The Ventura County Sheriff's Department recently announced the promotions of three veterans of the department effective Aug. 10. Cmdr. Marty Rouse will be promoted to chief deputy; Capt. Guy Stewart will be promoted to commander, and Sgt. Bill Ayub will be promoted to captain. More...

Struggling to speak through her tears, Mary Ann Holstrom told a group at Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks last week that it's difficult to watch a loved one slowly succumb to Alzheimer's disease. The retired mental health nurse said families dealing with the disease should continue the activities they love to do. More...

FRI., AUG. 8 Fantastic Play High Street Arts Center presents musical "The Fantasticks," 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Runs through Sept. 14. Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. $8 to $15, group discounts available. More...

Teenagers are having a difficult time finding work this summer, according to some youth employment agencies last week. More...

With instant messaging, texting and e-mail as primary sources for "written" communication today, many children are growing up without enough practice and understanding on how to structure their thoughts formally in written English. More...

Opening Ceremonies for the Beijing Olympics are set for tonight at 7:30 on NBC. Here's a quick look at the local athletes who will participate in the Games: Jessica Mendoza, softball: Mendoza, a Camarillo High grad and Moorpark resident, is one of the most productive softball players of all time. More...

Camarillo It was reported July 31 that construction equipment was stolen from a construction site in the 3200 block of Wright Road sometime between July 25 and 27. A 79-year-old man was arrested July 28 in the 2200 block of Ventura Boulevard and charged with threatening to shoot another person. More...

After mostly renting spaces for Sunday services for 46 years, the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet and host programs in a newly built center at 3327 Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park. The $4.4 million home in the new Bollinger Executive Office Park consists of two buildings. More...

In the past few years, Jim Fowble, 92, has discovered an appreciation for watercolor painting. The longtime Camarillo resident will have several pieces of his artwork on display at the exhibition "Splash 2008: A Breath of Plein Air," which runs Sept. 3 through 28 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery in Newbury Park. More...

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers FOOD, WINE AND SONG—Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival executive committee chairs Richard Wagner and Maggie Kildee raise their glasses for a toast at Enoteca Toscana Wine Bistro in Camarillo on Monday as time for the big annual event draws near. The 2008 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival will be Sept. 13 in Old Town Camarillo. Noted jazz saxophonist Dave Koz will perform in concert later that night. Call the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce at (805) 484-4383 for tickets and other information. More...

It's that time of year again. We call it the silly season. It's also known as an election campaign. Two seats are up for reelection in both city hall and on the board of education for Conejo Valley Unified School District. Prepare yourself for signs on the streets and a mailbox full of flyers and brochures almost every day. There will be lots of letters to the editor. More...

Like food pantry operators around the county and across the country, Kittie Sidermutz is being squeezed. Hit with higher food prices and fewer donations, the coordinator of Care and Share in Simi Valley has helped more than 800 new families this year. The organization had been serving 650 to 700 families. More...

This single family 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom home with more than 2150 square feet has been remodeled and upgraded. It opens up to a hardwood floor entry and formal living room with crown molding and vaulted ceilings. More...