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Collision brings down power lines Hwy. 118 west of Moorpark was closed in both directions for about six hours Monday morning due to downed power lines caused by a vehicle collision. Fortino Guerrero, 47, of Oxnard, was driving a 1999 Mercury eastbound on Hwy. 118 east of Hitch Boulevard at an unknown rate of speed throu... More ... City Council approves raising building permit fees By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com The City Council last week approved a proposal to increase fees for services rendered by the Building and Safety Department. The changes will affect building, electrical and plumbing permits and related items. The changes will take effect this summer. More ...
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A small group of local children marched to the Moorpark Food Pantry to help sort food donations in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday. "The national day of service is recognized by the U.S. More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL- Camarillo resident Jared Logan of Clean Harbors Environmental Servies lifts a used television out of the back of a truck at the Universal Waste Event in Moorpark on Saturday. An estimated 250 cars drove through to drop off florescent li... More ... Adult sports leagues taking registrations The city of Moorpark Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is accepting registration for the following spring adult sports leagues. •The adult softball leagues will begin in early March. The coed leagues play on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and the men's divis... More ... Strathearn Museum is training new docents The Simi Valley Historical Society is offering docent training from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 29 and 31, and Feb. 5 and 7 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. All four classes must be attended for accreditation. More ... Arrest made in disturbance at Moorpark billiard hall Gang members suspected of robbery attempt Lynda Gomez, 30, of Moorpark was arrested on Jan. 20 as a suspect in a gang disturbance at Moorpark Family Billiards on West Los Angeles Avenue. The Moorpark Police Department received a call of a disturbance at Billiards at about 12:35 a.m. Jan. 20. Police personnel arrived and determined tha... More ... Seminar to provide tips on healthy aging A free seminar on the secrets of healthy aging is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Feb. 9 at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. The keynote speaker, Dr. Sharon Norling of the Mind, Body, Sprit Center in Westlake Village, will discuss "Natural approaches to healthy ag... More ... Holy Cross presents fish fry Proceeds to support local charities Knights of Columbus Moorpark Council No. 9969 will serve the annual Lenten Friday night fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 8 and continuing weekly through March 14 at the Cosgrove Center, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road in Moorpark. The public is invited. More ... Recipe of the week Chicken fried steak with trimmings 2 or more cube steaks 1 egg, beaten Mix a little flour with salt and pepper. Dip steaks in egg, then in flour. Use margarine or oil to fry in a skillet on low heat for four minutes or until medium brown on both sides. More ...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CASTING CALL- Actors April Swan, 12, Mesa Verde Middle School seventh grader, and Nick Ryan Walsh, 7, Campus Canyon Elementary School second grader, read lines from the script during auditions for "Seussical the Musical" held at the Moorpark Boys & Girls Club last week.... More ... Hikers can hit the trails this spring The Simi Valley Trailblazers presents the following hikes in Simi Valley for February and March. For details, driving directions, updates, or schedule changes, visit www.simitrailblazers.com. Following are hikes that take place weekly. Hikes are cancelled for rain. More ... College talent show The Student Government Board of Moorpark College hosts the annual talent show at 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 1 in the campus Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. The event is free and the public is invited. For information, call Donna Valle at (818) 472-1530 or e-mail mcaspublicrelations@vc... More ...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BACKSTAGE COACHING- Actor Vince Pavia, dressed as a Navy SEAL, talks with director Robert Raser of RLR Productions during filming for "Discovery Center," a new interactive role-playing exhibit scheduled to open in late spring at the Ronald Reagan Presidentia... More ... Company picks up where Fido drops off When nature calls, this franchise answers. Local entrepreneurs Bren and Reggie Mercado recently opened DoodyCalls in Simi Valley, becoming part of the first full-service pet waste removal franchise. The company also serves Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake, Agoura Hills... More ...
WHAT A SWEETIE- Trapper is a 3year-old male, cream colored domestic shorthair tabby. He is a little shy, but he really likes to cuddle. Trapper is available for adoption at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. His animal ID is A433013. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers More ... Class will teach pet first aid The Conejo Recreation and Park District invites the community to a Petsaver class from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23 at the Hillcrest Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ... Volunteer to help wildlife The California Wildlife Center will provide free volunteer training for the care and feeding of orphaned baby squirrels and opossums in the center's Baby Care Unit. The training is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 27 at the center's hospital in Malibu. More ... |
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