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U.S. officials increase arrests for immigrant fugitives U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced that its teams that track down criminal aliens and immigration fugitives arrested almost twice as many in 2007 than in the previous year. For the first time since records have been kept, the nation's fugitive alien po... More ...
A Moorpark driver who collided with a tree on the side of Gabbert Road south of Poindexter Avenue Sunday afternoon was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving. More ... Strickland honored Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Westlake Village) was recently honored with the CrisCom Co.'s "Leader For America" award that recognizes "those extraordinary leaders who have made a tremendous impact on our nation in a positive way. More ... Drivers must keep hands off car cellphones by July By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com California drivers face a variety of new road rules in 2008, including a requirement for handsfree cellphone devices. Most new laws went into effect Jan. 1, but perhaps the most-highly anticipated law- that drivers can only use a hands-free cellphone while driving- goes into effect July 1. More ... County projects funded The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved funding for more than $3.5 million for projects in Ventura County. The requests passed the House on a 272-142 vote, sending it to the president for his signature. The Senate also approved the requests. The projects include the fo... More ... Youth workshop opens with 'Seussical the Musical' By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Moorpark children between the ages of 7 and 18 who are interested in the theater arts are invited to join the cast of "Seussical the Musical" to finetune their acting, singing and dancing skills. The Steve Robertson Youth Workshop production is sponsored by the High Street Theater Fo... More ... Residents can hike off flab The city of Moorpark Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will offer a series of free hikes to the public in an effort to help combat obesity and poor health. The hikes, easy to moderate pace, are led by recreation leaders and are open to all residents of all ages. Families are en... More ...
PARADE PARTICIPANT- Tyler Reynolds,15, a sophomore at Moorpark High School, is ready to march with the Pasadena City College Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. Back home in Moorpark, she steps lively with the Musketeer Marching Band. She was chosen to march in the parad... More ... Recipe of the week America's favorite dinner pot roast 3-1/2 to 4 pound beef roast 2 small onions, sliced 1/4 cup flour 1 stalk celery cut in 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoon salt 2 ounce jar mushrooms, More ... City seeks memories from residents The city of Moorpark is looking for longtime residents who would be willing to share their memories of life in Moorpark and how the city has changed over the years. More ...
THE GIFT OF GIVING- Students from the Moorpark High School Health and Science Academy accompany members of the Moorpark American Legion Auxiliary to deliver more than 400 lap robes, as well as candy, socks, underwear, and patrotic Christmas ornaments, to the patients at Veterans Hospital on Wilshire... More ...
FULL MOON- Terri Beard of Charles Street in Moorpark looked out on New Year's Day and spied two deep-diving devils eating their fill from her terra-cotta plant pots on the fence. Remember: Whenever diving, always use the buddy system. More ... Active Adult Programs The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors this month. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave. unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation or cost is requested. More ... |
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