Camarillo City Council Lifts Emergency Proclamation
By Logan McFadden The Camarillo City Council voted 4 to 1 to terminate the Proclamation of Local Emergency which was issued for the Camarillo Springs community. Vice Mayor Mike Morgan opposed the termination. The Emergency Proclamation was activated in November 2014 following heavy rains and debris flow from the mountain backing up to several homes. […]
Camarillo Springs still Vulnerable
At the Camarillo City Council meeting on May 27, 2015, several Camarillo Springs homeowners expressed their concerns. Barbara Williams, HOA President, made a strong statement regarding the vulnerability of homes in the path of debris flows. It has been 5 ½ months since the last debris flow caused by heavy rains. Ms. Williams expressed the […]
Camarillo City Council “fully aware” of Camarillo Ranch Foundation issues
The Camarillo City Council met on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. During public comments, Matt Lorimer called for a public discussion of the Camarillo Ranch Foundation Board and the ranch’s operations. CitizensJournal has published an editorial submitted by Lori McVicker, a local resident, wherein she alleges financial statement irregularities and lax security HERE. A Ranch board […]
Camarillo City Council Lowers User Fees
By Logan McFadden The City Council unanimously approved a new User Fee Schedule at its Wednesday, May 13th meeting. Out of 160 fees, 155 were decreased. NBS Consultants was hired to recalibrate fees based upon current labor and overhead costs. NBS Consultants provides a very thorough and quantifiable review based upon direct input of staff. […]
Response to Editorial by Lori McVicker on the Camarillo Ranch Foundation
By LA Board member of the Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF), Bruce Fuhrman, has responded to an editorial published by CitizensJournal on April 26, 2015. HERE The editorial was submitted by Lori McVicker, a Camarillo resident. Her comments were centered on the annual CRF Board presentation to the City Council on April 22nd. HERE Ms. McVicker […]
Should the Camarillo Council take a closer look at the Ranch Foundation’s books?
By Logan McFadden The Camarillo Ranch Foundation (CRF) presented its annual report to the Camarillo City Council on April 22, stomach 2015. The 16th Annual Financial Report covered the nine months ended March 31, symptoms 2015. The Foundation co-treasurer thanked the City Council for its foresight in preserving Camarillo Ranch in 1998. The co-treasurer then […]
Camarillo Springs Recovery Moves Forward
By Logan McFadden At the April 22, order 2015, case Camarillo City Council meeting, stomach the Council presented a certificate of recognition and appreciation to the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief organization for its volunteer work in the Camarillo Springs neighborhood. The area experienced mud slides in late 2014 during heavy rain storms. Southern Baptist […]
Groundwater Sustainability Agency vote on April 21st
By Logan McFadden At the Camarillo City Council meeting on April 8th, help a representative from the Camrosa Water District asked the Council to send a letter supporting the District’s water management application. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will vote on April 21, 2015. At issue is the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). Ventura County […]
Education for the 21st Century in Camarillo
By Logan McFadden The Camarillo City Council met on Wednesday, malady April 8th. A very professional presentation was given by Gabe Soumakian with the Alliance for Linked Learning. Linked Learning connects curriculum in the classroom to real world applications on the job. The Oxnard Union High School District was given a $6 million federal grant […]
