March 30, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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Caltrans adding lanes to 118 Freeway

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ROAD WORK- California Department of Transportation workers stand next to the 118 Freeway near the Rocky Peak exit, where a long-awaited widening project is about to begin. More...

Fire department spokesman Joe Luna dies after illness

Joe Luna, a firefighter and longtime spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department, died Mon., March 19 after a battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Luna's career with the Ventura County Fire Department spanned more than 32 years. More...

Waste Management meets safety goals

Employees of Waste Management's Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center have worked safely with and around heavy equipment in all kinds of weather for the last six years- almost 275,000 work hours- without a single injury resulting in a More...

Task force striving for safer highway

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The 118 Task Force, formed by County Supervisor Peter Foy to address traffic concerns on the rural highway that's been the scene of many fatal accidents in recent years, met on March 15 to review its progress since it first gathered in January. More...

Foundation finds funds for farmworkers' frozen fate

The California Endowment announced its partnership with the Ventura County Community Foundation to expedite assistance to the region's farmworkers hit by this winter's crop freeze. More...

Hard work helps turn couple's wine dream into a reality

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Mike Brown uncorks the large oak barrel and delicately draws out a sample of the golden Sauvignon Blanc that is just about ready for bottling. More...

Discovery Day a big hit at Moorpark College

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FLOATING FUN- Dianne Gacusan, 6, of Panorama City, plays in the tubs of bubbles during Discovery Day, a play day for kids held at the Moorpark College Child Development Center on Saturday. More...

Reagan Museum to host Easter family fun

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will offer the fourth annual Easter Event tomorrow, Sat., March 31 at the museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Children's games will begin hourly between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. More...

Happy 102nd birthday

CENTENARIAN- Mary Spingola celebrates her 102nd birthday at the Moorpark home of her nephew and his wife, where 15 friends and family celebrated with her. Spingola was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 25, 1905, the eldest of five sisters. More...

Fornightlies' program to cover orchids

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets for its monthly luncheon at 10 a.m. Fri., April 13 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

Keeping children safe from abduction

Although authorities do their best to protect children, they rely primarily on parental supervision because they can't be everywhere, said Ed Tumbleson, senior deputy for the Moorpark Police. More...

Residents encouraged to take part in power discount plan

Southern California Edison is encouraging customers to enroll in its Summer Discount Plan now so that they can be eligible for bill credits during the summer months, June through September, in return for allowing SCE to interrupt their air con More...

City Council supports Boys & Girls Club projects

The City Council has designated March 26 to 31 as Boys & Girls Club Week in Moorpark. The Moorpark club has been serving local children for 22 years, providing a safe place for after-school activities. More...

Teen soars high in Civil Air Patrol

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Pamela Bean has always dreamed of flying. And even though the 16year-old high school junior from Simi Valley doesn't have her driver's permit yet, the determined teen took her first solo flight in October. More...

County agencies unite to aid children affected by illegal drug users

Several Ventura County public agencies have joined forces in an effort to protect and provide services to children whose lives have been endangered due to drug activity in their homes, including methamphetamine labs. More...

Winners announced for student art contest

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club announced the winners of the annual Student Art Festival held on March 22. Jesus Morales, a Community High School senior, received a $100 scholarship. More...

Girls can learn about Scouting in program

"Go Girl!" Scouting 101 is a gathering for both new and former Girl Scouts which meets from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Mahan Hall, Moorpark United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave. Meeting dates are Tues., April 10 and 24, and May 8 and 22. More...

Pet up for adoption

WHITE AS SNOW- Cloud, 6, a male British short hair mix cat was surrendered by his owner. Cloud can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Cloud home, ask for ID No. A3629055. More...

Serving in uniform

Army Pvt. Hans F. Wittenberg has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Frederick and Laura Wittenberg of Moorpark and a 1998 graduate of Moorpark High School. More...

Hospital foundation to raise funds for Nancy Reagan Breast Center

Women are invited to attend the "Hats Off to Women" conference, luncheon and fashion show from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri., April 13 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. More...

City staff grows to serve the community

New community services manager hired
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, which is responsible for maintaining all the facilities, parks and landscape in the city, is expanding rapidly in order to accommodate the city's growth. More...

Chili Cook-off seeks participants

Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803 will host its 20th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at 10 a.m. Sun., June 10 on the school grounds of St. Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...