NATIONAL NIGHT OUT— Moorpark resident Morgan Vredenburgh, 5, gets a taste of summer as she bites into a watermelon slice last Saturday at the Wildwood Block Party on Big Cloud Circle in Thousand Oaks as part of National Night Out. Neighbors had the opportunity to get to know each other and mingle with city officials and police as a way to combat crime. More...
Two new candidates have joined the race for three open seats on the Moorpark Unified School District board. Donna Lacour and Natalie Panossian will face two incumbents and two other contenders in the November election. Members of the school board represent the interests of Moorpark students. More...
Jose Magdaleno, who has lived in Moorpark for more than 40 years, added his name to the roster of candidates running for a position on the City Council. Two incumbents and two challengers will vie for two open seats. "I love this city, and I think this is one of the greatest cities in the entire world. More...
Role-playing exercises prepare Army personnel for overseas fighting
A soldier with ties to Moorpark will soon serve in Iraq. But to see him, one would think he is already there. He patrols Arab villages in the desert where locals living there wear long, loose-fitting Arab clothing and scarf-like head covers. He stands among Iraqi natives as Arabic calls to prayer can be heard over loud speakers. More...
To prevent food poisoning at local outdoor events, Ventura County has increased inspections of vendors who sell refreshments at fundraisers hosted by nonprofit groups. More...
FRI., AUG. 15 Amateur Astronomy Ventura County Astronomical Society meets 7:30 p.m., multipurpose room, Mesa Union School, 3091 Mesa School Road, Somis. Denis Svechkarev discusses amateur astronomy in Kharkov, Ukraine. Free, public invited. More...
The House of Representatives recently voted to extend an employment eligibility verification program that U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) initiated 12 years ago. The bill passed 407-2. The program reauthorizes the Basic Pilot electronic employment eligibility verification program, also known as E-Verify, for five years. More...
SUMMER STUDIES PAY OFF— Two teams of students from Flory Academy of Sciences & Technology took home top prizes at the Academic Rodeo contest at the Ventura County Fair on Aug. 3. More...
It wasn't long ago when Moorpark High junior running back Austin Edmonson felt embarrassed about his height. There was nothing the 5foot7 Edmonson wished for more often than a growth spurt. He even quit playing basketball because he felt everyone else was considerably taller than he was. More...
More and more, pets are a part of the family and enjoy many of the comforts of home. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, nine out of 10 pet owners said they view their pets as family members, and nearly 70 percent admit to letting their dogs sleep in bed with them— all the more reason to keep a canine clean. More...
Three vehicles were stolen from a garage sometime between July 26 and Aug. 2 at 150 Majestic Court. Stated value of the vehicles was $1 million. On July 28 a man was arrested on battery charges on East Quail Summit Road. More...
People at the highest risk of death in home structure fires are the very young and the very old, according to the Characteristics of Home Fire Victims report released this month by the National Fire Protection Association. More...
As the High Street Arts Center embarks on a third season of productions under the auspices of the city, theater manager L.J. Stevens is optimistic that the new show lineup will attract more local residents to the historic venue in downtown Moorpark. More...
I totally agree with the Aug. 8 letter regarding the dog walkers in my area in Mountain Meadows. It's disgusting to see the little black bags thrown down on the sidewalks as well as other areas along my morning walk. More...
Americans are facing tough economic times. Politicians may not define it as a recession, but the nation is undoubtedly suffering its worst economy in decades. To help pinch pennies, many of us are eating out less, staying home instead of going on vacation, and clipping coupons to reduce the grocery bill. More...
Located within the Las Virgenes School District this Three Springs Colonade home has lush landscaping, new wood front doors with cut glass inserts, a three car garage with new wood doors, and new exterior light fixtures. More...
Now there's plenty to eat at the pantry