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March 6, 2009 / Front Page

It's a doggone good read

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers LITTLE ONES—Hailey Hastings, 7, and sister Jada, 4, can't get enough of reading to Trixie, a 13year-old therapy dog with Love On A Leash, the Pleasant Valley chapter, during their PAWS for Reading session on Feb. More...

Four potential candidates named for sheriff's seat

Deputy union asks members who they would support in 2010 election

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

For the first time in more than 30 years, there might be a race for Ventura County Sheriff. More...

Ranch foundation in the black

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

For the seventh consecutive year, the Camarillo Ranch Foundation is running in the black, according to a report given to the Camarillo City Council last month. Through fundraisers and venue rental, the nonprofit foundation netted $417,000 in 2008. More...

Health & Wellness

How to manage cancer-related stress

Physical activity and laughter are among the techniques suggested on ASCO website

While an illness such as cancer can be one of life's most stressful events, resources are available to help people manage the stress. More...

Taking control of heart health

Numerous studies show ways that women can protect themselves from heart disease, yet it remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more than 500,000 lives each year. More...

Self-help for arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation Ventura County, SCAN Health Plan and Ventura Adult Education will present the Arthritis Foundation Self Help Course from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More...

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Business

Expo to speak to women's interests

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Celebrating the varied interests of women is the goal of Women's EXPO Ventura County, March 13 to 15 at Seaside Park in Ventura. "It's not just about her being a professional or a mom," organizer Beth Sutherland said. More...

Local Business Briefs

Foundation aims to prevent euthanasia Herman Bennett Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the overpopulation and euthanization of cats and dogs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. More...

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Sports

Rio Mesa's title bid falls a little short

Spartans lose championship match, 9-7, to Arroyo Grande

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

If former New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra was at the Rio Mesa High girls' water polo game last Saturday, he might have uttered his famous line, "This is like déjà vu all over again." Last weekend, at the William Woollett Jr. More...

Eight area grapplers advance to state meet

Camarillo sends Urango and Hickman to Bakersfield

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It can be lonely at the top. Eight local high school grapplers have advanced to this weekend's CIF State Championships at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. More...

Spartans one win away from an improbable boys' soccer championship

A MAGICAL RUN—Rio Mesa High goalkeeper Christian Magana, left, makes a leaping save against Pacifica in the semifinal round of the CIFSouthern Section Division IV playoffs. More...

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Faith

Bishop visits St. Mary Magdalen School

WELCOME—Bishop Thomas J. Curry from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles talks with students at St. Mary Magdalen School during a visit March 3. Curry oversees Santa Barbara and Ventura counties for the L.A. More...

Camarillo Chabad celebrates new Torah

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

When a temple receives a new Torah, it is cause for a celebration. The Chabad of Camarillo is dedicating a "new" 250-year-old Torah scroll at a ceremony that starts at 3 p.m. Sun., March 8 next to Longs Drugs in the Santa Rosa Plaza. More...

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On The Town

Optimists honor Camarillo students

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HARD WORK PAYS OFF—High school seniors Stephen Mees, left, of Rio Mesa High, Kathryn Enriquez of Adolfo Camarillo High and Nicole Johnson of Cornerstone Christian High receive the Joel McCrea Award Feb. 26. More...

Chamber singers to host concert

The Oaks Chamber Singers and the Royal Oaks String Quartet will perform at 4 p.m. Sun., March 15 at St. John's Seminary Chapel, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo. More...

Movie Nut thinks Muvico is the ultimate cinematic experience

By Dave Workman TheMovieNut@theacorn.com

The Movie Nut has often dreamed of sipping a chilled Stolichnaya while watching "Dr. More...

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Neighbors

Commander given final salute

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Capt. Brad "Brick" Conners talked about the importance of family during his retirement speech at the change of command ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu last Friday. Capt. More...

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University weathers budget crisis

CSUCI president gives annual report

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Despite losing millions in state funding, California State University Channel Islands can sustain students and pro grams this year without significant cuts, CSUCI President Richard Rush said last week at the State of the University Address. More...

Seabee pleads guilty in 2006 slaying

Shannon Marie Butler, 25, recently pleaded guilty to firstdegree murder in the death of John Marmo, who was murdered outside of his Camarillo home in December 2006, according to prosecutors. Butler will be sentenced May 4. More...

Community

Road widening to help alleviate traffic

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BREAKING NEW GROUND—From left, Camarillo Vice Mayor Kevin Kildee, Simi Valley City Councilmember Steve Sojka and Thousand Oaks City Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Gillette discuss plans for the second phase of the Lewis Ro More...

It's time to turn clocks ahead

Daylightsaving time returns at 2 a.m. Sun., March 8 and will remain in effect until Sun., Nov. 1. The extra hour of daylight in the evening provides more opportunities for leisure activities. Some say it also saves energy. More...

Man wanted on suspicion of exposing himself to girl

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

A man reportedly exposed himself last week to a girl in Camarillo, and the police want the public's help in finding him. At about 7:45 a.m. on Feb. More...

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