SHAKING THINGS UP— Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Na Hoaloha O Polynesia dancer Sarah Jeane performs during the Endless Summer Bike Show at Ventura HarleyDavidson's fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County in Camarillo last Sunday. More...
Stan Mantooth is the new Ventura County superintendent of schools. The county board of education appointed Mantooth on Aug. 16. He takes office Sept. 1. "I'm looking forward to it. I think I provide good continuity for our office," Mantooth, 57, said. "Hopefully, I'll be able to bring the knowledge and skills that will keep us from missing a beat. More...
Without any challengers, MAC vote won't see ballot
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Rosemary Allison recently learned democracy isn't free. Allison is one of three incumbents running for three seats on the Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council, a citycouncil-type body representing the unincorporated valley northeast of Camarillo. More...
The Camarillo Airport and surrounding complex's water system will be connected to the city's, and the project is expected to be completed before the end of September. The airport and surrounding owners in the area—which also includes land owned by Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, the Oxnard Union High School District, the U.S. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers NICE UP—Mike Bannon of Camarillo chips the ball onto the putting green at Spanish Hills Golf Course during the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo Golf Classic on Monday afternoon. More than 130 golfers competed in the tournament, an annual fundraiser for the club. More...
FRI., AUG. 22 The Long Run City of Westlake Village TGIF hosts concert by The Long Run: Tribute to The Eagles, Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road, Westlake Village. Concert 7 p.m. The Sheds, local teen band, plays 9 p.m. Dinner for sale 6 p.m. Free admission. More...
Every time the stock market drops, investors question their strategy, luck and timing, all in an attempt to determine what went wrong and what they should have done differently. But if individual investors really want to know how to respond to today's market decline, they need to look back at yesteryear. More...
The MiCaSa Service Unit will recognize all four members of Senior Girl Scout Troop 356 at the Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony on Sun., Aug. 24. The Gold Award is the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Any Girl Scout between 14 and 18 years old whocompletes a project benefiting her community may be eligible for the award. More...
Before they can steer the perennial powerhouse Rio Mesa High girls' tennis team toward another Pacific View League championship this fall, four Spartan studentathletes will be representing the Southern California 18-and-under team at this weekend's Gar Glenney Cup in San Diego. More...
SOFT KITTY— Fluffy little Luna is a beautiful, curious girl who would love a new home. She is only 1 year old and likes children and other animals. If you would like to adopt Luna, ask for animal ID number A447493 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Dr. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please visit www.vcar. More...
Vandals spray painted the Breakfast Cafe, 317 Carmen Drive, sometime between Aug. 11 and 12, causing less than $400 in damages. Vandals threw eggs at a home in the 1700 block of Old Ranch Road in Camarillo on Aug. 12. More...
Monsignor John C. Hughes doesn't take his recognition as a distinguished alumnus at St. John's Seminary personally. "To be honest, I see it as a way to promote the seminary and have people thinking about the priestly vocation," said Hughes, a class of 1949 graduate who turned 84 in August. More...
The Camarillo Library will hold basic computer classes in the computer lab at the library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. A class for students in grades kindergarten through 12 and their parents will be from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Sun., Sept. 28. More...
Actor's Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Little Women: The Musical," directed by David Ralphe with musical director Gary Poirot, interprets Louisa May Alcott's best-selling novel as a feminist manifesto. More...
I am a second-grade teacher and am planning for the upcoming school year. I have also been reflecting on the year that has passed. I was blessed to have many people who contributed to my classroom and I'd like to thank them for their support. More...
Vacations are over, kids are almost back in school and it'll be Halloween before you know it, then Thanksgiving. Wasn't it just graduation? The end of summer is bittersweet, but a relief to some parents, especially those with younger children who have been underfoot since June, whining about nothing to do. More...
Generating nearly $1 billion for the local economy, Naval Base Ventura County remains a valuable asset to Camarillo small businesses and the rest of Ventura County, said Capt. Brad Connors, the base's commanding officer, during an Aug. 8 breakfast sponsored by the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce at Camarillo Library. More...
For April, the awards for Top Listing Agents and Top Producers from Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/ Channel Islands office went to Michael and Arleen Delgado. Always within the top ranks of Prudential California Realty and the No. More...
Air Expo still a crowd pleaser