Executive jet charter big business at Camarillo Airport
Steve Lassetter, president of Sun Air Jets, swipes his security card and steps into the cavernous 25,000-square-foot hangar- one of three that make up the headquarters of the private jet charter company at the Camarillo Airport. More...
55-acre sports park expected to go out to bid by November
By Eliav Appelbaum Acorn Staff Writer
With summer coming to a close, the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District remains busy with a variety of ongoing projects for 2007-08. None may be bigger than plans for the $15 million, 55-acre sports park, the Village at the Park. More...
Although weakened wrists keep Cecilia Rexford from lifting anything, it doesn't stop her from directing five other church volunteers from Camarillo on a recent shopping trip to FOOD Share. More...
The Camarillo City Council generally meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Meetings are telecast live on Adelphia Channel 10 in Camarillo. More...
How does this year's National Spelling Bee champion spell success? SEAFOOD. Champion speller Evan O'Dorney has a unique pre-competition ritual. He enjoys eating a tuna fish sandwich. He told reporters he believes fish is "brain food" that helps him excel in academics. More...
Bankruptcies are on the rise and, due to the current state of the real estate market, the trend will most likely continue. With new bankruptcy laws in force, filing is more difficult and expensive. Not everyone is eligible to file bankruptcy. Filing depends on income-to-debt ratio. More...
California State University Channel Islands began its fall semester on Aug. 27. The university's faculty and staff members have scheduled several events for September. Programs are on the university campus unless otherwise noted. More...
Polo team adjusting to new coach, eyeing postseason
After failing to make the playoffs last year, the Camarillo High boys' water polo team is hoping a new coach can help right the ship and point the Scorpions toward the postseason. Replacing Kevin Buddhu as head coach is 22yearold Austin Walker, who played water polo for four years at Oxnard High before graduating in 2003. More...
A suspected shoplifter was arrested Aug. 23 for allegedly trying to steal merchandise from Pleasant Valley Flowers, 3030 Dodge Road. A 19-year-old male was arrested Aug. 26 near the corner of Camino Deville and Balboa Circle on charges of vandalism. More...
The time to view the cable telecast of Camarillo United Methodist Church's Sunday morning service has changed. The church service is now shown at 5 p.m. Wednesdays on Time Warner Television in Camarillo, on Channel 25 for most people. More...
Success comes in family-size for the Belvederes. Noella and Ottavio Belvedere opened a pizza kitchen in downtown Camarillo 38 years ago. A few years later they moved down the street and changed the name to Ottavio's Italian Restaurant. More...
Readers Theater tapes readings of original plays and screenplays for broadcast throughout the county
Readers Theater Television began its sixth season Aug. 30 on Time Warner Cable with "Noir," written by Ray Malus of Woodland Hills. The reading featured Tim Gallagher of Oak Park, Tim Holtwick and Srinivas Kanury of Simi Valley, Bridgette Lindgren and Matt McGee of Thousand Oaks, Michael Aronovitz and Regina Mocey of Agoura Hills and Paul D. More...
The Letters to the Editor section gives Camarillo residents a place to voice their opinions, thoughts and concerns. Letters should be no longer than 350 words and should include the writer's name, phone number and address. Addresses and phone numbers will remain confidential and are used only for verification purposes. More...
Commerce is the lifeblood of any city. A strong local economy is reflected in so many aspects of a community- from city hall to the neighborhood YMCA. Housing, schools, charities, churches and service organizations would not be possible without the support of successful businesses. More...
ON HISTORY'S DOORSTEP- Longtime Camarillo residents Sylvia and Henri Rummens take an excursion off their Carnival Freedom cruise ship to tour ancient ruins in Greece. The couple brought along their hometown newspaper. More...
Several weeks ago we asked our readers, those with active imaginations and a flair for writing, to put their creative juices to work in the Camarillo Acorn's newest contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." The response was gratifying; more than 30 entries were submitted. More...
FRI., SEPT. 7 Global Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m. every Friday, Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Croatian couple dance, "Snesice," Greek line dance "Triandafillia." $4, wear soft shoes. All ages, experience levels welcome. (818) 5919078, hobnoblax@aol.com. More...
Ventura County homeowners who may be facing foreclosure needn't panic, because a variety of strategic options are available to them ranging from curing financial obligations to the sale of the property. This was the central theme advanced by Paul Stansen, executive vice president with Troop Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Troop Real Estate Inc. More...
Dantona decision sets up possible showdown with Strickland