June 27, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Early Acorn deadlines for July 4 holiday

Independence Day, Fri., July 4 requires two early deadlines for the Acorn issue dates of Thurs., July 10 and Fri., July 11. All editorial items for those editions, including letters to the editor, must be received by 11 a.m. Thurs., July 3. More...

College names new president

The Ventura County Community College District board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint Pam Eddinger, PhD, as president of Moorpark College following interviews with three finalists in May. More...

It's the only way to travel

EASY COMMUTE- Dep. Jody Miller participates in Ride Your Horse to Work Day, a recent "green" event held for officers of the Moorpark Police Department. More...

City prepares for Independence Day fun and fireworks

CELEBRATING AMERICA- These photos show the fun of last year's Fireworks Extravaganza, Moorpark's traditional Independence Day event, scheduled to start at 4 p.m. and culminate in a fireworks show at 9 p.m. More...

Teens can participate in photography project

The Moorpark City Library will host a free summer arts activity for teens ages 13 to 18. In the library's Metamorphosis project, participants will take photographs of their community and write about what they discover. More...

Contribution for decathlete winners

DONATION- Cindi Feig, president, and Brian Tevenan, vice president (center) of the Moorpark Education Foundation, present a check for $3,000 to the members of the Moorpark High School 2008 National Champion Academic Decathlon Team. More...

Musician will perform for reading program

Dave Winstone, who sings in eight languages, plays nine instruments, and is at home in all musical genres, will appear as part of Moorpark City Library's Summer Reading Club program at 2:30 p.m. More...

Suspected heroin dealer arrested

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department's narcotics investigators received information in March that Joseph Garcia, 24, was selling illegal prescription drugs from his resident in the 6700 block of East Westwood Street in Moorpark More...

Dial-a-ride accused of slow service, rudeness

Senior Dialaride, a transportation service for residents of Moorpark aged 62 and older, has drawn complaints from several of its patrons for mistreatment and verbal abuse. More...

Council approves post office location

High Street selected as site for new facility

Moorpark city council last week approved conceptual plans to build a 5,200squarefoot post office on city-owned land at the west end of High Street. More...

New bill aims to stop high school sports drugs

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) recently introduced the "High School Sports Anti-Drug Act" in Congress. The bill is aimed at eliminating performance-enhancing drugs in high school sports. More...

Overtime hours help CHP increase DUI arrests

The California Highway Patrol's "Statewide Driving Under the Influence Reduction Effort" grant has ended. In the $5 million project, CHP personnel were deployed in overtime to remove impaired drivers from California's roadways. More...

Young cinematographer creates films with a message

When opportunities knock, Ben Foster, who turned 16 last week, stands ready to answer. The young filmmaker has already developed a plan to make it in a competitive industry where few succeed. 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...

Scout earns Eagle rank

Kevin T. Grasel, 15, of Moorpark, was recognized for his advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor held on June 8 at the Moorpark Presbyterian Church. Kevin is a member of Troop 604 and has earned 28 merit badges. More...

At the Library

The Moorpark City Library will present these events for the Summer Reading Club at the library, 699 Moorpark Ave. All programs are free and open to all ages. •Dave Winstone, music, 2:30 p.m., Tues., July 1. More...

Moorpark Mammoth's treasured tusk

ANCIENT HISTORY- Margit and Randy Wheeler receive a personal private tour of the Moorpark Mammoth bones at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, courtesy of Jeff Grossman, the museum's director of membership. More...