December 14, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Hometown celebrates the holidays

SNOW, SONG AND SANTA- Left, Moorpark resident Nathan Heard, 9, gets ready to throw a snowball while playing in the Winter Wonderland at Arroyo Vista Community Park last Saturday. More...

Health & Wellness

'Oh, just cheer up

Tips on beating those holiday blues

The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health reminds citizens of Los Angeles and Ventura counties to take care of themselves during this busy holiday season.With the holiday season just around the corner, so are the comforting seasonal images More...

Caregiving resources available throughout the holiday season

The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has several resources available for families living with caregiving responsibilities for a person with Alzheimer's disease during the holiday season. More...

Keep legs healthy on long trips

Cabin fever will have travelers hitting the road, airports and train stations this year. But most people would agree that spending hours cramped in a seat to get to a destination is not the highlight of vacation. More...

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Schools

Spring semester registration is open for community colleges

Registration has started at the three colleges of the Ventura County Community College District. Spring semester begins Mon., Jan. 7. All students may register online. More...

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Sports

Tough competition

Marmonte League loaded with quality girls' water polo teams
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It's always tough to win a championship. Repeating is even more difficult. After winning the CIFSouthern Section Division II title last season, the Agoura High girls' water polo team will now try to repeat. More...

Packers prevail in Ice Bowl

FROZEN TUNDRA- Following a heartbreaking loss in the 2007 Gold Coast Youth Football League Senior Division Super Bowl, the Moorpark Packers traveled to Cedar City, Utah, to participate in the Ice Bowl on Sat., Dec. 8. More...

USA Softball stars to host camp at Moorpark High

Event will be co-hosted by Camarillo native Jessica Mendoza
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Olympic gold medalist Jessica Mendoza has a very busy holiday schedule. Mendoza, 27, a Camarillo resident, was in New York last week conducting a youth softball camp for upwards of 150 girls. More...

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Family

Stay safe with awareness, precautions

There are three reasons people are easy targets for random acts of violence: •Lack of awareness- you must know where you are and what's going on around you. Using cellphones and iPods is distracting. More...

Play Review

Ring in the holidays Southern-style with Simi Valley's comedy, 'Tuna Christmas'
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Put some "Ho ho ho" in your holiday with the hilarious "Tuna Christmas" at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. More...

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Letters

The facts about the Chevron Tree

I appreciate the opportunity to clarify what happened with the walnut tree on the Chevron service station. More...

Bah humbug to the city grinches

Unfortunately the bah humbug spirit is alive in Moorpark and threatening fines to generous families. A recent article from the Star (Dec. More...

'Reality' TV show is deceiving

For those of you who haven't heard or don't know, Michel Bardavid from Secret Garden was on "Kitchen Nightmares" on Fox this Wednesday night. Here's what you should know. More...

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Real Estate

This Home Has An Open Floor Plan With Neutral Carpet And Upgraded Tile Flooring

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has approximately 2,828 square feet with an open floor plan. More...

The Marketplace Offers A Healthier, Simpler Lifestyle

The Market Place, Simi Valley's new mixed-use neighborhood- 72 townhomes complemented by a boutique shopping center- is offering a special program requiring No Payment and No Closing Costs after rebate. More...

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County graffiti summit gets tough with taggers

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Increasing costs and a rise of violent crime prompted about 150 city, law enforcement and justice officials to call for a united approach in combating the growing problem of graffiti. More...

EPA recommends adding Rocketdyne to Superfund list

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

In a letter sent to Gov. More...

Community

Parvin appointed mayor pro tem for 2008

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark officials appointed Councilmember Janice Parvin to the mayor pro tem position during a regular meeting last week. More...

Car club sponsors toy drive despite last minute relocation

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Unexpected barriers didn't prevent the newly formed Ventura County Majestics Car Club chapter from hosting a toy drive to benefit local children last Sunday. More...

Affordable housing project stalled by developer

Apartment complex slated for downtown area is put on hold
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The effects of the real estate market downturn are manifestly trickling down to Moorpark as the developer of a 200unit apartment complex that was slated to be built on a 10.5-acre parcel south of Casey Road and west of Walnut Canyon recent More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., DEC. 14 Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers host international folk dancing, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixers. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Sometime between Dec. 8 and 10, a bicycle was stolen from a property in the 4200 block of Park Lane. Vandals destroyed Christmas decorations on Dec. 9 in the yard of a home in the 4100 block of Willow Creek. More...

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Faith

Houses of Worship

Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada , Pastor Jim Olaiz. Peach Hill Clubhouse, at Rolling Knoll Road and Laurelhurst Road. (805) 407-5337 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...

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On The Town

'It's a Wonderful Life' in Ojai

Story presented as radio play

The Ojai ACT Art Center Theater, a nonprofit community ensemble, presents a live radio show"It's A Wonderful Life" for two weekends, Dec. 14 to 16 and 21 to 23, at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. Show times are 8 p.m. More...

Harbor to shine in parade

Ventura Harbor will host a Parade of Lights and Fireworks display on Fri. and Sat., Dec. 14 and 15. Festivities and a carnival will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the boat light parade at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. More...

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Editorials

Officials work to keep taggers from making their mark

As you may have noticed, there has been an increase in graffiti vandalism in many areas of Ventura County, including Moorpark. More...

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