With unification on the ballot, this may be last year for PVSD
For the first time in years, Pleasant Valley School District officials reported an increase in enrollment as Camarillo students returned to the classroom Wednesday morning. "Our projected enrollment is up," Superintendent Luis Villegas said. "Hopefully, after Labor Day that increase will be maintained. More...
For years, it's been Sue Sigler's dream to offer parents all-day child care at school. Sigler, principal of kindergarten-through-fifth-grade Rancho Rosal School in Village at the Park, approached district officials with the proposal for child care earlier this year. She saw her dream come true Wednesday when the child-care program, and school, began. More...
Robert Evans and Mary Jerez, 30-year teachers at Frontier High School in Camarillo, say parents and students have changed for the better. Parents are more involved in their children's education and more accessible to teachers than they were in times past, said Evans, 59, and the chair of Frontier's social science department. More...
In the Aug. 22 article "Commander invites commerce between businesses and naval base," Capt. Brad Conners' name was spelled incorrectly. It was also incorrectly noted that the Naval Base Ventura County uses government contractors for goods or services costing $250 or more. The actual cost is $2,000 for construction work and $2,500 for goods and services. More...
For the first time since he was diagnosed with celiac disease five years ago, 11-year-old Benjamin Brook can go out for pizza. The recently opened PizzaSalad, a Thousand Oaks restaurant, offers pizza that is safe for Benjamin to eat. More...
FRI., AUG. 29 Open Studio Tour Santa Barbara Studio Artists hosts Opening Gala Exhibition for annual Studio Tour, 6 to 9 p.m., Arts Fund Santa Barbara Gallery, 205 Santa Barbara St. Visit artists in studios, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Event benefits Arts Fund of Santa Barbara. More...
UCLA Extension offers a number of free open houses for prospective students to learn about courses and certificate programs; talk to instructors, students and staff; take advantage of discounts on course enrollment fees, and enter a drawing to win a free course. More...
It all starts up front for the Rio Mesa High football team. To get where they want to be at the conclusion of the regular season—back in the playoffs after a disappointing 4-6 campaign a year ago—the Spartan offensive line must show dramatic improvement. More...
A wallet containing personal identification and $600 in cash was stolen in the 2200 block of Pickwick Drive sometime between Aug. 10 and 18. A purse was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the unlocked garage of a residence in the 5400 block of Butterfield Street sometime between Aug. 17 and 18. More...
The 20,000-square-foot multiuse center at Padre Serra is almost complete. The $7.6-million center is composed of a main room that will serve as a large banquet hall for 550 diners or an auditorium for 1,100 people. Four adjacent meeting rooms with movable walls offer even more space. More...
It all started in 1982 when I was 6 years old. I got into trouble and had to take a halfhour timeout. I remember thinking a half-hour meant an hour and a half, figuring that "half" was in addition to the hour. So when I sat down on the couch to do my stretch of time, I knew I was in for a long haul. More...
Actors in live theater agree that rehearsal goofs and backstage hijinks are often more entertaining than the play seen by the audience. Playwright Michael Frayn pushes this notion to its most outrageous extreme in "Noises Off," running at Camarillo Community Theatre. The noise you'll hear offstage during this uproarious farce is laughter from the audience. More...
In a recent press release, we learned that California Prison Health Care Receivership Corporation has proposed to build seven new prison hospitals in California. More...
Today the Camarillo Acorn reveals the winners of this year's "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest. With nearly 80 entries between the 18-and-over and under-18 categories, the contest easily surpassed last year's submission count. The authors were anxious to prove their chops, and judging by the quality of work that was submitted, they succeeded. More...
Fall youth leagues forming at Harley's Simi Bowl and Harley's Camarillo Bowl offer young bowlers a chance to roll their way into college. "What's so special about this league is the option to obtain college scholarships based on participation," said Charlie Horton, assistant manager and youth director at Harley's Simi Bowl. More...
This 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool home is located in the Brock Collection of homes in Thousand Oaks. There is a large bonus room, a downstairs bedroom and an inside laundry room. In addition to the breakfast area there is a formal dining room with a view of the pool and spa. More...
CSUCI students back to school