CONEJO VALLEY: BRIEFLY : PLAGUE SUPPRESSED AT GORGE CAMPGROUND.OJAI - The U.S. Forest Service was scheduled to reopen the Wheeler Gorge Campground for the Memorial Day weekend after reducing the threat of plague this week. Tests have found that flea control measures by the Forest Service reduced the threat of plaque among the ground squirrel ground squirrel, name applied to certain terrestrial rodents of the squirrel family. In North America the name refers to members of the genus Citellus and sometimes to the closely related genera Tamias (chipmunk), Cynomys (prairie dog), and population. Squirrels commonly are a carrier of plague in the northern reaches of Ventura County. Officials for the Vector Control Vector control is any method to limit or eradicate the vectors of vector born diseases, for which the pathogen (e.g. virusor parasite) is transmitted by a vector which can be mammals, birds or arthropods, especially insects, and more specifically mosquitoes. Program directed by the county Environmental Health Division will continue to monitor the area. Campers are advised to take precaution and avoid exposure to the disease by avoiding contact with wild animals WILD ANIMALS. Animals in a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. Vide Animals; Ferae naturae. , camping away from animal burrows and avoiding fleas by wearing protective clothing and using sprays. For more information, dial (805) 646-4348. SOURCE: - Daily News Brush fire burns 2 acres near mall THOUSAND OAKS - A fire burned 2 acres of brush near the Janss Marketplace at midmorning mid·morn·ing n. The middle of the morning. Friday, according to the Ventura County Fire Department Not to be confused with Ventura Fire Department. The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) provides fire protection and emergency response services for the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, California, and for six other cities within the county. . A department spokeswoman said the fire began at about 9:39 a.m. and was contained by 10:18 a.m. The blaze occurred near Hendrix and Warwick avenues, but no structures were threatened. She said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. SOURCE: - Daily News Killer of Chihuahua sought in Camarillo CAMARILLO - Police are seeking information about who is responsible for shooting and killing a pet Chihuahua with a pellet gun. Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department The Ventura County Sheriff's Department (VCSD) provides law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, California, USA, as well as several cities within the county. The cities that VCSD serves are Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, and Thousand Oaks. said the dog was shot in the 800 block of Irving Drive and later died because the pellet collapsed the animal's lung. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers stoppers see stopper pad. at (805) 494-TALK. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to $1,000 in reward money if their information leads to an arrest. SOURCE: - Daily News Oxnard library sets fund-raising auction OXNARD - The Oxnard Public Library will conduct a silent auction starting the first week of June to raise money for the facility. Items on sale will include a script of ``Stand and Deliver'' autographed by Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated American actor and director. Some of his most memorable roles were Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver and Admiral William Adama in the , a book autographed by Eleanor Roosevelt and a limited-edition lithograph from Walt Disney and Co. Bids can be submitted via telephone at (805) 385-7534 or by visiting the library and submitting bids by envelope at the information desk. Bids are anonymous. Winning bidders will be contacted June 27. SOURCE: - Daily News |
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