WWII flyers will be featured at Camarillo Air Expo this weekend
It's become increasingly difficult for Art Fiedler to find World War II pilots to share their stories at the Camarillo Air Expo. Now in their 80s, their numbers dwindle every year; last year, two pilots died, said Fielder, 85. More...
Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks said local law enforcement opposes the construction of the maximumsecurity prison hospital proposed for Camarillo. Brooks was one of five panelists to address issues concerning the facility with about 300 people at Mesa Union School in Somis last Thursday. More...
Camarillo City Council members Kevin Kildee and Don Waunch have filed their papers to run for office again, while David Schlangen will be the only challenger in the Nov. 4 elections. More...
More than a year and a half after four Seabees were arrested in connection with the 2006 slaying of John Marmo, they remain behind bars as they await trial. Matthew Toerner, 21, of Laguna Hills, Calif., who has confessed to the shooting in court records, and Marmo's ex-wife Rebecca Braswell, 27, of Chandler, Ariz. More...
With the 2008 summer recreational boating season still in full swing, parents are reminded to make sure their children are safely buckled into a U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket at all times on or near the water. More...
FRI., AUG. 15 Amateur Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical So ciety meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses amateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. More...
The Camarillo City Council extended a 45-day moratorium on the establishment or operation of medical marijuana clubs to one year. The council unanimously approved extending the original moratorium by 10 months and 15 days, until June 11, 2009. More...
CARING FOR CAPE— Grant Larson, 5, carefully snips and clips stray branches from bushes at the new Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education site with his brother Adam, 7, in the background, and their father during CAPE Work Day last week. More...
Taggesell looks to lead Scorpions in her senior year
For four years at Camarillo High, Trevor Taggesell did a good job looking after his younger sister, Carlye. Now the ACHS girls' volleyball team is hoping Carlye Taggesell can help guide them. The younger Taggesell, now a senior, has developed into one of the Ventura County's top setters and will be looked upon this season to lead the Scorpions. More...
A would-be burglar tried to break into a home in the 900 block of Paseo Camarillo on Aug. 4. The potential victim said someone tried to remove the screen from the metal frame of an open window. Radio Nueva Vida Network, 2310 Ponderosa Drive, was burglarized sometime between Aug. 4 and 5. About $2,300 in computers was stolen. More...
Church dedicates friendship garden Members and friends of Camarillo United Methodist Church will dedicate the newly completed Friendship Garden at 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 13 at the church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. More...
CURLY AND CUTE—Black, curly-haired and playful, 4-year-old Amanda is looking for a new home. The Australian shepherd mix loves toys, playing fetch and having her tummy rubbed. She is housebroken and would be great with kids. If you would like to adopt Amanda, ask for animal ID No. A446956 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit www.vcar.us before coming to the shelter. IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers More...
Camarillo Art Center has announced its upcoming events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at the center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. For more information, call (805) 445-7061 or visit www.CamarilloArtCenter.org. More...
This letter is in regards to your Aug. 1 article "Officials consider the development of 600-acre site." The conversion of prime farmland into another sea of tract homes is not what Camarillo needs; there are no "public benefits" to more of the same cookie cutter mega-developer-gets-richer housing. More...
Americans are facing tough economic times. Politicians may not define it as a recession, but the nation is undoubtedly suffering its worst economy in decades. To help pinch pennies, many of us are eating out less, staying home instead of going on vacation, and clipping coupons to reduce the grocery bill. More...
Robert Scheer, political commentator and former columnist for the Los Angeles Times , spoke last week to about 150 people at the Camarillo Library about "excessive" and "wasteful" government military spending and the relationships between legislators and the defense industry. More...
Julia Otero Julia Otero won the award for Top Listing Agent from Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office in April. Reflecting on factors that have contributed to her success, Otero defers to one of the most important tenants in the Realtor's code of ethics, the Golden Rule. More...
Recognizing the city's Dons & Doñas