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May 11, 2012 / Front Page

Candidates face off at forum

Six hopefuls vie to represent new Congressional district

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

The six candidates running for California’s new 26th Congressional District seat staked their ground on a number of important issues during a public forum Monday at California Lutheran University. More...

Some happy, some not with return of swallows

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

When the swallows come back to Moorpark, many who live near the Arroyo Simi corridor can expect to receive swarms of chirping houseguests. More...

Health & Wellness

Construction begins at Simi hospital

New cardiac catheterization lab is first in Ventura County

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

As part of its ongoing efforts to bring new services and improved facilities to the community, Simi Valley Hospital has begun construction on a cardiac catheterization lab—Simi’s first—and a new GI lab. More...

See the new da Vinci surgical robot

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center will display its latest piece of surgical equipment, the da Vinci Robot, for the public to try from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., May 19 in the center court of Simi Valley Town Center. More...

Health Chats discusses women’s issues

The field of urogynecology is dedicated to the treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence and prolapse. More...

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Business

Entrepreneur shares a cup of wisdom

By Stephanie Sumell
ssumell@gmail.com

With a multimillion-dollar company, two healthy children and an inspirational book in the works, Zhena Muzyka seems to have it all. “It feels amazing to have come this far,” said Muzyka, the founder of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea. More...

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Schools

College Corner

Looking beyond your comfort zone

I was at Hendrix College, having lunch with a student who was enthusiastically describing the interviews she was conducting for a research project in anthropology. More...

CLU honors Moorpark alumnus

Ernie Sandlin of Moorpark recently received the William E. Hamm Outstanding Service Award, which is given to members of the California Lutheran University Community Leaders Association who have shown exemplary service. More...

Now that’s a finale

TALENTED—Above, The Moorpark High School Jazz Band A performs a final piece to close out the Moorpark Invitational Jazz Festival, an all-day regional event featuring high school orchestras, big bands and combos from across Southern California on May More...

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Family

A walk to celebrate survival

ONE STEP AT A TIME—Above, Elly Bigley, center, and Kim Dunn, both of Moorpark, walk hand-in-hand while carrying a flag during the survivors’ lap of the Relay For Life walk-athon at Moorpa More...

Briefs

Wine fundraiser The Kiwanis Wine and Moonlight event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Sun., May 20 at the Secret Garden Restaurant on High Street, Moorpark. More...

there’s music in the air at Cajun and blues festival over Memorial Day weekend

The 23rd annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival will rock over Memorial Day weekend, Sat. and Sun., May 26 and 27, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave. More...

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Editorials

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Democracy in action

Monday’s debate among the candidates running for Congress in California’s 26th District was a direct hit for democracy. More...

Medicare coverage for hospice care

Guest opinion Hospice care

By David Sayen
Special to the Acorn

Coping with a terminal illness can be very difficult, both for the patient and their loved ones. That’s why I wanted to tell you about Medicare’s coverage for hospice care and how it works. More...

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Ballot measure would give city new avenue to create affordable housing

State law requires city to meet housing goals, but budget cuts slash financing

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

Months after the official dissolution of Moorpark’s Redevelopment Agency, city officials are now looking for new ways to keep up with state requirements and provide more affordable housing in the community. More...

Two Dems challenge Gorell for seat

44th district California State Assembly

By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Assemblymember Jeff Gorell (R-Westlake Village) will face two challengers in the race for the new 44th District. More...

Community

Cruise on over for big trucks

Families are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Moorpark City Library at the Big Truck, Big Read event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., May 19 at the library, 699 Moorpark Road. More...

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Annual Community Awards event honors Moorpark’s best

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

More than 100 of the city’s community leaders, organizations and businesses were recognized last week during the ninth annual Moorpark Community Awards. More...

Giving in the spirit of Mother’s Day

Moorpark Food Pantry and Westlake real estate agency partner to give 100 moms a special gift

By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

Millions of moms across America will probably receive a thoughtful card, a bouquet of flowers, a box of candy or a warm hug this Mother’s Day. More...

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Bulletin Board

Calendar

FRI., MAY 11 Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club 9:45 a.m. at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Guest speaker Judy Bernstein, author of “They Poured Fire On Us From the Sky.” $20 for luncheon. RSVP. More...

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Sports

Musketeers back-to-back on the track

By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

The Moorpark High boys’ track and field team has secured back-to-back Marmonte League titles. Last year the Musketeers shared the league crown with Thousand Oaks. More...

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