Come the World Championship Breeder's Cup at Santa Anita Park this October, odds are Carl Grether 's 4-year-old filly Intangaroo will have traded the label of "long shot" for that of "favorite. More...
Sheriff's dept. to spend $3.7 million on gas this year
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
Think rising gas costs affect only the average commuter? Think again. The average gallon of gas costs $3.94 in California. A year ago, the state average for a gallon was less than $3.43. That jolt has affected Camarillo, from big government agencies to local businesses. More...
Democratic 37th Assembly District Candidate David Hare spoke to students at Frontier High School and helped 18-year-old students register to vote last week. More...
The practice of optometrist Dean Amundsen, OD, has moved to a new location at 4000 Calle Tecate, Ste. 100, Camarillo. The office will host an Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., May 17. Amundsen graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1984. He has been in private practice serving Camarillo since 1985 at the same location. More...
The cost of gas, food and energy have all gone up . . . and there is no end in sight, unless you fight back. You have more control than you think.
Exxon Mobil Corp. has made their second best profit ever, a whopping 17 percent higher than a year ago. No doubt first-quarter profits will be reported soon from Shell, Texaco and the rest of those billiondollar machines. More...
GREEN TEAM- La Mariposa Elementary School students and staff plant a Chinese elm tree in the school's main quad as part of an Arbor Day celebration on April 24. During the school year, La Mariposa students participated in the Wal-Mart Recycling Challenge. For each 60-gallon bag of plastic shopping bags, the retailer gave $5 to La Mariposa. More...
Rio Mesa swim teams maintain dominance in Pacific View League
Once again, the Rio Mesa High swimming program was simply perfect. This season both the boys' and girls' swim teams at RMHS won Pacific View League titles while going undefeated during league play. The girls' winning streak in league is now 13 straight meets, while the boys increased their winning streak to 49 straight. More...
A LOT TO LOVE- Scout, 1, is a happy-go-lucky tan Labrador mix. His friendly, energetic, playful behavior needs training and love. Scout can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID#418775. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit www.vcar.us before going to the shelter. More...
Camarillo Sometime between April 28 and 29, a thief stole all four tires, valued at $1,400, off a car parked in the 4800 block of Adohr Lane. A briefcase was stolen from a car parked in the 90 block of Flora Vista sometime between April 28 and 29. More...
"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." - Ralph Waldo Emerson As I departed the airplane and approached the terminal in Cusco, Peru, the faint echo of music wafted through the air. When I entered the terminal, something I never would have expected happened. More...
Flowers, vegetables and lawns are entering their maximum growing months, and backyard gardeners can do much in May to help them thrive, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillobased manufacturer of premium soil products. More...
The Casa Pacifica Angels Wine and Food Festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., June 1 on the campus of California State University Channel Islands. The event will include samples from 150 wineries, 75 restaurants and 25 microbreweries. More...
The California Department of Education recommends that "the election for the governing board will take place on the first regular election following passage of the reorganization proposal." In other words, see if unification passes, then elect a board for the new district. More...
It doesn't seem fair. For all they do, only one day of the year is set aside to recognize moms. A week seems more appropriate. But then again, most busy moms don't have more than 15 minutes, let alone a week, to take a well-deserved bow and collect the multiple "thank-yous" they so richly deserve. More...
Kelly Decker of Westlake Village had been a longtime contributor to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County but didn't think she had the time to be one of its mentors. But a couple of years ago Decker decided to make time. She was matched with "Little Sister" Jessica Batchelor, 12. More...
FRI., MAY 9 American Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers will dance 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. American dance "Mega Mambo" taught. For all ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
This remodel in the neighborhood of Three Springs has surfaces made of granite, wood, tumbled Travertine. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinets, GE Monogram appliances, including a builtin refrigerator, cooling drawers, Advantium oven, warming drawer and pull-out shelves. The floor plan includes 4 bedrooms, 3. More...
Healthcare agency settles with union