December 12, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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City leadership

SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers PUBLIC SERVANT—Councilmember Keith Millhouse is sworn in for a third term on the Moorpark City Council while his parents and wife Mari watch at the Council meeting on Dec. 3. More...

Lowe's, Home Depot must pay fines

The Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit of the Ventura County District Attorney's office has filed and settled a civil action against Lowe's and Home Depot. More...

Children's playhouse stolen

The Sheriff 's Department, Headquarters Detective Bureau is investigating the theft of a trailer and a playhouse that occurred on Nov. 21 in the industrial area of El Rio. More...

Shop safely when ordering online

Convenience, good deals and choices are all good things that Internet shopping offers. But before using it, be cyber-smart and make the online experience a safe one. •Shop with familiar companies. More...

Tips for hosting a safe holiday party

•Have nonalcoholic beverages available for guests. •Use a jigger when serving alcoholic drinks rather than pouring straight from a bottle. •Find alternative transportation for intoxicated guests. More...

Novice rider proves she's a contest winner

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Astride a horse named Copperfield, Kaitlyn Manners had a successful first year in riding competitions. She's taken home 160 championship ribbons and even won a golf cart. More...

Fresh & Easy food store to open in Moorpark

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market will soon open at Los Angeles and Moorpark avenues in Moorpark. Prior to the opening, residents may nominate a local nonprofit organization to receive a $1,000 donation. More...

'Alice' skates into Simi rink

TriCounty Youth Productions presents the seventh annual holiday ice skating show, "Alice in Wonderland on Ice" at the Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St., Simi Valley. Show times are 7:30 p.m. tonight., Dec. 12, and noon and 4:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. More...

CHP collects toys for kids

The toys gathered by the California Highway Patrol office in Moorpark during their annual holiday CHiPS FOR KIDS toy drive will be donated to organizations helping local families this holiday season. More...

Thieves steal money meant for orphans

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Thieves have been stealing donation boxes belonging to The Orphan Foundation, a nonprofit group formed by Newbury Park residents Joe and Tatiana DiDonato to help orphans from the U.S. More...

Input wanted on public transit

The Ventura County Transportation Commission will host a public hearing in Moorpark on Jan. 7 to get local input concerning transportation and to identify transit service needs for residents of Moorpark and throughout Ventura County. More...

CHP to crack down on drunk drivers for holidays

Ventura County Avoid the 14 Campaign will operate its threeweek crackdown on driving under the influence from midnight Fri., Dec. 12 through midnight on New Year's Day. More...

Government hiring census workers

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring field staff to conduct the 2010 census. Positions are available for enumerator/lister, crew leader assistant, crew leader and recruiting assistant. Pay ranges from $15 to $18.50 per hour. More...

Interface receives funding to assist victims of violence

Interface Children Family Services has been awarded funding to continue providing crisis response for victims of domestic violence. More...

Serving in Uniform

Andrew J. Esseff has graduated from the four-week Army Reverse Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. More...

Chicken and rice

Weekly recipe

Specials for the week of Dec. 10 to 16: Vons has fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for $1.97 per pound. Chicken and rice dinner ½ cup flour 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. More...

Farm offers trees, Santa visit

Underwood Family Farms will host visits with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 13 at the farm, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. Guests may bring their own cameras for photos. More...