A rash of Camarillo home burglaries has police once again asking residents to keep doors and windows locked and to be aware of unusual activity in their neighborhoods. Between Jan. 14 and 28, seven homes were burglarized, police reported earlier this week. More...

LAPS FOR A LIFE- Newbury Park resident Will Watson, left, and Westlake Village resident Stacie Spangler, center, finish swimming 1.2 miles in laps last week during the Pleasant Valley Swim Team's fundraiser for Tony Pedeferri, a California Highway Patrol officer who was critically injured in a co... More...

A slumping home real estate market has had little impact on Ventura County's commercial real estate, industry experts said last week. The evershrinking availability of undeveloped land and a diverse and stable economy throughout the county has helped push lease rates higher and keep purch... More...

The Pleasant Valley School District's finance advisory committee met on Jan. 23 and is in the early stages of forming recommendations to the school board for improving the district's finances. The group is looking for ways the district can bring in more money or save money in areas t... More...

INSTANT CLASSIC- Josh Creighton of Camarillo High, above, fends off Rio Mesa defender Scott Buchanan during Wednesday night's game at RMHS. Rio Mesa's Randall Holt, at right, buries a running jumper. More...

MUY LINDA- Luna is a 2year-old spayed Siberian Husky and is a staff favorite at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. She is energetic but also able to settle down. She likes affection- especially belly rubs- and loves to give kisses. Luna can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelt... More...

A 43-year-old woman was arrested Jan. 17 in the 3100 block of Channel Drive for allegedly trying to pass a forged prescription for muscle relaxants at the Target store pharmacy, 209 W. Ventura Blvd., earlier that day. More...

Camarillo District of Soka Gakkai International-USA presents the Women's Division 2008 general meeting 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23 at Dos Caminos Elementary School, 3635 Appian Way, Camarillo. The theme of the meeting is "Today I will not be defeated. More...

DECORATING THEIR HEARTS OUT- Los Primeros Magnet School second-grader Alyssa Valles, 8, top left, gets a little help from fourth-grader Dominique Derse, 10, More...

The stars shone brightly at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center on Jan. 23 for the inaugural presentation of the 4-Star Theatre Award Ceremony to honor the best of local community theater. Sixteen actors, artists and technicians took home prizes for Camarillo Community Theatre. More...

We're asking people, including you, to tell us how you met your spouse or significant other. You need to do it in 200 words or less and send it to camvalentines@theacorn.com. We need it no later than 5 p.m. next Mon., Feb. 4. If you're not Internet compatible, mail it to the address in the box bel... More...

Shannon Coletti has discovered a distinctive way to teach her students at Dos Caminos Elementary School. Coletti brings her 3-year-old Labrador retriever, Nicci, to class every Friday. Nicci is a certified therapy dog whose calming and nurturing influence helps students learn. More...

FRI., FEB. 1 'On Golden Pond' High Street Arts Center presents drama "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson, 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through March 2. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $8 children 12 and under. Group discount... More...

This home is situated on a private lot at the end of a cul de sac. The house has a flowing floor plan & an open entryway with high ceilings, a living room with vaulted ceilings and marble fireplace, wet bar, formal dining room and an open kitchen with center island with built in ... More...