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It’s been three years in the making.

A South Coast zoo has raised more than a half million dollars to build a new, larger home for its lion. America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College has a…

As students across the Tri-Counties return to school, teachers and school staff do a lot behind the scenes to prepare, including preparing for an active assailant.

Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and Ventura College East Campus are holding free evening Cash 4 College workshops to help students apply for funds to help with college costs. Funds can be used for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more.


In-person and online Zoom workshops are scheduled for Nov. 8 and 15, depending on the campus. The workshops are free and open to the community; anyone may attend a workshop on either date and can drop in at any time during the events.


Bilingual financial aid staff will assist students in completing applications for the 2023-2024 school-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Students can also access information about basic needs support (food, clothing and housing assistance), tutoring, academic counseling, mental health services and other student services.

AB 469 now requires school districts to confirm seniors have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application before graduating in 2023. Cash for College events can help students get ahead.

For more information, visit vcccd.edu/cash4college.

Presented by the Ventura County Astronomical Society
at the Moorpark College Forum

Our speaker for Friday November 18th at 7:30 PM is Victor Jimenez, the Telescope and Astro-imaging Specialist at Woodland Hills Camera and Telescope. His topic is ”Amateur Telescopes and Equipment: Beginning and Advanced” and will be timeless because many VCAS members are planning on purchasing a first time telescope during the holidays. Also, some advanced amateur astronomers want to know what new equipment is available in our hobby.

Mr. Jimenez has been doing astrophotography for over 5 years and has been interested in this hobby for 30 years. His first taste of astrophotography started with a Nexstar 4se and a modified web camera to do planetary work. Then Victor acquired a Canon t5i that was modified for astrophotography and it was rewarding, giving some of his best work. A major game changer was transitioning over to a dedicated astronomy camera and adding a standalone wifi connected control system. Victor enjoys pushing the boundaries to help both backyard amateurs as well as universities in making their systems efficient and making the users proficient. With a willingness to learn and a lot of patience anyone can get into this field and take home a part of the night sky for themselves.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting its 4th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The evening features gourmet cuisine, a live band and silent auction.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs including Find My Genius, a free five-week summer program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level. It provides students with academic instruction, healthy meals, physical exercise and enrichment opportunities. The gala will honor Chuck and Melinda Carmichael, Simi Valley residents and longtime YMCA supporters, with the Joel and Frances McCrea Memorial Award.

The YMCA is a nonprofit organization serving Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark. It is dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. For more information and to order tickets, call 805-497-3081 or go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala.

Moorpark, Thousand Oaks make top ten list. Two others in Ventura County in top 25.

At least eight landscaping crews were victimized in the Moorpark area.

A 400 acre brush fire has forced some evacuations in eastern Ventura County.No homes have been reported damaged by the Easy Fire, which is between Simi…

Investigators say the burglars targeted businesses in Moorpark and Thousand Oaks