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Open seats on city's rent review commission The city of Camarillo is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the rent review commission. The commission is responsible for assisting in the settlement of rent disputes. The commission meets annually and on an as-needed basis, generally during afternoon working hours. More ... Lack of funding puts the collar on dog park Some residents worried 1-acre park would cause traffic problems for neighboring homes By Matt Smolensky Special to the Acorn Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Board members said they won't move forward with a proposed dog park in Camarillo until the district has a better idea what the park will cost and how to pay for it. The decision to hold off on the much-debated dog park came during last week's... More ... Forum to explore canyon initiative Event will be televised The Adams Canyon Measure A7 will be the subject of a free public forum hosted by the Ventura County League of Women Voters and the Ventura County Civic Alliance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs., April 19 at the Santa Paula Community Center. The forum will be televised live and then replayed ov... More ...
117-year-old eucalyptus trees connect the present, past Most people associate the distinctive bell tower of St. Mary Magdalen Church with the city of Camarillo. But eucalyptus trees and white stallions are as much a part of the city's heritage as the church. In 1890, Adolfo Camarillo and two Chumash Indians planted the stately eucalyptus not far from w... More ... Golf benefit needs sponsors Sponsors are needed for the Technicolor Video Services 15th annual Care for Kids Golf Classic, which will take place Mon., July 23 at the Spanish Hills Golf and Country Club in Camarillo. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,500 to $5,000. More ... Radio personality to speak The Camarillo Republican Women Federated Club will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Mon., April 23 at Sterling Hills Golf in Camarillo. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. More ... Progress evident on Highway 118 By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The 118 Taskforce, formed by Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy to address traffic concerns on the rural highway that's been the scene of many fatal accidents in recent years, met on March 15 to review its progress since it first gathered in January. More ... Gambling a growing problem with seniors There's good news for seniors who may have a gambling problem. A free national helpline offers information and resources. When it comes to gambling, the stakes for many seniors may be higher than they suspect. The number of seniors who gamble has grown; in fact, seniors have become one of t... More ...
CONTEST WINNERS- The Friends of the Library organization announced the winners of their grand opening giveaway contest held last week. Mary Stumpf, the used bookshop's manager, stands between the two winners. More ... Ride to benefit low-income families 'Campaign for Youth' to include 63-mile bike ride Camarillo Family YMCA will hold its inaugural metric century (63 mile) and 12-mile family fun bike ride on Sun., May 20. Registration forms are available at the Y and online at www.ciymca.org. The rides will raise money for the 2007 "Campaign for Youth," which benefits low-income Camarillo famil... More ... Time for tee with FOOD Share Donations are being accepted for the fifth annual Harvest for the Hungry Golfer's Challenge, which will take place Mon., June 25 at the Spanish Hills Country Club. Proceeds will benefit FOOD Share Inc. of Ventura County. More ... Dry weather extends fire season Several wildfires have already occurred By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Local fire agencies are ready to fight blazes on a moment's notice, regardless of the season. Every year is unique and brings with it its own set of weather challenges. This year, fire departments have remained on alert nonstop because of the lack of winter rain. More ...
SPRING FUN- Julia Sohn, 9, of Camarillo and Skylar Babcock, 8, of Simi Valley play in the pond beneath Paradise Falls at Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks last Friday. The girls were there with the Mom's Club of Camarillo/Mission Oaks. More ...
Barbara Swetek was recently named Camarillo Citizen Patrol member of the year by the Somis/ Pleasant Valley Lions Club. More ... |
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