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November 13, 2009 / Front Page

Saluting America’s heroes

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE— The Tierra Linda Elementary School Performing Arts group, above, directed by teacher Kristin Hicks, performs a medley of patriotic songs during the Veterans Day program at the Camarillo school on Nov. 10. More...

Police say missing man was likely murdered

A 3-year-old missing person case involving a Camarillo man is now a homicide investigation, police said earlier this week. More...

Health & Wellness

Healthy mind, body

SUMMIT CONFERENCE—Celia Woods, Ventura County Behavioral Health medical director, explains the importance of social interaction in recovering from depression during a workshop on mental More...

Vascular surgeons can save feet

Patients with diabetic vascular disease have increased chances to develop blockages in their arteries secondary to peripheral vascular disease. More...

County waiting for more H1N1 vaccine

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The availability of seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines continues to be limited in Ventura County. Seasonal flu supplies at family health clinics are being given only to high-risk patients. More...

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Schools

Foundation awards $25,000 to Camarillo youth club

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The Camarillo Boys & Girls Club recently received a grant for almost $25,000 from the Verizon Foundation to continue a computer program that enhances classroom learning for club members. More...

Health, information fair part of school district event

The Rio School District’s Office of Student and Family Services will present its familyfriendly health fair and introduce the community to the district’s Healthy Start program from 2 to 5 p.m., Sat., Nov. More...

High school booster club to host Casino Night

Fundraiser to benefit sports teams

The Adolfo Camarillo High School Athletic Booster Club will sponsor its inaugural Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 21 at the Spanish Hills Country Club. The event will have a variety of casino games, food and live music. More...

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Police

Camarillo

Sometime between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3, a $100 cellphone was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 400 block of S. Dawson Drive. More...

Police host driving program for teens

The Camarillo Police Department will host Start Smart, a program to educate newly licensed and future drivers, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 18 at the Camarillo Police Station, 3701 E. Las Posas Road. More...

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Family

Making robots move

DOING ITS JOB—Andrew Bunij, 9, and Elyse Koe, 10, from the Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education’s “Groovin’ Lego Lords” robotics team, cheer on their Lego ro More...

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Letters

Mental health and recidivism rates closely related

This letter is in regards to the Nov. 6 article “Cities bracing for state’s early release of inmates,” which I thought was quite thorough. I appreciate your obvious efforts to provide a balanced view. More...

Questions severity of crimes

This letter is in regards to the Nov. 6 article “Cities bracing for state’s early release of inmates.” I don’t understand why second-degree robbery is a “violent crime” and comes with a strike. More...

H1N1 vaccine is necessary

This letter is in response to the Nov. 6 letter to the editor, “Thinks H1N1 vaccine is dangerous.” God-given immune systems did not prevent the loss of 20 million lives during the flu pandemic of 1918. More...

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Neighbors

Inside special services

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Just before 6 a.m. on Oct. 9 Cheryl Wade’s cellphone chirped to life. The early morning call was a reminder that the term “office hours” doesn’t apply to criminals. More...

Lace up running shoes to help Santa

Kids to Kids is a nonprofit organization that has been meeting the needs of the less fortunate for 34 years. Every year the group has a toy run to collect new toys for thousands of children. More...

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Datebook

FRI., NOV. 13 St. Patrick’s Day School Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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PVSD to trim five days from school year

Teachers’ pay to be cut by 2.5 percent

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

To save nearly $1 million, the Pleasant Valley School District will reduce employees’ pay by 2.5 percent and trim five days from the 2009-10 school year. Without discussion, trustees unanimously approved the move Nov. More...

Residents to pay more at the tap

Water, sewer rates will go up Jan. 1

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Beginning Jan. 1, Camarillo water and sanitation district customers will pay more for water and sewer services. The Camarillo Sanitation District on Oct. More...

Panel addresses dangers of drunk driving

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

With the holidays approaching, law enforcement officials and sobriety advocates drove home the message last week that no amount of alcohol is safe before driving. More...

Community

Camarillo among four local cities that lost out on funding to help prevent homelessness

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The cities of Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Ventura have missed out on hundreds of thousands of dollars for homeless prevention due to what state housing officials say was an application error. More...

Discovery Center presents speaker series

Lectures make science relevant, interesting

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The Discovery Center for Science and Technology is presenting its second season of talks, “Science Everyone Can Understand,” at Baxter BioSciences, 1 Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. More...

No bum steer here

COWBOY UP—Cornerstone Christian School fifth-grader Christopher Minkoff tries his hand at roping during a recent class field trip to the Camarillo Ranch House. More...

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Business

Facts dispel myths about college financing

Education beyond high school is more important than ever. In an ever-changing economy, more education brings more opportunities and greater job security. More...

Sage awards grant to Los Primeros

Sage, an international publisher of journals, books and electronic media for scholarly, educational and professional markets, has announced the 2009 winners of the Books for Schools grant program. More...

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Sports

Spartans fighting for playoff lives against Camarillo

With the Pacific View League title wrapped up, Scorpions looking to land knockout blow against crosstown rival Rio Mesa

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Rivalries are kind of a big deal, to paraphrase Ron Burgundy from “Anchorman.” More than civic pride or bragging rights will be at stake when Rio Mesa High’s football team plays at crosstown rival Camarillo tonight at 7. More...

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