Out of the ActionOxnard boxer Fernando Vargas...

Out of the Action

Oxnard boxer Fernando Vargas lost his Olympic bid Thursday in a controversial match (S4). Romanian Marian Simion defeated Vargas 8-7, bringing the U.S. record to 9-3. . . . Despite the loss, acquaintances were proud Vargas made it as far as he did (B1). “He got robbed,” said 12-year-old boxer Adrian Castellon Jr. of Oxnard. . . . “Being at the Olympics--man, I think it’s a long way to go to the Olympics! He tried.”

Lost Village

Archeologists are excited over the discovery of a fishing camp near Point Mugu (B1). The camp, which in its heyday was popular with Hollywood types, had been forgotten until the winter storms of 1995 pummeled beach-side buildings constructed on top of the site. . . . Items turned up by archeologists include old sake bottles, rice bowls, pieces of hurricane lamps and the remains of a communal bath.

Medical Brouhaha

The long-pending sale of Westlake Medical Center to Salick Health Care has finally been completed, but not without a fight over whether representatives of the seller were careless in removing supplies (B1). . . . Salick says the previous owner, Columbia/HCA, contaminated operating rooms during the changeover. Columbia denies the accusation.

Happening Today

Santa Clara Chapel Fiesta ’96 begins at 1333 E. Ventura Blvd., near the Rose Avenue exit of the Ventura Freeway in Oxnard, featuring rides, games, food, entertainment; noon to 10 p.m.; free admission. Info: 485-7335.

Weather

Fair after morning low clouds. Highs to the low 90s. B10