County school up for historic honor Washington School an example of earthquake-safe design. By Scott Steepleton [email protected] | February 8, 2025. Lauded for being “a good and rare example of an educational building redesigned in response to earthquake safety concerns,” an elementary school in Ventura County designed by an architect whose

Acorn online content now offered free 'Paywall' removed. The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing. Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business.

Nov 9, 2024 · DEVASTATION—Flames driven by high winds destroy a Camarillo home in the Nov. 6 Mountain fire. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Several people were injured and many homes destroyed in what was, as of press time Thursday, a 14,500-acre wind-driven fire that started in the Moorpark hills and spawned evacuation orders and …

Jan 31, 2025 · The nightmare of a destructive wild­fire does not end when the flames are fully contained and finally extinguished. Blazes like November’s Mountain fire in Ventura County and last month’s Palisades and Eaton fires, which killed at least 29 people and burned around 12,000 homes in Los Angeles County, leave a legacy of charred …

The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing. Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business. The Acorn and its parent company, Times Media Group, understand that their biggest responsibility is ...

6 days ago · The Acorn’s popular “Best Of” contest returns and Camarillo is happy to know that it’s their residents’ turn to vote on the top businesses in town. The deadline for voting in the Best of Camarillo poll is Mon. March 3 and we’d love to have your input. This is a chance for you, our valued readers, to give a special shoutout to your favorite businesses in Camarillo.

Jan 11, 2025 · SAT., JAN. 11 Camarillo Ranch House Built in 1892 by Adolfo Camarillo, this restored Queen Anne Victorian home gives visitors a taste of ranch life in the early 20th century. Up through December is the exhibit “The History of the Rancho Camarillo Horses: White Horses, Her­itage Horses and More!” Tours are given 11 a.m. to

5 days ago · A Ventura County Superior Court judge has ruled COVID-19 is a dis­ability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. A California law that protects people from discrimination and ha­rassment in housing and employment, FEHA applies to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies.

6 days ago · The second and final phase of debris removal is in progress following the Mountain fire that devastated portions of Camarillo and the surrounding com­munities three months ago. The City of Camarillo and County of Ventura issued news releases notifying residents of the process, which entails eliminating any remaining toxic sub­stances such as lead, mercury, arsenic and asbestos. “Camarillo ...

Jul 23, 2021 · Ever since the Camarillo City Council raised the price of monthly bus passes for disabled riders from $25 to $80 per month effective July 1, Betsy Artuso and Richard Figueroa-Barajas have been forced to decide which trips are critically important.