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. The students performed for friends, family and a number of local veterans and active U.S. More...
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. 5 to end the school year five days early on June 4, 2010. More...
Beginning Jan. 1, Camarillo water and sanitation district customers will pay more for water and sewer services.
The Camarillo Sanitation District on Oct. 28 approved a sewer rate increase of 9 percent in both January 2010 and January 2011, an overall increase of 18 percent. More...
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...
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...
Education beyond high school is more important than ever. In an ever-changing economy, more education brings more opportunities and greater job security. Students shouldn’t let the myths about the cost of college or the availability of aid stop them from reaching their goals.
Here are the facts behind the myths. More...
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.
The foundation, Verizon Communications’ philanthropic arm, awarded $24,500 to the club on Nov. 4 to pay for operating expenses and Thinkfinity mentors. More...
With the Pacific View League title wrapped up, Scorpions looking to land knockout blow against crosstown rival Rio Mesa
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...
CHANDLER WOULD APPROVE—Marlow is a 3year-old domestic cat in need of a home. Marlow can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...
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.
About $965 in property was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 3800 block of Golden Pond Drive sometime between Nov. 1 and 2. More...
“The Japanese philosophy of
kaizen emphasizes that business
gets better a little bit at a time.
Progress is made in small, seem
ingly insignificant increments.
This outlook can help any indi
vidual or company who wants to
move forward.”
—Dr. Barton Goldsmith
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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...
The annual musical production of the Pleasant Valley Education Foundation, CineMagic Live! 2010, will be presented Fri. and Sat., April 16 and 17, 2010, at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard.
Tickets are $5 to 20. For more information on tickets and donations, visit www.Cinemagic .blogsite.org.
A fundraiser will be presented this week. More...
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...
Camarillo’s water rates are on the rise, and it seems there’s little we can do to stem the tide.
Due to the prolonged drought and recent cutbacks in wholesale supplies, local residents are being told they must reduce their consumption or pay a higher price. More...
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...
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. Vendors selling jewelry, clothing for adults and children, custom bags, personalized children’s items, custom-made shirts, home decor items, blankets, candy. Gourmet lunch, baked goods for sale. School fundraiser. More...
Panel addresses dangers of drunk driving