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January 2, 2009  RSS feed

Post-Christmas sales draw area shoppers
Despite price cuts, many retailers will likely limp into New Year
It was just 10 a.m. the day after Christmas and Mindy Fu had already been shopping for four hours. At 6 a.m., the Westlake Village resident bought a laptop computer for $600 at Fry's Electronics in Oxnard and then went to the Camarillo Premium Outlets for more bargains. More...
Food, shelter charities invited to apply for grants

Ventura County has been selected to receive funds for supplementary emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Last year's local funding was $439,273 and 2009 funding should be a similar amount. The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) is administered by the U.S. More...

State budget crisis freezes university's renovation

Officials from California State University Channel Islands said last week that the school plans to halt construction work on statefunded projects. The decision came in response to the recent vote of the Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) to halt nearly $4 billion in general obligation and lease revenue bond projects, including school construction. More...

 Health & Wellness
• article has image Dust Devils breeze to championship
DEVIL OF A GOOD SHOW—Camarillo AYSO Region 68 boys' under-10 team, better known as the Dust Devils, defeated a team from Ojai 3-1 to win the AYSO area championships Dec. 14. The team posted a remarkable record of 21-1-0 this season and will go on to compete in the section playoffs in Bakersfield, Calif. in February. The team includes Andrew Lisak, Alexander MartinsStone, Dale Lee, Patrick Huntsinger, Luke Albarran, Raymond Marshall, Carter Noda, Matthew Alcozar and Oliver Tate. The team is coached by Mike Alcozar and assistant coach Mitch Noda. More...
• Health care district plans upcoming events
• article has image Important tips about Medicare Part B coverage
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 Business
• Money experts say economic picture not all bad
Over the past few weeks, the country's attention has been riveted on the presidential election. Now the election is over, and, for many of us, it's time to focus on the economy and our investments. More...
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 Schools
• article has image Food drive teaches students valuable lesson about community service
Students in the Pleasant Valley School District succeeded in stuffing two buses with 10,060 pounds of food on Dec. 16 in a drive to stock shelves at FOOD Share, a Ventura County food bank. Las Colinas Middle School teacher and ASB adviser Becky Kaspar got the idea for the Stuff-a-Bus drive when she read about a similar effort that took place in the Midwest. More...
• Lice still a problem in winter months
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 Sports
• article has image Mendoza to host two-day camp at Moorpark High
Local softball hero teaming with Olympian Stacey Nuveman
Ten years after graduating from Camarillo High, Jessica Mendoza is still looking to help softball players in the community where she grew up. Mendoza, a member of USA Softball since 2001, will co-host the Nuveman/Mendoza Clinic Experience with Olympic teammate Stacey Nuveman on Sat., Jan. 3 at Moorpark High. More...
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
LONELY SWEETIE - Journey, a 1-year-old brown and white pit bull terrier, was surrendered because her military family owners could not keep her. She is super sweet and friendly, great with other animals and older kids, and even knows all her basic commands. She's already housebroken and ready for a new owner. If you would like to adopt Journey, ask for animal No. More...
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 Police
• article has image Camarillo
A 52-year-old man was arrested Dec. 19 in the 200 block of W. Ventura Boulevard on charges of battery. Vandals caused more than $400 in property damage to Eldred Lokker Park, 848 Vista Coto Verde, sometime between Dec. 19 and 22. More...
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 Faith
• Methodist church hosts concert
The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9 at Camarillo United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. The concert is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students. More...
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 Family
• article has image We're getting a new year
Everyone's talking about the brand-new year that just came out. And most everyone I know lined up for weeks to get it upon arrival on Jan. 1. I love getting something new as much as the next person, but getting something new is a big deal to me, and it requires lots of thought and consideration. More...
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 On The Town
• article has image Bunco tourney makes roll of the dice special
Jennifer Chastain loves to play bunco, a dice game of chance, with her friends at their monthly get-togethers. In February, the Moorpark resident will play for a good cause—the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. More...
• St. Bonaventure to host wine tasting
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 Neighbors
• article has image Dogs prove they belong on the beat
Every time Dino finds the scent of human remains, he sits, looks up and wags his tail in anticipation of a treat from his handler, Mike Grossman. This is called a "sit alert," said Grossman, a Moorpark resident. Soon the edible rewards for a successful find will be replaced with a toy and a few games of tug-o-war. More...
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 Datebook
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SUN., JAN. 4 Jewish Genealogical Society Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Ron Arons tells true story of Belva Gaertner, who inspired musical "Chicago," and how to conduct family research. Free to attend. More...
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