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Anticipated movie brings in wizard fans

HOT TICKET- Hogwarts fans Whitney Elmore, 13, left, and Paige Curson, 12, are first in line to purchase tickets from Leslie Reno, 17, a Moorpark High School senior, for the first showing of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" at Mavericks More...

Improving their moves

TEAM PRACTICE- Randy Koszela, of Moorpark, dribbles the ball just out of the reach of his teammates at an informal practice at Miller Park in Moorpark on Thursday. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital has home monitoring

Technology prompts patients, relays results to staff

Imagine stateoftheart technology that can prompt patients with chronic illnesses to take their medications and measure their blood pressure and weight themselves. Now imagine this technology in the comfort of one's own home. More...

Keep pets safe from poison

Virtually every pet owner knows not to feed a dog chocolate or that ingesting lilies can be fatal to a cat, but there are many other hazards in a home that can be equally dangerous. More...

Planning a vacation for a child with asthma

A successful family vacation offers activities for everyone. When traveling with children who have asthma, however, visiting new places brings changes in climate and exposure to triggers that may increase the risk of asthma attacks. More...

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Business

See new technology at business expo

The annual Business Technology and Marketing Expo is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Office Technology Group Inc. More...

Job search workshop offered

A free, five-day job search workshop for unemployed professionals will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Mon., July 23 in Simi Valley. More...

Chinese Medicine Works now open

Chinese Medicine Works, an acupuncture and herb clinic specializing in natural healing, has opened in Newbury Park at 2824 Camino Dos Rios. The acupuncturist, Minhua Shen, is trained in conventional western and traditional Chinese medicine. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A man was arrested in the 100 block of Everett Street on June 30 after admitting that he and four other suspects vandalized a home on Walnut Street May 19, causing an estimated $3,000 in damages. More...

Not sure about the new driving laws and fines?

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Hundreds, maybe thousands of people have received the e-mail, and in an effort to be helpful, they've forwarded it on to their family and friends. More...

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Faith

Military chaplain reflects on his ministry to soldiers and their families

This "letter home" was writ en by Chaplain Paul C. Kauffman for a Memorial Day service at Christ United Method st Church, Selinsgrove, Pa. I was asked to write this as a etter home from a soldier. More...

Guest preacher

John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, will preach at the 10:30 a.m. service Sun., July 15 at Pleasant Valley Bible Church, 1101 Ponderosa Drive in Camarillo. MacArthur is president of Master's College. More...

Houses of Worship

Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada , Pastor Jim Olaiz. Peach Hill Clubhouse, at Rolling Knoll Road and Laurelhurst Road. (805) 407-5337 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...

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On The Town

"Transformers"

Directed by: Michael Bay Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Rachael Taylor, Jon Voight, John Turturro, Anthony Anderson Rated: PG-13 (intense CGI violence, brief adult situations with sexual humor, More...

Local musicians play out-of-town

Moorpark musicians will be presenting concerts in Camarillo this summer. All shows are free and will be in Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo, next to City Hall. More...

Cabrillo to open 'Beauty and the Beast'

Cabrillo Music Theatre will present the theatrical version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" Fri. through Sun., July 27 to 29 and Thurs. through Sun., Aug. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation

HUMANITARIAN- Jackie Youngern of Moorpark serves on a mission to Yei, Sudan in Africa. More...

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Real Estate

Gazebos: The New Gathering Place

Many homeowners wish to turn their backyards into outdoor living spaces, bringing indoor comforts into the fresh outdoor air. More...

Rose Acosta

Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office recognized Rose Acosta as its top listing agent for March 2007. Acosta has been a Ventura County resident since 1972 and a licensed Realtor for nearly 20 years. More...

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Education board paying $288,000 for lobbyists

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Education is spending $288,000 to retain the services of lobbying firms in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. More...

Wildfire Action Plan can save lives

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A Wildfire Action Plan brochure has been created by the Ventura County Fire Department to give residents practical advance planning tips and tools while firefighters remain on high alert for the next big blaze. More...

Supervisors to meet locally

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

East County residents won't have to go far to see how county leaders work when the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meets in the Simi Valley City Council chambers at 6 p.m. Tues., July 17. More...

Community

Air monitoring plan available

The Ventura County Air Polluion Control District has released ts 2007 draft Ambient Air Moni oring Plan for public review and comment until Fri., July 27. More...

Cellphones can be used for 911 calls

Wireless service providers have improved support for emergency needs

A recent article discouraged the public from using their cellphones to dial 911. In the article, the journalist stated that 911 calls from cellphones, for now, "will still go through the Highway Patrol." This is not an accurate statement. More...

Seniors can get payment for housing costs

Seniors may receive free assistance in completing Homeowner and Renter Assistance application forms from Tues., July 17 through Oct. 9 at the Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., JULY 13 Be Our Guest City of Westlake Village TGIF presents "Broadway Night," City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Roxy's Famous Deli sells $5 dinner at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. More...

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Schools

College offers enrichment classes for seniors

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Channel Islands offers two evening courses for seniors, 50 and over, at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Courses are intended for intellectual stimulation. More...

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Sports

Little athletes play in big game

RUNNERUP- The Moorpark 8and-Under Softball took second in the Moorpark June Jamboree Softball tournament. The Moorpark team defeated Montebello in the semi-finals to qualify for the championship game. More...

Moorpark All-Stars trump T.O. just in time

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

With one out remaining before the umpires called the game due to darkness, Moorpark second baseman Kameron Pollack instead turned the lights out on Thousand Oaks' season. More...

Moorpark Gold's win is extra special

WORKING OVERTIME- The Moorpark Gold All-Star team won the 29th annual CBC U-8 baseball ournament, defeating Saticoy in extra innings 12-11. More...

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Family

Collins family dynasty rules area roller hockey

'It was something we could do together. It's a good, fun team sport.' - Walt Collins

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The Collins family is a fast crowd. Brothers Ned of Simi Valley, Rick of Agoura Hills and Walt of Moorpark love the fast pace of roller hockey. More...

Party brings home the realities of teen drinking

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Stevie Rascon, a 16-year-old Camarillo resident, sits at his family's living room table and downs his fifth consecutive shot of vodka in as many minutes while fellow teenage partygoers egg him on to continue the high-octane drinking game. More...

'Train' your family for fun in Fillmore

Railway offers theme trips, scenic excusions to Santa Paula

Fillmore and Western Railways will present several special trains and excursion during July. For more information, call (805) 5242546 or (800) 7738724 or visit www.fwry.com. More...

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