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January 18, 2008
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ELECTION2008
the local connection
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
California voters, for the first time since 1972, are expected to have a real impact on the nation's choice of presidential nominees in this year's hotly contested race. More...
City receives federal funds for Central Avenue widening
Bike lanes to be added along rural roadway
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The city of Camarillo has been awarded $973,000 in federal funds for the Central Avenue widening project, which is expected to begin construction this summer. More...

Nonprofits have eyes on old library building

The city of Camarillo is negotiating with Ventura County, which owns the old Camarillo Library at 3100 Ponderosa Drive, to transfer possession of the property to the city. On Monday, Camarillo received a phase one environmental assessment. The city must ascertain if the structure is env... More...

 Community
•Gemina: S.B. zoo favorite dies of old age
Gemina, the "crookneck" giraffe, one of the Santa Barbara Zoo's most recognizable and beloved animals, was humanely euthanized Wed., Jan. 9. The giraffe's health had been declining over recent weeks until she had stopped eating altogether. More...
•Contractors group gives $10,000 locally
•University to break ground for new building
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 Health & Wellness
•Teen, therapist offer insight on eating disorder
Teenagers confront everyday pressures to succeed academically and fit in socially. While most adolescents thrive despite these demands, some take on selfdestructive habits to cope. More...
•St. John's to host bilingual support group for caregivers
•Camarillo Hospice to hold annual meeting, elect directors
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JAN. 18 'Celebrating Business' United Chambers of Commerce and Business Leaders of San Fernando Valley and Region host 32nd annual "Celebrating Business" Recognition Dinner, Hilton Woodland Hills. 6360 Canoga Ave. Chamber officers, board of directors honored. Awards presentation. More...
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 Business
•Busy moms report to boot camp
Business brings workouts to local parks
Mary FitzGerald isn't in the Army, but the Newbury Park mom will attend boot camp five days a week and do more before breakfast than most people do all day. Shortly after 6:30 a.m., FitzGerald returns home from a rigorous hour-long workout that she participates in with a group of othe... More...
•Homeland Security offices relocate in Camarillo
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 Schools
•La Reina to hold entrance exams
Catholic school established in 1964
La Reina High School will hold an entrance placement test on Sat., Feb. 2 at the school, 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Applicants may also choose to spend a day at the school to visit classes and meet students and faculty. More...
•University sees fewer cars, more bicycles in future
•Dos Caminos Elementary turns box tops into $800
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 Sports
•Spartans, Scorpions fit to be tied
Girls' soccer teams duel to 1-1 draw
Sometimes a win-loss record means nothing in a big game. Although the girls' soccer teams from Rio Mesa and Camarillo high schools are struggling this year, that didn't stop the teams from going all-out when they faced-off Tuesday night at RMHS. More...
•Press Box Prattle
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
SHY GUY- Sampson is a 4-year-old Australian shepherd. He is extremely shy but is not defensive or at all aggressive. Sampson is sweet and very tolerant and would love a patient and understanding family to help him come out of his shell. Sampson can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal She... More...
•Fleet of foot
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Camarillo A car parked in the 600 block of Las Posas Road was burglarized sometime between Jan. 5 and Jan. 13. The burglars took a car stereo and television system valued at $1,000. A 23-year-old man was arrested Jan. More...
•Hobby shop robbed
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 Faith
•Youth asked to interpret Scriptures through videos
Tapping the creative energy of potentially thousands of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) youth in order to "connect" and "engage" the denomination around mission and ministry is the goal of a new effort of the Presbyterian Church Foundation. More...
•ADL speaker discusses hate groups
•Methodists offer classes for adults, children
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 Family
•Ceremony for families who have lost children
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, in conjunction with the Ventura County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, will host a balloon ceremony for families who have lost children. The ceremony will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 9 at the funeral home, 2052 Ho... More...
•Pony league late sign-ups
•Club awards youth of the year
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 On The Town
•'Wonderland' to come to Camarillo
The Curtain Call Youth Theatre is presenting the musical production "Alice In Wonderland Jr." Shows are at 8 p.m. today, Fri., and Sat., Jan. 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 20 at the Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive. More...
•Church to host singers
•Art center sets February schedule
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 Letters
•Camarillo vet gives McCain his support
Are you a veteran? Do you know a veteran or just admire veterans? It's time to look at John McCain through a veteran's eyes. In 1988 I deployed on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. Although older and smaller than Nimitz-class carriers, Forrestal was an outstanding ship with a p... More...
•Doesn't like council's vote on development
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 Editorials
•Grass-roots politics blossoms in digital age
The late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tip O'Neill, once quipped "All politics is local." And although it's easy to believe a national presidential campaign is more about "them" than it is about "us," the truth is that what happens in the White House affects what happens ... More...
•Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Camarillo Acorn on Vacation
BUNDLED UP IN HAWAII- Larry and Julie Rice of Camarillo took their Camarillo Acorn to the Mauna Kea Summit on the island of Hawaii, where the temperature fell to a frigid 30 degrees. More...
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 Neighbors
•Third generation learns nuts, bolts of family business
Three generations built the Somis Nut House. The rustic wooden building sitting just a few feet from Highway 118 east of Somis Road doesn't look much like a Ventura County icon, with its faded-rust colored exterior and boarded-up windows. But it is. More...
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 Real Estate
•Minutes From The Woodranch Country Club
Located in the Vineyard tract of Long Canyon in Wood Ranch, the model 3 has breathtaking views. Just minutes from Woodranch Country Club, this estate home features an entrance and courtyard with three river rock/stone, travertine floors throughout the first level, More...
•Susan Denny
•Best Mortgage Moves In A Slowing Housing Market
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