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Flood maps still under appeal By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com If appeals filed by Moorpark leaders against preliminary flood maps are denied, flood insurance costs to individual homeowners could be $500 to $1,000 per year, based on possible flooding risks and elevation, according to Yugal Lall, city engineer. More ... Tell us about your first date Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More ... City to remove buildings for new housing developments By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com City officials, Wednesday, approved the demolition of three houses in downtown Moorpark to make way for two new residential developments and a road widening project. A property owned by the city at 14245 Princeton Avenue will be removed to accommodate the widening and realignment of Prince... More ... Bent-neck zoo giraffe dies Gemina, the "crooked necked" giraffe, one of the Santa Barbara Zoo's most recognizable and beloved animals, was humanely euthanized Wed., Jan. 9. The giraffe's health had been declining over recent weeks until she had stopped eating altogether. More ... California primary approaches on fast track By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com California voters, for the first time since 1972, are expected to have a real impact on choosing nominees during the hotly contested 2008 presidential primary race. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's decision in March to move the state's presidential primaries from June to Feb. More ...
WELL TRAINED- J.J. Birkenshaw of Moorpark works with Moonee, an Australian shepard, at Freedom Park in Camarillo on Tuesday. The two were part of an intermediate dog agility class taught through Camarillobased Seaside Scramblers Agility Center. WENDY PIERRO/ Acorn Newspapers More ... Neighbors working for Countrywide wait on merger news By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com It's still too early to tell what effect the Bank of America purchase announcement will have on local Countrywide staff and branch offices, spokespersons on both sides of the deal told The Acorn this week. But changes are coming, officials said. More ... Women's group hosts inspirational speaker Talk includes keeping intentions on goals The Women's Information Network will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 23 at the Secret Garden Restaurant, 255 E. High St. in Moorpark. Guest speaker i sJohn Santangelo who will share how to create health, loving relationships and financial success by focusing one's intentions ... More ... At The Library •The January Family Story Time at Moorpark City Library will be repeated from 3 to 4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 20 at the library, 699 Moorpark Ave. The event will include reading stories and poetry, refreshments and a craft project. The whole family is invited. More ... Resolve to recycle better in 2008 With a new year ahead, Waste Management would like to remind its customers and all Ventura County residents that recycling is an important component of protecting the environment and helping the local community. More ... Speaker to discuss hate crimes Anti Defamation League hosts talk The Simi Valley Hadassah Group invites the public to hear an inspirational speaker from the Anti Defamation League from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., Jan. 20 at the Zeigler Center at Mt. Sinai, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive in Simi Valley. More ... |
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