2016-07-22
Animals up for adoption in Santa Paula
The Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center will hold an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., July 23 at 705 E. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula. As part of the “Clear the Shelters” national event, SPARC is especially seeking adopters looking for larger dogs, kittens and adult cats. Clear the Shelters will take place at 55 animal shelters […]
From Field to Fork dinner sells out
Pastry chef Anastashia Chavez continues to perfect her craft of creating sweet treats through her company Pas de Deux Confections. Chavez, known for her craft beer-infused desserts, again helped make the lives of others a little sweeter by participating in the sixth annual From Field to Fork dinner fundraiser presented by House Farm Workers! on Thursday in Moorpark. “Being able […]
Peace pole to debut on 9/11
Good news is hard to find these days. Terrorist attacks, shootings and ever-growing political discord crowd headlines, making it feel as if there’s no hope to be found. But a small group of dedicated volunteers in Ventura County want to bring a message of peace to Camarillo and encourage others to see the good in the world and to recognize […]
Prosecutors, police take aggressive stand against dealers
Criminal cases up as overdose deaths climbAcross the nation, the body count from drug overdoses is up, and Ventura County is no exception. At the start of the year, an overdose victim was found dead in the bathroom of an Oxnard restaurant; another died in April in the bedroom of a Camarillo home where he’d just shot up heroin. In still another overdose this year, a […]
Lesser-known program offers hunger relief for kids, adults
Thousands in the county benefit from free breakfast and lunchEvery summer, school districts around the county turn some of their campuses into feeding centers, providing breakfast and lunch to low-income kids who receive free and reduced-price meals during the regular school year. But a lesser-known federally funded program this summer is also helping to ensure that thousands of those children, as well as elderly and disabled adults, are fed […]
Here comes the annual Bridal Premiere show
The Bridal Premiere show will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Aug. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The day will feature over 80 bridal-related exhibitors presenting information about fashions, food, music and venues. The transportation exhibit at the hotel entrance will include American Luxury Limousine, Sunset Trolley and the new […]
Pet of the Week
ONE COOL CAT—Captain is a 3-year-old male tabby who is missing his left eye. He is a very laid-back cat who sleeps throughout the day and plays in the morning. If you would like to adopt Captain, ask for animal ID No. A643056 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so check www.vcas.us […]
Tasty event coming to Camarillo
Wine and brew festival benefits local nonprofitsDroves of local food and wine lovers come out to Camarillo Ranch year after year for A Taste of Camarillo. The event, dubbed a Wine, Brew & Food Festival by organizers, is the Meadowlark Service League’s largest annual fundraiser. It features a wide selection of samplings from wineries, breweries and restaurants from throughout the county and beyond. The money raised […]