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Senate passes bill to stop animal fighting, smuggling The U.S. Senate has passed by unanimous consent a bipartisan bill, the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act of 2007. More ... Vets invited to job fair A "Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet" job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., May 17 at West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard. All job seekers are welcome to participate. The fair is intended as an opportunity for veterans who are looking for work to meet empl... More ... Group wants to update plans for county economic strategy The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County is spearheading an effort to update the county's sevenyearold Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a document that addresses the county's economic assets and obstacles and is designed to be part of an ongoing economic development p... More ... County supervisors recommend term limits By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Ventura County supervisors voted 4-0 to place a term limits measure on the November 2008 general election ballot. If the proposal passes, starting January 2009 county officials will be permitted to serve only three consecutive fouryear terms. Incumbents would then be required to ... More ...
Residents of all ages are invited to the annual Moorpark Arts Festival, where they will be entertained and enlightened by a variety of free events downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., May 6. More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Local fire agencies are ready to fight blazes on a moment's notice, regardless of the season. Every year is unique and brings with it its own set of weather challenges. This year, fire departments have remained on alert nonstop because of the lack of winter rain. More ... Arts Stars Awards presented to supportive individuals, businesses By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com The Ventura County Arts Council celebrated artists and their supporters at the recent second annual Arts Stars Awards and luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard. Winners in eight categories ranged from the businesses and city that have supported the arts to individual artists a... More ...
Eggplant Parmigiana By Joyce Barnett Special to the Acorn I got this one from an Italian friend, Dawn from N.Y. It's easy to make and better if you make it in one layer so it won't be so mushy. It's good with garlic toast. More ...
Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Marcia Gay Harden Rated: R (for brief nudity, adult language) Running time: 116 minutes Best suited for: those who remember Least suited for: those who don't More ... Fortnightly speaker to discuss brittle bone disease "The threat of osteoporosis" will be the topic at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club at 10 a.m. Fri., May 11 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Reservations for the $10 luncheon can be made by noon Wed., May 9 by calling T... More ... Wildlife rescue hotline to assist injured animals WildRescue, a nonprofit wildlife organization based in Malibu, has launched an emergency hotline designed to help people who find injured wild animals. Based on a caller's area code, the toll-free hotline, (866) WILD-911 (866-945-3911), will provide the number of the nearest rescue or... More ... Santa Paula to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with bands, sales, cars Fillmore & Western to offer special theme train rides Historic Downtown Santa Paul Merchants Association will present a variety of events to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cruise Night will be from 5:30 p.m. to dusk Fri., May 4. Classic cars will cruise downtown Main Street. There will be music and food. More ... Ventura to host ALS benefit walk The third annual Walk to D'Feet ALS will take place Sun., April 29 at Plaza Park aChestnut and Santa Clara streetin Ventura. Registration beginat 9:30 a.m. and the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Walkers are asked to register online at www.alsala.org, oby calling the office at (8... More ... Sign up kids tomorrow for day camp The Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark will host summer day camp registration day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., April 28, at the clubhouse, 200 Casey Road. Children may participate in games, food, fun jump, face painting and more while their parents register. More ... Winners selected in Boys & Girls Club raffle Thousand Oaks Mayor Pro Tem Jacqui Irwin recently drew the first cash prize winner names in the raffle being conducted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo and Las Virgenes. The drawing was held at the clubs' Los Cerritos Middle School facility in Thousand Oaks. More ... |
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