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Putting Fashion in Its Place, an Interview with Rhonda P. Hill

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The power of fashion lies in its ability to transform identity and culture.” – Rhonda P. Hill


There is a new generation of designers that are fed up with fast and cheap fashion, over the top runway shows dominated by luxury brands, and the industry's superficial characteristics. And the big dirty little secret of that industry is that it is polluting the environment. Clothing and textiles are one of the largest polluting industries on the planet, right up there with oil. This new generation of designers believes brand identity is nothing without purpose. They stand their ground on creativity, innovation, and building a collection with meaning. "They are a courageous breed of designers who are going against the commercialized trend of 'more is more' and giving artistic value, a cultural face, and environmental consciousness to fashion", says Rhonda P. Hill.

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JAN
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Recognize Community Leaders, Rocky & Lon Morton at Building Dedication Ceremony

Morton GalaRecognized for their support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley and for their many contributions to the community, Rocky & Lon Morton will be honored at a Building Dedication of the Rocky & Lon Morton Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, February 23rd at 12:00 p.m.
 
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JUL
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Dancing with Our Community Star Competitor Rick Castaniero

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 Rick Cantaniero is a Future Leaders of America Alumni (1985), an educator, writer and filmmaker. Mr. Castaniero is the former Executive Director of the Center for Racial Education at UC Berkeley. He earned a BA in English Literature from UC Berkeley, an Educational Specialist degree from California Lutheran University and a Masters in Fine Arts from UCLA in Filmmaking.
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JUL
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Dancing with Our Community Star Competitor Jack Tingstrom

Former Mayor and Councilmember for the city of Ventura 1990-1999 Jack Tingstrom will be three weeks shy of his 79th birthday when he steps out onto the dance floor for CAREGIVERS at this year's Oxnard Salsa Festival. 

JackTingstrom-miniJack and his wife Luana have been married for 57 years this Thanksgiving Day. Luana who is a homemaker dedicated her life to raising their two lovely daughters LeAnn and Cathy.  Both daughters attended Assumption Grammar and Saint Bonaventure High School.
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JUL
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Dancing with Our Community Star Competitor Mike Barber

MikeBarberMike Barber is another contestant who founded the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon as a children’s Christmas fundraiser. It's mission is to provide all who participants with a fun, healthy and safe running event while supporting and showcasing the local communities.  

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JUN
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Dancing with Our Community Star Competitor Tammie Helmuth

tammie-helmuth original cropAs the President and Chief Executive Officer for Conejo Awards, located in Thousand Oaks, a position Tammie Helmuth has held since she and her husband purchased the business in 2005, which recently became the first business to be certified as a Thousand Oaks Green Business.

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JUN
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Dancing with Our Community Star Competitor Lissa Coffey

Lissa CoffeyLissa Coffey is a lifestyle & relationship often sought-after guest expert who has appears frequently on television on such shows as The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Fox News Network and contributes to many national publications with her insightful and compassionate approach to modern-day issues.

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JUL
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Dancing with Our Community Stars Contest and Charity Fundraiser 2013

347-3Community leaders danced for the greater good during the ‘2013 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser’ during the 20th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival.

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MAY
09
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POPULAR RADIO BROADCASTING PERSONALITY LAUNCHES NEW WEEKDAY RADIO SHOW ON LA TALK RADIO

cropped-maria-sanchez-HeadshotVeteran talk radio host Maria Sanchez is now part of the LA Talk Radio team as the host of her own live radio program, The Maria Sanchez Show. The show reports oncurrent events in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley; highlighting the local news as well as delving into the latest state, national and world issues.Maria also covers the topics of lifestyle trends, health & wellness, family & parenting tips and information, relationships, household finance resources, community events and human interest stories, to name a few. Guest appearances as well as a stable of news correspondents are brought in when their field of expertise is relevant to the news.

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River Sauvageau: A True Renaissance Woman

 

Studio Sauvageau is much more than a boutique, it is the heart and soul of owner and designer, River Sauvageau. After 23 years of making exquisite handbags, River reflects on the journey that led her to become one of Ojai’s most unique designers.

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