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October 26, 2007
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Crews knock down two Santa Rosa Valley fires
Homes spared in blazes
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Two fires fanned by 80 mph winds caused worry on Sunday for residents in the Santa Rosa Valley between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks. The blazes were contained by Monday morning but homeowners in the sprawling rural valley remained wary as embers continued to flare up under woodchips and ... More...
Teachers union not happy with raise proposal
Officials say an offer of 4.5 percent would be welcome
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Pleasant Valley teachers and their supporters urged the school board last week to act on its promise to raise their salaries and benefits. "We've waited; we've been patient," Suzann Zeigler, president of the Pleasant Valley Education Association, told the school board on Thursday. "We're n... More...

Police will target vandals during Halloween
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

With Halloween around the corner, local law enforcement officials don't find the "trick" in trick-or-treat that amusing. From parties to pranks, to general mischief to robberies, Halloween is one of the most hectic days of the year for police, along with the Fourth of July. More...

 Community
•Common sense the best way to minimize effects of smoky air
Old-fashioned common sense is the best way for residents to minimize the effects of the smoky, ashfilled air caused by the wildfires raging across Ventura County and throughout much of Southern California, according to local health experts. More...
•Final phase of business park underway in Camarillo
•Property tax bills have been mailed
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 Health & Wellness
•Keeping eyes on the right track
Marci Peterson said she's known for some time that her 11year-old daughter Megan has problems reading but was never able to figure out why. More...
•Advice to reduce Halloween's sugar fix
•Choosing milk over soda best for kids
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., OCT. 26 Order Enchiladas Orders needed for Soroptimist International of Camarillo annual Enchilada Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Nov. 3 at Chile Peppers, 601 Mobil Ave., Camarillo. $25 per dozen beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas. Proceeds benefit community service projects, sch... More...
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 Business
•IRA charitable rollovers make for a rewarding donation
Have you been thinking of making a charitable donation from your IRA to a favorite charity, hospital or other institution? Your generosity can also reward you with a significant tax break if you take advantage of an opportunity window scheduled to close Dec. 31 this year. More...
•Draft of county housing report available
•Alzheimer's Institute receives $120,000 grant
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 Schools
•Rio School District names two new principals
The Rio School District opened the 2007-08 school year with the addition of two new principals. Jeffery Turner is at Rio Lindo Elementary and Shirley Shaw is at Rio Vista Middle School. Both are experienced administrators and have experience working in the classroom. More...
•Students plan to raise $75,000
•Adventure Guides flip over pancake breakfast
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 Sports
•Fires force a change of plans
For years people have said the reason for the hole in the roof at Texas Stadium is because God wants to watch his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, play football. God may have a new favorite team. More...
•Camarillo kid stays well-balanced
•Baseball blues
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
THE CAT'S MEOW- Zero, a dark brown male stray cat, needs a home. You can adopt Zero by calling the shelter at (805) 388-4341, or by visiting 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. Ask for tag No. T475. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call first or visit www.vcar.us before going to the s... More...
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Camarillo Between Aug. 22 and Oct. 16, a Camarillo couple was conned out of $7,200 by a Florida-based scam artist posing as the Countrywide Resolution Department, a bogus division of mortgage giant Countrywide. More...
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 Faith
•Scholar to speak on ancient scrolls
A leading expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls will give a free lecture at 4 p.m. Tues., Nov. 6 at Samuelson Chapel on the campus of California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. James VanderKam will speak about the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Christianity. More...
•Book club welcomes all faiths
•Jewish connection to Holy Land explored
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 Family
•PTA brings together experts to talk about student health
Program addresses exercise, healthy food choices and prescription drugs
Healthy eating, exercise and drug prevention were the key topics during a health and fitness program hosted by the 12th District PTA at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo on Thurs., Oct. 18. Focused on health issues facing local students from kindergarten to high school... More...
•Ghostly history of holiday originates in Celtic Ireland
•Modeling for a good cause
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 On The Town
•Camarillo high school student appears in 'Grease' production
"Grease" at Camarillo Community Theatre is the one that you want to see for sheer entertainment value. This version, with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, contains elements of both the movie and recent stage revivals, including two songs written for the film but not ... More...
•Monster meets maker in Alistair Faulkner's 'Victor'
•Eateries to donate to cancer research
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 Letters
•Letter
I read this excellent paper every week, but rarely hear mention of our elected U.S. 24th District Congressman Elton Gallegly. To me, the voting record of our one representative in Congress would be front-page news, especially this time around. More...
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 Editorials
•How to help wildfire victims
Southern California is on fire. Sadly, there's very little exaggeration in that statement. Fire crews from across the southwestern United States have joined forces this week to battle nearly a dozen blazes burning between Ventura and San Diego counties. More...
•Political Cartoon
•Guest opinion
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 Neighbors
•Former resident to return, perform in classical concert series
Lincoln Mayorga hasn't slowed down one bit. The pianist, arranger and conductor will perform in Camarillo for the first time in more than 10 years and will play a solo concert on piano at Mount Cross Lutheran Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. More...
•CineMagic broadens membership
•Full Story
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 Real Estate
•This One Story Home Is Updated With Stainless Steel Appliances And Granite Countertops
Attention horse enthusiasts: this custom 1story home is updated with kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar/center island work space. The huge family room has a fireplace. There is a formal dining room. The master suite has a walk in closet and... More...
•Howard Schuster and Helen Borland
•Coldwell Banker Helps Many Mansions Kids Back To School
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