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Camarillo, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Camarillo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will a nearby school really lose its drinking water by this summer?
  • How a new filming push could reshape everyday life in Camarillo
  • Why Camarillo’s e‑bike crash surge just triggered a county crackdown

Also on today's calendar: Separation of Church and State - Where are the Boundaries? and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Monday: A shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ventura County school district could lose connection to drinking water (vcstar.com) — Mesa Union School District, just north of Camarillo, may lose its longtime drinking water supply from Del Norte Water Company as contract talks stall, with a cutoff possible after June 30. District leaders are scrambling on a costly backup plan involving trucked-in water and new storage while still trying to negotiate a “reasonable and fair” deal to keep taps running.
   

2. Camarillo ready for that next close up (thecamarilloacorn.com) — City leaders are crafting a new film-production strategy that could bring more movie and TV shoots—and their dollars—directly into Camarillo neighborhoods and landmarks. Officials want to streamline permits, target the right-size productions, and spotlight locations like Camarillo Ranch, Old Town, and local farms while protecting residents from film fatigue and maximizing economic benefits for hotels, restaurants, and small businesses.
   

3. Gorell e-bike overhaul wins supes' approval (mpacorn.com) — Ventura County supervisors have unanimously ordered a six‑month overhaul of e‑bike safety rules after crashes in Camarillo jumped from two in 2024 to 20 in 2025, most involving youth riders. The sheriff’s office is shifting from education to targeted enforcement, including citations and impounding illegal high‑powered e‑bikes, and will study age limits, training requirements, and school‑based safety programs that could shape new countywide ordinances by year’s end.
   

4. From VFR to IIMC: How small decisions led to the 2020 S-76 helicopter tragedy (verticalmag.com) — A 2020 helicopter flight bound for Camarillo Airport ended tragically near Calabasas after the pilot continued under visual rules into worsening clouds, leading to disorientation and a fatal crash. Investigators found no mechanical problems, instead blaming weather misjudgment, lack of updated briefing, and self‑imposed pressure. The article breaks down key lessons about marginal weather, plan‑continuation bias, and inadvertent entry into clouds for pilots.
   

5. Church of Phil (filmthreat.com) — A new indie dark comedy, “Church of Phil,” was filmed with a strong sense of Camarillo’s small-community feel and rural backdrop, giving locals plenty to recognize on screen. The story follows an anxious movie-theater worker who accidentally becomes the center of a bizarre cult, blending film-nerd romance, psychological twists, and very dark humor.
   

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  • THANK YOU to the golfer who chased four coyotes away from our dog on the golf course at approximately 6:00 p.
    m. yesterday. We failed to get your name, but please know that we appreciate you more than words can express. (Nextdoor Sterling Hills)
  • The Camarillo Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Citizen’s Academy Class #46.
    This class had 24 participants, who met weekly at the Camarillo Police Station to learn more about the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and several of… (Nextdoor Antonio Avenue)
  • PVH Corp posted a job opening for Temporary Stockroom Associate in Camarillo. Apply here.
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Camarillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camarillo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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