GRATEFUL NATION— Above, Camarillo resident John Torkelsen, who served in the Navy during both World War II and Korea, is surrounded by his granddaughters, from left, Caris Kozak, 9, Candace Kozak, 1, and Rebecca Kozak, 5, during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at Constitution Park in Camarillo. The event was hosted by the American Legion Post 741. More...
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Final outcome of unification depends on outstanding ballots
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Not so fast—the fate of Measure U hasn't been decided just yet. After Election Day it was generally believed that the Camarillo school unification effort had failed as all precincts had reported; the measure, which needs a simple majority to pass, was behind by about 2.5 percent. More...
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Jackson holds slight lead over Strickland for 19th District
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
More than a week after the election, some races in Ventura County still haven't been decided due to the hundreds of thousands of still-to-be-counted ballots. More...
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After meeting online through a matchmaking website, Denise Wallace and Larry Pollock discovered they had much in common. They're the same age, and so are their daughters, and both are passionate about bodybuilding. Within a few days, the two were inseparable. More...
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FRI., NOV. 14 Westlake Village Encore Meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, WLV. Refreshments 9:30 a.m. Meeting, program 10 a.m. Floral designer from Canfield Persons, The Oaks mall, shows how to make holiday arrangements. Flowers raffled off. Guests welcome. More...
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GREAT JOB, TEAM!—Monte Vista Middle School's Mind Storm Masters team competed in the inaugural Lego League Robotics Competition sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Education Foundation at the Camarillo Boys & Girls Club on Nov. 1. Twenty teams competed in the competition and were judged on robot performance and design, teamwork, and project presentation. Students had about two months to build and test their Lego robots for the tournament. Monte Vista Mind Storm Masters took second place overall and also took second place in robot performance with scores of 99, 114 and 134 missing first place by just 2 points. Monte Vista Mind Storm Masters team members include Mason Bender, Brandon Benich, Michael Fischler, David Fraley, David Gatchel, Michael Mayper, Trevor Pepperdine, Ryan Smith and Lexi Townley. More...
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Camarillo travels to Rio Mesa with a postseason berth in the balance
Think a high school football team with a 1-8 record has no chance at the playoffs? Think again. When Camarillo (4-5 overall, 2-2 in Pacific View League play) and Rio Mesa (1-8, 1-3) face off tonight at RMHS, it will be for more than city bragging rights. More...
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PREGNANT OR NOT?—Cathy and Tom Smith of Calabasas have been hiding peanuts in the bark of their Eucalyptus tree so "Susie" can find a meal. The Smiths wrote, "We think she either has babies or will be having babies soon!" We aren't experts on squirrels but we think a good sign is Susie's stomach. If she looks bloated, she's pregnant. The Smiths also said she's healthy, pretty and has nice fur. Send your Squirrel of the Month photo to the address on page 4, or to camarillo@theacorn.com if it's a digital image. We do not discriminate against males or female squirrels that are not pregnant. More...
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A home in the 2000 block of W. Chapel Drive was burglarized sometime between Oct. 31 and Nov. 4. The victim reported $150,000 in jewelry was stolen from her home. A car parked in the 300 block of Paseo Camarillo was burglarized sometime between Nov. 3 and 4. A personal navigation system and an iPod transmitter, totaling $180, were stolen. More...
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The Conejo Jewish Academy will host a lecture titled "Little Leyson: The Youngest Schindler's List Survivor Tells His Story" at 8 p.m. Mon., Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village. The public is invited. More...
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Why would Wayne Scott and other members of the Camarillo Family Moose Center donate food, money and countless hours to treat hundreds of strangers to a free meal on Thanksgiving Day? "You never forget about it," said Scott, 50. "It's such an emotional experience. . . . There's not a dry eye in the house. More...
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HILARITY ENSUES—Melissa Raggenkamp, left, plays Rusty, and Linda Shaver plays Charlie in the Conejo Players production of "Goodbye Charlie." The play is about a womanizer who's reincarnated as a beautiful woman. It opens Fri., Nov. 14 at the Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, and runs through Sat., Dec. 13. Ticket prices range from $16 to $20. For more information or to buy tickets, call (805) 495-3715. More...
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It is an honor to serve the people of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in Washington, DC, and I want to thank the voters for your support again this week. As a nation, we face challenges today unlike any we've faced in many decades. But the United States has faced great challenges before and we have always prevailed. There is much work ahead. More...
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The strength of the Camarillo Acorn , our community newspaper, is not necessarily the articles and editorials we deliver to you, but the comments and letters you return to us to complete the feedback cycle. More...
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'SAY CHEESE'—Camarillo residents Doris Phipps, Fred Phipps, Joe Wawrach and Lupe Wawrach read their hometown newspaper at the library in Epheses, Turkey. Epheses was a highlight on a recent Mediterranian cruise. More...
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A new service for senior citizens may give their caregivers some peace of mind. Project Life Saver, a locator service for wandering Camarillo seniors suffering from dementia, was unveiled before officials at the Camarillo Boys & Girls Club Tuesday. More...
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Carole Hernandez of Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office was congratulated by Bro ker/owner Bob Majorino and Branch Manager Jim Chutuk for recently earning her e-Certification. ECertification recognizes members of the Prudential Network who are competent using the Internet and technology in their real estate business. More...
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Flannigan moves to Camarillo post