Seniors should be on the lookout for accounting scams

With tax season rapidly approaching, senior advocacy groups are warning the elderly to be on guard for criminal scams. More...

Boy killed in dirt bike accident

Under a sunny sky in Simi Valley, hundreds of friends and family members gathered Thursday at Assumption Ceremony to say their final goodbye to Jake Lucas, a 13year-old Valley View Middle School student who was killed Sunday in a dirt-bike acci More...

Moorpark 2006 crime statistics

Moorpark's population numbsers about 35,700. There were about 12 victims per thousand residents. "Our crime rate went up just a little bit, by almost one percentage point," said Moorpark Police Sr. Dep. Ed Tumbleson. More...

FRI., FEB. 16 Russian Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers meet 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Learn Russian couple mixer Mamunyushka Branila, review Israeli line dance Shir al Etz. More...

Moorpark schools strive to prepare students for work force

Moorpark school officials are aiming to groom students for a work world that is continuously evolving. More...

Credit union sponsors academic activities

The Ventura County Office of Education has announced a partnership with County Schools Federal Credit Union for sponsorship of the Ventura County Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon competitions. More...

Professional musician strikes up the band

Kids who study music do well in every area of their lives, believes Daniel O'Brien, the new band director at Oak Park High School. "You can learn many things through music. More...

Driving down the road I am struck by the glaring signs communicating messages, some more significant than others: "Dead End," "Buy a Burger." These signs are brash- - direct and difficult to miss. More...

Pet dentist added to animal hospital staff

Simi Valley Animal Hospital announces the staff addition of Lee Jane Huffman, DVM, board certified dental specialist and Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College. More...

TV for tots: how little ones can safely tune in

Nearly half of children under 2 years old watch television every day. Some critics think babies and toddlers should not watch any amount of television, but the technology is here to stay. More...

Postal manager responds

This is a response to Thomas Filip's letter, "Post Office Needs Improvements," Moorpark Acorn , Feb. 9. What Mr. Filip and other city residents may not be aware is that the U.S. More...

Thanks to holiday helpers

I would like to thank Padrua from the Moorpark Food Pantry and Debbie Heaslip from the Moorpark Kiwanis and CEO Lisa Masotti and Sharon Conte from the Moorpark Chamber for helping me help two different families. More...

As I read the recent complaints about the truck traffic through Moorpark, I thought that I had heard some of these complaints before. More...

Take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation

GREAT WHITE NORTH- Warren and Carolyn Finley, and Richard and Melba Kistner, all of Moorpark, take a cruise to Cape Spear in Newfoundland, Canada, the most easterly point in North America. More...

You've Heard Of Thinking Outside The Box, But How About Beyond The Walls?

The last time you were in an electronics store, you probably ooo-ed and ahh-ed when you walked past the flat-panel TVs. With their clear, crisp pictures, big screens and theater-quality sound, who wouldn't? More...

Kevin Godley

RE/MAX Olson & Associates, Inc congratulates Kevin Godley for his sales production in the month of October, totaling more than $3.3 million. More...

This Year's Home Improvement: Embrace Your Outdoor Space

With spring just around the corner, it's time to start planning this year's home improvement projects. Your deck or patio offers valuable square footage that can be converted to functional living space. More...