Hi neighbor!
This week in Camarillo: Easter egg hunts, Friday night car cruises, a spring craft market, and a couple of updates from City Hall worth knowing about.
Plus, one of the most cheerful front yards in town is all dressed up for Easter.
Now with 140+ locals reading along each week. Glad you’re here.
☀️ Weekend Weather
Local forecast via Grant @ CamWX
Good news for Easter weekend. It's a nice one!
Friday warms up to a high near 82, Saturday hits 80, and Sunday comes in at 79 and sunny. Classic Camarillo spring weather. The mornings have been a little foggy this week thanks to an early marine layer pattern, but it's been clearing out each afternoon.
The one thing to watch: a small chance of light rain returns Tuesday into Wednesday next week, so enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
More local weather updates → CamWX.com
Things to Do This Weekend
If you only do a few things this weekend, start here:
📸 Courtesy of The Hunt (Facebook)
🐰The Hunt: Ventura's Largest Free Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday • 10 am - 3 pm • Plaza Park, Ventura
Thousands of eggs, bounce houses, rides, and the Easter Bunny. All free! This is one of the biggest Easter events in Ventura County, with timed hunts by age group (0–12).
Registration is required and spots go fast. Bring a basket and arrive early, they start on time.
🚘 Friday Night Car Cruises
Friday• 4 pm - 7 pm • Old Town Camarillo
200+ classic and collector cars take over Ventura Blvd this Friday for one of Camarillo’s best free traditions. Park, stroll, and check out everything from vintage muscle to rare builds right outside Studio Channel Islands.
Easy after-work plan. Just show up and wander.
🛍️ Trinity Spring Craft Market
Saturday • 11am–3pm • Trinity Church, 2304 Antonio Ave
25+ local vendors, food, drinks, and kids crafts. An easy, low-key way to spend your Saturday morning. Expect handmade goods, jewelry, candles, clothing, and more from local makers.
Good one if you want something relaxed but still feel like you got out.
Around Camarillo
Photo: County of Ventura (public record)
Homelessness Declines as New Pressures Emerge on County Services
From a recent conversation with Supervisor Jeff Gorell
New data shows homelessness is trending down across Ventura County, but officials say financial pressure on healthcare and senior services could create new challenges ahead.
Camarillo City Council meeting (screenshot via City of Camarillo YouTube)
Mobile Home Rent Decision Delayed After Months of Debate
After a packed City Council meeting
Camarillo residents hoping for rent protections left without answers after the Council delayed a vote on a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance, even as data shows local rents are the highest in Ventura County.
A “Super El Niño” May Be Brewing
Why it matters for Ventura County.
Early signs point to a potentially stronger El Niño, which could bring more storms, heavier rain, and higher flood risk this winter.
Local Spotlight: The Bear Lady
Easter display at the “Bear Lady” house near Dos Caminos Elementary School
Photo by Gabrielle Ridgeway / The Camarillo Caller
If you've driven past Fenmore Avenue and Appian Way lately, you already know exactly who we're talking about.
Patricia Mike has lived in the same Camarillo home for more than 50 years. Three years ago, during the pandemic, she put a single teddy bear in her front yard with a sign that read "Stay well, Camarillo." Neighbors started dropping off bears. Then more bears. Now she has over 40 of them, all dressed up for the season.
Right now, they're in full Easter mode.
"I just wanted to make people feel better," she's said. And it worked. People stop daily to take photos, kids from the nearby elementary school peek through on their way home, and strangers still knock on her door just to say thank you.
It's one of those small, joyful things that makes Camarillo feel like a neighborhood.
Worth a drive-by this weekend while the Easter outfits are still up.
Pet of the Week
Meet Tim
Meet Tim, an 8-week-old Pit Bull Terrier puppy with a big personality packed into a tiny body. He may be one of the smaller pups in his litter, but he’s fast, playful, and always ready for a game of tug-of-war or a wrestling match with his siblings.
“Though he’s a little shy at first, Tim warms up quickly and gives the best puppy kisses. He loves being part of the cuddle pile and is happiest when he’s close to his people.”
Tim does well with kids, prefers calm introductions, and is already getting the hang of potty training, a great start for such a young pup.
✨ Meet Tim this Saturday:
PetSmart Newbury Park
2685 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks
🗓 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 12–2 PM
Come say hi and maybe take home your new best friend.
Adoption fees:
Puppies: $175
Adult dogs: $95
(Cash or check only at offsite events)
A $25 licensing fee applies for county residents. Availability may change, contact the store to confirm.
Know someone looking for a puppy?
Forward this email and help Tim find his home 🐾
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The Camarillo Caller is a local newsletter created by Camarillo resident Gabrielle Ridgeway.