The Camarillo Police Department has received reports of a lottery scam operating in the area. Residents have been receiving letters and a check in the mail informing them they have won a large sum of money in an international lottery program. More...

Although for most the holidays are traditionally full of cheer, for some the holidays are a source of sadness, according to the Department of Mental Health. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can offer unwanted reminders of loss— for example, the death of a loved one or a r... More...

FRI., DEC. 15 Stargazers “Winter Sky Trail to the Stars” at Upper Las Virgenes Open Space Preserve, two-hour program for all ages. See changes in the night sky as the season turns to winter. 7 p.m., meet at Victory trailhead (Victory Boulevard west of Valley Circle Boulevard). Bring ... More...

Armando Lozano, owner of Lumar Jewelry in Old Town Camarillo, offers advice on buying a diamond. A good diamond is one that will hold its value or increase in value over time, according to Lozano. Shoppers should find a jeweler they can trust who will walk them through the process and co... More...

At Rio Mesa High School, teenagers are excited about physics and algebra. At least they’re excited in the school’s newly created robotics club. Physics teacher Helen Reese came up with the idea for the club and asked students if they were interested. Eighteen signed up. More...

With many newcomers on the Rio Mesa girls’ soccer team this year, one might think this is a rebuilding season for the Spartans. Head coach Gonzalo Rodriguez is not one of those people. Rodriguez is in his seventh season guiding the Spartans and last year’s third-place finish was the lowest h... More...

Camarillo A vandal caused about $400 in damages by spray painting a church on the 300 block of Arneill Road sometime between Nov. 28 and 29. A shoplifter was caught trying to steal from the Kmart store at 740 Arneill Road on Nov. 30. More...

A performance by the Agape International Children’s Choir will be 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 17 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 340 Mobil Ave. in Camarillo. Refreshments will be served after the performance. A $10 donation for adults is suggested. Children will be admitted free of charge. More...

The Fillmore & Western Railway will offer special train rides in December in celebration of the holiday season. The North Pole Express departs 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through Dec. 23 from Fillmore’s Central Park and returns at 7:30 p.m. More...

JUST PLUCKY— La Reina School ninth-grade student Ali Trout, 14, a Camarillo resident, warms up her fingers before the start of a Youth Harp Ensemble rehearsal at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village last week. More...

Kudos to Bruce Feng, Camarillo’s interim director of finance, Anita Lawrence—who recently retired after holding the post for over 16 years—and the rest of the city’s department of finance. More...

ANCIENT ACORN?—Camarillo resident Scott Hall and his daughter Lauren stand at the base of the Mayan pyramid of Kukulkán in Chichen Itza, Mexico, with a recent copy of their hometown newspaper. More...

Channel Islands Harbor Water Taxi will offer tours of “Holiday Lights on the Water,” which will take place throughout December. The one-hour tour is offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 and 7:30 p.m. During the tour, passengers will see the many homes in Mandalay Bay an... More...

Prudential California Realty’s Camarillo office recognized Lisa Topor as its top listing agent for September 2006. She has been a top producing agent in the community for nearly two decades, paying special attention to personalized service. More...