IN STEP— Dancers from Pam Rossi Dance Ten strut down High Street last Saturday during the Moorpark Country Days Parade. For more parade photos, see page 18. More...
After several weeks of debate, officials decided not to make a controversial change that could have stripped the rights of voters in Moorpark. Citizens will have the opportunity to select a new leader during a special election next June. More...
A contingent of law enforcement agencies arrived en force in Moorpark last Monday to search for the remains of a Sylmar teen possibly buried 40 years ago under a portion of the 23 Freeway. A convicted serial killer who worked on construction of the freeway is a suspect in the death of the youngster, 16yearold Roger Dale Madison. More...
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. Voter registration forms are available at city halls, libraries and Chambers of Commerce. More...
Halloween is fun for kids, but, unfortunately, and from my experience, it can also be a day that children end up visiting the emergency room. As the head of the Emergency Department at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, I have seen the results of too many accidents that happen on this day that is supposed to be devoted to fun and play. More...
FRI., OCT. 10 Safety Training Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Registration 9:45 a.m. Safety training and crime fighting program. $20 luncheon. Reservations required five days in advance. More...
The new Foreclosure Prevention Act recently signed by President Bush is great news for current homeowners and those looking to purchase. HR 3221 is quite complex and includes 796 pages of legislation. LoanSmart Inc. has created a special blog dedicated to the Foreclosure Prevention Act, which explains in layman's terms pertinent sections of the act. More...
Scholarships are now available for college students who participated as interns or parttime employees at any public works agency or engineering consulting firm in Ventura County during any part of 2008. The deadline for the scholarship, administered by the Ventura County chapter of the American Public Works Association, is Oct. 31. More...
Local golf fans will be in for a treat this holiday season as the Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America returns to Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The field for the 10th annual Chevron World Challenge, previously known as the Target World Challenge, was announced last week at Sherwood. More...
Sometime between July 19 and Sept. 19 a thief used someone's credit card number to obtain property. The victim lives on Discovery Court. A known suspect stole money on Sept. 19 from someone living in the 900 block of Spring Road. More...
Take more than 4,000 students and volunteers, add tons of rice and soy, then blend well for one day. Those ingredients made for a record-breaking challenge as students from eight North Carolina colleges and universities worked together to pack more than a million meals for hungry people. The food is now en route to El Salvador, Haiti and India. More...
Underwood Family Farms will present the 11th annual Fall Harvest Festival throughout this month. The farm is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for pumpkins and pick-your-own at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...
Those of us who have had the pleasure of living in Moorpark for more than a few years have come to recognize local landmarks and are proud to call this town our home. More...
The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election is Mon., Oct. 20. A completed voter registration form must be postmarked by that date to be included in the election. Given the stakes in this year's races—local, state and national—there's no excuse for any citizen to remain on the sidelines. More...
Everyone knows realtors earn commissions for the homes they sell, but many people don't realize who pays them and how the final amount is determined. More...
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