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June 5, 2009 / Front Page

Joining in prayer

MASSIVE SERVICE— Nearly 8,000 Camarillo churchgoers come together for the inaugural One Gathering at Camarillo High School last Sunday. More...

Pentis promoted to chief deputy

Sheriff Bob Brooks announced his appointment of Gary Pentis to the position of chief deputy effective June 14. More...

Voluntary subscription drive continues

The Camarillo Acorn invites you to take part in a newspaper subscription drive for the benefit of Casa Pacifica, a Camarillo-based shelter for abused children. More...

THEY'RE TOPS—The Mustang AA Padres youth baseball team finished their season May 20 with a league-best 19-1-1 record. The Padres took home both the league and tournament championship titles. The team includes J.P. More...

Pet loss support group to meet

A pet loss support group will meet for four weeks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Tues., June 9 at Camarillo Hospice, 400 Rosewood Ave., Ste. 102, Camarillo. The program is free. For more information, call (805) 389-6870, ext. 19. More...

Blood drive tomorrow

Springville Storage Suites will host a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. tomorrow, June 6 at 396 W. Ventura Blvd., behind Home Depot, in Camarillo. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event. More...

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Schools

Students learn about giving by doing

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

For the third year in a row, the second-graders of Lang Ranch Elementary School in Thousand Oaks have raised money for library books for the children at Casa Pacifica. More...

Largest class in history graduates from Cal State Channel Islands

California State University Channel Islands graduated its largest class to date with 1,129 students receiving degrees and credentials at the seventh annual commencement ceremony in May. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP—Frank, a 2-year-old black, tan and brown male Chihuahua needs a home. He is playful, gentle, and loves to have his tummy rubbed. More...

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Police

Camarillo

Sometime between May 22 and 26, burglars stole more than $1,200 in tools from the locked shed of Wildwood Engineering, 4700 Calle Bolero. More...

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Family

Foundation makes retreat possible for cancer patients

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Christopher Roos describes losing one of his closest friends to cancer more than a decade ago, he sounds both grateful and heartbroken. More...

Got health?

All Things Tea, 300 Lantana Street, will host a Healthy Day event June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Live music on tap at fest

The June 7 Casa Pacifica Angels Wine and Food Festival on isn't just about a great afternoon of sampling excellent wines, microbrews, specialty foods and other delectable fare from top winemakers and restaurants from throughout the region. More...

Art show in Ojai

The Ojai Studio Artists annual spring exhibition "Made in Ojai VII" will run through July 26 at the Ojai Valley Museum. More...

Newcomers installs officers

The Camarillo Newcomers Club will meet on Thurs., June 18 at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. The social hour and business meeting will begin at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. More...

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Neighbors

Grief spurred woman into action

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Nancy Rigg can still remember how abandoned she felt that day in 1980, standing at the edge of the Los Angeles River watching a truckload of firefighters drive away. More...

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Real Estate

This Single-story Four-bedroom Home Is Located In A Quiet Neighborhood

This singlestory fourbedroom, two-bathroom home is in a quiet location near parks, schools and shopping. More...

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Camarillo schools post high state test scores

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet tops in district with score of 911

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Ten of 13 schools in the Pleasant Valley School District recorded scores above the statewide goal of 800 in the Academic Performance Index. More...

City, county officials fire back at state

Ten cities sign letter of protest

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

City and county leaders this week called for state legislators to keep their hands out of local coffers. More...

A gift for the dad in your life

Sun., June 21 is Father's Day, and the Camarillo Acorn is inviting you to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old Dad. More...

Community

CHP arrests suspected drunk driver with alleged homemade explosive

The California Highway Patrol arrested a suspect for driving under the influence and for possession of an explosive device on a public highway at approximately 8:23 p.m. June 1 on Santa Clara Avenue at Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. More...

Seabee Days full of family fun

The U.S. Navy will host its 23rd annual Seabee Days Sat. and Sun., June 13 to 14 at Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme. Admission and parking are free. The event helps the public learn about the Navy's construction engineers. More...

Officer of Year cares about people, community

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Senior Dep. Shane Zaring, 31, is the Camarillo Police Department's Officer of the Year. More...

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Business

Broker weighs in on state of the market

As homeowners and homebuyers in Southern California, including those in the local markets, continue to cope with struggling residential sales, Acorn managing editor John Loesing begins a multipart questionandanswer series with local More...

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Sports

Cornerstone Christian one win away from perfect season

Eagles play Cate in Division VII title tilt at Long Beach

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

There couldn't be a more appropriate final. The undefeated Cornerstone Christian High baseball team will play Cate of Carpinteria today at 1:30 p.m. in the CIF-Southern Section Division VII championship at Long Beach's Blair Field. More...