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Cheer squad has sights set on nationals
TALENTED GROUP—The Camarillo Cougars Competition Cheer Team won first place at the Six Flags Jamz Championship on Nov. 23. The cheerleaders are part of the Camarillo Cougars Youth Football and Cheer Organization. In preparation for the cheer contest, the team trained three hours every Sunday for the past eight weeks at Coach Patty's Gymnastics in Camarillo. The team's next competition is in Temecula, where they hope to qualify for the Junior Spirit Nationals held at Disney's California Adventure in February. The team includes, back row, from left, Delaney McGhee, Clare DeLaTorre, Olivia Martinez, Kaleen De Arcos, Jessica Winters, Savannah Davis, Courtney De Arcos, Callie Stark, Ashley Roten and Elizabeth Jenkins; middle row, from left, Jessica Ebanks, Delayna Ramirez, Jenna Pizzo, Riley Stark, Emily MacInnis and Kylie Utecht; front row, from left, Rachel Arredondo, Breanna Gomez, Kelsey Schwisow and Skylar Hollingsworth. More...
ACHS grad risks life in tragic triple drowning
Woman jumped into perilous surf to rescue men at Mugu Rock
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

For several days after the accident at Mugu Rock, Katie Barrona couldn't dream. "And I have dreams all the time ," Barrona said. "I would sleep, wake up and . . . nothing. More...

Waunch sworn in as mayor
Kildee named vice mayor
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Don Waunch was sworn in on Wednesday as the mayor of Camarillo. First elected to the council in 2000, Waunch won reelection in November over challenger David Schlangen. Kevin Kildee was also reelected in November and sworn in on Wednesday. More...

 Community
• City to update business guidebook
The guide the city uses to attract new businesses will have a new look next year. The City Council voted unanimously last week to spend $35,000 to update the "Discover Camarillo Community Guide," a 16-page directory of city services and amenities. More...
• Police warn of lottery scams
• article has image North or south, this team is tops
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Salon clips hair to benefit Camarillo toddler
Salon de Solace will host a cut-athon to benefit Zoey Needham and her family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7 at the salon, 2227 Ventura Blvd. in Old Town Camarillo. Zoey turned 21 months old on Dec. 2. More...
• Hospice brings tree to light
• Medicare counseling among CHCD offerings
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
FRI., DEC. 5 Moorpark Melodrama "The Plight Before Christmas" opens 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students. $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. More...
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 Business
• article has image MGR Design renews lease
MGR Design International renewed their lease of approximately 55,000 square feet and expanded to an additional 25,000 square feet at 1950 Williams Drive in Oxnard. The home fragrance manufacturer signed a five-year lease agreement with the property landlord, RIF III. More...
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 Schools
• article has image Celebrating their school's success
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HOT-DOGGING IT—Los Primeros School of Sciences and Arts second-grader Madeline Hood, 8, does a balancing act as she puts ketchup on her hot dog Nov. 21. The students were treated to a lunch served by the mobile Space Shuttle Cafe to celebrate the school's recent jog-athon, which raised $30,000. More...
• Children's Therapy Network launches new website
• Camarillo YMCA accepting youth soccer registration
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 Sports
• article has image Camarillo boys' hoops squad playing small ball
Scorpions picking up the pace in an attempt to wear teams down
The Camarillo High boys' basketball team is relying on speed and quickness over size and strength this year. When the Scorpions opened the regular season Tuesday night at home against Chaminade in the Simi Valley Tip-Off Classic, three of Camarillo's five starters—guards Matt Kitagawa, T.C. More...
• article has image Soccer team posts perfect record
• Youth football league holding Super Bowl games in Simi Valley
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
GOOD WITH OTHERS— Patches is an 8-year-old male. Patches is good with other cats. He is housebroken and declawed, so he needs to be an inside cat. If you would like to adopt Patches, ask for animal ID No. A456359 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so visit www.vcar. More...
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 Police
• article has image Camarillo
Sometime between Nov. 22 and 23, vandals caused about $100 in damage to Taam Inc., 1011 Avenida Acaso. An 18-year-old female was arrested Nov. 24 in the 400 block of Horizon Circle and charged with being drunk in public, fighting with a police officer and shattering the window of a police car. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Camarillo church celebrates 20 years
A SPECIAL OCCASION— Pastors Carlos Rodriguez and his wife, Mercedes, took part in the recent 20th anniversary festivities for the Calvary Church Assemblies of God in Camarillo. The celebration drew about 200 people to the event held at United Methodist Church of Camarillo. For more information about Calvary Church Assemblies of God, which offers services in both English and Spanish, call (805) 383-7157. The church also hosts the television program "God Loves You," which airs Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Access channel 25. More...
• Candle lighting service, musical performances at cente
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 Family
• article has image I'm a junky
My wife left the house to meet an old friend for coffee, and my 5-year-old son was next door playing with the neighbor. It was the day after Halloween. I sat on the floor in my living room alone, staring at my boy's plastic pumpkin bucket of Halloween candy, debating whether or not to eat a piece. More...
• Harbor Village has holiday schedule
• article has image AYSO under-14 team enjoys perfect season
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 On The Town
• article has image Camarillo artist cherishes her Chinese roots
Christine Leong delicately holds the handmade bamboo paint brush. Her strokes against the rice paper are soft, lyrical and precise. The Camarillo artist is creating a vibrantly hued watercolor. Other similar paintings of koi and lotus dominate her studio. More...
• Ventura College announces holiday concerts
• CSUCI students will sell art today
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 Vacation Photos
• article has image Take Your Camarillo Acorn on Vacation
THEATRICAL SETTING—Rio Mesa High School football coach George Contreras took along the Camarillo Acorn while abroad in Sicily, where he was defensive coach for the Catania Elephants, an American team in the Italian Football League. More...
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 Neighbors
• article has image fostering the bonds of SISTERHOOD
Foster girls living in a group home on a quiet street in Camarillo are being encouraged to sign up for a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. A Big Sister means "someone to love me," said 16yearold Kacee, who was matched 14 months ago. "She's like really fun; I just love to be around her. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image Harbor Island Home
This approximately 4,018squarefoot penthouse condominium on Harbor Island has balconies with views overlooking the sea. It has three bedrooms, three and one half baths and a private elevator. There are two master suites, each with a fireplace. The living room has a fireplace as well. More...
• article has image Lisa Topor
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