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And check out Knot & Hook on the Moorpark Patch calendar

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Hello again Moorpark! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want candid answers from Moorpark deputies over a cup of coffee?
  • How much more will Moorpark households pay for water next month?
  • How will Moorpark’s new library art and park upgrades change your visit?

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Moorparkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Building relationships one cup at a time (mpacorn.com) — Moorpark residents are invited to meet local deputies over coffee on Dec. 23 at the Starbucks inside Target on Los Angeles Avenue. The informal “Coffee with a Cop” event lets you ask questions, raise neighborhood concerns, and learn about programs like Volunteers in Policing, the Explorer program, and fraud prevention, with Spanish-speaking deputies available to help.
   

Find out what's happening in Moorparkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• Water rates going up 10% in District 1 to cover rising supply costs (mpacorn.com) — Moorpark water customers in Waterworks District No. 1 will see a 10% increase in water rates and service charges starting Jan. 1 to cover rising supply and infrastructure costs. Supervisors acknowledged the strain on fixed-income residents while also pursuing $19 million in state grants for Moorpark and Somis projects like well rehab, a new treatment plant, and added storage.
   

• Council urges more engaging, interactive library art (mpacorn.com) — Moorpark’s City Council wants a more immersive, inclusive apricot-themed art installation before approving the children’s area design for the new library, and also OK’d inclusive playground equipment for Tierra Rejada Park. Council members additionally approved a small minimum wage increase for hourly city workers and selected Antonio Castro as mayor pro tem for 2026, underscoring ongoing investments in local amenities and staff.
   

📸 Around Moorpark

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moorpark

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    Tuesday December 23
  • Knot & Hook
    Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Sunshine Storytime
    Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
    10:30 am
  • Pathfinder Society
    Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
    4:00 pm

📣 Moorpark Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • VCCCD Board Elects Leadership for New Year —VCCCD Read on Patch
  • Ventura Chamber of Commerce Names Cumulus Media VP Sommer Frisk "Shining Star of the Year" —Ava Hawley Read on Patch
  • Community Commitment Advances Student Opportunity at Moorpark College —VCCCD Read on Patch
  • Loose dog trailing his leash.
    Christian Barrett by the school. Male Belgian malinois. Please hurry. (Nextdoor North Moorpark)
  • Lanes on Las Posas Road southbound between Pleasant Valley Road and CA-34/5th Street in Camarillo are closed due to a crash, but SR-34 (5th Street) from Las Posas Road to Pleasant Valley Road is now open.
    6:51PM on Dec 18: Lanes are closed on Las Posas Rd SB between Pleasant Valley Rd and CA-34/5th St in Camarillo due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Mathnasium (ID:2419701) posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Moorpark. Apply here.
  • The Adecco Group posted a job opening for CNC Manufacturing Machinist in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moorpark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thousand Oaks

  • Industrial-Grunge Artist Staytus Explores Belief, Desire, and Obsession in Video for "The God, The Artist, & The Creator" — Post-Punk.com (post-punk.com)
  • Large tree crushes car as strong winds roar into SoCal neighborhoods (abc7.com)
  • NHL Trade Rumors: Phillip Danault possibly on the market (sportscasting.com)

Simi Valley

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: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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