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More ... Holiday trash collection schedule Customers of E.J. Harrison and Sons in Camarillo who have their refuse collected on Thursdays and Fridays will have it collected one day later than usual the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 20 to 26. More ... Strickland keeps seat; Masry won't run again By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Although Democrat Ferial Masry's numbers crept up from 2004, Republican incumbent Audra Strickland beat her again to retain her 37th District Assembly seat. More ... Bad year for pot gardens, seizures break record The state Department of Justice's 2006 campaign against marijuana planting set a new record with the seizure of 1,675,681 plants during the eradication season. The total surpasses last year's record-breaking season by 540,989 plants. The marijuana eradicated by the campaign this year had More ... Man faces fraud charges Yannick Truchi, 41, of Camarillo, was arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud on Nov. 1. He was on the way to his first day of work at another insurance company. More ... Women discuss global economy, competition Forum is first of 12 planned by the Ventura County Commission for Women By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Movers and shakers in business communities throughout Ventura County headed to Simi Valley recently to discuss the state of the economy and where it might be headed. But these weren't just typical business leaders. More ... Foundation receives rare distinction The Ventura County Community Foundation has been certified in compliance with national standards for U.S. community foundations, making it one of just 150 organizations nationwide to achieve this distinction. More ... Gardens that transform lives could reap $40,000 Nominate a gardener in one of four categories According to the National Gardening Association, 83 percent of U.S. households participated in lawn and garden activities last year. For some, gardening is more than just a hobby- it's a way to make a difference. More ... Community band to perform holiday concert The Camarillo Community Band will perform its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 10 in the Camarillo Community Center auditorium, 1605 E. Burnley St.. More ...
Photos by Jann Hendry TOGETHER IN SONG- Madeline Lee, center, and her husband, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard T. Lee Jr., right, lead veterans and guest dignitaries in singing "God Bless America" at American Legion Post No. 741's 13th annual Veterans Day ceremony, held Saturday at Camari... More ... Take aim at turkey shoot Camarillo American Legion Post 741 will host its 40th annual turkey shoot from 10 a.m. to dusk Sat. and Sun., Nov. 18 and 19. No turkeys will be shot. More ... County libraries to observe holiday hours The Ventura County Library community libraries will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 22 and will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. More ... Redbird to collect toys, school supplies Redbird, a group that celebrates Native Americans, will hold its annual toy and school supplies drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2 at the Oakbrook Park Chumash Interpretive Center, 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and basic school su More ... |
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