Drivers still not putting down those cellphones
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Now that the fear of getting caught breaking a new law has subsided, local authorities say they’re handing out more tickets than ever to motorists violating the state’s ban on talking or texting on a cellphone while driving.
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CHP’s 80th birthday coming up
      The California Highway Patrol will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Fri., Aug. 14 with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Moorpark CHP office in the Moorpark Police Services facility on Spring Street. The festivities will include vintage and new CHP patrol vehicles, office tours, child seat inspections and installations, and recruitment information.
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Family pet is training as a lifesaver
By Ashley Cordes Special to the Acorn
      When Annette Markowitz rescued Collin, a male terrier mix, four years ago, she had a good feeling she’d found a companion for life. What she didn’t know is she’d found a potential lifesaver as well. “We’ve been incredibly, incredibly lucky,” Markowitz said. “He’s an absolute gift.”
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Dethroned Miss California to speak at Young Republicans convention
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      Carrie Prejean, the blonde beauty queen who grabbed national attention after her remarks on gay marriage at the 2009 Miss USA pageant, will be coming to Simi Valley next month to speak at the Young Republicans Federation of California convention.
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Class will help homeowners wise up with water
      The city of Moorpark is offering, as part of its summer recreation program, a waterwise gardening class, which will offer ways residents can conserve water and reduce their water bills, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 15 at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark.
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Active Adult Program
      The Moorpark Active Adult Center presents the following activities for seniors this month. Events require a reservation and will meet at 799 Moorpark Ave., unless otherwise noted. Programs are free unless a donation is requested. For more information on any program or to RSVP, call (805) 517-6261.
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Free film screens today
      The final of four summer movie presentations will take place at 2 p.m. today, July 31, at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. The event is presented by the Moorpark Friends of the Library and cosponsored by the Moorpark City Library and the city.
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