Neighbors
Two years after Borderline tragedy
Locals mourn and remember the 12 lives takenBy Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | November 13, 2020
A gentle rain fell Saturday morning in Thousand Oaks. As the clouds parted and the sun broke through, multiple rainbows appeared. Last weekend marked two years since the Nov. 7,...
Custom-built estate in Santa Barbara has ocean views
Master suite includes private spa and balcony| November 13, 2020
This custom-built Mediterranean Villa Verano estate in Santa Barbara is set up for private offices, home study and extended family, with coastline, ocean and mountain views. The house has approximately...
From serving our country to serving those in need
By Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | November 6, 2020
Rafael Stoneman has put 30,000 miles on his blue Toyota RAV4 in the past year. Yet, even with all that mileage, the 49-year-old Army veteran who travels with his 165-pound...
Family
Santa hits the road
Annual Christmas parade continues with a twist| November 13, 2020
This year’s Camarillo Christmas Parade will look a bit different than it has in past years. From 8 a.m. to...
Shops will pop up for those in need
| November 13, 2020
Community Christmas Shoppe, a program of the nonprofit ACTION VC, will hold COVIDsafe pop-up Christmas shops in five locations in...
Walk for diabetes awareness
| November 13, 2020
STROLLING FOR A CAUSE— Above, walkers begin the Walk for Diabetes Awareness on Nov. 7. The walk was sponsored by...
Health
County residents urged to get tested for COVID-19
Don’t wait for symptoms, health officer saysBy Kyle Jorrey
tonewstip@theacorn.com | November 13, 2020
Getting tested is one way to combat the rising tide of COVID-19 cases in Ventura County, public health officials stressed this week. The Board of Supervisors learned on Tuesday that despite increasing its testing rate by over 24% over the...
Health system welcomes trustees
Zacarias, Margetts new members| November 6, 2020
Community Memorial Health System’s board of trustees welcomes new members Celina L. Zacarias and Miranda Margetts, who both bring extensive professional experience in healthcare, business and the law. Oxnard resident Zacarias is the senior director of community and government relations...
Blood donations needed locally
| November 6, 2020
The American Red Cross asks healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong supply is on hand for patients as the flu season approaches in the midst of the pandemic. Getting a flu...
Sports
The longest yards
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | November 13, 2020
Not everyone can emulate the warlock Adam Vinatieri hammering a...
Conejo Valley quarterback Max Gilliam makes big plays for UNLV
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | November 13, 2020
Just call him the Runnin’ Rebel. While that nickname is...
Local stars bring the boom
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | November 6, 2020
“Punters are people, too.” Rich Eisen was onto something when...
Schools
CSUCI president moving to new campus
Erika Beck to lead Cal State NorthridgeBy Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | November 6, 2020
On the Town
One brilliant actor, and one ‘masterful’ script add up to ‘Zero’
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | November 13, 2020
Five years ago we saw John Medeiros portray the late actor Zero Mostel in Jim Brochu’s one-man play “Zero Hour”...
Faith
Roots of Faith
Jesus roots for underdog in Luke’s gospelSally Carpenter | November 6, 2020
The third in our series of the Gospels covers Luke, the only Gospel written by a Gentile (non-Jew). Luke was an educated Greek physician, which is perhaps why he included a number of healing miracles. It’s the longest Gospel, and...
Business
COVID’s effect on the economy
Local experts weigh inBy John Loesing
newstip@theacorn.com | November 13, 2020
State and local economies face difficult times as a pandemic induced, seismic shift continues to transform the workplace, a panel of experts said during a presentation hosted last week by...
Chamber of Commerce CEO retires
Gary Cushing served for seven yearsBy Brooke Stanley
brooke@theacorn.com | November 6, 2020
What began as a six-month interim position for Camarillo Chamber of Commerce CEO Gary Cushing turned into a seven year stay. That stay is coming to an end. Cushing announced...
Avoid paying penalty on property taxes
| November 6, 2020
Ventura County 2020- 21 secured property taxes were due Nov. 1. Taxes not paid on or before Dec. 10 will become delinquent, and after that time will be assessed a...
Crime
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
| November 13, 2020
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
| November 6, 2020
Letters
Don’t believe the hype: voting still safe, secure
| November 13, 2020
I have volunteered for every election since 2016. Security concerns...
Reasons to oppose complex
| November 6, 2020
There are seven reasons to oppose the high-density Camino Ruiz...

