October 26, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Reducing the effects of smoky air

Old-fashioned common sense is the best way for residents to minimize the affects of the smoky, ashfilled air caused by the wildfires raging across Ventura County and throughout much of Southern California, according to local health experts More...

Halloween is not a treat for local law enforcement

With Halloween around the corner, local law enforcement officials don't find the "trick" in trick-or-treat that amusing. More...

Network keeps young travelers safe

In 2003, Alyson Kaplan, 20, was living the dream of so many young adults. A college student on vacation in London, Alyson was on her way to meet a friend in Bristol when a storm left her stranded at a train station. More...

School board to address student scheduling concerns

After a group of parents voiced their displeasure at the Moorpark Unified School District board meeting on Tuesday, the board showed some flexibility on the matter. More...

Reflections program lets students show their creativity

Moorpark students have been invited to show their creativity- using photography, visual arts, musical composition, literature, dance choreography, film or video- for the annual Parent Teacher Association Reflections program. More...

Safe Halloween party at park

Grace Bible Church will sponsor its annual Halloween Carnival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 31 at Peach Hill Park, 13204 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Activities include games, food, Jolly Jump and story time. More...

Moorpark, Santa Rosa threatened by Nightsky fire

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers EAGLE EYES- Simi Valley firefighters Matthew Ward, left, Chrystal Horton, center, and Jeff Pike stand watch from a poolside terrace over a Santa Rosa Valley hillside as fire and smoke rise from Moorpark's Lexington Estat More...

Train smashes truck on tracks

A northbound Amtrak train sideswiped a large truck that was parked next to the tracks west of Grimes Canyon Road Tuesday evening. The accident, which occurred at 9:25 p.m. didn't cause any injuries. More...

City to collect electronic waste

The city of Moorpark will host its first free electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17. The event will take place behind the Police Services Center at 627 Fitch Ave. More...

Foundation names directors

Gary E. Erickson, Roz McGrath and Michael D. Bradbury have been added to the Camarillobased Ventura County Community Foundation board of directors. More...

Property tax bills mailed

The office of the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector announced that the secured property tax bills for the 2007-08 tax year were mailed early in October. More...

Parents gather to remember their murdered children

The parents of Ventura County's youngest murder victims approached the podium one by one at Oxnard Plaza Park to repeat aloud the names of their loved ones and to light candles in their memory. More...

Youths 'rock out' in many ways at city teen dance

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GET A GRIP- From left, Kelly Done, 12, and Courtney Done, 12, both of Moorpark try to reach the top of the climbing wall last Friday during the Friday Night Fever teen dance at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in M More...

Active Adult Programs

The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors this month. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. More...

Spirit Ride gallops into Moorpark for American Indian rite

There will be singing, dancing, drumming and praying at the sixth annual Spirit Ride ceremony this weekend. Simply put, it will be a celebration of diversity. More...