BUSY DAY—Above, the "Lil' Darlins" from Pam Rossi's Dance Ten delight the audience with a number last Saturday at the city of Moorpark's Day in the Park event at Arroyo Vista Park. At right, Moorpark resident Roger Proulx tries out a Segway with the help oCommunity Service Officer Bob Berger. Arissa Castaneda, 6, at left, learns how to punch, kick and block at the American Hapkido's Lil' Dragons tentThe city hopes to turn the event, which began last year, into a local tradition. More...
The purpose of creating a memorial to honor veterans goes far beyond admiration and respect, said Jim Carpenter, commander of American Legion Post 502 in Moorpark. More...
Moorpark's park system lacks the kind of amenities desired by residents, according to a survey that's helping to formulate a new parks and recreation master plan. The plan, which will serve as a blueprint to guide future capital improvements in public parks, was presented to the City Council at its May 6 meeting. More...
A new 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle will soon be part of the Moorpark Police Department. The bike, which cost under $20,000, will replace a BMW motorcycle that's been used for traffic enforcement since 2003. The FLHTP Electro Glide Police Motorcycle will be delivered to the department within the next two months, said Capt. Ron Nelson. More...
RUGGED RUNNERS—The Dirty Dozen team takes a break in the 186.8-mile Ragnar Relay Race on April 24 and 25 from Santa Barbara to Dana Point. In the photo are Mike Anderson, Sean Carroll, January Ornellas, Richard Erbes, Jenny Thrift, Steve Ahl, Lisa Burgess, Debby Anderson, David Moore, Sergio Perez, Kathy Moore and Kathleen Driscoll, team captain. More...
FRI., MAY 15 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Guest speaker Martha House, past president, California Federation of Republican Women, California Republican Party regional past vice chair, Los Angeles County. $20. RSVP requested. More...
Kyle Jorrey has been named the new editor of the Moorpark Acorn . Jorrey will remain in his current position as editor of the Simi Valley Acorn and assume the same duties for the Moorpark edition of the paper. More...
The city of Moorpark is offering three summer programs with a flexible registration policy and affordable rates. On site activities will take place at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center & Park, 4500 Tierre Rejeda Road, with airconditioned rooms and sports fields. More...
Senior catcher rarely plays, but he has his teammates' respect
Aaron Doria is a 5foot8, 135pound third-string catcher who plays behind a sophomore. He worked on his swing in the batting cages before school and during lunch, until coaches kicked him out for waking up the neighborhood. More...
Thieves stole merchandise from the Kohl's department store in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on April 29. Vandals caused less than $400 in damage to a vehicle parked on Woodglen Drive on April 29. On April 28 police arrested a 59-year-old man who drove away after crashing into a gas pump in the 50 block of Los Angeles Avenue. More...
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!" —Henry Ford Few will disagree that we are being pummeled daily by the media with how bad things are today. If we are not mindful, it's easy to get seduced into agreement with that opinion because the evidence seems to be so overwhelming. More...
After two years at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks, the Moorpark Kiwanis Club annual Wine and Moonlight fundraiser is coming home to the Secret Garden restaurant on High Street. Now in its third year, the event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sun., May 31. More...
This ain't your father's "Star Trek," boys and girls. This one's a little bit different. Yes, I'm a fan. Not a Trekkie (excuse me, a Trekker), mind you, but I do know a tribble from a temporal rift. I know that Kirk was the only Federation cadet to ever beat Kobayashi Maru (no, not a small Asian woman, but a Spockdesigned test of character and leadership). More...
I am sick and tired of the politicians threatening to cut crucial programs if the voters don't pass these propositions ("Upcoming ballot is all about the budget," Moorpark Acorn , May 8). Our state has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. More...
The seven candidates running for Moorpark City Council generally agree that keeping an eye on the economy and protecting the city's budget will be a top priority if elected to office May 19. David Bagwell, James K. Hoffman III, Joseph Magdaleno, Jonathon Miller, Thomas Pflaumer, David Pollock and Nathan Sweet are competing for one open seat on the council. More...
Victor Martinez won the award for top listing agent from Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/Channel Islands office for January 2009. A lifelong resident of Ventura County, Martinez has a wealth of experience from the education, agriculture and construction fields. He earned a dual bachelor's degree in labor studies and education at the University of Maryland. More...
'Dirty Dozen' cleans up in endurance race