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March 7, 2008
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National Guard salutes Camarillo
CAMARILLO'S PLANE- The 146th Airlift Wing of the California Air National Guard hosted an official aircraft dedication ceremony, naming each of its new J-model C-130s after Ventura County cities, including Camarillo. The name of each city is proudly displayed above the crew entrance of the door of... More...
Advisory board recommends sending unification to vote
State board of education will hear both sides March 13
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

An advisory board has recommended that the California State Board of Education allow voters to decide whether there should be a K-12 school district in Camarillo. More...

City Council approves new housing numbers
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Camarillo residents and the heads of two Ventura County social service agencies urged the Camarillo City Council at its Feb. 27 meeting to approve and build more affordable housing within the city. More...

 Community
•Time change
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sun., March 9. In previous years the change was in April, but last year it was moved to March. The time change begins on the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. More...
•Ongoing construction at CSUCI causing noise issues
•Optimists to meet
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 Health & Wellness
•Healthy lifestyle can reduce cancer risk
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer related deaths are on the rise. Up to two thirds could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. • Nourish the body: Having a diet based mostly on plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, can reduce the risk of ca... More...
•Foundation names Somis man dentist of the year
•Learning deficits workshop offered
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 Business
•Flooring store is Old Town fixture
Business also offers installation
Unlike many high school seniors, Russell Soebbing knew exactly what he wanted to do once he graduated from Agoura High School. "Right out of high school," the 49yearold Camarillo resident said, "I knew (installing hardwood floors and carpets) was what I wanted to do. More...
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 Schools
•Las Posas benefits from grant money
TECH CHECK- The Barona Band of Mission Indians recently awarded Las Posas Elementary School a $5,000 technology grant. More...
•University to host career, internship fair
•Somis, Camarillo schools take top spots in engineering competiton
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 Sports
•Scorpions still the team to beat in PVL
Defending league champs can swing the bats, but pitching is a question mark
After being one win away from a CIF baseball championship last season, the Camarillo High Scorpions hope they haven't lost their sting. Featuring 10 seniors- including eight returning players- on a roster of 13 should avert most growing pains for Camarillo this year. More...
•Playing the field
•Vance honored for volleyball prowess
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
GENTLE GUY- Tremor, a 3-year-old Labrador, German Shepard mix, is a curious, very tolerant, gentle and calm male. He can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A435536. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call first or visit www.vcar.us befo... More...
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Camarillo A thief stole nearly 165 wooden pallets valued at more than $800 from a celery field about half a mile north of Laguna and Las Posas roads sometime between Feb. 22 and 26. More than $1,700 in property was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 300 block of Paseo Ca... More...
•Burglary suspect arrested
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 Faith
•Time bandits
"A great deal of what people say, think, or do is actually mo tivated by fear, which of course is always linked with having your focus on the future and be ing out of touch with the Now. More...
•Study finds more people ditching church
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 Family
•Jumping with mom
DOUBLE JUMP- La Mariposa Elementary School first-grade student Taryn Liu, 7, and her mom, Judy Liu, jump rope together during the Jump Rope for Heart American Heart Association fundraiser at the school last Friday. More...
•Make an emergency kit at home
•Camarillo high booster club needs golf tourney sponsors
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 On The Town
•Art association plans studio tour
The Ventura Studio Artists Association will present "Venture Ventura," a juried Studio Artist's Tour in June. Artists wishing to participate must submit an application no later than Sat., March 22. More...
•Student artwork shines at exhibit
•Folk music to take center stage at café
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 Letters
•Letter Opener
Letters to the Editor should be no longer than 300 words and should include the sender's name, phone number and address. Addresses and phone numbers are confidential and used only for verification purposes. Anonymous letters or letters with fictitious names will not be published. More...
•Raising funds to fight epilepsy
•Reader gives Obama his support
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 Editorials
•Unification should go to vote
Last week, an advisory panel to the California State Board of Education recommended that the state allow Camarillo voters the chance to decide whether PVSD should unify and include high school students from Camarillo and Somis. More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Neighbors
•Holocaust survivor tells his story for first time
Charles Pierce survived the "black month of my life" in August 1942. That was when Nazis liquidated the ghetto in Pierce's hometown of Kielce, Poland, and began shuttling the city's Jews to their deaths in concentration camps. More...
•Learning what it takes to volunteer
•Camarillo Navy pilot shares daring war adventures piloting seaplane
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 Community Notes
•Community Briefs
Art exhibit quite a ride Steve Cook's "Riding The Planet: Painterly Realism of Nature and Humanity" will be at the Harbor Village Gallery through March 30. An artist reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, Fri., March 7 at the gallery, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ste. 117... More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., MARCH 7 Boost The Band Royal High School Instrumental Music Department & Band Boosters host annual Festival Concert, silent auction, multipurpose room on campus, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Auction start 6 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. $7 adults. All proceeds go to purchase of instruments & ... More...
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 Real Estate
•Located In Westlake Village
This home is located in the heart of Westlake Village in a gated community. This community is built around a park and features a community tot lot, pool and spa, and has low Homeowner's Association fees. This home is close to shopping, entertainment, restaurants and has convenient freew... More...
•Jackie LaGasse
•Enjoy Panoramic Views
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