JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers ON COURSE—La Mariposa Elementary School third-grade students Lily Bengtsson, left, and Natalia Rodriguez, both 9, are full of energy after receiving their medals for completing the obstacle course during a rainy day Olympiad at the Camarillo school on June 5. More...
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Officials worried state could take $1.2 million from local coffers
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Advance planning and a conservative approach to the budget has put the city of Camarillo in an "excellent" fiscal position, as long as the state leaves local funds alone, City Manager Jerry Bankston said last week. More...
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Camarillo resident will continue to coach baseball, teach karate
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
After 32 years with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, Craig Husband has retired his badge. Husband held the second highest position in the department as undersheriff to county Sheriff Bob Brooks, a position he held since 1999. More...
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IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CARRYING ON—Bernadette Glenn, a breast cancer survivor, holds the microphone for her friend, Chester Black, 91, so he can speak at the National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration at St. John's Regional Medical Center June 7. "Hello everyone!" Black shouted with delight. "I'm glad to be here!" Glenn estimated her longtime friend was one of the oldest survivors at the celebration. More...
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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 continues his multipart questionandanswer series with local real estate leaders about the future of the market and possible signs that the worst might be behind us. More...
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White
Danny White of Oxnard stands out among his Rio Mesa classmates in various ways: The 18-year-old stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall, and he has earned numerous awards on the school's water polo team. Varsity team captain for two years, Danny was also voted the team's Most Valuable Player for three years. More...
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Cornerstone Christian claims CIF-SS Division VII baseball title
The Cornerstone Christian High baseball team will have all summer to celebrate. The Eagles completed a storybook undefeated season by defeating Cate of Carpinteria 12-2 in the CIF-Southern Section Division VII championship last Friday at Blair Field at Long Beach. More...
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A shoplifter stole less than $400 in merchandise from the Vons supermarket, 5275 Mission Oaks Blvd., on June 2. Vandals scratched the paint of a van parked in the 700 block of Arneill Road on June 2. Sometime between June 2 and 3, someone stole a reported $2,095 in property from a home in the 4900 block of Alta Colina during a house party. More...
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"If I had the chance to live my life over, I'd do things a little dif ferent . . . I'd have more friends." — Ty Cobb Like many others who spend more than a little time on the computer, I've been pulled into the vortex of the Facebook phenomenon. More...
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Jerri Lejeune named Chamber's teacher of the month
Jerri Lejeune's name fits her personality perfectly: Lejeune is French for the "young one." A sixth-grade teacher at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School, Lejeune said that she is "58 going on 12." Lejeune was honored as an Educator of the Month by the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce for her work in the classroom. More...
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Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers WESTERN FUN—Above, Todd Elliott of Camarillo, his wife, Shawna, and daughter, Jackilynne, 9, peruse the silent auction table during the second annual Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation's Roundup, Auction & BBQ at Ed Hogan's "Rancho St. Francis" in the Santa Rosa Valley on June 6. In the photo above right, Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks, second from right, and his wife, Debbie, enjoy a laugh with friends at the afternoon event. Proceeds from the barbecue will benefit special units of the county's sheriff's foundation, including search and rescue, SWAT, K-9 and the mounted units. More...
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I've been reading letters regarding the Camarillo Premium Outlet's newest addition, The Promenade, and invite any one of our City Council members to address this issue. Why were so many Camarillo residents expecting a thriving promenade like the one in Thousand Oaks? Did the City Council not tell the community that was what would be developed? More...
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Camarillo parents should pay attention to the story about the 12 Newbury Park High School seniors who were banned from graduation because they allegedly drank alchohol on prom night. The whole fiasco apparently began when a group of teens were given a glass of champagne at the beginning of the evening under the watchful eye of the teenagers' parents. More...
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The Meadowlark Service League, a philanthropic group of women, donated $237,300 to various groups at a June 4 luncheon at Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. The league awarded $25,000 in college scholarships and $212,300 to 32 nonprofits that benefit the community. More...
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FRI., JUNE 12 31st Annual Greek Festival 5 to 9 p.m. today. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Live music, food and pastries, folk dancing lessons, cooking demos, imports, children's activities, ethnic dancers, church tours. 5K, 10K runs 8 a.m. Saturday benefit FOOD Share. More...
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This San Simeon model in Mission Oaks is more than 3,000 square feet and features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, plus bonus and hobby rooms. More...
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CIF champs have fans worldwide