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Board approves $100,000 for legal fees By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Having already spent $500,000 in the effort to add high school students to the Pleasant Valley School District, the school board voted last week to set aside $100,000 for expected legal fees in the ongoing battle for unification. The board voted 4-1, with Suzanne Kitchens the only di... More ... Media rep joins fire department Marya Barlow has joined the Ventura County Fire Department as a public information and marketing officer. Barlow, who has more than 10 years' experience, will support Capt. Barry Parker with the media and public and help manage communications and marketing. More ...
Free electronic equipment recycling will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St. No appointment is necessary. Items accepted to be recycled are televisions, monitors, computers, printers, VCRs, DVD players, stereos,... More ... CHP presents program for teen drivers The California Highway Patrol will offer a traffic safety program, "Smart Start," for teenage drivers and their parents at 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 27 at the Ventura Area CHP office, 4656 Valentine Road, Ventura. The free program is intended to inform teens and their parents about the respons... More ... Maritime museum to celebrate 16 years The Ventura County Maritime Museum will celebrate its 16th anniversary with a weekend celebration on Presidents' Weekend, Feb. 17 through 19, in the museum's courtyard. The museum open house and all activities will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. All events are free and open to the p... More ... Ex-employee gets 8 years for embezzlement Dolly Ann Leahy, 43, of Moorpark, was sentenced to serve eight years in state prison for her role in embezzlement from her former employer, Camarillo-based Power One. She was convicted of three felonies, including one count of corporate embezzlement and two counts of money launde... More ... Safe Harbor West earns accreditation National organization recognizes Ventura County victim advocacy center Ventura County Safe Harbor West is now officially accredited with the National Children's Alliance. Safe Harbor West is an interview and advocacy center for child physical assault and child and adult sexual assault victims. It provides forensic medical exams and interviews in a safe, s... More ... Enter Noontime Optimist Club speech contest The Camarillo Noontime Optimist Club is sponsoring an oratorical contest for students in grades six to eight. The topic is "My Biggest Challenge is. . ." Applications are due Thurs., Feb. 15. For more information or to apply, call Bill Seaver at (805) 482-4894. More ...
FOCUSED- Members of the Leisure Village Camera Club pose in front of their photography exhibit 'Senior Moments' on display in The Gallery at the Camarillo Camera store at 1780 E. Ventura Blvd. The club, with members from 60 to 90 years old, meets twice a month and hosts field trips and special ... More ... Candice Hueston is club's top teen 16-year-old could go on to win $10,000 scholarship Candice Hueston is the top teen for the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo for 2006. The club announced the 16year-old had won Youth of the Year- the club's highest honor- at an awards dinner last night. "It's an important way to honor that person who's been the standout youth in the club," ... More ... Join bird lovers on nature walks The Ventura Audubon Society will offer the following field trips in February. Beginners are welcome on all field trips, and rain cancels any trip. A beginner's walk and the 10th annual backyard bird count will be at 8:30 a.m. Sat., Feb. 17 in Ojai. The bird count is sponsored by the National A... More ... Background of Ballard family Moorpark College history professor Patricia Colman will give a PowerPoint presentation of her research into the Ballards, one of the first African American families to homestead in California. The free presentation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 11 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. "A" St.... More ... Welcome Center seeks volunteers The Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau's new California Welcome Center will open in late January/early February. Volunteers are needed for the Travel Ambassadors Volunteer Program. More ... Area Seabees to receive Purple Hearts Two Seabees stationed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 at Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme will receive Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at 11 a.m. today, Fri., Feb. 9, at Port Hueneme. Lucas Gallagher of Gibsonburg, Ohio, Navy construction electrician 2nd class, and Curtis C... More ... GOP women to meet The Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 26 at the Sterling Hills Golf Club in Camarillo. The speaker will be Cyrus Nowrasteh, author of "The Path to 9/ 11" and "The Day Reagan was Shot." The public is invited to attend. More ... |
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