Moorpark News

Today is the last day of school in Moorpark! Head to the Moorpark Farmers Market today from 3 to 7 p.m. for the freshest produce, flowers, gourmet items and other interesting finds.A "The Music Man" is on tonight at 8, at the High Street Arts Center .

Bobby Kraemer takes a look around at the 504 seniors in their seats for the 2012 graduating class of Moorpark High School held Thursday on the school football field.

Critics label so-called birthers "knuckle-dragging, gun-toting, bible-clinging, wing nut, racist teabaggers," Ventura County Tea Party member George Miller mockingly told about 60 colleagues in Moorpark on Wednesday night.

A reduction in the number of hours that a school resources police officer will be available on campuses was one of the recommendations approved by the Moorpark City Council on Wednesday during a budget workshop to close a general fund deficit.

JOSEPH A. GARCIA/THE STAR Roberto Pena holds back tears as he is introduced to the audience by Principal Jorge Espinoza during Community High School's commencement program on Wednesday night in Moorpark.

The Ventura County Community College District board should throw open the doors Tuesday when it discusses the two finalists for the top job in the problem-plagued public district.

For those in search of sun, sea and sand this summer without the hassle of finding beach parking, summer beach bus services provided by Agoura Hills and Moorpark offer an affordable solution.

It's ironic that Carrie Hughes hasn't had much of a social life lately. She has been working weekends, holidays and nights getting ready for what she calls the social event of the year for Ventura County.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission has honored five local employers for their commitment to reduce traffic congestion and contribute to cleaner air.

With only a few hours left in the Memorial Day weekend, law-enforcement agencies in Ventura County have brought in 39 DUI suspects so far.

Stories of ongoing contributions to people with mental illness will be featured at a Turning Point Foundation gala June 10 honoring Champions of Mental Health.

We've searched the 'net to find job openings in Moorpark. Here are this week's finds: General Manager: Petco is seeking an individual who can manage associates; interview job applicants, hire and train, among others.

At 8 a.m., American Legion Post 502 and Boy Scouts will replace flags that have been flying since Veterans Day at the Veterans' Memorial Triangle, corner of Los Angeles and Moorpark avenues.

Gilbert Bahn may not be one of President Barack Obama's big-money donors, but his passion for Obama takes a back seat to no one.

She's no stranger to playing dress up, constantly stepping out in an array of eye-catching outfits to run errands and enjoy outings.

Apricots and nectarines from Bakersfield are on sale at the Lim's Apple Farm booth at the Moorpark farmers market.

Case in point this past week's purported Los Angeles Times "expose" on the fact that Ann Romney loves horses.

Last Friday, the combined Kiwanis Clubs of Ventura County held their 45 th Annual Law Night event in Ventura to honor outstanding law enforcement officers from throughout the county.A The Kiwanis Club of Moorpark honored Deputy Meagan Yates as the "Moorpark Officer of the Year." Club president Kim Simons presented Deputy Yates with her award.

Police officers from across the county will staff a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, May 26, in Ventura to mark Avoid the 14's Memorial Day weekend crackdown.

Amanda Baker steps up to the stage with her twin, Ashley Baker, behind her as their High School at Moorpark College graduation ceremony begins Thursday evening.