EYE OF THE TIGER--Kyle Footitt, 10, a member of Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do University Demonstration Team, shows off his skills during the Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning children's event at Arroyo Vista Community Park in Moorpark last Friday. More...
Despite funding shortages, city officials voted to continue paying for the school resource officer at Moorpark High School and the DARE anti-drug program offered to fifth-graders throughout Moorpark. The Ventura County Sheriff 's Department, which subcontracts with the city for law enforcement services, administers both programs. More...
The City Council last week approved a proposal to increase annual business registration fees from $30 to $40 for existing businesses. New businesses will pay $90 when they first register and $40 thereafter. The fee, which has been $30 since 1989, needs to be increased to absorb administrative costs, according to a report created by city staff. More...
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...
Brain cancer isn't stopping Pattie White. Neither is her husband's throat cancer or the various other cancers that have claimed the lives of close family members during the past few years. "Why have a bad attitude? Do I want to crawl on the floor? Now I want to enjoy everything I have," said White, 45, of Moorpark. More...
CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. Food, beverages for sale. No alcohol, tobacco, bottle,pets, umbrellas. $10 includes parking, admission, all activities. Children under 2 free. More...
The Soul and Body Yoga studio- "the first and only yoga studio in Moorpark"- will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Campus Plaza, a new complex across from Moorpark College. Free food and T-shirts will be offered along with yoga, Pilates and belly-dancing demonstrations. More...
Moorpark High School instructors Ginger Brandenburg and Donna Fulgham, along with Lucia Lemieux, a teacher at Los Cerritos Middle School in Thousand Oaks, earned the top awards at the 16th annual 2008 Impact II teacher recognition dinner held in May at the Courtyard Marriott in Oxnard. More...
The Fresno State Bulldogs shocked the nation Wednesday night by capturing the College World Series title with a 6-1 win over Georgia at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb. Pitcher Jason Breckley, a 2004 graduate of Moorpark High, made an impact in the CWS by earning a three-pitch win over North Carolina earlier in the tournament. More...
NO FEAR- "I was just sitting there when it came up over the railing of the deck," said Karma Salvato of Oak Park. This hummingbird made a surprise appearance in her front yard. "Hummingbirds seem fearless. I was only 5 feet away. It just popped up and looked me right in the eye." KARMA CHRISTINE SALVATO/Acorn Newspapers More...
The following took place within incorporated areas of Moorpark: A post office box in Moorpark was used in an attempted identity theft sometime between Oct. 1, 2001 and May 6, 2008. Thieves stole a credit card between June 9 and 20 in the 4700 block of Elderberry Avenue. The card was used to obtain goods and services. More...
Southern Baptisttrained disaster relief volunteers are serving roundtheclock in areas devastated by recent flooding in the Midwest. So far, Southern Baptists have logged more than 3,000 volunteer hours and prepared more than 95,000 hot meals for flood victims. More...
FRIENDS AND MEMORIES- Above left, professional skaters Austin Holt, left, and Louella Rehfield, both of Moorpark, pose during the forth annual ice skating reunion party held at Wendy Harper's residence in Moorpark last Saturday afternoon. The attendees included professional skaters who formerly performed with the Ice Capades and Holiday on Ice. More than a dozen skaters, including Joanne McKusker, Barbara Ann Roles, and Richard Dwyer, attended the party. Above right, pro skater Gail Marlow of Simi Valley shares some memories with her coach and pro skater Austin Holt during the reunion. More...
Play features music penned by 'Godspell' songwriter
For your summertime enjoyment, Camarillo Community Theatre amazes with the rarely produced musical "Pippin," which deserves attention. The title character is the eldest son of King Charlemagne, empire builder of first century AD. Any resemblance between the historical Pippin and the stage character ends there. More...
The countdown is on and wheels are in motion to eliminate "DUI-C," driving while under the influence of cellphones. A new law limiting the use of cellphones in motor vehicles goes into effect July 1. Starting Tuesday, adult drivers caught using a phone without a hands-free device can be cited. More...
By the rocket's red glare