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What's up Moorpark! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How deputies say they traced Moorpark's stolen mail back to Lancaster
  • Can Moorpark College bounce back after surrendering 24 straight points?
  • Which pizza spots beat out Moorpark favorites in the countywide poll?

Also on today's calendar: Lunch With An Author and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lancaster man accused of Moorpark, Ventura County postal mail theft (vcstar.com) — Moorpark residents' stolen mail has been recovered after deputies tied a Lancaster man to vandalized community mailboxes and broader thefts across Ventura County. Investigators worked with the Postal Service to identify a suspect vehicle, search his home, and seize stolen mail. The man is jailed on felony charges with a Ventura County court hearing set for Aug. 31.
   

• Ventura College, Moorpark College football teams drop season openers (vcstar.com) — Moorpark College's football team opened the season with a road loss despite big plays from local standouts, including a 92-yard receiving day and early touchdowns. The Raiders surrendered 24 unanswered points after taking a quick 14-7 lead. Moorpark, now 0-1, looks to rebound with a trip to Cerritos this Saturday.
   

• Ventura County's best pizza eatery revealed (vcstar.com) — Moorpark pizza lovers now know how their favorites stack up countywide, as a reader poll crowned Toppers Pizza Place the overall Ventura County winner, followed by two Ventura spots. The contest considered pizzerias from Oak View through Moorpark and beyond. Next month's poll will spotlight the county's best sandwich shops, and locals are invited to nominate their picks.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Cat.
    His name is ash. I am worried sick. My daughter may have let him out anytime between last night and today I'm posting everywhere he's very friendly… (Nextdoor Campus Hills)
  • Does anyone know how to cook?
    I've recently been thinking about trying to improve my cooking skills (Nextdoor Moorpark Home Acres)
  • Moorpark Unified School District posted a job opening for Educational Technician Content Specialist - Music - WC (006-27) in Moorpark. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for School Bus Dispatcher (052-27) in Moorpark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Simi Valley

  • Moon Lamp Art Class - Simi Valley, San Diego (feverup.com)
  • Simi Valley neighbors complain about foul odors from landfill receiving Boyle Heights fire debris (abc7.com)

Ok Moorpark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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