Tax tips for last-minute filers
      The Franchise Tax Board offers last-minute tips for taxpayers, and outlines the 10 tax filing errors that delay refunds. Taxpayers who file online and have their refunds issued by direct deposit often get refunds within a week. Paper returns requesting check-issued refunds will take six to eig...
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New hallucinogen finding its way into neighborhoods
By Andrea L. Minium Special to The Acorn
      A hallucinogenic herb called Salvia divinorum is growing in popularity among teens and young adults across the U.S.
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Event to benefit children's charity
Film screening, performance included in event's schedule
      PAUSE4kids presents the Keri Bowers movie "The Sandwich Kid: A Film About Siblings and Disabilities" Fri., April 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. A silent art auction and event tables will be available starting at 6 p.m., followed by the fi...
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Community Briefs
      Optimistic golfers needed The Camarillo Noontime Optimist Club is looking for golfers for its ninth annual Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Mon., May 5 at the Las Posas Country Club. The event will include 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, raffle prizes, and a putting contes...
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Board openings
      The City of Camarillo is accepting applications for volunteers to serve the city. The following is a brief summary of the current openings: •The Rent Review Commission is responsible for assisting in the settlement of rent disputes. The commission meets annually and on an as-ne...
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Store fundraiser to support Easter Seals
      Vons is holding its annual monthlong fundraising and awareness campaign to bring opportunities to people with disabilities.
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