Scott Steepleton

Editor of the Camarillo and Moorpark Acorn newspapers. Opinions are mine. Email story tips to [email protected].

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The Sgt. Ron Helus Ride for the Blue is today, honoring the fallen Ventura County Sheriff’s Department veteran and raising money for #firstresponder care. (Scott Steepleton) #camarilllo #oxnard #moorpark #thousandoaks #ventura #porthueneme #fillmore #santapaula #simivalley

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It’s the biggest piece of public art in the City of Camarillo—Carlos Burgos’ mural imagining Adolfo Camarillo as a “cyber cowboy.” Where is it and why is he wearing a red neckerchief? You’re going to have to look at this week’s https://t.co/brQDtNL6f1 to find out. #camarillo #art

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The planned killing of a dog named Bruce has been put on extended hold. Ventura County, Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center and the dog’s guardian agreed they need an additional 10 days to file paperwork on whether the federal judge hearing the matter even has jurisdiction.

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#SandyFire has burned more than 180 acres in Simi Valley. Two structures destroyed in this wind-driven fire. Evacuation info: https://t.co/7wJqvnbMPh. #acornnewspapers

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#BREAKING Ventura County Animal Services’ planned killing of a dog named Bruce has been put on hold by a federal judge in Los Angeles. #acornnewspapers #animals

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Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center has filed an emergency federal civil rights complaint seeking to stop Ventura County Animal Services from euthanizing Bruce, a dog adopted from SPARC who is scheduled to be killed 11:30 a.m. May 15. #animal #euthanasia

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A dozen couples say “I do” in a group ceremony on Valentine’s Day at the Ventura County Hall of Administration. Officiants: clerk-recorder Michelle Ascencion and deputy commissioner of civil marriages Eder Espinoza. (Scott Steepleton) #ValentinesDay2026 #acornnewspaper

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@jeffbrews Hey Jeff. Know anyone who could do a tiki lager? Call it House Of Bambrew.

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Have you seen the new tiki lounge in Old Town Camarillo? Check out this week’s Camarillo Acorn for the opening day fun at House of Bamboo. #tiki #tikibar (Scott Steepleton) https://t.co/lKw5l764sq

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To celebrate the 12th anniversary of their Oxnard winery @Streycellars, owners Scott & Katie Ballew have purchased @CantaraCellars and Flat Fish Brewing Co. from founders Mike & Chris Brown, who are retiring. The deal was sealed Feb. 13. #camarillo #wine #beer #craftbeer

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Ventura County Fire is on scene of a one-acre vegetation fire on Balcolm Canyon Road. CHP has been requested to close the road near the blaze. #balcomfire #somis #moorpark #acornnewspaper

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Better get used to it. State court of appeal today rules the City of Ventura can keep Main Street closed. #ventura #openmainstreet

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The City of Camarillo has defeated opponents of a new Costco. State court of appeal today found the city did not have to do a full environmental impact report to move forward with the project. #camarillo #breakingnews #acornnewspaper #camarillocostco #costo

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Ran into @3mules today south of Ventura, as they head to Moorpark. Should be there by Thursday. #3mules #OutdoorLiving #ventura #moorpark #acornnewspaper

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You never know what you’ll read in the Camarillo Acorn. Coming later this week at https://t.co/3uf45Dcnn0, the story of Tommy, one amazing bulldog from right here at home. #supportlocaljournalism #acornnewspaper #camarillo #dogsofX #americasfavoritepet #Bulldogs

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Jury today convicts Hawthorne resident Zarbab Ali of first degree murder of his estranged wife and mother of his children Rachel Castillo of Simi Valley. (Ventura County District Attorney’s Office photo) #breakingnews‌ #crime #courtnews #acornnewspaper

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Ventura County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approve what some call generational changes to the Resource Management Agency and Planning Division’s permitting process. You have @vcd2sup & Matt LaVere to thank. We’ll have the story in the Acorn newspapers. #acornnewspaper

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@OC_Scanner I guess the UFO hasn’t evolved much since we first spotted it on May 20, 2015. Intelligent life out there, indeed. #disneylandUFO

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@SoCal360 @KTLA I caught its predecessor back in 2015!

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Flooding at California Street in Ventura has 101 south down to one lane this morning. A multi-car collision at 6:30 added to the driving woes. CHP on scene. Cars were towed by around 8:30; @CaltransDist7 has the right lane blocked. @ktla #cawx #ventura #Weather #acornnewspaper