$4.3 million deal helps move massive project forward
Camarillo City Manager Jerry Bankston called the Springville Drive interchange the "most complicated puzzle of public works project" of his 34 years working in city government. More...
The digital world of wireless Internet connections allows foreign schemers the opportunity to hide in any corner of the world and operate with near impunity. In Nigeria- the home of a growing number of scammers who use e-mail to con their many victims out of millions of dollars- officials do not cooperate with the United States in locating and punishing criminals. More...
Designed by Sir Norman Foster, building will become campus landmark
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
Sunlight pours through the library's glass walls and steepled roof, infusing the cavernous shell of the new $60-million building with a soft, natural light perfect for reading. Crews with Canada-based PCL Construction continue to work on the John Spoor Broome Library at California State University Channel Islands in preparation for its February opening. More...
The holiday season is an opportune time for crime. The Camarillo Police Department advises residents not to allow the spirit of giving to lull them into giving burglars and thieves a better chance to make them victims of a crime. More...
St. John's Healthcare Foundation will present its second annual Brighten a Life fundraising event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 11 at St. John's Regional Medical Center, 1600 N. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The event will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, entertainment and refreshments. More...
PRIME CUT- Aloha Steakhouse celebrates its opening in Camarillo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that includes owners Jim and Melissa Avrea, Charnell Smith, Jose Sandoval, Manager Camille Mathis and Camarillo Mayor Emeritus Stan Daily. More...
WORDS FOR THE WISE- Haven Dorthalina, a third-grader at Rancho Rosal Elementary School, accepts a dictionary from Pleasant Valley School District Superintendent Luis Villegas, right, and Elks Club chair Richard Goldner as they present dictionaries to the third-graders on Tuesday. More...
BIG WIN- The Camarillo Vipers won the Ojai Turkey Shootout Baseball Tournament in the under age 11 division last weekend. The Vipers defeated Ventura Venom 15-0 on Friday night and the Santa Clarita Bandits 9-2 on Saturday. The team went on to defeat the Valencia Synergy 6-2 Sunday morning to advance to the championship game later that night. More...
TINY- Tippy, a 4-year-old female beige-and-white Chihuahua is a stray. Tippy can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. To take Tippy home, ask for ID No. A428282. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so c More...
Camarillo A vandal caused $3,000 in damage to a motorcycle parked in the 3400 block of Corby Avenue sometime between Nov. 14 and 20. A vandal used a marker to deface a sign at the Camarillo Apartments, 682 Lantana St., sometime between Nov. 17 and 18. More...
MESSAGE OF PEACE- The Soka Gakkai International-USA , an American Buddhist association that promotes peace, culture, education and individual happiness, was recently recognized by the Camarillo City Council for their work with International Peace Day. City Councilmember Mike Morgan, center, holds the proclamation given to the Camarillo group. More...
Gary Saderup sometimes has to pinch himself. Nope, he's not dreaming. Saderup's job as a portrait artist has taken him around the world- to Africa, Japan and Australia. One day, as he sat in a hotel room halfway across the earth, he started thinking. More...
Just when our community thought it could breathe a sigh of relief, the Pleasant Valley School District board of trustees has, yet again, shown our community just how they don't stand by their promises. Camarillo is one of the largest cities in Ventura County, and we enjoy the benefits of living in such a fine, family friendly city. More...
The Camarillo City Council spoke volumes about their commitment to the Springville Drive interchange Wednesday night with a 5-0 vote to purchase 20 acres of farmland on the south side of the 101 Freeway. The land will make room for the interchange's on- and offramps on the south side of the freeway. More...
Olympic hopeful to give group, personal instruction
The Camarillo Girls Softball Association will have a very special guest in town next weekend. Alicia Hollowell, an Olympic hopeful and former superstar pitcher for the University of Arizona softball team, will participate in a free pitching clinic for registered players from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 and Sun., Dec. 9 at Mission Oaks Park. More...
FRI., NOV. 30 Thom Hartmann Talks Mary Pallant's Ventura County Speaker Series presents radio personality Thom Hartmann, 7 p.m., Oak Park Community Center, 1000 Kanan Road. Book signing after talk. $3 donation requested. Open to public. (805) 524-6970. More...
This single-story New Country home in Camarillo Heights has a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace. The kitchen includes a bay window, breakfast bar and plenty of counter space. The master suite features a walkin closet, dual vanity and separate tub and shower. More...
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