January 30, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Man convicted of sexual assault

Sean Edward Carroll, 39, was convicted last week of three counts of sexual assault involving the forcible rape of a developmentally disabled woman that occurred on March 19, 2007. Carroll is a former Moorpark resident now living in Palmdale. More...

Former public guardian sentenced

Juanita Ann Canley, aka Juanita Browne, 47, has been placed on five years of felony probation and ordered to serve 270 days in the Ventura County Jail. More...

Keep that lovin' feelin'

Anyone can catch your eyebut it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recalthe 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...

Future of SOAR laws discussed

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Environmental activists are reminding the public that much of Ventura County's open space, including hiking trails and farmland, won't stay protected forever and that action needs to be taken now to protect the land from development. More...

Moorpark welcomes new grocer to town

EAGER SHOPPERS— Moorpark residents Carole and Lloyd Picker were "anxiously awaiting" and one of the first in line to shop at the new Fresh & Easy store on Los Angeles Avenue during the grocery's grand opening on Wednesday. More...

Recipe of the week

Simple barbecue ribs, cole slaw

This week, Jan. 28 to Feb3, Vons has fresh pork spareribs for $1.97 per poundSweet Baby Rays or Hunts barbecue sauce, two bottles for $4, and Fresh Express shredded cabbage for $1. More...

Pet adoptions are up

Through the Humane Society of Ventura County's efforts, more animals found their way into new homes in 2008 than during the previous year. More...

Businessman convicted of tax evasion

Giancarlo Pertile, former owner and operator of Art Marble Design Inc. of Moorpark, was recently convicted in U.S. DistricCourt in Los Angeles of five counts of tax evasion for 1998 through 2002. More...

City tightens laws on drinking alcohol in public

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Problems associated with the consumption of alcohol in public places prompted the City Council's vote last week to close several loopholes in the municipal code. More...

Drive with caution near motorcycles

The California Department of Transportation advises both motorists and motorcyclists to use additional caution and be conscious of one another on state highways and freeways. More...

New bank to open

California community bank Rabobank N.A. has opened a branch at 146 W. Los Angeles Ave., in the Tuscany Square shopping center at L.A. Avenue and Park Lane in Moorpark, said Jeff Paul, regional president. More...

Audra Strickland appointed to committee

Assemblymember Audra Strickland (RMoorpark) was recently appointed by Speaker Karen Bass as vice chair of the Assembly Accountability and Oversight Committee for the 2009-10 legislative session. More...

A new opportunity for bargin shoppers

NEW NEIGHBOR—Mayor Janice Parvin and City Councilmember Gary Lowenberg cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of the new Smart & Final store in the Moorpark Marketplace at 864 Los Angeles Ave. on Jan 20. More...

FOOD Share shelves are well stocked

This NFL season, members of the Professional Football Players' Mothers Association were tasked to raise as many food donations as possible for their local community through "NFL Moms Tackling Hunger with Chunky Soup Program. More...

Watch out for baby squirrels nesting in trees

Lost wildlife young can be safely returned to their mothers

Most people think spring is the season when baby wildlife are born, but the local squirrel population has a different idea. Tree squirrels will often have two litters a year, one in January/February and another in July/August. More...