ALL WRAPPED UP- Tia Palmer, 8, and her mom, Cindy, of Camarillo, show off a boa constrictor on display at last week's "Off to School" preschool fair at the Camarillo Community Center. Cindy Palmer was one of more than 20 representatives from area preschools who came together to share with parents ... More...
District could save $1.5 million a year if campuses are shuttered
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
The school district's top administrator recommended to an advisory committee closing as many as three schools by fall. Superintendent Ken Moffett said the district operates more schools than is warranted by enrollment figures and that the district could save about $1.5 million annually if t... More...
Ventura County has a healthy economy but lacks sufficient affordable housing, the county's executive officer said last week at a meeting of business and government officials. "We're in good shape," John Johnston told an audience of about 200 at Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. More...
A tip from a quick-thinking Camarillo resident led to the arrests of five teenagers who are part of a suspected tagging crew that police believe are responsible for thousands of dollars of damage along Coe Street between Seybolt and Harris avenues. More...
I lost a good friend over the holidays. It happened very suddenly. He was 79, without any obvious health issues, active and engaged in the world, and he just didn't wake up one morning. Besides leaving behind me and many other friends, he left his wife of 28 years. More...
FRI., JAN. 26 For A Good Cause Oak Park High School's Comedy Sportz hosts charity benefit, 7:15 p.m., OPHS Performing Arts Pavilion. Funds go to Transplant Recipients International Organization. OPHS senior Ryan Roschke is waiting for kidney transplant. Requested donation $10. More...
CAMARILLO COMMERCE- Over 50 businesses from throughout Camarillo came together to participate in the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce's annual Business to Business trade show at the Camarillo Community Center on Tuesday. More...
Applications for scholarships to be awarded to Ventura County students by the Ventura County Community Foundation are now available. The deadline to submit applications is Fri., Feb. 16. Students may apply for a maximum of five scholarships. There is no application fee. A separate, ... More...
Mark Robles is the third of four brothers to wrestle for ACHS
When Mark Robles first came to Camarillo High, there wasn't much doubt he would wrestle for the Scorpions. It's in his blood. Two years ago, Robles decided to follow in his brothers' footsteps when he became the third of four brothers to have wrestled for ACHS. More...
Camarillo Vandals caused $1,000 in damage to the windows of the community room at Dos Caminos Park at 2198 Ponderosa Drive sometime between Jan. 8 and 12. A shoplifter stole more than $1,000 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut at 740 Ventura Blvd. Jan. 9. More...
IN OLD TOWN- The Camarillo Evangelical Free Church, 2315 Ventura Blvd. holds Sunday services at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (805) 482-1200. More...
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at 8 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1 at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Tickets are $40 and are available by calling (310) 506-4522 or through Ticketmaster, (213) 365-3500. More...
Well over a decade ago, Ross Perot predicted it all. He warned of NAFTA and other such socalled "free trade" treaties causing a "giant sucking sound" of manufacturing jobs flowing out of the U.S. and to Mexico and Canada. Technicolor's latest exit move to "reduce costs" (and make more profits)... More...
The coffee industry puts out another study about the wonderful effects of caffeine? We all love our cup o' Joe in the morning, but it will not make you live to be 100. Doesn't it bug you when you answer the phone and the person at the other end demands to know, "Who's this? More...
None appear, but Wyatt, 7, enjoyed 'dolphin-watching'
Braving uncharacteristically cold and windy conditions, Jeff and Wyatt James climbed aboard the 64foot catamaran Is land Adventure on a recent Saturday morning. Along with about 40 other people, the father and son hoped to catch sight of the Pacific gray whales on their southern migration to ... More...
This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has an open floorplan and a bonus room and is approximately 1,888 square feet. This home features upgraded tile floors, neutral carpeting, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting and raised panel doors. The living room has a fireplace and formal dining area. More...
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