IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers JAM SESSION—From right, Patti Meichtry of Simi Valley, Marsha Roberts of Thousand Oaks and Charleen Humphrey of Moorpark brought a variety of instruments and musical styles to a community jam session at the Moorpark Active Adult Center on Wednesday afternoon. Many of the participants play multiple instruments and change between songs, so the music included tunes from the piano, violin, recorder, marimba, steel guitar, ukulele and harmonica. More...
In response to concerns from residents and business owners, Moorpark police in recent months have stepped up efforts to catch graffiti vandals. Since the beginning of the year police have arrested 16 juveniles and seven adults in connection with graffiti vandalism incidents in and around Moorpark. More...
Two plans to beautify High Street and improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety were presented during a town hall meeting at City Hall last week. Both concepts, created by Lawrence Moss and Associates, are also meant to encourage shoppers to patronize venues along the city's first main street, said Deputy City Manager Barry Hogan. More...
City hopes to help facilitate construction of 20 affordable units
City officials voted last week to fast track the requirements for a downtown affordable apartment complex. The vote gives a nonprofit developer the go-ahead to apply for federal tax credits that could supply up to $6 million in private investments for the project. More...
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana recently presented a gift of 120 Beanie Babies for the child patients in the Emergency Department of Simi Valley Hospital. More...
FRI., MAY 8 11th Annual Circle of Hope 9 a.m. to noon at Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. Education symposium with speakers, multimedia presentations to discuss child safety, child abuse and neglect. Presented by Dr. Kathleen Van Antwerp and One Circle, nonprofit organization raises awareness of child abuse. More...
Two probable cases of swine flu have been identified in Conejo Valley Unified School District this week, one at Newbury Park High School and one at Redwood Middle School. District officials had informed parents on Monday that NPHS would be shut down from May 5 through May 11, but the district reversed its decision and reopened the campus May 6. More...
Senior sprinter blows away the field in boys' 100, 200 events
An approaching weather front added a sense of urgency to last Friday's Ventura County Track and Field Championships at Moorpark High. The hint of rain, however, did little to dampen the spirits, or performances, of some of the finest student-athletes in the state. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BLACK BEAUTY—Gory is a 2-year-old black Labrador. Gory is extremely playful, friendly and knows commands. If you would like to adopt Gory, ask for animal ID No.A464995 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please check at www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. More...
Thieves stole property from someone on Barranca Road on April 23. Vandals caused less than $400 in damages to a car parked on East Everett Street on April 22. Thieves stole auto part from a home on Woodlake Manor on April 21. The loss was less than $400. More...
"Your spiritual journey re quires that you become emotion ally aware, learn to make respon sible choices and use that ability to align your personality with your soul. Your intentions determine the trajectory of your life. More...
My fatherinlaw bought my 5yearold son a chef's jacket for stirring a pot of soup the other day, and now the kid thinks he's Wolfgang Puck, cooking "masterpiece meals" made from Tinker Toy pieces. So when the boy came home from school yesterday with news of a career fair later this month, he was erupting with enthusiasm. More...
A world of chocolate rivers and psychedelic candy gardens is the setting for the Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Willy Wonka," a musical version of the classic 1971 film. More...
In the last two weeks I have read four letters to the editor from people I have never heard of who claim to have expert knowledge concerning why I am running for a position on City Council. During their extensive research, none of these people have even contacted me. More...
Once moms bring us into this world, their commitment is forever. Even after the child has left the nest, the mother never stops mothering. Says nonagenarian author and playwright Florida ScottMaxwell, "No matter how old a mother is, she watches her middle-aged children for signs of improvement. More...
Mark Dilbeck, president of Dilbeck Estates, exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, announced last week, "It is with a great deal of enthusiasm that we welcome Donna Beebe to the Dilbeck family." "Donna's title will be branch manager of our newest office in Calabasas," said Dilbeck. More...
CHP sees spike in speeding since addition of new lane on 118