Scott Steepleton

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

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

.@cityofventura failed today. Street lights throughout the Avenue have been down—not even blinking red. And ex-sheriff City Manager Bill Ayub can’t order streets crews to set up signs at intersections? Isn’t public safety in his wheelhouse? Big-time fail. #Ventura

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Just told Bruce was put down at 1:14 p.m. today.

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#breaking .@VCAnimalService statement at 6:20 p.m.: “At the time Bruce was euthanized, there was no court order in place preventing the county from complying with the Ventura County Superior Court’s April 15th order” to kill the dog. No time given as to the time Bruce was killed.

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#breaking Bruce’s case now on the U.S. Supreme Court docket. The application for a stay was submitted to Justice Kagan. #acornnewspapers

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

Bruce is dead. I have the full story of today’s events here: https://t.co/vQz3qPBorM

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

Bruce is dead. I have the full story of today’s events here: https://t.co/vQz3qPBorM

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#breaking The same two 9th Circuit judges have denied a second more narrowly tailored request to keep Bruce the dog alive while an appeal plays out. Euthanasia can move forward today. #acornnewspapers

[Camarillo Acorn @CamarilloAcorn]

#breaking Attorneys file second request with U.S. 9th Circuit to put the killing of Bruce the dog on hold. If this attempt fails, Bruce set to be destroyed today. #acornnewspapers

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#breaking Bruce lifesaving attempt fails; 9th Circuit Senior Judge Sidney Thomas and Circuit Judge Danielle Forrest issue order on emergency stay request: “The emergency motion for injunctive relief is denied.” @VCAnimalService could kill the dog by noon Aug. 12. #acornnewspapers

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#BREAKING: Attorneys fighting to save Bruce the dog have filed an emergency motion with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after @VCAnimalService confirmed it intends to euthanize Bruce on Aug. 12. They’re seeking to Keep Bruce alive in VCAS custody while the appeal is heard.

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My full story on where the case of Bruce the dog stands after a federal judge says she has no jurisdiction to stop his killing is up now. @KTLA @Johnnydontlike https://t.co/KN3ZUS78sL

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Read the full story https://t.co/KN3ZUS78sL

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#BreakingNews Federal judge in Los Angeles on 8/6 cleared the way for the dog called Bruce to be euthanized by @VCAnimalService. Plaintiffs now seeking relief at the Ninth Circuit Court. #camarillo #acornnewspapers

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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.

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#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

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

#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

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

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

[Scott Steepleton @ScottSteepleton]

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