2013-06-14
Happy Father’s Dismay
The world is against me. My son is approaching his teenage years—he’ll be 10 next month—and his friends are pushing me out of the center of his universe. It’s not fair—10 years went too fast. With Father’s Day upon us, I wondered if this year would be my final great year to bond. Worse, maybe last year’s tribute to Dad […]
Trees need watering too
You water your lawn and you water your flowers. But when was the last time you thought about watering your trees? The fact is, we didn’t get much rain this winter. Apparently, Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that our trees need water because she really hasn’t helped out much lately. Generally, most of the rainfall we see in the […]
Camarillo Ranch House to host The Restless Hillfillies in concert
Camarillo Ranch House will host a performance by Ventura County songwriters The Restless Hillfillies at 7 p.m. Wed., June 19 in the red barn at 201 Camarillo Ranch Road. The performance will be followed by an ice cream reception. Victorian House Tours and the gift shop will also be open from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for the […]
Climate focus of CI forum
Institute to bring together experts and area teachersCal State Channel Islands will kick off its second Summer Climate Science Institute and Camp on Mon., June 24 on campus at the Bell Tower. The event will bring together NASA scientists, climate science experts, teachers and students for seven days of learning about climate change and the science behind it, including 18 science teachers from the Oxnard Union High […]