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September 12, 2008  RSS feed

Dos Caminos school's state test scores jump 47 points
Tierra Linda posted an increase of nearly 30 points
All but two of the 11 schools in the Pleasant Valley School District saw their academic performance index (API) scores increase, according to reports released last week by the California Department of Education. More...
Battle over unification costing schools
In 18 months, both districts have spent more than $400,000 in attorney fees
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Attorney fees have become a costly expense for the two local school districts as they wrangle for control of area high schools. More...

Festival set for Old Town tomorrow

The 2008 Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival will be held tomorrow in Old Town Camarillo. The Farmers' Market will begin at 8 a.m. The music and art walk will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nonstop jazz performances will be featured on five stages throughout the day. The art walk will include works by more than 50 artists. More...

 Community
• Police station carpet installation moves forward
The Camarillo City Council will spend $95,962 to replace the carpet at the Camarillo Police Station on 3701 E. Las Posas Road. Police and city officials agreed that the 14yearold carpeting needs to be replaced. More...
• article has image Herrera says unification is top issue
• article has image Little wants to use his experience to help start district
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Group plans luncheon to honor volunteers
Volunteers keep the county's nonprofits humming, and to show their appreciation the Ventura County Volunteer Coordinators Council will host a luncheon Tues., Sept. 16 at Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. The council, a 27yearold nonprofit, is a support and mentoring group for volunteer coordinators from hospices, government programs and other nonprofits. More...
• article has image Veteran social worker to head Atria Las Posas
• Volunteers benefit many organizations
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
FRI., SEPT. 12 Floating Along Westlake Encore Club meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Refreshments, business meeting, root beer floats, boat ride. Wear soft-soled shoes, sun hat. Guests welcome. More...
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 Business
• article has image Women appointed to county commission
Janet Barron of Ventura has been elected chair of the Ventura County Commission for Women. She is an advocate for social justice issues and serves as co-chair of the Ventura-Oxnard chapter of the National Organization for Women. More...
• article has image Executives named to workforce board
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 Schools
• article has image Adult school offers array of courses, vocations
The high cost of college may be beyond the reach of many California families, but an alternative path to a successful career exists in the heart of Simi Valley. More...
• School district receives grant
• New class of inductees for educators' Hall of Fame
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 Sports
• article has image Camarillo, RMHS trying to close the gap on Oxnard
Yellowjackets have dominated PVL girls' volleyball, but the local teams feel like they've got a shot in '08
It's been a while since a school other than Oxnard High won a Pacific View League championship in girls' volleyball. The Yellowjackets have claimed 10 straight PVL titles, including going undefeated in league play the last two seasons. More...
• article has image Local sluggers bring home championship
• Bryans win U.S. Open doubles title
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 Police
• article has image Camarillo
A 20-year-old woman allegedly stole a cellphone from a home in the 2700 block of Via Del Nogal Drive sometime between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2. Sometime between Sept. 1 and 2, a thief stole more than $2,300 from a restaurant in the 700 block of Ventura Boulevard. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Compassion counts
Once I received a note in response to an article I wrote about the idea that we always have a choice as to whether we see our physical bodies as a blessing or a burden. The writer shared with me the fact that her 22-year-old nephew was dealing with neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue. More...
• article has image Got bingo?
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 Family
• article has image Pet of the Week
COULDN'T BE CUTER— Prince, a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix, comes with a shiny black coat and a curious nature. If you would like to adopt Prince, ask for animal ID No. A449418 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so visit www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. More...
• article has image Va-va-voom!
• article has image Squirrel of the Month
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 On The Town
• article has image Nordstrom gala better than expected
Nordstrom was hoping 1,500 customers would pay $100 each to attend its opening gala and be the first inside the newest store at The Oaks mall. Instead about 1,750 excited shoppers turned out. The opening also served as a fundraiser. More...
• article has image "Hamlet 2"
• Children hit high note at camp
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 Letters
• Wants voters to pass Prop. 8
On the November ballot there will be a proposition to restore a law that voters decided in the year 2000 by a 61 percent majority. The law defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. At that time, the voters were correct in their decision to define a validly legal marriage as between a man and a woman. More...
• Doesn't support unification
• Says teen used 'hateful language'
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 Editorials
• Candidate profiles begin, election letters run only through Oct. 24
We begin today our profiles of office seekers who want seats on the school board or City Council. We'll try to report on all of the candidates, but if any of them don't respond to our interview requests, we'll comply and skip their stories. We'll also, of course, inform the public of their refusal to participate. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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 Neighbors
• article has image A FAMILY'S struggle
Robert Hearne lives in a gutted home that sits atop Cielo Vista Court, a steep and windy street on the western edge of Camarillo. Mounds of crumbled drywall, bent aluminum window frames and a portion of the kitchen counter litter the home's front yard. More...
• article has image Thinking of Thomas
• Local fundraisers scheduled to benefit Hearne family
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 Real Estate
• article has image Camarillo Beauty With 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths
This singlestory, singlefamily 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with more than 1,500 square feet has been remodeled and upgraded. The formal living room has smooth, vaulted ceilings, access to the rear yard and a dual-sided fireplace. More...
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