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December 14, 2007
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Hometown celebrates the holidays
SNOW, SONG AND SANTA- Left, Moorpark resident Nathan Heard, 9, gets ready to throw a snowball while playing in the Winter Wonderland at Arroyo Vista Community Park last Saturday. Below left, the Los Robles Master Chorale performs at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center for the group's "Sounds... More...
County graffiti summit gets tough with taggers
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Increasing costs and a rise of violent crime prompted about 150 city, law enforcement and justice officials to call for a united approach in combating the growing problem of graffiti. Officials met last week at the Camarillo Library at a summit sponsored by the Ventura Council of Govern... More...

EPA recommends adding Rocketdyne to Superfund list
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

In a letter sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, officials from the United States Environmental Protection Agency recommended the Santa Susana Field Laboratory be placed on the Superfund National Priorities List, a designation that would get the federal government involved in the cleanup of the 2,... More...

 Community
•Parvin appointed mayor pro tem for 2008
Moorpark officials appointed Councilmember Janice Parvin to the mayor pro tem position during a regular meeting last week. The mayor pro tem is second in charge, leading the council meetings and giving speeches when the mayor is absent. The position is rotated annually among the fou... More...
•Car club sponsors toy drive despite last minute relocation
•Affordable housing project stalled by developer
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 Health & Wellness
•'Oh, just cheer up
Tips on beating those holiday blues
The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health reminds citizens of Los Angeles and Ventura counties to take care of themselves during this busy holiday season.With the holiday season just around the corner, so are the comforting seasonal images of cheer, family get-togethers, college and profes... More...
•Caregiving resources available throughout the holiday season
•Keep legs healthy on long trips
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., DEC. 14 Folk Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers host international folk dancing, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixers. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
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 Schools
•Spring semester registration is open for community colleges
Registration has started at the three colleges of the Ventura County Community College District. Spring semester begins Mon., Jan. 7. All students may register online. High school special admission students can register in person at the Admissions and Records offices. Walkin registration begi... More...
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 Sports
•Tough competition
Marmonte League loaded with quality girls' water polo teams
It's always tough to win a championship. Repeating is even more difficult. After winning the CIFSouthern Section Division II title last season, the Agoura High girls' water polo team will now try to repeat. The Chargers' path to the top spot, however, is perilous. More...
•Packers prevail in Ice Bowl
•USA Softball stars to host camp at Moorpark High
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 Police Blotter
•Sheriff's Blotter
Sometime between Dec. 8 and 10, a bicycle was stolen from a property in the 4200 block of Park Lane. Vandals destroyed Christmas decorations on Dec. 9 in the yard of a home in the 4100 block of Willow Creek. Other decorations in the same block were destroyed on Dec. 7. More...
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 Faith
•Houses of Worship
Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada , Pastor Jim Olaiz. Peach Hill Clubhouse, at Rolling Knoll Road and Laurelhurst Road. (805) 407-5337 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...
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 Family
•Stay safe with awareness, precautions
There are three reasons people are easy targets for random acts of violence: •Lack of awareness- you must know where you are and what's going on around you. Using cellphones and iPods is distracting. •Body language- keep your head up, walk with confidence and swing your ar... More...
•Play Review
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 On The Town
•'It's a Wonderful Life' in Ojai
Story presented as radio play
The Ojai ACT Art Center Theater, a nonprofit community ensemble, presents a live radio show"It's A Wonderful Life" for two weekends, Dec. 14 to 16 and 21 to 23, at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. More...
•Harbor to shine in parade
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 Letters
•The facts about the Chevron Tree
I appreciate the opportunity to clarify what happened with the walnut tree on the Chevron service station. City staff and the Chevron Station owner also recognized the beauty and community value of the walnut tree that graced the property in front of the Chevron station for ma... More...
•Bah humbug to the city grinches
•'Reality' TV show is deceiving
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 Editorials
•Officials work to keep taggers from making their mark
As you may have noticed, there has been an increase in graffiti vandalism in many areas of Ventura County, including Moorpark. More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•This Home Has An Open Floor Plan With Neutral Carpet And Upgraded Tile Flooring
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has approximately 2,828 square feet with an open floor plan. It has neutral carpet, upgraded tile flooring, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding and newer solid core interior doors and base boards. More...
•The Marketplace Offers A Healthier, Simpler Lifestyle
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