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Camarillo, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Camarillo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Camarillo firefighters turned a kitten rescue into viral joy
  • When Costco’s long-awaited Camarillo warehouse is finally opening
  • How new Medi-Cal rules could crowd Camarillo’s emergency rooms next year

Also on today's calendar: Bad Poets Open Mic - Hallowe'en Edition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• California Firefighters Go Viral After Rescuing a Kitten Named Suki—And It Is the Sweetest Thing You'll See All Day (rd.com) — Firefighters from Camarillo’s Engine 50 became internet-famous after carefully freeing a trapped kitten named Suki from an entertainment center, in a rescue viewed millions of times online. Ventura County Fire officials say the crew methodically dismantled the cabinet to avoid injury, and grateful residents flooded social media with thanks and their own stories of local pet rescues.
   

• In the News… quick recap of the week ending September 18, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — A new Costco is slated to open in Camarillo this October, putting a major warehouse retailer right in town for bulk shopping and discounted gas. The opening was mentioned in a broader weekly news recap that also covered politics, business closures, and national headlines, but the Camarillo store stands out as a practical change for local shoppers.
   

• 'Rethink everything:' Local health leaders take pulse of challenges (vcstar.com) — Changes to Medi-Cal under H.R. 1 could push more uninsured patients into emergency rooms at St. John’s in Camarillo and across Ventura County, local health leaders warned at a regional summit. Hospital executives, doctors, and housing advocates described workforce shortages, high housing costs, and looming coverage losses, while also outlining collaborations, training programs, and new tools aimed at keeping care accessible for residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Any suggestions of a Tea Room in our area?
    I have an 8yo granddaughter whom I'd love to have her experience a lovely tea. I have taken my other granddaughters to tea. We had a wonderful… (Nextdoor Rancho Adolfo Estates)
  • Ventura County Fire Department
    I stopped by a local Firewise event in Camarillo and had an opportunity to chat with some hometown heroes. Mike Zumpano was stationed at the fire… (Nextdoor Irena)
  • Hygiena, LLC posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Camarillo. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Camarillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camarillo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oxnard

  • Oxnard, CA: 5 Year Old Joseph Llamas Jr. Remembered by Family After Tragic Death (theunionstar.com)
  • City of Oxnard to Host 'Prep in the Park' Event to Help Families with Disaster and El Niño Storm Preparedness Efforts (vidanewspaper.com)
  • Chowderfest benefits Channel Islands Martime Museum (keyt.com)

Santa Paula

  • A generation of kids suffer as Trump destabilizes immigrant families (macon.com)

Ok Camarillo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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