April 14, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Moorpark teens learn about World War II Japanese American internment camps

Tosh Shinden, 68, spent part of his childhood in a Japanese internment camp but he said the experience wasn't traumatic. More...

KCLU earns nine broadcasting awards

The Associated Press Television Radio Association (APTRA) honored KCLU with nine Mark Twain awards at a recent ceremony in Anaheim. More...

'A Festival in Celebration of Theater' coming to Cal Lutheran

The theater department at California Lutheran University will host "A Festival in Celebration of Theatre" from Fri., April 21 through Sun., April 30 at venues throughout the CLU campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Foster homes needed for Siamese cats

The Southern California Siamese Rescue is a nonprofit organization devoted to finding homes for Siamese cats. The organization doesn't have a shelter but places the cats in private homes until adoption. More...

Library to host a book sale

The Moorpark Friends of the Library will be holding the semi-annual outdoor book sale Sat., April 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the small parking lot adjacent to the Moorpark Library entrance at 699 N. Moorpark Ave., Moorpark. More...

School to host fine arts event

Chaparral Middle School at 280 Poindexter Avenue in Moorpark will host Showcase of the Arts from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., April 19. Guests will experience music, art and poetry. More...

Violent crime up slightly statewide

Violent crime in California from January through September of 2005 increased .8 percent when compared to the same period in 2004, according to a recent report released by the California Department of Justice (DOJ). More...

Free landfill day coming for Moorpark residents

Moorpark residents may dump or recycle their household waste at no charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 23 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road, Simi Valley, just north of the 118 Freeway. More...

Tickets on sale for home, garden tou

Santa Paula, Fillmore homes and gardens to be highlighted in fundraiser

The Santa Clara Valley Hospice/Home Support Group Annual Spring Home & Garden Tour will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 23, offering tours of homes in the South Mountain, Bardsdale and Fillmore areas. More...

Orchids a hit at farmers' markets

The orchid, a staple of choice for Easter and Mother's Day, is full of both surprises and traditions this year. More...

Construction continues in Moorpark

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers PROGRESS CHECK-Traffic will be impeded again through the intersection of High Street and Spring Road from 9 p.m. to 3 p.m for a few days. More...

Disability doesn't impair Moorpark man's competitive spirit

Hardship doesn't intimidate Marc Aten, a Moorpark resident and web developer at California State University at Channel Islands who's dealt with physical challenges all his life. More...

Puppy lovers warned about ripoffs with registration papers

It wasn't hard for Gladys Gillihan to decide that she wanted a cuddly miniature poodle puppy. More...