January 4, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Driver arrested on DUI charge

A Moorpark driver who collided with a tree on the side of Gabbert Road south of Poindexter Avenue Sunday afternoon was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving. More...

Drivers must keep hands off car cellphones by July

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

California drivers face a variety of new road rules in 2008, including a requirement for handsfree cellphone devices. Most new laws went into effect Jan. More...

Youth workshop opens with 'Seussical the Musical'

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark children between the ages of 7 and 18 who are interested in the theater arts are invited to join the cast of "Seussical the Musical" to finetune their acting, singing and dancing skills. More...

Tooting her own horn

PARADE PARTICIPANT- Tyler Reynolds,15, a sophomore at Moorpark High School, is ready to march with the Pasadena City College Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. More...

American Legion and teens bring cheer to veterans

THE GIFT OF GIVING- Students from the Moorpark High School Health and Science Academy accompany members of the Moorpark American Legion Auxiliary to deliver more than 400 lap robes, as well as candy, socks, underwear, and patrotic Christmas ornaments 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 or cost is requested. More...

U.S. officials increase arrests for immigrant fugitives

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced that its teams that track down criminal aliens and immigration fugitives arrested almost twice as many in 2007 than in the previous year. More...

Strickland honored

Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Westlake Village) was recently honored with the CrisCom Co.'s "Leader For America" award that recognizes "those extraordinary leaders who have made a tremendous impact on our nation in a positive way. More...

County projects funded

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved funding for more than $3.5 million for projects in Ventura County. The requests passed the House on a 272-142 vote, sending it to the president for his signature. More...

Residents can hike off flab

The city of Moorpark Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will offer a series of free hikes to the public in an effort to help combat obesity and poor health. More...

Recipe of the week

America's favorite dinner pot roast

3-1/2 to 4 pound beef roast 2 small onions, sliced 1/4 cup flour 1 stalk celery cut in 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoon salt 2 ounce jar mushrooms, More...

City seeks memories from residents

The city of Moorpark is looking for longtime residents who would be willing to share their memories of life in Moorpark and how the city has changed over the years. More...

Squirrel of the Month

FULL MOON- Terri Beard of Charles Street in Moorpark looked out on New Year's Day and spied two deep-diving devils eating their fill from her terra-cotta plant pots on the fence. Remember: Whenever diving, always use the buddy system. More...