Camarillo Community Corner

EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...

Camarillo REOs & Foreclosures

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Market Snapshots - Camarillo 93012 Houses

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Houses in Mission Oaks:
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Market Snapshots - Camarillo 93010 Houses

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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around Camarillo, California

Camarillo Market Trends - Home Sales '06-'08

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Camarillo Median Home Sales Recorded in Jan 2006 - Oct. 2008
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Looking to hit the ski slopes in California this winter?

American Red Cross of Ventura County Hosts Safe Kids Day

Camarillo, California holiday events and holiday shopping guide

An Invitation to our Camarillo Community: BLOG ON!

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Camarillo area

Make a difference in Camarillo! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club

Dear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school.  Can you give me some ideas about how to start?  Can you connect me with other...

CSUCI Art Program Presents the Art Sale Extravaganza

Camarillo, CA — California State University Channel Islands Art Program will present its fifth Annual “Art Sale Extravaganza”. This three-day benefit art sale will feature...

EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?

Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M.
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel...

Camarillo 2008 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Services

CSUCI Students Win Top Honors at CSU Media Arts Festival

Camarillo, CA - Two California State University Channel Islands students won top honors at the 2008 CSU Media Arts Festival, which was held on the CSU Channel Islands campus...

California Wildfire Map and Information

EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources

AlmaVia Celebrates 7th Year Anniversary!

10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues

EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology

Dear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...

The Power of a Single Vote - Camarillo Election Information and Polling Places

EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?

Dear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Camarillo in a Tough Market

EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...

EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies

Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...

Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis

CSUCI’s Renovated Dining Commons Recognized in National Publication

Camarillo, CA---The Dining Commons at California State University Channel Islands was recently recognized as an Outstanding Design award winner by the American School &...

EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?

Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...

Weekend Activities in and around Camarillo

EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks

Dear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...

Don’t let dining out in the Camarillo area do you in!

EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint

Dear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F.
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CSUCI President Speaks About Partnerships, Praises Successes of Staff

Camarillo, CA---California State University Channel Island President Richard R. Rush placed an emphasis on the importance of partnerships in the University’s present success and...

EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids?  --...

EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Camarillo

Don’t let fuel costs around Camarillo drive you crazy

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Camarillo, California

Pumpkin Patch Farms in Camarillo, CA, California Area

EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps

Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps?  I see people recycling plastic...

EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?

Dear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...

CSU/CI Adds Degree Programs, New Faculty For 2008-09 Year; Classes Begin August 25, 2008

Camarillo, CA - Approximately 3,500 students are expected to attend classes when the fall 2008 semester begins at California State University Channel Islands on Monday, Aug. 25....

CSU/CI’s Santa Cruz Village Named Dorm Of Distinction In National Publication

Camarillo, CA - Santa Cruz Village, a student housing complex at California State University Channel Islands, has been awarded as one of University Business Magazine’s “Dorms...

EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...

CSUCI Receives Award For Sustainable Lighting

Camarillo, CA---California State University Channel Islands earned recognition for its sustainable lighting practices at the Seventh Annual CSU/UC/Community College Sustainability...

Back to School for Camarillo - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...

EarthTalk: Our next president's environmental agenda

Dear EarthTalk: What are the major environmental issues that our next president, be it Obama or McCain, will have to confront? -- M.B.
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