IN GOOD FORM— Aboard the gelding Mikey, Dani Schneider, 11, seems to soar over the jumps during the 2-foot-6 class at Fieldstone Riding Club on Tuesday. The talk of the stables this week has been local resident Will Simpson of Thousand Oaks and his horse Carlsson vom Dach. Simpson won a gold medal in show jumping with the U.S. equestrian team at the Beijing Olympics. More...
With the exception of Janice Parvin, who is running unopposed for mayor, Moorpark City Council and school board candidates will have more competition for the jobs than in previous years. Both local races include incumbents and several challengers. More...
About 100 residents attended a school board meeting last Tuesday to share their concerns about the pending purchase of a 22-acre vacant school site in the Moorpark Highlands. More...
THAT SPECIAL DAY— Moorpark resident Heather Garcia models a wedding gown from David's Bridal during a fashion show at the Bridal Premiere at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza in Westlake Village on Sunday. More...
When is it time to restrict a senior's driving or ask him or her to surrender the car keys completely? It's a touchy subject for baby boomers and their aging parents. In fact, adult children would rather talk to their parents about funeral plans than about taking away their car keys, according to a new survey from Caring. More...
THURS., AUG. 21 Bonsai Trees Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Preparation for Gardens of the World show. Time: 7:30 PM Phone: 805.495. More...
Jason Herner, president of National College Planners, specializes in helping families navigate the process of college planning. From the early stages of college selection to the last hurdle of developing methods to finance higher education, NCP provides a comprehensive service to address every family's needs and concerns. More...
Students and parents who plan to drive to Moorpark High School next week should be prepared to deal with lots of traffic and plenty of law enforcement, said Principal Kirk Miyashiro at a school board meeting Tuesday. More...
Slowly but surely, the gap is closing. Although many coaches pick Royal High to be the top girls' cross country team in the Marmonte League once again, even Royal's head coach, Jay Sramek, believes it will be tough to repeat as champs in 2008. More...
SOFT KITTY— Fluffy little Luna is a beautiful, curious girl who would love a new home. She is a grey, tan and white calico longhair with big green eyes. She is only 1 year old and likes children and other animals. If you would like to adopt Luna, ask for animal ID number A447493 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, located at 600 Aviation Dr. More...
Authorities arrested a 21year-old Moorpark man who drove his vehicle onto the grass and playfields at Miller Park at about 5 a.m. last Saturday. The man was caught in the act driving a Jeep Cherokee in circles throughout the park while under the influence of alcohol, authorities said. More...
A tangle of bikes in various stages of readiness await their turn as volunteers apply chain grease, adjust rear hub shifting, tighten spokes and examine brake pads and cables. "Do we have clippers?" asks Emily Fox, a college student in Greensboro, N.C. "Maybe that will be our next donation. More...
International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Moorpark area during the 2008-09 school year. These students will integrate themselves into a Moorpark area family with the goal of experiencing American culture and in turn they will provide insight into their own culture. More...
The Museum of Ventura County artists invitational exhibit, "Between Heaven and Earth: Entre Cielo y Tierra," will open with a free public reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 31 at the museum, 89 S. California St., Ventura. More...
As you all know, I went into UCLA for brain surgery and am forever grateful to Dr. Lazareff and his team for doing an amazing job, and giving me a new opportunity on life once again. By 7 p.m. I had convinced the doctors I felt like solid food and to my delight, they agreed. So off went my dad to the nearest McDonald's for a Happy Meal. More...
Vacations are over, kids are almost back in school and it'll be Halloween before you know it, then Thanksgiving. Wasn't it just graduation? The end of summer is bittersweet, but a relief to some parents, especially those with younger children who have been underfoot since June, whining about nothing to do. Nobody wants to admit it, but schools serve as a great babysitter. More...
Time is running out to take advantage of some home buying programs from Shea Homes. For a limited time, Shea Homes is offering these opportunities to save money on your dream home: •Lower your monthly payments with below-market financing. More...
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