It was a year that many Camarillo residents won't soon forget. Front page stories in 2008 ranged from the tragic Metrolink crash in Chatsworth that claimed the lives of 25 commuters, including two Camarillo men, to the much-lauded grand opening of the John Spoor Broome Library at CSU Channel Islands. More...
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TAKING A BREAK—Having completed his one-night trip around the world delivering toys to all the good little boys and girls, Santa Claus relaxes with a copy of his favorite hometown newspaper, the Camarillo Acorn. The picture was submitted to us by the Las Posas Plaza Merchants Association, which seems to have a very close relationship with St. Nick. The Camarillo Acorn staff wishes a happy and healthy New Year to all our readers and wants say "thank you" for making the newspaper Camarillo's 2008 Business of the Year. More...
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Pair opened Christmas gifts
Two men allegedly stole Christmas from a Camarillo family last week. Eric Martinez, 20, of Camarillo and Gary Richman, 19, of Oxnard were arrested Dec. 18 on felony home burglary charges. They allegedly broke into a home in the 2300 block of Marco Drive earlier that day. More...
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It can come with no warning and no noticeable symptoms. It is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. "It" is glaucoma, the silent thief of sight. More...
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Marna DeVane was born with an eye for decorating. She decorated her own Santa Barbara home, but that wasn't enough for her. She decorated the homes of friends and family and offices where she worked. More...
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Rehearsals for CineMagic will begin Jan. 10
The Pleasant Valley Education Foundation is looking forward to many events in the new year. Rehearsals for CineMagic, one of the foundation's biggest events, will start Jan. 10. For the first time, all rehearsals will be held at the Boys & Girls Club in preparation for the three performances April 2, 3 and 4 at Pacifica High School's auditorium. More...
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PERFECT SEASON—The Real California FC Black girls' under-11 team took first place in the Coast Soccer League with a perfect record of 14-0. The team outscored their opponents 60 to 5. Back row, from left, are coach Lalo Alvarado, Nikki Alvarado, Amber Mulligan, Alexx Hamilton, Maya Turner, Hannah Dittmar, Caitlyn Rodriguez, Ariel Saleh and coach Amanda Ortiz. Front row: Angie Ayala, Brooke Seay, Paola Guerro, Jenna Ramirez, Pearl Brooks, Haley Garcia, Nayeli Baez and Noa Israel. More...
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A car parked in the 200 block of W. Ventura Boulevard was burglarized Dec. 16. The victim reported $620 in stolen property. A 33-year-old woman was arrested Dec. 17 at the Camarillo Police Station, 3701 Las Posas Road, on charges of stealing from an elderly person and forgery. More...
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IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HE IS BORN—Leigh Duheck, 17, and Stephen Dacey, 18, play Mary and Joseph in the "Glorious Impossible," the annual living nativity scene at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Community Church in Camarillo, on Dec. 22. More...
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Three years ago, with a toddler demanding much of her attention, Angie Fullmer didn't want her older daughter to feel overlooked. She wanted to find a way to spend undisturbed oneonone time with Emily, then 6. A neighbor told her about the activities and time parents and children spend together in the YMCA's Adventure Guides. More...
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JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LOOKING GREAT—Ben Wigert, 7, a first-grader at Carden School in Camarillo, is delighted with the scarf his dad, Nate, has tied onto a snowman they are making during a fathers' night workshop at the Camarillo school Dec. 17. More...
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The November morning began like any other Saturday in the Saturnino house: Maria Saturnino, 29, and her daughters, 8yearold Luisa and 18month-old Olivia, sang songs and read books in bed before moving into the kitchen. More...
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SAT., DEC. 27 Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Rain or shine. All equipment, instructors provided. All ages. $3 for four hours shooting. Phone: 805.530. More...
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This two bedroom, two bath single-story townhome has been remodeled. It is an end unit and has an open floorplan, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, raised panel doors, custom tile floors, upgraded neutral carpeting, crown molding, More...
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The 'Real' first place team