IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CHILLY FUN- Devon Kehney, 5, in blue, tosses a snowball at teacher Teresa Myers, of Moorpark, and Hunter Thorne, 4. Jon Hebel, 4, watches in the background at the inaugural Snow Day. More...
BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers TAKING FLIGHT- Sean Olinyk, 13, of Moorpark is ready to jump over his own shadow with his skateboard as he pulls a pop shove-it move off the cement bench in Arroyo Vista Community Park. More...
Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sun., March 11. The time change previously began on the first Sunday in April, but has been moved forward three weeks on the calendar in an effort to save more energy. More...
I was at a wedding reception recently when a woman at my table, upon learning that I was a therapist, leaned over and said, "I don't believe in working on a marriage. More...
Some 125 million American employees suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome, a condition caused by prolonged computer use, according to Dr. Marty Schneider, therapeutic optometrist. More...
FRI., MARCH 9 Guest Speaker For GOP Las Posas Republican Women Federated meets 11:15 a.m. (noon lunch), Las Posas Country Club, Camarillo. Guest speaker Jane Rozanski, CEO Camarillo Health District. $20. Interested persons invited. More...
Thirty years ago, there were fewer than 20,000 students being home-schooled in the United States. The number is probably close to 2 million now. Some families choose home-schooling for religious reasons. More...
An $8 million renovation effort is underway on the former library at Moorpark College as a step toward the completion of the campus master plan. More...
Moorpark High School will be hosting the eighth annual College Fair and Workshops from 7 to 9 p.m. Wed., March 28 in the school's new gym, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There is no charge to attend. More...
A man, 20, was arrested for grand theft at 126 E. "A" St., Port Hueneme, at 8 a.m. Feb. 6. The crime was committed at 4300 Cerzanne Drive, Moorpark. More...
"Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expec tations." - Earl Nightingale Once upon a time a traveler from a distant town approached a wise man who was just leaving the city the traveler More...
Moorpark College's Performing Arts Department announces the casting of "JB" by Archibald MacLeish, to be performed March 23 through 31 at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center as part of the Year of Science and Religion program More...
In reading the article on the Mesa Verde school sex education scandal, I was reminded of how much progress towards becoming a socialist country we have made. More...
Local homeowners can avoid stress and have access to important information thanks to Reuben Brentwood, an experienced agent who has put together a report which reveals several ways consumers can get the most out of their home sal More...
This is a 2bedroom, 2bath, one-story townhome with attached twocar garage. The unit is attached on one side and has a large yard with a builtin barbecue and river rock fountain. More...
Steve Young and Debi K. recently received acknowledgement for top achievement at Century 21 Adobe Realty in Agoura Hills. Young was recognized for top listings and Debi K. More...
The debate over evolution versus intelligent design was rekindled at a recent Ventura County Board of Education meet ing when both a school official and a parent expressed concerns over the content of a new seventhgrade science textbook More...
There will be a Ventura County Grand Jury open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., March 23 on the third floor of 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, across Victoria Avenue from the County Government Center. More...
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted last month to review the operations of all nonmandated citizen advisory committees that serve the county. More...
A Jan. 1 change in redevelopment laws has prompted the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency to alter its contract with Urban Futures, Inc., the consulting firm that is helping the city restore eminent domain authority. More...
The Musketeers have lost some quality players from last year's squad, but the team still believes it has what it takes to compete in the ultra-tough Marmonte League. On the following two pages, Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman preview all eight Marmonte tea
Photos by BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers LET'S GET IT STARTED- The Musketeers defeated Buena 7-2 at home Tuesday afternoon to push their overall record to 3-1. More...
Westlake Warriors Head coach: Mike Lee (2nd season) Last season's results: 17-11, 6-8 in league (tied for fourth in Marmonte) Biggest losses: Jeff Rapoport, OF; Stephen Notaro, C; Randy Harmala, OF; Jake Fiss, P; Nick Slezak, P Notable re More...
California seismologists recently launched an earthquakereadiness campaign with the slogan "Shift happens." While the campaign centers on how to secure heavy furniture and appliances, there are other additional steps to be taken before More...
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that these dead More...