February 15, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Keeping the city's youth in good health

SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers TOP NURSE- Moorpark High School Principal Kirk Miyashiro, right, praises the work of Joan Kasparian, the school's health technician, at the school board meeting Tuesday. More...

Nonprofit organizations request grant funds from city

Amount of available money down from last year
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Representatives from seven organizations that provide assistance to Moorpark residents came to request a portion of the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funds at a City Council meeting last week. More...

Sluggish home sales impact local retail and office space

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

A slumping home real estate market has had little impact on Ventura County's commercial real estate, industry experts said last week. More...

Teens to demonstrate a love for language at poetry competition

Recitation will take place at High Street Arts Center
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Students representing 10 Ventura County high schools will vie for a chance to advance to state and national contests and win a $20,000 scholarship offered by the Poetry Out Loud organization. More...

Packer Cheer team wins at competition

The Moorpark Packer Cheer competition team won many awards at the recent JAMZ Nationals Youth Cheerleading Competition in Las Vegas. More...

Moorpark High graduate loves his business of selling books

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

A cache of books rivaling any mega-bookstore or county library can be found right here on 330 E. Easy St., Ste. 5 in Simi Valley. More...

Gang members allegedly terrorize victims at billiards hall

Four gang members or associates were recently arrested for attempted carjacking, attempted kidnapping, attempted robbery, felony vandalism and street terrorism during an incident in the parking lot of Moorpark Billiards, 476 W. More...

FEMA shrinks city flood plain

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

FEMA recently approved an appeal filed by Moorpark regarding the expansion of flood plains within the city. More...

Residents warned of scams offering immediate tax refunds

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of current scams promising tax rebates or other government refunds. More...

A blind date leads to fulfilling marriage for Moorpark couple

A love story
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Nurturing a happy relationship with a loved one comes easy in the beginning, when two people have a great deal of passion and the desire to enjoy time together. More...

What motivates youths to volunteer

Many believe that volunteer work can be beneficial for young people's personal development and that their communities can benefit as well. More...

Introduction to scouting

Moorpark Girl Scouts invites girls in grades K through 12 to experience "Go, Girl!" Scouting 101, a six-evening exploration of Girl Scouting and spring recruiting drive. The kick-off event will be Tues., Feb. 19 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. More...

Youth volleyball league opened

Registration for the United States Youth Volleyball League's spring season is in progress. The program fills quickly and space is limited. The deadline for registration is Sat., March 1. More...

Pet of the Week

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ODD-EYED SWEETIE- Tigger, a gray-and-white adult rabbit, is friendly and active and has one blue eye and one brown eye. He can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 300 Aviation Drive. Ask for animal No. More...