April 25, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Representative receives award

The United States Chamber of Commerce recently presented U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the second session of the 110th Congress. More...

Metrolink goes 'green' for commuters

Metrolink marked Earth Day by unveiling its newest locomotive, the cleanest diesel-electric option available, and stressing that riding Metrolink even one day a week makes a difference to the environment. More...

Moorpark police add new equipment to bike team

Last year the Moorpark Police Bicycle Team was reformed after a 5-year leave of absence. The patrol team worked nine, 8-hour shifts and made 29 arrests. More...

Naval base contracts for gate guards

Homeland Security Solutions Inc., based in Virginia, has been selected to provide contract gate guard services for Naval Base Ventura County. Homeland Security Solutions Inc. More...

New lanes open on freeway

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SMOOTH RIDE- Moorpark City Councilmember Keith Millhouse addresses the audience as Caltrans Chief Deputy District Director Raja Mitwasi listens during the official grand opening of the State Route 23 Freeway Widening and More...

Kids can make cards at library

The Moorpark City Library will host a Make-A-Mother's-Day-Card Workshop for children from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wed., May 7 at the library, 699 Moorpark Ave. Materials and tools will be provided. More...

Women play important roles in Rotary Club history

Rotary International had its beginning in 1905 in Chicago, Ill. Paul Harris, Esq. started the club for male professionals . More...

Fun galore at Conejo Valley Days

The 52nd annual Conejo Valley Days festivities will take place this weekend and also Wed. through Sun., April 30 through May 4 with a variety of familyfriendly activities. More...

Humanitarian award goes to Pardee's McGee

Michael McGee, president and chief executive officer of Pardee Homes, will receive the HomeAid Humanitarian Award at the group's fifth annual Hearts Building Homes gala on May 31 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. More...

Vandals strike Presbyterian church

Vandals spray painted pentagrams and other antireligious statements on the walls of an office and the new sanctuary of Moorpark Presbyterian Church at 13950 Peach Hill Road. More...

Annual arts festival will showcase local talent

Local residents are invited to join the festivities during the 2008 Moorpark Art Festival at the Civic Center and on High Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 4. The event is free to the public. More...

City leaders provide 'wish list' of projects for possible funding

NP A group of about 20 community leaders and activists got together with Hugh Ralston, president of the Ventura County Community Foundation, to share their ideas on where philanthropic funds should be spent in Moorpark. More...

Students promote peace at high school campus

When Marlina Thompson wanted to help a schoolmate resolve problems and prevent an impending fight, she brought her friend to the Teens For Humanity Club to help settle the dispute peacefully. More...

The Oaks continues expansion

"Under construction" seems like an understatement at The Oaks mall, where many brandnew retailers will join renovated or expanded stores later this year. No longer does Marin Drive serve as an entrance to the mall off Hillcrest Drive. More...

Club names winners of annual youth art contest

Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club has announced the winners of the annual Student Art Fair held at the Peach Hill Academy in March. The fair was open to students in grades K through 12 from all Moorpark public schools. More...

Area Agency on Aging seeks applicants

The Moorpark City Council requests that interested persons submit an application for consideration for appointment to the Advisory Council for the Area Agency on Aging. The two-year term begins July 1 and expires June 30, 2010. More...

Speaker to discuss reverse mortgages

The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark will host Debbie Lee of Wells Fargo at the monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. Mon., May 5 at the Arroyo Vista Community Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. More...

'Green' tip

This is a helpful hint for those who want to save on water. While waiting for the hot water to come through the faucet, catch the cold water in empty gallon milk containers, buckets, bowls or pots. More...

County YMCA seeks board members

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is looking for community leaders to join its volunteer board of directors. More...

Earth Day workers clean up

DIG IN- A number of high school students show up to participate in the recent Clean the Arroyo Day sponsored by Bagwell Construction for Earth Day. More...