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Ventura County law enforcement took more drunk drivers off roads and highways this holiday season than ever before, an official with a countywide DUI enforcement team said last week. From Dec. 12, 2008, to Jan. More ... Scholastic honor roll students have been announced for the fall term by Oregon State University. A total of 576 students earned straight A's, a grade-point average of 4.0. Another 2,451 earned a Bplus, 3.5 GPA, or better to make the listing. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of coursework. More ... SUNFLOWER STEALER—Camarillo resident Linda Nuttall submitted the above photograph of a squirrel in her backyard caught stealing one of her sunflowers. Nuttall said she originally had troubles with rabbits stealing her pretty flowers, inset, but said the squirrels have now taken a liking to the tasty flora. Nuttall said her son, Lucas, took the picture while home from college over the summer. We hope next summer the Nuttall family will have a chance to enjoy their sunflowers without a bunny or a squirrel making off with them. Do have a photograph of a squirrel acting squirrelly around your home? If so, please send them via e-mail or by U.S. post to the contact information on page 4. More ... The Department of Motor Vehicles reminds motorists of new laws that take effect in January. •A new law prohibits text messaging with a cellphone or other text-based communications while driving a vehicle. •Another law limits the issuance of temporary operating permits to individuals whose vehicles have yet to pass a smog check. More ... For people who warm to cold weather adventures, it's important to remember that preparation is key. Whether camping, hunting or fishing, these tips will help to ensure a safe and comfortable winter adventure: When camping in cold weather, dress in layers that easily adjust to changes in temperatures. Wool and synthetic materials, like fleece, are best for layering. More ... The Camarillo Art Center has announced its upcoming events calendar. All events are held at the center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. For more information, call (805) 445-7061. •A "New Beginnings" exhibit will run through Sun., Jan. 25. More ... Gail Small, motivational speaker and author of the Joyful Living Series, will be the featured speaker at the Ventura County Writers Club's meeting at 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 13 at Border's bookstore, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More ... The Southeast Ventura County YMCA, serving the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark, received $70,000 from the WoodClaeyssens Foundation based in Santa Barbara, which awards grants to nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. More ... Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter, acting chief of police of Thousand Oaks, will be appointed chief deputy of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department effective Feb. 8. "Dennis has done a truly outstanding job as police chief over the past four years. More ... PLANTING SUPPORT—Missouri-based agricultural firm Monsanto Company, through its Ventura County offices of Seminis, presented the Ventura County United Way with a donation of $16,800 to support services and programs in the community. David M. Smith, United Way president and CEO, accepts the check from Seminis executives Luciano Garza, left, and Kevin Lane. More ... |
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