April 17, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Fire department wants weeds whacked

Brush clearance helps to stop wildfires
The Ventura County Fire Department will mail nearly 14,000 weed abatement notices on April 20 to property owners with land covered under the Fire Hazard Reduction Program. More...

Foundation honors local philanthropist

The Ventura County Community Foundation recently established a fund to honor philanthropist Mary Leavens Schwabauer of Moorpark. She served as foundation board chair from 2004 to 2008 and remains as a board member. More...

Hadassah hosts author

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Hadassah group, L'Dor Vador, will host guest speaker Anat Ben-Ishai from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 19 at the activity center at the Simi Hills Retirement Center, 950 Sunset Garden Lane in Simi Valley. More...

Chamber to question council candidates in forum

Public may attend free of charge

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates Forum for the City Council election at 6:30 p.m. Tues., April 21, 2009 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street, Moorpark. More...

Tale of John Ballard inspires poetry class

County renames peak in honor of first black settler to the area
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A movement to rename a peak in the Santa Monica Mountains after the first black man to settle there has inspired poetry by several Moorpark College students. More...

Give grilled tri tip a try

Recipe of the week

For the week of April 15 to 21, Vons has Rancher's Reserve boneless whole tri tip for $2.77 per pound. Grilled tri tip 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tbl. fresh ground black pep per 2 tsp. minced garlic or 1 tsp. More...

Moorpark gymnast qualifies for regional championships

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Before stepping on the mat to perform her routine, Moorpark High gymnast Jasmin Alexander becomes quiet and centered, focusing her energy only on the task ahead. More...