IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FRIENDLY COMPETITION— Ben Popp, 10, of Moorpark, makes a save during an impromptu game of volleyball with friends and neighbors at Glenwood Park on Saturday morning. More...
Local residents will pay about $4.25 more for tap water each month if the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 6 approves a rate increase recommended by the local water district. More...
Eighteen local residents submitted applications to fill a shortterm vacancy on the Moorpark City Council. The deadline to apply was last week. City officials will interview the candidates at a special meeting next Wednesday and select one on Dec. 17. More...
Nearly a month after the general election, Republican Tony Strickland has officially been named the winner of the 19th District state Senate seat. With about 415,000 votes cast, Strickland, 38, bested Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson by fewer than 1,000 votes at last count. He was sworn in at the state Capitol on Monday. More...
A free presentation on "Bone Health: Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis" will be given at 9:30 a.m. Mon., Dec. 15 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. A CVS pharmacist will discuss the types, causes, symptoms and treatments and how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. More...
FRI., DEC. 5 Moorpark Melodrama "The Plight Before Christmas" opens 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students. $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. More...
Staff members of the Ventura County Community College District student newspaper The Student Voice enjoyed a rewarding visit to the Southern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference, held Nov. 14 and 15 at Cal State Fullerton. More...
The girls' basketball squad at Moorpark High has a completely new look this year. Not only have seven of the Musketeers' 11 players from last season graduated, but Moorpark also has a new head coach, Libby Hare, who replaces Dave Murphy. More...
An alpaca ranch open house, holiday boutique and alpaca sale will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 at Alpacas and Beyond Ranch, 5837 Los Angeles Ave. in Somis. The event is sponsored by Alpacas & Beyond, As You Like It Alpacas, Buenaventura Alpacas, 7th Heaven Alpacas and others. More...
Items were stolen on Nov. 20 from Michael's in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue and later from Foot Locker. Deputies found the same three juveniles in possession of stolen property from the two stores. A known suspect repeatedly called someone on Nov. 23 on Vistapark Drive, leaving a harassing message. More...
About 60 people enjoyed a special Thanksgiving feast provided by members of Moorpark Community Christian Church on Thursday last week. This was the church's first Thanksgiving dinner event. "The free meal is a practical way to show the community that we care about them," said youth pastor John McCann. More...
CONFLICTED—Kathy Nelson of Moorpark submitted this photo of the sign in front of Arroyo West School. Motorists may need to stop and decide how best to proceed. More...
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 9969, would like to thank all the citizens of Moorpark who supported our annual Thanksgiving food drive the weekend of Nov. 22 and 23. This year, over 40 members of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 9969, collected food and money donations for the poor and hungry throughout the Moorpark area. More...
Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced the U.S. is officially in a recession. It's unlikely that anyone around here was surprised that the economy is in hot water. But there's a backlash that some people don't know about. More...
Thousand Oaks home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. This home is approximately 1,770 square foot per tax assessor with a light and open floor plan, beveled glass front door, recently painted interior and exterior, upgraded neutral carpet, upgraded light fixtures and smooth ceilings. More...
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