May 23, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Neighbors near 23 Freeway to get soundwall

Residents in the Toscana neighborhood bordering the 23 Freeway will be able to keep their windows open at night once a sound wall is constructed to shield their homes from traffic noise. More...

Bilingual beach signs warn visitors of ocean's dangers

Visitors to California's beaches are about to receive new and critical safety information to help them protect themselves and their families from dangerous ocean conditions. More...

Kiwanis fundraiser features wine tasting

The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark presents its annual fundraising event, "Wine and Moonlight," from 3 to 7 p.m. Sat., June 21 at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Faster and cuter than Speed Racer

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CRASH COURSE- Moorpark resident Diego Escalante, 4, creates his own lane on the mini go cart course at the Kids 4 Kids Carnival fundraiser at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills last Sunday. More...

Moorpark High senior wins scholarship contest

Simi ValleyMoorpark Republican Women, Federated have announced that Keenan Hochschild is the winner of its 2008 scholarship contest. Hochschild, a senior at Moorpark High School, was awarded a check for $1,000 at a recent club meeting. More...

Rotary donates $98,000 to schools, community groups

The Rotary Club of Moorpark distributed $98,000 to 35 individuals, organizations, programs and groups earlier this month. Most of the recipients are local entities such as the Boys & Girls Club, youth sports leagues and Catholic Charities. More...

Man arrested for counterfeit CD, DVD sales

Raul Rojas-Solis, 25, of Los Angeles, was arrested in Moorpark on May 17 for allegedly selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs. At about 6:30 p.m. More...

Witnesses sought in accident case

The California Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses who observed a traffic accident that occurred about 8:25 p.m. Fri., May 2 on the northbound 23 Freeway, just south of Janss Road. It involved a black Ford Explorer. More...

CHP on alert for holiday weekend

The California Highway Patrol will begin the Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period at 5 p.m. tonight, Fri., May 23 and continue through midnight on Mon., May 26. More...

Toastmasters meet weekly

The Moorpark Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 200 Casey Road, Moorpark. More...

Scalloped corn is good for summer

Recipe of the week

One 16 oz. can creamed corn One 16 oz. can whole kernel corn 8 oz. sour cream One stick margarine, melted (half cup) Two eggs, slightly beaten One box Jiffy corn muffin mix Combine all ingredients and mix well. More...

Boys & Girls Club leaders attend national conference

Representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark attended the 102nd annual National Conference for Boys & Girls Clubs of America held recently in San Francisco. More...

Families frolic at fabulous Fun Night on Friday

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SHARE THE FUN- From left, Sophia Kloster, 7, on lap; Laura Prati; Matiana Gajda, 7, and Carly Prati, all of Moorpark, watch performances at the seventh annual Family Fun Night at Mountain Meadows Elementary School in Mo More...