October 10, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Expansion of Arroyo Vista Community Center complete

Space available for more classes
Local officials, residents and the business community gathered at Arroyo Vista Community Center last Wednesday to celebrate the completion of improvements that add 2,400 square foot of space to the facility. More...

How to submit vote by mail ballots

Ventura County residents who wish to vote by mail must request the ballots by Oct. 28. More...

Advice requested from active adults

The Moorpark City Council requests interested persons submit an application for consideration to fill five vacancies on the Active Adult Center Advisory Committee. The appointment is to complete a two-year term to expire December 2010. More...

Residents receive Rotary recognition

HIGH HONOR—The Moorpark Rotary Club congratulates its most recent group of Paul Harris Fellows during a dinner at the Moorpark Country Club recently. More...

Democrats meet

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road. The club will discuss the November ballot propositions. Members and guests may ask questions. More...

Go green when cleaning the house

Under the average American's sink lie countless wipes, paper towels and more than a half-dozen cleaning products. Many of those products are both harmful to the environment and hazardous to the home. More...

Deadline for November voter registration

American citizens who recently moved, turned 18 or wish to vote for the first time in California must register to vote. The deadline to register for the Nov. 4 election is Mon., Oct. 20. More...

Chamber hosts candidate forum

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum Breakfast on Fri., Oct. 17 at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Open networking is from 7:30 to 8 a.m., followed by the program from 8 to 9:30 a.m. More...

Employee allegedly stole drugs from ambulance company

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

John Wilson, a Fillmore resident who was a clinical education specialist for American Medical Response in Moorpark, allegedly stole narcotics from the company to feed his personal drug habit, authorities said earlier this week. More...

Finding new work requires flexibility and creativity

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The growing unemployment rate is more than a statistic for Simi Valley resident Edwin Benedetto. More...

Hadassah to hear about November ballot measures

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Hadassah group L'Dor Vador will host a speaker from the League of Women Voters from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 12 at the Ziegler Center at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Optimists honor pageant winner

Hilary Gushwa, Miss California International 2009, was recently honored at the Simi Valley Optimist Club with the Optimist Spirit of Community Award. More...

Tierra Rejada landowners weigh in on green belt debate

Residents say 'leave us alone'
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Supervisor Peter Foy hosted a forum Tuesday night at the Reagan Library to hear from residents in the Tierra Rejada Valley greenbelt regarding additional restrictions some elected officials would like to place on their land. More...

Tips to help save water year round

Area residents can significantly save on their finances by taking a few extra steps in their day to conserve water. The following are some easy steps residents can take to promote a better environment and save on their household expenses. More...