Signature gatherers for a Ventura initiative aimed at keeping Wal-Mart out of town spent months knocking on doors, staking out store entrances and talking to anyone who would listen. The effort paid off: The initiative overwhelmingly has qualified for the ballot, county election officials confirmed this week. For the full story visit www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/27/wal-mart-initiative-qualifies-for-ballot/
