May 18, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Chief leads one of state's largest fire departments

The first time Bob Roper thought about joining the Ventura County Fire Department, his house was being saved by a team of firefighters. More...

Health & Wellness

Naps may reduce heart risk

Research reveals health benefits of siestas

It should come as no surprise to learn that midday naps might be good for one's health- just ask anyone who has ever taken a siesta when he or she should have been working. More...

Women may have a higher risk of strokes

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, intended to educate and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognition and recovery. This year's campaign, "Women in Your Life," focuses on educating women. More...

Bulletin Board

FRI., MAY 18 'Sunrise, Sunset' Curtain Call Youth Theatre opens "Fiddler on the Roof, Jr." 8 p.m., Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport).Runs through May 27. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

Schools

Elementary students create anthology of poems, stories

The community is invited to attend a book signing, reading and reception at 6 p.m. Tues., June 5 at the Walnut Canyon Elementary School multipurpose room, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark. More...

Youth can enter golf competition

The Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt, a junior golf skills competition, will swing into the area with a local championship at 1 p.m. Sun., May 20 at the Moorpark Country Club. The event is presented by the Golf Channel. More...

Learn about Montessori

An informative meeting about Montessori schools will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., May 31 at the community room of Oakview Apartments at Triunfo Canyon and Hampshire roads in Westlake Village. More...

Police Blotter

Thieves broke into a car parked in the 15100 block of Marquette Street on May 14. While trying to steal the car, they broke the ignition mechanism. More...

Faith

Catholics to gather and say rosary in Pasadena

The public is invited to attend the Rosary Bowl: A World at Prayer is a World at Peace from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., May 19 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. More...

On The Town

Middle-aged man wonders if he's 'Last of Red Hot Lovers'

The High Street Arts Center opens the Neil Simon comedy, "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers," at 8 p.m. tonight, Fri., May 18 at 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The show continues through June 17 at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

Students produce film on internment camp survivors

A documentary film created by 13 Moorpark High School students, "A Test of Strength," will be screened at 7 p.m. Tues., May 29 at the Moorpark United Methodist Church, 261 Flory Ave. The public is invited and there is no charge. More...

"Year of the Dog" Directed by: Mike White Starring: Molly Shannon, Peter Sarsgaard Rated: PG-13 (adult language, mild adult situations) Running time: 97 minutes Best suited for: More...

Real Estate

March Home Sales

March sales of Conejo Valley singlefamily homes totaled 106. This compares to 95 sold in February and 156 a year ago, according to Allen Reznick, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors. More...

Wall Of Windows Looks Out To Views Framed By Trees

This 4bedroom, 2.5bath Oak Park home features nearly 1,700 square feet of living space and includes a twocar garage. The home has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. More...

A Horse Lover's Dream

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home on 0.5 acre is a horse lover's dream. More...

Rancher seeks fire reparations from county

Moorpark avocado rancher Mike Plater, whose orchard was damaged by last December's Shekell fire, filed a $9.5-million claim against the county last week. More...

Six gang members arrested

Authorities arrested six adults and two juveniles in connection with gang related crimes that occurred in Fillmore and Moorpark last month. More...

Community

CROP Walk is Sunday

The Moorpark Community Hunger CROP Walk and Cantastic! will be Sun., May 20 at the Moorpark Food Pantry, 609 Fitch. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., and the walk will start at 1 p.m. More...

Memorial Day services slated

Memorial Day will be observed at 8 a.m. at the Moorpark Veteran's memorial, corner of Los Angles and Moorpark avenues, and 10 a.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Grove in Poindexter Park, 500 Poindexter Ave., Moorpark. More...

Community High principal retires after rewarding career

As a child of migrant workers, who labored in the farm fields alongside his parents, Dr. Gabino Aguirre has inspired many students in Moorpark to move past academic and social barriers. More...

Business

New Westlake law partnership formed

Steve Greenwood and Terri Hilliard announced the formation of a new Westlake Village law partnership, Greenwood Hilliard LLP.The team will emphasize estate planning and asset protection. More...

Local driving school starts up

Emphasis is on safety

ACE Driving School has opened at 530 Moorpark Ave., Ste. 260, Moorpark. ACE offers behindthewheel training for teenagers and adults, from first-time drivers to the elderly reviewing their licenses. More...

Sports

Moorpark shakes up its lineup in preparation for the postseason

Musketeers open on the road today at Hart

The CIFSouthern Section Division I softball playoffs start today, and many teams from the area have a chance at making it to the championship game the first weekend of June at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine. More...

Marmonte League ready to flex its muscle in baseball playoffs

All four Marmonte League baseball teams that made the playoffs believe they have a shot at winning it all. And why shouldn't they? This afternoon the CIFSouthern Section Division I postseason will begin. More...

Grace Brethren opens at home

Grace Brethren's baseball team will host Workman High this afternoon in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division V playoffs. The Lancers (21-4) are the champions and top seed from the Frontier League. More...

Letters

Recycling event a success

Recently members of the American Legion in Moorpark sponsored an e-waste recycling event. More...

Time to pull the plug on the war

It is time to end the occupation. It is time to have the troops get in their vehicles, drive through Kuwait to the ocean, get on our carrier groups and come home. More...

Support the local arts center

As a proud parent of a participant of all the productions that my daughter has been in, Iwould like to commend Rosemary Moffatt and the many that help her for putting on "Grease Jr." My daughter, who is a teen and loves theater, has been priv More...

Editorials

It makes sense to provide year-round shelters

Warm weather is good news to most of us, but it's bad news for people without homes in Moorpark because they literally lose the temporary roofs over their heads. It also is bad news for firefighters and homeowners. More...

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