August 11, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

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Smooth driving

NEW ENTRANCE- The Pardee Homes entrance to the new Moorpark Highlands development underwent a complete makeover, creating easy access at Spring Street and Charles Drive. More...

Planning commissioner vies for council seat

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Robert "Bob" Peskay said he's running for a seat on the city council in November because he wants to help maintain the sound fiscal policies and balanced growth procedures that are now More...

Health & Wellness

Fundraiser to help sick girl

Dep. Dave Bonebright, a veteran with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, is asking for help from the communities he's served for the past 12 years. More...

Booklet provides relief for back pain

At some point, back pain affects an estimated eight out of 10 people. It is one of our society's most common medical problems. More...

Osteoporosis and dental treatment

By Rick Borquez, DDS

Breast cancer patients, individuals at risk for osteoporosis, and individuals undergoing certain types of bone cancer therapies often take drugs that contain bisphosphonates. More...

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Business

Business professionals to mingle, mix

Sponsors are being sought for the Multi Cities Mega Mixer, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 24 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. More...

Democrats hear panel

The Simi Valley/Moorpark Democratic Club will host a panel discussion on the Clean Money Act at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 16 at the Simi Valley Library community room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Golfing in the green for charity

Knights of Columbus host tournament

The Knights of Columbus Moorpark Holy Cross Council No. 9969 will host its 10th annual Charity Golf Tournament Sun., Aug. 20 at Lost Canyons Gold Club Shadow Course, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Pearls of Hope offer Golf Classic

The Pearls of Hope Golf Classic is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 30 at the Moorpark Country Club. The event features a 2006 C230 Mercedes-Benz as the Hole-in-One Prize. More...

Volleyball player learns to play full court

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

She might not play the right side position anymore, but Chelsea Daley is the right kind of player for the Moorpark girls' volleyball team. More...

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On The Town

Choo-choo-choose family fun on themed train trips

The Fillmore & Western Railway Co. offers a variety of familyfun weekend day trips in an oldfashioned steam locomotive. All trips depart from and return to Fillmore. A variety of special themed trips are scheduled for August. More...

Latin dance band playing at Town Center in August

The Simi Valley Town Center will present live performances in jazz, swing, Dixieland and Latin music from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through Sept. 7. More...

Enjoy music and sea breezes

The sounds of rock, rhythm and blues, pop, swing, jazz and more will be heard during the fifth annual Concerts by the Sea Summer Concert Series at Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard. More...

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Real Estate

Some Rooms In This Home Have Crown Molding And The Interior Doors Have Been Replaced With Raised Paneled Doors

This is a 4-bedroom, 2bath home with more than 2,000 square feet of living space. The house sits on an oversized corner lot with possible RV access. More...

Wood Flooring Goes 'Green'

Home building has gone green. Environmentally conscience consumers are driving builders and home product manufacturers to emphasize environmental responsibility. More...

Joan Osborne

Prudential California Realty (PCR) agent Joan Osborne was among the recipients of the Gibraltar Circle award for 2005. This places her among the Top 20 in the company for the year. More...

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Advertising signs on cars not allowed by HOAs

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Some people who pay dues to homeowners associations in Moorpark say directors are going too far in their attempts to preserve property values. More...

Developer wants to build more homes by country club

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A large crowd attended the city council hearing last week as officials discussed two new developments proposed by Toll Bros. Inc. for two parcels of land north of Championship Drive. More...

Residents needed for Library Task Force

City officials voted unanimously to create a Library Task Force that will advise city staff during the county-to-city library transition process. The task force will include nine members, who will represent all segments of the population. More...

Canine contributed to charity

DOLLARS FOR DOGGIE- Dianne Heuert of Moorpark meets Sweet Charity, a 10-week-old Maltese, which was donated for live auction by BuenaVista Hospice during Senior Concerns' 21st annual The Ultimate Dining Experience at the Hyatt Westlake P More...

Community

Fines for underage drinking

In response to growing concerns over underage alcohol consumption, the Moorpark City Council voted unanimously to enact a social host ordinance that would allow authorities to cite party hosts with a $1,000 fine. More...

Woman confesses guilt to theft, forgery, credit card fraud

Moorpark resident Maria Lucille Velarde, aka Maria Lucille Gabrie, 48, recently pleaded guilty to felony grand theft from an eld More...

Funds tapped to repair state parks

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California legislators have allocated $250 million to California State Parks for the task of critical infrastructure repair. More...

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Bulletin Board

FRI., AUG. 11 Westlake Magic Show John Abrams and his "Amazing Animal Magic Show" will entertain at 7 p.m. in the courtyard at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. More...

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Schools

Moorpark students named to CLU dean's list

A total of 420 students were named to the spring semester dean's honor list at California More...

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Faith

Researchers study campus spiritual life

The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA's Graduate School of Education & Information Studies has announced that it will launch the second phase of a comprehensive, nationwide study of spirituality on college campuses. More...

Houses of Worship

Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada, meets at Moorpark City Hall, 799 Moorpark Ave., (805) 445-9983. More...

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Editorials

District does its homework

The Moorpark Unified School District would be well advised to take advantage of the summer lull and address the ongoing topic of homework and how to make students get the most out of their assignments. More...

Full Story

New veterans' memorial receives a home

The City Council last week designated a half-acre site at the southeast corner of Flinn Avenue and Spring Road to honor Moorpark's veterans. More...

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