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December 7, 2007 / Front Page

Steps taken to put a new face on Old Town

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

City officials authorized a transaction that will set in motion the transformation Old Town Moorpark into an area where people converge to shop, eat out and enjoy cultural arts. More...

The Art of Giving "A well-chosen present is love made visible." I found this phrase in a catalogue selling upscale women's clothing, and it started me thinking about what we believe and are led to believe about gifts. More...

Insurance options affect eye care

Health coverage can be used in many ways

By John Wood, OD

More and more employers are offering their employees the option of directing their health care spending with flexible spending account plans, "cafeteria" benefit plans or health savings accounts. More...

County agency recognized for treatment program

The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, a division of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, was selected to receive the inaugural Science and Service Award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. More...

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Schools

What's the best gift to give a teacher?

The gift that teachers would most like to receive costs nothing at all, according to a recent poll conducted by the National Education Association. More...

Flory Academy launches Booster Club

Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology officially unveiled the school's new Booster Club at the recent inaugural kickoff dinner catered by Louise's Trattoria in Westlake. More...

Mesa Verde students to play winter concert

The Mesa Verde Middle School music program will present its Winter Concert from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 10 in the school's multipurpose room, 14000 Peach Hill Road in Moorpark. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Someone was arrested for stealing goods at the Kohl's store in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue Dec. 2Bail was set at $2,500. More...

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Faith

The origin of Hanukkah

By Rina Baraz Nehdar Special to the Acorn

Rabbi Jennifer Flam of Temple Aliyah referred to it as a "December Dilemma." How do you make Hanukkah special for your kids in a country that mostly celebrates Christmas? More...

Experience 'Bethlehem'

Visit a recreation of first century Bethlehem presented from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 8 and 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village. More...

The Art of Being

"Not Christian or Jew, Mus lim, not Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Zen. Not any religion or culture system. More...

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Letters

News from Breanna Pflaumer

I feel like it's time for another update. On Oct. 7 I met with Dr. Lazareff down at the UCLA Medical Center. Luckily, all of my family was able to join me and give me support. More...

Knights thank the community

The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 9969, would like to thank all the citizens of Moorpark who supported our annual Thanks giving Food Drive the weekend of Nov. 17 and 18. More...

Don't criticize the space program

Re: "High gas prices not a boon to station owners," Nov. 30. More...

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Real Estate

Suzanne Grace

Suzanne Grace of Grace & Associates has joined the staff of Prudential California Realty's Thousand Oaks Regional Office, according to broker/owner Bob Majorino. More...

The Market Place In Simi Valley

The Market Place, Simi Valley's new mixed-use neighborhood- 72 townhomes complemented by a boutique shopping center- is offering a special program requiring No Payment and No Closing Costs after rebate. More...

Upgrades Galore

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has approximately 2,828 square feet with an open floor plan. More...

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Booster Club shows enthusiasm for Flory

SCHOOL SUPPORT- Above, Tanya Mendez, at microphone, chairperson of the new Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology Booster Club, introduces board members, from left, Brian Angel, Pam Hill, Denise Horton, and Sarah Rolfe. More...

Vandals put dent in holiday spirit

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Grinch has been stealing the Christmas spirit in Campus Park neighborhoods on the east end of Moorpark. A rash of thefts and vandalism took place there last week, leaving residents to wonder about their safety. More...

Community

Fine increases for parties with underage drinking

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark City officials voted to increase the social host ordinance fine from $1,000 to $2,500 to help defray the city's financial losses whenever there is an appeal. More...

Quotes to chew on

"Fas-cism (fâsh'iz'em) n. A system of government that exercises a dictatorship of the extreme right typically through the merging of state and business with belligerent nationalism. More...

Residents divided on issue of day laborers waiting downtown

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Controversy concerning the dozens of men who gather near the Tipsy Fox store and across the street by the Moorpark 76 gas station at the corners of High Street, Spring Road and Princeton Avenue in the downtown area is not new. More...

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Bulletin Board

FRI., DEC. 7 'Tuna Christmas' Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents family-friendly holiday comedy, "A Tuna Christmas" by Jason Williams, Joe Sears, & Ed Howard, tonight through Dec. 22, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

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Business

Give attention to home mortgage

Payments may increase on adjustable rate loans

By Melisa Jarvis Special to the Acorn

If you have an adjustable rate mortgage that's going to reset to a higher interest rate- which in turn will raise your monthly mortgage payment, you need to act now. More...

Starbucks opens new location

A new Starbucks has opened at 6595 Collins Ave., Unit 3 in Moorpark, next to McDonalds/ Shell Gas Station. The store will host a Cheer Party/Gathering from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 at the new location. More...

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Sports

Wohlstattar has Musketeers off to a fast start

Moorpark boys' basketball team begins year 5-1

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

After missing a breakaway dunk in the first half against Granada Hills High Wednesday night, Moorpark High senior Cody McVey looked as embarrassed as one of the people in a Southwest Airlines "Want to get away?" commercial. More...

Large waves hammer area beaches

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

By Monday, ocean buoys off the California coast had climbed to 30 feet, an extremely large number, no matter the season for surfing. More...

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Family

Easy ways to prepare the house for holiday guests

The holiday season brings with it great meals, presents, beautiful decorations and guests- lots and lots of guests coming and going. More...

Residents celebrate African traditions at Kwanzaa

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

About 150 people of diverse backgrounds gathered at California Lutheran University last Saturday for an early celebration of Kwanzaa. The sevenday event is observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. More...

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Columns

Suppose they gave a Career Day and somebody came?

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@roadrunner.com

The headline for this week's article is a variation of the one I used for my Nov. 17, 2006 column titled "Suppose they gave a Career Day and nobody came?" Things are looking up. It appears that this year's effort was quite a success. More...

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