February 29, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Man beaten in parking lot

Victim will require surgery

An 18-year-old male Moorpark resident was beaten at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 13 in the parking lot across from the Moorpark High School. The victim was walking from the high school to the Vons shopping center parking lot. More...

County explains 911 system

The dispatchers of the Ventura County Sheriff's Communications Center have developed presentations to share behind the scenes information about the 911 system with the public. More...

Local author provides teacher tips

Moorpark resident Stella Erbes' enthusiasm for the teaching trade, as well as her own experiences as a classroom teacher who became a university professor, prompted her to write a book which shares practical insights into the world of teaching More...

Boys & Girls Club plans a 'Carnival' fundraiser

The 21st annual Dinner and Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark will be held Sat., March 29 in the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Relay for Life to host poker benefit

The Moorpark Relay For Life will sponsor the fourth annual No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on Fri., March 14 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Check in is 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:15 p.m. More...

Officer of the Year

GLENN GROSSMAN/Special to the Acorn Newspaper TOP COP- Capt. Jeff Matson of the Moorpark Police Department presents the Officer of the Year award to Dep. Frances Saleh for outstanding service to the Moorpark community. More...

Candidates file for 24th Congresional District race

Two candidates have filed papers for the U.S. House of Representatives 24th Congressional District race. More...

Suspect arrested for attempted murder

Resident stabbed at local restaurant

Jonathan Linder,21, of Thousand Oaks, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during a fight at the Chuy's Mesquite Broiler in Moorpark. More...

Neighborhood Watch groups help keep communities secure

Neighborhood Watch is a joint effort between the Moorpark Police Department and the community designed to instill a greater sense of security and reduce the fear of crime by putting "neighbor" back into neighborhoods. More...

Toastmasters communicate

SPEAKING THEIR MINDS- Left, Moorpark resident Dan Waldman, looking the part in his costume, delivers his speech "Reluctant Criminal" at the Moorpark Toastmasters Speech Contest on Wednesday evening. More...

Match wits with 'Jeopardy!' champ

Record-breaking winner to host local trivia contest

Recordbreaking "Jeopardy!" winner Ken Jennings will host a trivia night and talk about his new best-selling book at 7 p.m. Wed., March 19 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. More...

Moorpark to celebrate Arbor Day

Tree planting for city's silver anniversary

The city of Moorpark's second annual Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sat., March 8 at College View Park, 15400 Campus Park Drive, Moorpark. Admission is free. More...

Fortnightlys welcome Ojai Raptors

The Ojai Raptors will explain the life and habits of owls and birds of prey when the Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., March 14 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...