October 6, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Teacher revives middle school music program

Samantha Blake's outgoing per- sonality, her wealth of musical knowledge and her effective teach- ing skills have led the Mesa Verde Middle School music department to a renaissance. More...

Judge questions charges in Moorpark tiger case

U.S. District Judge George King has delayed action on plea agreements by Gert "Abby" Hedengran and Roena "Emma" Hedengran, owners of a tiger killed last year in Moorpark, until last-minute questions can be answered. More...

State catches up with deliquent taxpayers

State Controller and Franchise Tax Board Chair Steve Westly re- cently reported that the state col- lected a record $524 million from people who earned income in 2004 but didn't file California tax returns. More...

SOAR sponsors 5K run this weekend

The second annual SOAR 5K Run Through the Orchards will be at 9 a.m. Sun., Oct. 8 at the Tierra Rejada Walnut Grove in Moor- park. The runners will use a cer- tified course through the walnut, avocado and orange groves in ru- ral Ventura County. More...