FIELD OF DREAMS- Pumpkins and sunflowers catch the last bit of sunlight earlier this week in a Camarillo field shadowed by Boney Mountain. Although warm weather and little rain have kept much of Ventura County parched, the overcast mornings of fall have slowly begun to cool off the region. More...
Assistant Superintendent Jan Maez will soon be leaving the Pleasant Valley School District, school officials announced in a statement earlier this week. Maez will be an assistant superintendent with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. More...
RACING TO THE FINISH LINE IN OUR PHOTO CONTEST- Christopher and David Rudolph of Camarillo are watching Nascar races while showing their Camarillo Acorn at the Bristol Tennessee Raceway. The other winners and honorable mentions are on page 17. More...
John Darnall knows how to get around on the Internet. He's been researching his family's genealogy for years. But when it comes to using the word processing program or any of the other more basic functions on his laptop computer, the 94-year-old Camarillo resident said he needs a littl... More...
More than 45 million Americans suffer from headaches that disrupt their daily routine. Medical professionals recognize headaches as a legitimate neurobiological disease. Science is rapidly progressing to better understand what causes headaches. More...
SAT., SEPT. 22 Fine Weaving Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos (805) 527-1915. Right On Target Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, ... More...
If you wish to make it easy and inexpensive for your loved ones to settle your estate upon your passing, you may need a revocable living trust. Many believe that if they just own their home with few other assets, they are not "wealthy" enough to justify having a trust. More...
Working parents can over come homework hassles Parents and caregivers are constantly reminded of how important it is to pay attention to children's homework habits. But what if you're a working parent who can't always be home to ensure that the work gets done? More...
Rio Mesa's Ina Liaina is a force on both sides of the ball
Theodore Roosevelt was fond of a West African proverb: "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Ina Liaina speaks softly … and then hits hard. The Rio Mesa High senior is barely audible when he talks, but he lets his play on the football field do most of the yakking. More...
QUITE A SWEETIE- Jellybean is a loveable 18-month-old torbie female who was dropped off as a stray. She is very friendly and loves attention. She can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A423478. Jellybean also has... More...
Camarillo On Sept. 1, police arrested a 43year-old man who was allegedly under the influence of a controlled substance when he crashed his vehicle into a house in the 7000 block of Quito Court. The man and his two children, who were in the vehicle with him at the time of crash, were ... More...
Its work started on the front lawn of the Camarillo House. Today, Christians Acting Together continues to give in the same spirit as it did 37 years ago, but now it operates a modest thrift store on South Glen Drive. More...
Good friends and perfect weather lured legendary songstress Nancy Wilson to perform at the fifth annual VinoJazz Festival at the Simi Valley Town Center Saturday. The venerable Wilson, who has racked up more than 70 albums and three Grammies in her 55-year career, performed both ... More...
Raymond Michael's "Tribute to Elvis" show was the final event of the 2007 concert season at Constitution Park in Camarillo. The series of seven summer concerts, one every other weekend, is produced by the Camarillo Arts Council, an independent, nonprofit organization. More...
Thank you if you took a copy of the Camarillo Acorn on vacation and sent us a picture during the past year. Over the years, readers have taken copies of the Acorn to every continent and probably all 50 states. We'll print as many vacation photos as we can in future editions of the paper. More...
SKIMMING THROUGH- Camarillo resident George Garcia stands on the azure shores of Kauai, Hawaii, before snorkeling in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. More...
She has seen the forces of floods, fires and hurricanes
Connie Hall has probably seen more destruction in a decade than most people see in a lifetime. As an 11-year volunteer with the American Red Cross, the Camarillo resident has helped orchestrate relief for victims of local and national disasters, such as Moorpark's Shekell Fire and Hurricane Ka... More...
Most successful companies understand that true inspiration comes from within the organization. There are certain individuals who have specific strengths and excel in those areas. More...