Kneady Bakery Open to the Public Fridays through Sundays in Moorpark

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Kneady Bakery is now open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inside the Community Marketplace located at 709 Science Drive in Moorpark.   Grand opening weekend is April 3 - 5, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kneady booth #436. The Ceremony will include VIP Guests and fresh-baked goodies for visitors.

The Kneady bakers are confectionary nerds, rebelling against your ordinary, everyday bakery. They do not make cakes or cupcakes, but instead specialize in gourmet dessert and brunch bars, custom gift baskets, and unique treats.  Founders, artist Ashley Guerrero and globe-trotter Kati Angelini, personally oversee the baking of each product. Kneady participates in official parties and style lounges for the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Sundance Festival, Coachella, and Grammys, with treats such as chocolate chunk Wookies, Robert Brownie Juniors (made in an Iron Pan), and their most famous Ed MacaRooneys.

If you can’t visit their storefront, items can be ordered by the dozen through the online bakery and delivered throughout Los Angeles, Ventura County and the coastal cities.  Kneady Bakery also does On-Set Catering, Private Celebrity Events, and Fundraisers. 

Donating their time for a good cause is part of their culture, and they have donated their baked treats to several different charities and fundraisers including Toys for Tots, Cancer Awareness, and the Entertainment Aids Alliance.  Their gift baskets are often found on the desks of Hollywood’s hardest working executives and creatives. They provide personal catering for VIP parties, and special events and occasions, with past events including book signings, music releases and theatre openings.  Kneady Bakery uses mostly organic ingredients, and recycled and green packaging materials.  Gluten free and vegan items are offered alongside anything you might be craving. If they haven’t invented it yet, it might be time.

To find out more about the 2 Baked Girls, visit www.kneadybakery.com.

Community Marketplace Indoor Swap Meet Opened in Moorpark in October

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Effective September 3, 2015, the Community Marketplace Indoor Swap Meet in Moorpark is closed. 

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The Community Marketplace Indoor Swap Meet opened in Moorpark on Halloween. Housed in a 253,500 sq ft building, it is the largest venue of its kind in the local area. Currently (as of December 2014) there are 80 vendors selling items ranging from plants, furniture, clothing, shoes, vintage items, jewelry, lots of handmade items, electronics and much more, as well as a home improvement area where you can find local service providers.

Community Marketplace is a "permanent" indoor mall open year round on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. This December it is also open weekdays through Christmas Eve. Operators are looking to bring in three gourmet food trucks in the future.

Located at 709 Science Drive in Moorpark, near the junction of the 23 and 118. From Thousand Oaks, take the 23 north to New Los Angeles Avenue and turn left. Then turn right on Science Drive.

Learn more at www.shopcommunitymarketplace.com.

Lamppost Pizza in Moorpark Closed but Jax Pizza Opened Back in July

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Having lost the Newbury Park Lamppost Pizza back in December 2011, on occasion we try to stop by the Westlake Village and Moorpark Lamppost Pizzas. But last weekend we discovered the Moorpark location is no longer there, and the space at 530 New Los Angeles Avenue is now occupied by Jax Pizza.

Upon further investigation, Lamppost Pizza Moorpark served its customers for the last time on July 21st, while Jax Pizza opened within a week as evidenced at www.facebook.com/JaxPizzaPlace.

Jax Pizza serves up pizza (duh!), sandwiches, salads, pastas, beer, wine and more. They also have Friday night karaoke. Visit jaxpizzaplace.com for more information or call 805.529.6220.

California Kabob Kitchen Opened Last Week in Moorpark

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After posting an update on the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page about a couple anticipated new Mediterrean eateries in Thousand Oaks, Joey C. informed us that California Kabob Kitchen opened last week in the Starbucks shopping center at 537 New Los Angeles Avenue (at Spring Road) in Moorpark. She also indicated the kabobs are fresh, the Persian stews are amazing and they sell falafel, hummus and other great stuff. <pause> (Sorry, just had to wipe slobber from the keyboard.)

No website from what I can tell but check out their Facebook page or call 805.530.3828 for more information. So far nothing but 5 star Yelp reviews, so they must be doing something right!

