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Gang members allegedly terrorize victims at billiards hall Four gang members or associates were recently arrested for attempted carjacking, attempted kidnapping, attempted robbery, felony vandalism and street terrorism during an incident in the parking lot of Moorpark Billiards, 476 W. Los Angeles Avenue, on Jan. 20. More ... FEMA shrinks city flood plain By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com FEMA recently approved an appeal filed by Moorpark regarding the expansion of flood plains within the city. The new flood maps proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2005 were contested because they inaccurately incorporated large areas of Moorpark into a newly desig... More ... Nonprofit organizations request grant funds from city Amount of available money down from last year By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Representatives from seven organizations that provide assistance to Moorpark residents came to request a portion of the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Funds at a City Council meeting last week. More ... Residents warned of scams offering immediate tax refunds The Ventura County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of current scams promising tax rebates or other government refunds. Recently detectives became aware of an apparent scam in which the caller sought bank account information from a resident of Nyeland Acres. More ...
SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers TOP NURSE- Moorpark High School Principal Kirk Miyashiro, right, praises the work of Joan Kasparian, the school's health technician, at the school board meeting Tuesday. Kasparian, a long-time Moorpark resident and registered nurse, started as a volunteer for the dis... More ... Sluggish home sales impact local retail and office space By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com A slumping home real estate market has had little impact on Ventura County's commercial real estate, industry experts said last week. The evershrinking availability of undeveloped land and a diverse and stable economy throughout the county has helped push lease rates higher and keep purch... More ...
A love story By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Nurturing a happy relationship with a loved one comes easy in the beginning, when two people have a great deal of passion and the desire to enjoy time together. However, such love and devotion can only persist when couples are committed to their relationship, dedicated to one another and willin... More ... Teens to demonstrate a love for language at poetry competition Recitation will take place at High Street Arts Center By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Students representing 10 Ventura County high schools will vie for a chance to advance to state and national contests and win a $20,000 scholarship offered by the Poetry Out Loud organization. The poetry recitation competition will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 20 at the High S... More ... What motivates youths to volunteer Many believe that volunteer work can be beneficial for young people's personal development and that their communities can benefit as well. More ...
The Moorpark Packer Cheer competition team won many awards at the recent JAMZ Nationals Youth Cheerleading Competition in Las Vegas. The team members' routine scored 90.6 out of 100 to bring home a first place trophy and a National Championship title in the Show Cheer Youth III, Level II divi... More ... Introduction to scouting Moorpark Girl Scouts invites girls in grades K through 12 to experience "Go, Girl!" Scouting 101, a six-evening exploration of Girl Scouting and spring recruiting drive. The kick-off event will be Tues., Feb. 19 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at the Moorpark United Methodist Church, Mahan Hal... More ... Youth volleyball league opened Registration for the United States Youth Volleyball League's spring season is in progress. The program fills quickly and space is limited. The deadline for registration is Sat., March 1. The eight-week league will be held at Campus Canyon Park in Moorpark beginning in April. More ... Moorpark High graduate loves his business of selling books By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn A cache of books rivaling any mega-bookstore or county library can be found right here on 330 E. Easy St., Ste. 5 in Simi Valley. The inventory of Schwabe Books is so big, in fact, that three 20,000squarefoot warehouses lined wall-to-wall with shelves are required to hold it. More ...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ODD-EYED SWEETIE- Tigger, a gray-and-white adult rabbit, is friendly and active and has one blue eye and one brown eye. He can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 300 Aviation Drive. Ask for animal No. A434346. Pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388... More ... |
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