A post-conviction hearing brought yet another delay in the Rebecca Grossman case on March 22, with sentencing pushed back from April 10 to June 10. Judge Joseph Brandolino agreed to the latest continuance to give attorneys recently hired by Grossman enough time to file a motion for a new trial. Brandolino also declined to revoke Grossman’s in-custody telephone and visitation […]
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HIGH FLYIN’ HISTORY
ATTENTION GRABBER—Above, a crowd listens to Francis Gary Powers Jr. talk about his father, famed U-2 spy pilot Francis Powers, during the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing’s Living History Event on March 16 in Camarillo. At right, Powers discusses his father’s exploits during the event.
Taking action
Faith-based nonprofit serves Ventura County’s most vulnerableVolunteers at Action VC had one goal in mind in 2023: to make the lives of Ventura County residents a little easier during tough times. The faith-based nonprofit serves the most vulnerable people in the county. By partnering with government agencies, volunteers, churches and local businesses, the organization has worked to raise awareness about social and economic issues in the […]
Airport layout plan available for review
Residents now have the opportunity to review and comment on the full draft of the Camarillo Airport layout plan, which the Ventura County Department of Airports has been working on since January. The 234-page document prepared by Coffman Associates Airport Consultants outlines the existing facilities and planned improvements for 555 Airport Way. Such a document is required to receive federal […]
People’s academy for community involvement to start
Interactive program kicks off in AprilFour years in the making and after being temporarily sidelined because of the pandemic, a program being launched by the City of Camarillo is aimed at getting the community more involved in, well, the community. The city is home to 70,000 people and a lot goes into making it hum for those who live, do business and visit here. Sometimes […]
Vacancy filled for assistant finance director
A “critical” vacancy at the City of Camarillo has been filled. The city hired retired Agoura Hills finance director Christy Truelsen to fill the position of assistant director of finance. “Due to critical timelines of large- scale responsibilities and projects, as well as to effectively manage various operations, hiring an experienced individual in this temporary assignment is necessary,” Assistant City […]
In calls to family, Rebecca Grossman accused of jury tampering
Erickson ‘needs to confess,’ she tells husbandThe prosecutors who won murder convictions against Rebecca Grossman last month are alleging post-verdict jury tampering by her defense team and potentially illegal conduct by the jailed defendant herself—including telephone discussions trying to influence witnesses and even the judge in an effort to gain a new trial. Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorneys Ryan Gould and Jamie Castro are asking […]
Love, teamwork are cornerstones of politician’s success
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Camarillo) received much support from wifeA former real estate brokerage firm owner who became Simi’s first elected mayor in 1982, U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Camarillo) spent 26 years in Washington, D.C., representing local residents before he retired from public service in 2013. These achievements in life and politics over the past decades, he said, were only possible with the love and support of his wife, […]
Council approves addition of extra sheriff’s sergeants
Changing times and crimes prompt moveCamarillo is about to get additional sergeants to augment law enforcement services already provided by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Without a police force of its own, the city contracts with the county for traffic patrol, in-progress crime response and other law enforcement needs. Camarillo Cmdr. Eric Tennessen recently took action to ask for an additional sergeant “cover car” which […]
Rehabilitation officer charged with sexual abuse of a minor
A peace officer at the former state youth correctional facility in Camarillo was being held on $1 million bail in connection to the alleged sexual abuse of an incarcerated teenage girl under his supervision. Azzan Sandhu is charged with nine felony counts related to abuse of the 15-year-old, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced. The 28-year-old Fullerton resident faces charges that […]