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Train smashes truck on tracks A northbound Amtrak train sideswiped a large truck that was parked next to the tracks west of Grimes Canyon Road Tuesday evening. The accident, which occurred at 9:25 p.m. didn't cause any injuries. The driver of the truck was not at the scene when authorities arrived. More ... City to collect electronic waste The city of Moorpark will host its first free electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 17. The event will take place behind the Police Services Center at 627 Fitch Ave. Only Moorpark residents may drop off items. More ... Reducing the effects of smoky air By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com Old-fashioned common sense is the best way for residents to minimize the affects of the smoky, ashfilled air caused by the wildfires raging across Ventura County and throughout much of Southern California, according to local health experts. More ... Foundation names directors Gary E. Erickson, Roz McGrath and Michael D. Bradbury have been added to the Camarillobased Ventura County Community Foundation board of directors. Erickson is president and CEO of The Erickson Group, which provides consulting services to the nonprofit community. More ... Halloween is not a treat for local law enforcement By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com With Halloween around the corner, local law enforcement officials don't find the "trick" in trick-or-treat that amusing. From parties to pranks, to general mischief to robberies, Halloween is one of the most hectic days of the year for police, along with the Fourth of July. More ... Property tax bills mailed The office of the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector announced that the secured property tax bills for the 2007-08 tax year were mailed early in October. Residents who have not received their property tax bill should either phone the office at (805) 6543744 or email a request... More ... Network keeps young travelers safe By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com In 2003, Alyson Kaplan, 20, was living the dream of so many young adults. A college student on vacation in London, Alyson was on her way to meet a friend in Bristol when a storm left her stranded at a train station. Vulnerable and scared, Alyson sought help from a 28yearold man, who eventually... More ... Parents gather to remember their murdered children By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The parents of Ventura County's youngest murder victims approached the podium one by one at Oxnard Plaza Park to repeat aloud the names of their loved ones and to light candles in their memory. "Vincent Martinez, 19 years old," said Marisa Martinez solemnly as she stood next to her hus... More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Students in Moorpark Unified School District will witness history come alive next month. The Blue & The Gray event, the Civil War reenactment organized by the Rotary Club of Moorpark, has again invited students in the district to Tierra Rejada Ranch the day before the two-day extravaganz... More ... School board to address student scheduling concerns By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com After a group of parents voiced their displeasure at the Moorpark Unified School District board meeting on Tuesday, the board showed some flexibility on the matter. More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GET A GRIP- From left, Kelly Done, 12, and Courtney Done, 12, both of Moorpark try to reach the top of the climbing wall last Friday during the Friday Night Fever teen dance at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark. The event included dancing, video games a... More ... Reflections program lets students show their creativity By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn Moorpark students have been invited to show their creativity- using photography, visual arts, musical composition, literature, dance choreography, film or video- for the annual Parent Teacher Association Reflections program. More ... Active Adult Programs 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. More ... Safe Halloween party at park Grace Bible Church will sponsor its annual Halloween Carnival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 31 at Peach Hill Park, 13204 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Activities include games, food, Jolly Jump and story time. The event is intended as an alternative and/or addition to a night of candy hunting... More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com There will be singing, dancing, drumming and praying at the sixth annual Spirit Ride ceremony this weekend. Simply put, it will be a celebration of diversity. The Spirit Ride, a revered American Indian celebration, is returning to Moorpark for a third straight year. Peter Catches Jr. More ...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers EAGLE EYES- Simi Valley firefighters Matthew Ward, left, Chrystal Horton, center, and Jeff Pike stand watch from a poolside terrace over a Santa Rosa Valley hillside as fire and smoke rise from Moorpark's Lexington Estates on Sunday. More ... |
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