"Who Killed the Electric Car?" New on DVD
      One of the better "ecological" efforts in recent memory, Chris Paine's provocative documentary, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" is a cinematic equivalent of the familyrequested autopsy, examining the brief lifespan and suspicious demise of the battery-powered automobile.
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Ventura Music Festival announces season
      Nuvi Mehta, artistic director for the Ventura Music Festival, announced the upcoming season for May 3 through 13, as well as a concert with Arturo Sandoval, a jazz master from Miami, on Feb. 17. The season features a mix of world music, jazz and classical musicians.
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