The Sheriff's Department Sexual Assault Unit, with the aid of the Moorpark Police Department Investigations Unit, examined a report of two girls who claimed a man had asked them to get into his car. The investigation revealed that no crime has occurred. The incident was a misunderstanding between the individuals involved and no arrests were made. More...

The domestication of desire I've heard it said that we Americans are extremely prudish about sexuality as compared to the rest of the world, perhaps a legacy from our Puritan ancestors. Therefore I was greatly encouraged by the recent study on sexuality in the later years. More...

SAT., SEPT. 22 Fine Weaving Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets 9:30 a.m., 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., Units 115 & 120, Oxnard. Free, open to public. Chris Villalovos (805) 527-1915. Right On Target Conejo Valley Archers shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine, Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. More...

Nine Toastmaster clubs in Thousand Oaks and Moorpark will sponsor a Humorous and Evaluation Contest at 9 a.m. Sat., Sept. 22 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. The event will feature speakers who have already won in their local club competition, continental breakfast and a raffle for gift certificates at local merchants. More...

About 20 percent of Ventura County children are overweight or obese, according to information released by the county health department in 2007. Food-borne illnesses, dental decay and food allergies are also significant problems among school-age youngsters, said Moorpark school officials. More...

For many years at La Mirada High, all Jason Nevis wanted was a home pool for the boys' water polo team he coached to compete in. Now that Nevis has changed schools by accepting the head coaching job at Moorpark High, he finally has a pool to call home, and the coach is eager to put a good team in the water. More...

Between July 14 and Sept. 16, an employee of Target, in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue, was discovered activating gift cards without paying for them. The employee was taken into custody. On Sept. 15 a known suspect under 18 entered the Ralphs supermarket in the 100 block of West Los Angeles Avenue and stole alcohol. More...

In celebration of the United Nations' International Day of Peace, the Eleven Days of Global Unity and the Season for Interfaith Celebration will sponsor the "Living Peace in Ojai" event, Sept. 21 to 23. More...

EXUBERANT- Mark Castillo, 16, and Akram Aljabri, 15, both of Moorpark show how excited they are about being students at Moorpark High School as they dance at the Super Friday Welcome Back Rally held last Friday. BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers More...

Conejo Valley's Troop Real Estate CARE (Community Awareness Realtors Engaged) Team presents a musical fundraiser featuring internationally acclaimed 2007 Grammynominated recording artist, composer and producer Freddie Ravel and his Tune Up to Success motivational program. More...

I am writing this in response to the Sept. 14 letter written to the Moorpark Acorn by J. Ustach, titled "Confused about new school schedule." Firstly, I wanted to say that I support Moorpark teachers 100 percent. More...

Thank you if you took a copy of the Moorpark Acorn on vacation and sent us a picture during the past year. Over the years, readers have taken copies of the Moorpark Acorn to every continent and probably all 50 states. More...

EMERGENCY ACTION- Rob Busch and his son, Derek, of Moorpark wait for the start of a life boat drill aboard the Pride, a Carnival Cruise ship sailing to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Their diligence earns them second place in the vacation photo contest. More...

The "Ovdat Team" comprised of Bev, Saul and Tami presents a Tudor twostory home in Agoura Hills with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on a cul-de-sac street in a family neighborhood. The home has a brick-lined driveway and brick entry, newly painted rollup garage door, shaded grassy area and gardens. More...