlum One hundred years ago a tragic mix of poor judgment, navigational errors, irregular currents, and fog cost 23…

By Library Volunteer Andy Ludlum Ventura residents were shocked in February 1921 when they read about girls rioting at the local state training…