Yes, She Can

Mixing work and passion, local humanitarian Cindy Cantle strikes a perfect balance.

The Great Divide

Women and the City

Downtown Ventura

Forged From the Heart

Emotional, creative, characterized by intense sensitivity, jewelry maker Jes MaHarry is in many ways the prototype of an artist. But she’s not starving, and her advocacy on behalf of animals in need has steadily grown in proportion to her success.

Fishing for Karma

When it comes to locavorism, Ventura chef Tim Kilcoyne is the county’s chief advocate, with one surprising exception—seafood from the oil-tarnished South.