SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers CELEBRATION—Janice Parvin, center, who was elected mayor of Moorpark in the recent election, celebrates with her husband Dale and a large group of supporters at Cafe Firenze in Moorpark on Tuesday eveni More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HEAVY TURNOUT—Poll inspector Nellie Meza fetches a new ballot for a voter who spoiled his, as voters mill around the tiny, bustling polling room in Flory Academy on Tuesday evening. More...
The East County is now home to its own district attorney's office and community prosecutor, giving residents and police officers a local point of contact for a variety of D.A. services previously available only in Ventura. More...
Photo courtesy of Jerry Taylor NUTRITION NETWORK—Community members celebrate at the launch party for www.kidshealthcafe.com at Cafe Firenze Monday evening. More...
The Counseling Center at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks has witnessed an increase in the number of people calling the center to report a wide range of psychological problems and a pressing need for affordable couns More...
Residents of Southern California need to think about what they will do during a major earthquake. Will they panic, dial 911 or a law enforcement office, and finds it's too late to get help because communications are already down? More...
Running a business in this economic environment isn't easy. Local plant nurseries, restaurants and retailers are suffering because fewer customers are spending their money on nonessential goods and services. More...
THESE GUYS ARE MONEY—Double Nickels, an adult softball team with members from Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Moorpark and Camarillo, won the senior men's 55AAA division at the prestigious Las Vegas World Masters Tournament. More...
OUT IN FRONT—Joshua Schultze of Moorpark followed up his debut win at AV Motoplex with another series victory. Josh is racing in his final series for the 2008 year and has already secured first-place finishes in his last three races. More...
LOTS OF HEART— Lizzy, a 2-year-old shorthair Chihuahua mix, is friendly, playful and sweet. She is very gentle and mellow, so she would be a great family pet. If you would like to adopt Fanny, ask for animal ID No. More...
Encounters with coyotes could become dangerous when people begin feeding the wild animals. When fed, coyotes quickly lose their natural fear of people and can become aggressive. More...
Assembly of God/Lighthouse Christian Fellowship , the Rev. Randy Sugarman. 4823 Mira Sol Drive, Moorpark, (805) 529-1730. Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Community Center, Rabbi Shimy Heidingsfeld, 11958 Honeybrook Court, (805)807-8684. More...
L'Dor Vador, Simi Valley and Moorpark's Hadassah Group, will host an inaugural holiday boutique from 2 to 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 9 at a private residence in Simi Valley. More...
The Moorpark City Council is accepting applications to fill five positions on the Moorpark Arts Commission for a two-year term, from January 2009 to December 2010. More...
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi presents "It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical" from Nov. 15 through Dec. 21 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. More...
Most people are happy the election is over because they're tired of the relentless rhetoric, the constant bickering and the incessant radio and TV commercials. Even the tough old birds known as political junkies have had enough by now. More...
In midAugust, Prudential California Realty held its 23rd annual Golf Classic at the Moorpark Country Club. "Once again, we have successfully achieved a fantastic golf tournament," said owner/Broker Bob Majorino. More...
This Old Agoura home was completed in 2003 and has a wrap around porch with views of Lady Face Mountain. The house is just off the 101 freeway half way between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and a short drive to Malibu. More...
Joice Corridori, Manager, Sotheby's International Realty, Ventura County Brokerage, is pleased to welcome Dave and Lorna White to the Westlake Village office. More...
Janice Parvin, who ran unopposed for mayor, received 95.8 percent of the 8,977 votes that were cast in the mayoral race on Tuesday. The mayorelect and her supporters were at Café Firenze celebrating that night. More...
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) has clinched his 12th term in California's 24th Congressional District, capturing 126,052 votes (58 percent). More...
About a dozen seniors attended a public forum last week hosted by Mayor Patrick Hunter at the Moorpark Active Adult Center to hear the mayor's perspective on local matters. More...
FRI., NOV. 7 Networking Breakfast of Champions And Holiday Boutique 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Check in 6:45 a.m. More...
The Mesa Verde Middle School theater program will present the play "Totally Red" at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at the school, 1400 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...
TOP NOTCH KIDS—Mountain Meadows School celebrates National Red Ribbon Week in October with the theme of "Healthy Choices." The students were given a red ribbon to wear throughout the week to remind them that they have choices in life start More...
YES WE CAN—Jill Maier and Carrie Greco pack cans of food collected during Peach Hill Academy's Red Ribbon Week in October. The teachers and volunteers collected 1,938 cans. More...
Sometime between Oct. 17 and 24 someone stole money from a donation box on High Street. During a consensual search, a driver stopped in an undisclosed area of Moorpark on Oct. More...
Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for pur chase online and at retail stores. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BRAGGING RIGHTS—The license plate declares the love that Goleta resident Joe Silva has for his 1933 Ford 2-door sedan. More...
CANDY CACHE— Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion, center, poses with his employees and family along with more than 500 pounds of sweets in the annual Halloween candy buy back program. More...
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