A Moorpark residence became uninhabitable due to smoke damage caused by a kitchen fire last week. The blaze apparently started on the stove top, said Capt. Barry Parker, spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department. No one was home when the incident occurred at ab... More...

There's a new tool in the battle of the bulge- it's called the Glycemic Index. The index ranks all forms of carbohydrates on a scale of zero to 100 on how they affect blood sugar levels and consequently insulin levels. More...

SUN., AUG. 5 Comic Operetta Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "HMS Pinafore" opens at Curtain Call Youth Theatre, 8 p.m., Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive, inside airport. Continues through Aug. 5. $10 general admission, $5 children 13 and under. (805) 388-5716. More...

Shiela Addis, Moorpark resident and independent executive director with The Pampered Chef, received a Top Performance Cluster Award for firstline cluster sales at the company's recent national conference in Chicago. More...

Two local universities made the grade last month. California State University Channel Islands received on Tues. July 17 initial accreditation- official recognition by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges that the educational programs are effective and meet academic standards... More...

Over the past 34 years many things have changed within the Los Angeles Kings franchise. Players come and go, uniform designs have been altered, and the team has moved from the Great Western Forum to Staples Center. One thing, however, has remained constant- the team's voice. More...

Vandals displayed too much spirit on July 29 in the 11800 block of Alderbrook Street when, after scratching a car's rear bumper with a sharp object, they bleached the words 'I love UCLA' into the driveway. Thieves entered an open garage sometime between July 27 and 28 in... More...

Faith meets historical evidence as seen by local church members when they recently traveled to San Diego to view the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Natural History Museum. According to a museum brochure, these artifacts are "one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. More...

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce is seeking a sponsor for the Moorpark Festival and BBQ Rib Cook-off event slated to take place at Tierra Rejada Ranch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8. Teams from throughout California will compete "grill to grill" with each other to see who has t... More...

The High Street Arts Center will present the classic family musical "Bye Bye Birdie" from Fri., Aug. 10 through Sept. 16 at 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

As a geophysicist and resident of Moorpark, I read your July 27 article on hydrogen-fueled cars with an informed interest. Unfortunately, you appear to have made a common error among nonscientists regarding this subject. More...

Have you ever wondered, "Why did I choose to live here?" Moorpark might be the place where you work, but the area has other advantages, too. The Metrolink and Surfliner offer great getaway experiences along the coast. For a small price one can take a day trip to San Diego or a weekend jaunt to t... More...

This Oak Park 1-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath house has many upgrades such as Paver tile and pergo-style flooring and textured berber carpet. There are while plantations shutters throughout and smooth ceilings. The kitchen offers a Boach dishwasher, microwave and convection oven. More...