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Deputy involved in pillow fight A man was arrested March 11 after a woman was repeatedly slapped in the 2000 block of North Lathan Avenue. A deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department arrived at about 10:40 p.m., nearly an hour after the alleged slapping started, and the man assaulted the peace officer with a pillow... More ... County commission openings Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long has openings on the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Commission. Applicants should be residents of the Third District, which covers Camarillo, Port Hueneme, southeast Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru and Lockwood Valley. More ... Unlicensed contractors convicted Two local residents were convicted of contracting without a license in two separate cases last month, according to the district attorney's office. Manuel Martinez, 50, of Camarillo contracted with a homeowner in Somis to do home improvement and additions. More ... United Way to host barbecue Eclipse Printing & Design Inc. will produce the third annual United Way Spirit of Community Impact program guide for the event on Sat., June 23 at Rancho Temescal in Piru. United Way of Ventura County will offer a barbecue and activities for adults and children to participate in together. More ... County board of education revives debate on evolution vs. intelligent design By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The debate over evolution versus intelligent design was rekindled at a recent Ventura County Board of Education meeting when a school official and a parent expressed concerns over the content of a new seventh-grade science textbook. More ...
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com Wendy Gillio and Erin Lynch have found a business that makes it easy to put their best foot forward. Last year, the two new moms began Stroller Strides in Camarillo. The exercise class gives busy mothers a chance to work out while spending time with their little ones. More ... New Camarillo Library opens at end of month Grand opening events to include entertainment The grand opening of the new Camarillo Library at 4101 E. Las Posas Road will be Sat. and Sun., March 31 and April 1. Entertainment will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, and the ribbon cutting and dedication will be at 10:30. More ... Daughter joins father on mission of mercy By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com "No one can change the world singlehandedly, but working together we can make a difference," said Cliff Williams, a Camarillo resident and Moorpark Rotarian, who went to India last month to help eradicate polio one vaccination at a time. The voyage renewed Williams' faith in the Rotary Club's mi... More ... Former CIA agent to speak The World Affairs Council of America will present John Cassara, retired special agent for the CIA and treasury department, who will speak about "The Stalled War on Terrorist Finance" at 2 p.m. Thurs., March 29 on the campus at California State University at Channel Islands and... More ...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SWAT SIMULATION- Ventura County Sheriff SWAT team members, from left, Camarillo resident John Stubblefield, Romano Bassi, Simi Valley resident Mike Rowland and Mike Purnell, demonstrate tactics for Leadership Conejo's Law Enforcement Day at the East Valley Sheri... More ... Teens, adults portray brave women for school fundraiser Courageous women and girls will be portrayed during a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 22 at Texas Cattle Co., 710 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Students and adults will go from table to table in character, telling about their lives. More ...
GALLERY SHOWING- Las Posas Elementary School fourthgrade student Angelina Fiedor, 9, points to her sponge-painted art during the school's art show last week. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers More ... Optimists award students Three Adolfo Camarillo High School students will be honored and awarded medals for their essays at the Camarillo Noontime Optimist Club meeting Mon., March 26. This year's essay topic was "I want to make a difference because . . . More ... Sponsors needed for Camarillo Kiwanis run Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available for the 29th annual Camarillo Kiwanis 5K/10K Run at the Camarillo Community Center Sat., May 5. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and community services. The 5K run will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K at 8 a.m.. More ...
NOW IT'S OFFICIAL- The Rancho Rosal School at 3535 Village at the Park Drive held its dedication ceremony recently and offered tours of the new facility. Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were, above, from left, Dr. Kenneth Moffett, superintendent of Pleasant Valley School District, ... More ... Rotarians host magical evening The Rotary Club of Camarillo will host "An Evening of Magic" at 8 p.m. Sat., March 31 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 High Street, Moorpark. Paul Dwork of Camarillo will be this year's master of ceremonies. Also performing will be the Goldfinger and Dove, Joseph Tran, Shawn McMaster... More ...
ALL STARS- The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District's Very Important Player program gives mentally and physically challenged athletes an opportunity to shine on the basketball court in a noncompetitive league that focuses on having fun and learning about teamwork. More ... Air show to land at Pt. Mugu Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform Gates will open for the Point Mugu Air Show at 8 a.m. Sat., March 31 and Sun., April 1. Flight demonstrations will start at 10 a.m. The Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will headline the show. Other attractions include Bruce Abbott and Star Raider Jet-Powered Space Shu... More ... |
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