Candidates file for 24th Congresional District race
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Two candidates have filed papers for the U.S. House of Representatives 24th Congressional District race. Elton Gallegly, the longtime Republican incumbent from Simi Valley, and Mary Pallant, a Democrat from Oak Park, are officially entered in the June primary.
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Suspect arrested for attempted murder
Resident stabbed at local restaurant
      Jonathan Linder,21, of Thousand Oaks, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during a fight at the Chuy's Mesquite Broiler in Moorpark. An argument erupted be tween two groups of patrons at the restaurant at about 7:05 p.m. Feb. 23. Manuel Magdaleno, 26, of Moorpark,...
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Man beaten in parking lot
Victim will require surgery
      An 18-year-old male Moorpark resident was beaten at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 13 in the parking lot across from the Moorpark High School. The victim was walking from the high school to the Vons shopping center parking lot. As he walked through the lot, he looked at the suspect, Bryan Mullins, 18,...
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Neighborhood Watch groups help keep communities secure
      Neighborhood Watch is a joint effort between the Moorpark Police Department and the community designed to instill a greater sense of security and reduce the fear of crime by putting "neighbor" back into neighborhoods. The police cannot monitor homes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but ne...
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County explains 911 system
      The dispatchers of the Ventura County Sheriff's Communications Center have developed presentations to share behind the scenes information about the 911 system with the public. The program will answer common questions and reduce the apprehension that some callers may have when ...
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Former city officer honored
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      Geoff Dean began his career writing parking tickets in Thousand Oaks. Fast forward 30 years, Dean is a chief deputy for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and oversees the patrol services department with its 420 employees and a budget of $85 million.
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Toastmasters communicate
     SPEAKING THEIR MINDS- Left, Moorpark resident Dan Waldman, looking the part in his costume, delivers his speech "Reluctant Criminal" at the Moorpark Toastmasters Speech Contest on Wednesday evening. Below, John Acevedo of Moorpark tells a tall tale of a princess who was "Not Snow White....
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Local author provides teacher tips
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Moorpark resident Stella Erbes' enthusiasm for the teaching trade, as well as her own experiences as a classroom teacher who became a university professor, prompted her to write a book which shares practical insights into the world of teaching.
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Match wits with 'Jeopardy!' champ
Record-breaking winner to host local trivia contest
      Recordbreaking "Jeopardy!" winner Ken Jennings will host a trivia night and talk about his new best-selling book at 7 p.m. Wed., March 19 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The event is sponsored by the Moorpark City Library. Admission is free.
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Boys & Girls Club plans a 'Carnival' fundraiser
      The 21st annual Dinner and Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark will be held Sat., March 29 in the Air Force One Pavilion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.
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Moorpark to celebrate Arbor Day
Tree planting for city's silver anniversary
      The city of Moorpark's second annual Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Sat., March 8 at College View Park, 15400 Campus Park Drive, Moorpark. Admission is free. For the second year, Moorpark has been named a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Foundation t...
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Relay for Life to host poker benefit
      The Moorpark Relay For Life will sponsor the fourth annual No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament on Fri., March 14 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Check in is 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:15 p.m.
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Fortnightlys welcome Ojai Raptors
      The Ojai Raptors will explain the life and habits of owls and birds of prey when the Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., March 14 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark.
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Officer of the Year
     GLENN GROSSMAN/Special to the Acorn Newspaper TOP COP- Capt. Jeff Matson of the Moorpark Police Department presents the Officer of the Year award to Dep. Frances Saleh for outstanding service to the Moorpark community. The annual award is sponsored by the Moorpark Rotary Club. Ne...
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