Park closing July 3 for fireworks preparation
| July 2, 2010
In preparation for the city’s annual Fireworks Extravaganza, Arroyo Vista Community Park at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road will be closed to the public until 3:45 p.m. on Sat., July 3....
Citrus fest provides sweet fun in Santa Paula
| July 2, 2010
The 43rd annual Kiwanis Citrus Festival of Santa Paula will take place at Harding Park, 1300 E. Harvard Blvd. The event is sponsored by the Santa Paula Kiwanis Club. Hours...
Foster teen program opens in Ventura County
| July 2, 2010
Aspiranet, one of the largest nonprofit social service agencies in California, has launched a new program, Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care, one of the first programs of its kind in Ventura...
Protect the eyes from fireworks
By John Wood, OD Special to the Acorn | July 2, 2010
This year for the Fourth of July celebrations, families and friends should stay away from private firework use and instead enjoy professional displays to protect and preserve eyesight. Each year...
Tips to consider for summer traffic safety
| July 2, 2010
Summer is here, and schoolage children are enjoying their vacations. Local police departments remind parents, young people and drivers to practice traffic safety when traveling this summer. Motorists should be...
Practicing fireworks safety on 4th of July
| July 2, 2010
The Ventura County Fire Department reminds residents that the safe and legal way to enjoy fireworks this Fourth of July is at a professional public display. All other fireworks of...
Ventura County Democrats can apply for scholarships
| July 2, 2010
The Ventura County Democratic Central Committee established the $1,000 Jack O’Connell scholarship in 2007 as a tribute to the state superintendent of public instruction. Applications for 2010 are available at...
Moorpark resident named to university spring dean’s list
| July 2, 2010
Megan Marie Violand of Moorpark was named to the dean’s list for academic excellence during the spring 2010 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean’s list distinctions, students...
Simi Valley foundation honors Moorpark College students
| July 2, 2010
Each year, the Simi Valley Education Foundation grants five $1,000 scholarships, one to a student from each of the Simi Valley high schools and one from Moorpark College so that...
University of LaVerne offers information session
| July 2, 2010
The University of La Verne at Moorpark College has scheduled an information session for prospective students from 6 to 7 p.m. Wed., July 21 in room 112, Fountain Hall, Moorpark...
Catholic parish founder celebrates golden jubilee
By Justin Cowles Special to the Acorn | July 2, 2010
The founder of a local parish was honored last week for serving 50 years in the priesthood, and he came back to Moorpark to celebrate. Monsignor Joseph Cosgrove commemorated his...
Prepare ye for ‘Godspell’ musical
| July 2, 2010
Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Camarillo will present the musical “Godspell” July 7 to 10 at the church, 102 Camino Esplendido. Shows will be at 7 p.m. each night, with...
Church goes on a SonQuest
| July 2, 2010
Children age 4 through sixth grade can attend SonQuest Rainforest Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Mon., July 19 through Fri., July 23rd at Monte Vista Presbyterian Church,...
Native American sees link with Christianity
| July 2, 2010
Mike Peters, pastor of 4Fires Ministry in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a member of the Odawa tribe, says the Bible is his plumb line. “When I consider the sacred ways...
Housing starts up slightly in May
| July 2, 2010
After a slight drop in April, total housing starts in California rose a bit in May, the California Building Industry Association reported. According to statistics compiled by the Construction Industry...
REC Solar releases ‘smart meter’
| July 2, 2010
REC Solar has released TED 5000, the next-generation in home energy monitor that measures the power consumption of an entire household and makes the power metering information available to consumers...
Sheriff’s Blotter
July 2, 2010