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Veterans post thanks military personnel

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LEGIONNAIRE LUNCH- Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Panet of the American Legion Moorpark Post No. 502 chows down on a plate of chili on Sunday at Poindexter Park in Moorpark. More...

FOOD Share asks for contributions

FOOD Share, Ventura County's only regional food bank, has announced "Faith for FOOD Share" Weekend to take place Fri., Sept. 7 to Sun., Sept. 9. More...

Health & Wellness

Stress reduction classes offered for cancer patients

An eight-week comprehensive MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction course will be offered free of charge to cancer patients and their family members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 25 through Nov. More...

Hospice training program to start at Los Robles

Hospice of the Conejo will offer a new volunteer training program in the board room at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Times and dates for the classes are 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays Sept. More...

Kids, seniors need good eye care

By Brad Elkins Special to the Acorn

Whether a person is young or old, good eyesight is vital to a happy and productive life. It's important that the eyes receive proper care and maintenance. More...

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Sports

Play review 'Diary of Anne Frank' packs a powerful message of life

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Many of today's teens are preoccupied with video games and shopping. But for 13-year-old Anne Frank during the Holocaust, her priority was survival. More...

Local dancer studio wins high awards at contest

Dancers from Pam Rossi's Dance Ten in Moorpark recently competed at the Rainbow Connection National Finals held in Las Vegas. More...

She doesn't have a license, but she can drive

Fifteen-year-old Trophy Kart racer is a force on the dirt track and in the business world
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

After eight years of excelling in gymnastics, 15-year-old Moorpark resident Kayla Sues decided to quit the sport two years ago. Sues, however, needed something to keep herself occupied and searched for another sport to compete in. More...

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On The Town

Chefs cook up unique meal

Local restaurant to serve five-course dinner

Amuse Bouche- Fine Dining, Simi Valley's newest upscale restaurant, will host a prix fixe (fixed price) dinner event tonight, Fri., Aug. 24. Reservations for dinner will be taken for times between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. More...

Top artists confirmed for Vinofest

Jazz guitarist Freddie Fox, performer Evelyn Champagne King and confirmed returnee Danny Carrerras will all perform at the fifth annual Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. More...

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Editorials

Not the best of times for Countrywide and Amgen

While cold hard statistics say unemployment is down, the numbers are meaningless to Countrywide and Amgen workers who will soon receive their final paychecks and, if they're lucky, severance pay. More...

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Countrywide Financial Corp slashes workforce

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation's largest mortgage lender, has begun laying off staff. According to a report released bythe company, about 500 positions have been eliminated across the country. More...

City to host eminent domain workshops

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency will host public workshops early next month to discuss the city's plans concerning a controversial eminent domain amendment. The meetings will be at 7 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 6 and Tues., Sept. More...

Suspected gang members arrested

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Five suspected gang members, including a 15- and 16-year-old, were arrested last week on a number of charges, including vandalism, resisting arrest and battery on an officer. Sgt. More...

Community

Early deadlines for Labor Day

Mon., Sept. 3 is Labor Day. The three-day holiday weekend requires the Moorpark Acorn to advance the deadlines for our Sept. 7 edition. More...

Metrolink officials aim to create safer train crossings

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With the number of train commuters up about 30 percent over the last five years, mass transit officials have been working to improve the safety and reliability of local train corridors. More...

Jolly good! British store coming to Moorpark

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Residents of east Ventura County will get a taste of British shopping in their own backyards when the UK's largest retailer opens up four convenienceformat stores in the area. More...

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FRI., AUG. 24 Luau Fun Simi Valley Council on Aging hosts luau dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Dance lessons 7 p.m. Music by Aristicats. Door prizes, refreshments. Proceeds fund senior programs. More...

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Schools

Host homes needed in city for international exchange students

International exchange high school students are coming to study in Moorpark during the 200708 school year. More...

Suggested parental shopping list for new back-to-school clothes

The search is always on for school clothes that are durable and look great. To help parents compose must-have shopping lists for this school season, here are a few tips. •Sneakers. The No. More...

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Police Blotter

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Sometime between Aug. 17 and 18 a thief stole the tailgate from a pick-up truck parked in the 15300 block of Mahan Court. Vandals spray-painted graffiti on a business in the 100 block of High Street sometime between Aug. 14 and 15. More...

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Faith

Loving the moment doesn't mean we have to like

This September marks the beginning of my 30th year on the spiritual pathway. As I pause and reflect back upon my journey, I realize that those 30 years represent more than half my life. It hardly seems possible to me, but it is true. More...

Church offers Alpha Course

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church will offer the Alpha Course free of charge to the community with two identical sessions from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Mon., Sept. 3 and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 6. More...

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Letters

Tell public about predators

In response to the Aug. 17 editorial "The predator who lives next door," I find your position that "these people have served their time behind bars and do not deserve to be 'outed' again" both disturbing and repulsive. More...

Lost pet returns to happy family

My family experienced the most amazing miracle Wednesday night, and I wanted to share it with you. We lost one of our cats last year in August. All of our cats are declawed. More...

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Real Estate

On A Cul-de-sac In Wood Ranch

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in a cul-de-sac in Woodranch has 3,200 square feet. The home features tile flooring and upgraded carpet throughout. One bathroom and an extra room that could be a bedroom are downstairs. More...

Julio Gomez

Along with the management and staff of Prudential California Realty, broker/owner Bob Majorino welcomes real estate professional Julio Gomez to the Oxnard/ Channel Islands branch. More...

Linda Bianchi

Linda Bianchi from Westlake Village was welcomed by owner/president Syd Leibovitch and branch manager Lu Duffy. Bianchi has been selling real estate since 1989. Bianchi can be reached at Rodeo Realty, (805) 4940449. More...

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