February 10, 2012 RSS feed / Community

The flame never goes out

Moorpark firefighter embraced public service 25 year ago

The Lockwood Valley wildfire of July 2009 was like a perfect storm. Encouraged to spread by a nearly flawless combination of fire weather conditions, the blaze took out more than 350 acres of land in and around Los Padres National Forest near Ojai. More...

Show off your classic car on High Street

The 33rd annual Roam’N Relics Car Show, which benefits local charities, will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 28 on downtown High Street in Moorpark. The show is open to all pre- ’74 vehicles. Registration is $30 until Oct. More...

Super Sunday surprise

WHOOSH!—Moorpark resident Babak Saberi submitted this photo of a fire hydrant that had been knocked over by a car on her street, Sunsetridge Road, the morning of Feb. 5. More...

POSITIVE RESULTS—

Newbury Park residents Dolores and Terry Witherill are pleasantly surprised with news regarding their taxes while getting help from an RSVP volunteer. More...

Hail to the chiefs

Fun facts about the U.S. presidents

Presidents Day—originally a federal holiday established in 1800 to honor George Washington’s birthday and later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln and all U.S. chief executives— is celebrated on the third Monday in February. More...

Love Stories. . .

This Valentine’s Day, we asked our readers to share their first encounter with true love. As you can see, romance still is in the air.

My true love came into my life 40 years ago. I was 12. Having been married for More...

College basketball fundraiser to benefit cancer research

Moorpark College Athletics and Associated Students present Celebrate Life: a cancer awareness fundraiser, on Sat., Feb. 11 at the Moorpark College gym, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Reagan Library seeks volunteers

The newly renovated Reagan Library is seeking outgoing individuals who enjoy history and want to share historical information with visitors of all ages. More...

Call for artists

The City of Moorpark invites Southern California artists to display their artwork at this year’s Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 28 along historic downtown High Street. More...

Loving the single life on Valentine’s Day

With Cupid reserving his arrows for dreamy-eyed couples on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day can be a challenging 24 hours for singles. More...

RSVP for tax preparation help

Assistance available for senior, low-income residents

Bobbi Niedbala’s husband always took care of preparing their annual income tax returns. So when he died five years ago, Niedbala began paying $75 to a man her daughter recommended to do the job. More...

Show features 70 displays of gems, fossils

Fun for children

The Ventura Gem and Mineral Society will present its 50th annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary and Fossil Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., March 3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., March 4 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. More...

Finding a good read

GOOD BOOKS AT THE RIGHT PRICE—Los Angeles resident Marc Cuenco, who was in Moorpark visiting her parents, search for reading material at the Moorpark Friends of the Library Giant Used Book Sale More...

Tips to make Valentine’s Day special

Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the relationship you are in—long term, short term and even friendships. That’s the word from Matt Titus, dating coach. More...