January 11, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Dantona drops out of Senate race

Just a month before the state primary, Jim Dantona is withdrawing from the race to represent Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the California Senate. More...

Preparedness training to start

Applications are being ac- cepted from Moorpark residents for Community Emergency Response Team training. The seven training sessions will take place at the Moorpark Community Center Citrus Room, 799 Moorpark Ave. 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...

At The Library

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Recipe of the week

Cheesy scalloped potatoes

8 oz. cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 tbls. flour 2 cups milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 small onions, diced 6 medium potatoes, sliced Preheat oven to 350. Shred cheese. In a 2-quart saucepan melt butter over low heat. More...

Pet of the Week

PINCH OF LOVE- Lela, 1, a female brown miniature pinscher, is a stray with a microchip. Her owners did not reclaim her. She is sweet and loveable. Lela is available now for adoption at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Her animal ID is A411121. More...

Metrolink offers EZ pass

All Metrolink train tickets and passes include the Los Angeles County EZ Transit Pass feature and are valid as a local boarding on participating transit systems in Los Angeles County, including DASH, Commuter Express and Metro buses and trai More...

Minimum wage raised in state

On Jan. 1 the minimum wage in California increased from $7.50 to $8 per hour. This change will affect nearly 1.5 million state residents. More...

County board replaces CEO with Robins

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors recently selected Marty Robinson to replace CEO Johnny Johnston. Robinson, 57, will be the first woman to serve in the top administrative position for Ventura County. More...

Supervisors select Foy as new chair

Peter Foy was appointed chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, just a few days after marking his first year in office. The Simi Valley resident and businessman was vice-chairman of the board in 2007. More...

Persons needed for advisory committee

The Moorpark City Council requests interested persons submit an application for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Active Adult Center Advisory Committee. The appointment is to complete the current term set to expire December 2008. More...

DUI crackdown in Ventura County

Two fatalities reported over holiday

Two people died and 449 were arrested in Ventura County during a 19-day DUI crackdown, known as Avoid the 14, that ran from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1. More...

Agencies share tips about filing 2007 income tax

As local residents prepare to file their 2007 income tax returns, state and federal officials unveiled new programs, promised better service and reminded taxpayers to be aware of commonly overlooked credits. More...