Regarding Paul Scrivano’s Dec. 24 letter—if the wildlife people do nothing, the pumas will eventually be extinct in the Santa Monica Mountains. If P-22 was treated so badly, why did he live to be a very old puma? Once a dart takes effect, a cat will remember nothing till he wakes up, so spare us the histrionics. The slight pain […]
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Gender can’t be tested, examined
How interesting that Robert Gary should conclude his Dec. 17 letter with “Religious beliefs should not be imposed by law” when the belief system of “gender” is being rammed down our throats by decree and law. The entire concepts of “male” and “female” exist only and solely because of the biology of sexual reproduction. (The terms may be applied elsewhere, […]
Agencies did right by P-22
I disagree with Mr. Scrivano’s allegation that agencies did wrong by P-22 (Letters, Dec. 23). P-22’s health was evaluated by veterinarians from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and additionally by a team of doctors at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. They conducted a CT scan on P-22, and the veterinarians identified a long list of serious health […]
Santa Rosa pickleballer goes pro
Daniel Mcauly doesn’t find himself in a pickle often. When he does, it’s usually on the court. He’s a pro pickleball player. The ever-evolving sport, played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes, combines elements of tennis, pingpong and badminton. It was invented in 1965 and, over the past decade, has begun to explode in popularity because it’s […]
Pianist to perform at Newcomers luncheon
The Camarillo Newcomers Club will host a lunch meeting Thurs., Jan. 19, at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, 2600 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard. A social gathering will start at 11 a.m., followed by the meeting at 11:30 and lunch at noon. Pianist Kevin Fox will present a medley of songs across the decades. Participants need not be new to […]
Church hosts emergency prep fair
The Thousand Oaks Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a free Emergency Preparedness Fair from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28 at 1600 Erbes Road. Titled “Self Reliance in Emergencies: Tools for Family Preparedness,” the fair will feature presentations and workshops covering topics like evacuation, alternative energy and food storage. The event will […]
Hatchet man: WLV resident sharpens his throwing skills
He’s aiming for the top 10 in 2023Some of the foremost ax-throwers in the nation can be found in Southern California— and Westlake Village resident Neil Rust is aiming for the throne next year. Rust recently competed in the World Axe Throwing Championship in Appleton, Wisconsin, which concluded Dec. 4. It did not go as hoped for Rust, who represents the Mighty Axe, an ax-throwing business in […]
Area ham radio operators signal readiness
Skywarn Recognition Day was observed Dec. 3 at National Weather Service locations across the United States. Amateur ham radio volunteers set up temporary operations from forecasting headquarters and made contacts with other stations to demonstrate their readiness to operate in emergency conditions and to act as observers for the weather service. Locally, operations were conducted at the Los Angeles area […]
Museum highlights Conejo Valley movies
The Stagecoach Inn Museum will host the next History in Action Speaker Series session from 1 to 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 8 at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Mike Malone will take the audience on a film journey of the Conejo Valley, talking about what movies were made there. Tickets are $10 for Conejo Valley Historical Society members […]
Woman finds a home in RAIN
For the first time in 16 years, Morgan Maginnis will soon have a place of her own to call home. She credits the life she has built for her 1-year-old son to her own perseverance as well as RAIN Communities—a Camarillo based nonprofit that partners with the county to provide services and shelter for individuals and families who don’t have […]