55 Hour Closures of 118 / 23 Freeway Interchange February 7-10 and 21-24

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55-HOUR CLOSURES OF SR-118/SR-23 INTERCHANGE PLANNED 2/7-2/10


The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound Moorpark Freeway (SR-23) connector to the eastbound Ronald Reagan Freeway (SR-118) at Los Angeles Avenue from 10 p.m. Friday, February 7 until 5 a.m. Monday, February 10.

The closure is required to implement emergency repairs of bridge joints on the Arroyo Simi Overhead structure.

Electronic freeway message signs will begin warning of the impending closure a week in advance. Caltrans is urging motorists to avoid the interchange if at all possible and to expect delays.

Eastbound SR-118 will be directed to exit northbound SR-23 at Tierra Rejada Road, travel eastbound and then turn left onto Madera Road to return to eastbound SR-118.

Motorists continuing on eastbound SR-118 from eastbound SR-118/Los Angeles Avenue will take southbound SR-23 to Tierra Rejada Road.


Work will take place around the clock and may generate noise and dust for residents adjacent to the freeway. Otherwise, the work is not expected to involve significant community impacts.

A second 55-hour closure will be required to perform the same work on the westbound Sr-118 connector to southbound SR-23, currently scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, February 21 through 5 a.m. Monday, February 24. Additional information will be provided closer to that date.

Source: Caltrans District 7 www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/news

Thousand Oaks to Moorpark Metrolink Station Shuttle Service Begins July 15

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In response to requests for commuter bus service between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Moorpark Metrolink Station, Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT) is partnering with Metrolink to operate weekday commuter shuttle service beginning July 15. Service is free to all riders from July 15 through August 16 from three convenient locations

  • Thousand Oaks Transportation Center - 265 South Rancho Road
  • Oaks Mall Bus Stop – Adjacent Mall at 350 West Hillcrest Drive
  • California Lutheran University Bus Stops - Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard

The new service is funded in part by a $20,000 Federal Transit Administration grant. Service will operate between Thousand Oaks and the Moorpark Metrolink Train Station six times daily during peak morning and evening hours. The first shuttle departs at 5:15 a.m. from the Thousand Oaks Transportation Center and the last shuttle departs the Moorpark Metrolink Station at 7:55 p.m. Service is scheduled to connect with most Metrolink trains traveling between Moorpark and the Los Angeles area. 

After August 16th, the fare amount is $2.50 each way but service will remain free to Metrolink pass holders and passengers with a same day single-ride Metrolink ticket. Seniors, disabled persons, and Medicare cardholders ride for half of the fare amount. Transfers between the commuter shuttle and local TOT buses are free. The GoVentura Card is not accepted.

The weekday service will be operated by MV Transportation on 14 passenger vans powered by compressed natural gas. Vans are ADA accessible, equipped with bikes racks, and will have free Wi-Fi.  The Metrolink Commuter Shuttle Program schedule and times are available online at www.TOTransit.org. For the most current train schedule, visit www.metrolinktrains.com.

Olympic Grill Opens in Moorpark

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Olympic Grill opened its doors yesterday at 6593 Collins Drive in Moorpark, close to Moorpark College. Olympic Grill is owned by the previous owners of Burger Express in Newbury Park, who announced the name change yesterday on their "old" Facebook page.

Olympic Grill's specialties are breakfast (including their highly desired breakfast burritos that were so popular at Burger Express), burgers and Greek and Mediterranean specialties. My stomach is grumbling just thinking about it.

The new Olympic Grill Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/pages/Olympic-Grill/508422342545082. To confirm their hours, either visit their Facebook page or call 805.552.9178.

Burger Express Announces it Will Re-Open Near Moorpark College

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Update: The new restaurant in Moorpark opened June 18th and is called Olympic Grill.

Posted March 28th: In a Facebook posting yesterday, March 27th, the owners of Burger Express announced that they will be re-opening in the shopping center across the street from Moorpark College in about three to four weeks.

Good for them! Always great to hear about a local business that closes but later re-opens!

On October 30, 2012, Burger Express closed its Newbury Park location that had operated for nearly 15 years. Owners indicated that they had searched several months for another location in Newbury Park but were not able to find one that was suitable, thus expanding its search to Moorpark.

The owners also indicated "We do hope to return to Newbury Park one day if the right opportunity arises, whether it be by relocating or expanding our business. In the meantime, we hope that many of you will follow us to our new location."

Stay tuned for the opening date.

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