Sheriff Bob Brooks said last week he will not seek reelection next year. "I have been honored to serve with the Ventura County Sheriff 's Department for 36 years, 11 of them as your sheriff," Brooks said. "This career has allowed me to work with some of the most talented and dedicated men and women that can be found anywhere. More...
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State could siphon $8 million from county fire department
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Although demand for services is growing, the Ventura County Fire Department will lose money if state budget cuts strip cash from local coffers. The department, managed by the Ventura County Fire District, serves six cities and all unincorporated areas in the county. More...
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IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BIG SURPRISE—Jeanne Benitez, left, development manager for the Oxnard-based FOOD Share, is surprised by a $4,000 donation from the Camarillo Newcomers Club. FOOD Share provides food to families in need throughout Ventura County. The service is in high demand during tough economic times. Newcomers Club president Lorraine Rasmussen, center, and past president Sandy Evans presented Benitez with the check at Sterling Hills Golf Club on June 18. More...
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Grand jury recommends mental health court for nonviolent offenders
Jail is not the best place for people who have a serious mental illness and have committed nonviolent crimes, according to a Ventura County grand jury report released June 15. More...
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PROUD POOCH—The Ventura County Board of Supervisors declared June 2 "Archie Day" to recognize the special role the therapy dog plays in the lives of abused children who live or attend school at Casa Pacifica, a Camarillo-based shelter. The 180-pound, 3-foot-tall Newfoundland is surrounded by media and county supervisors as he sniffs one of the many accolades he received for his therapy work with children, who find the gentle giant a soothing companion. The Camarillo Acorn's voluntary subscription drive continues to raise money for Casa Pacifica. Please see page 4 for details. More...
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Camarillo students eligible for culinary , IT programs
The Oxnard Union High School District will offer Hueneme and Pacifica high school students two new academies this fall. Both programs are open to Camarillo students. Trustees agreed earlier this month to establish a culinary arts academy at Pacifica High and an information technology academy at Hueneme High. More...
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Camarillo native was a standout netter for women's team
Julie Rubenstein, a recent Pepperdine graduate and a fouryear standout with the women's volleyball team, won the 2009 Mike Gilleran Award as the West Coast Conference's top female scholar-athlete. Rubenstein, a Camarillo native and Oaks Christian graduate, finished one of the best careers in Pepperdine history in 2008. More...
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SNUGGLE BUDDY— Phoebe, a 1-year-old Chihuahua, will do absolutely anything for a tummy rub. She is sweet, friendly and good with other pets and children. If you would like to adopt Phoebe, ask for animal ID number A469386 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so go to www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More...
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It was reported June 16 that sometime between June 12 and 15 burglars broke into a storage container owned by Hydropressure Cleaning, 413 S. Daily Drive, and stole about $2,300 in property. A shoplifter stole more than $400 in merchandise from the Vons supermarket, 820 Arneill Road, on June 16. More...
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Church on Sunday, back to business on Monday. Integrating faith into the workplace may seem unrealistic in the cutthroat world of corporate America, but for Bill Heatley, author of "The Gift of Work," it's essential. More...
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The Camarillo Community Band, sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, will open its 24th summer concert season at 7 p.m. Thurs., July 2 at a new location, the Camarillo Community Center Park at Carmen Drive and Burnley Street. More...
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Revenge is a dish best served piping hot and spicy—inside a meat pie—in Camarillo Community Theatre's current production of the Tony Awardwinning musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Stephen Sondheim provided the music and lyrics, with book by Hugh Wheeler. More...
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Having grown up on the East Coast, where counties have not 20, not even six, but one school district per county, I have long wondered why it wasn't obvious that there is massive waste in having so many school districts, More...
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Have you ever been driving or walking around town and seen something that leaves you asking, "What's up with that?" Whether it's new construction, an obscure landmark or an odd-looking building, the Camarillo Acorn invites you to submit your question and we'll do our best to find out the answer. More...
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FOOD Share, Ventura County's regional food bank, named Chris DeVan, 27, its director of food sourcing and purchasing last month, putting him in charge of finding new sources of food, especially protein. More...
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FRI., JUNE 26 Newcomers Club Meets at Corner Bakery, corner Thousand Oaks and Westlake boulevards next to Bed Bath & Beyond, Westlake Village. New members welcome. Phone: 818.874.9357 Time: 10:00 a.m. More...
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Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/Channel Islands office has presented awards for top honors in February and March. Joy Luna was named top selling agent in February. Call her at (805) 2161358. More...
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Big and furry, Archie is a media darling