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January 5, 2007
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Youth mentors sought in county
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
As the new year stretches out fresh and full of promise, it is a time not only for reflection but also for making those ever-popular New Year's resolutions. Losing weight, spending more time with the family and quitting smoking are personal promises that always make the list of things to ... More...
Residents display petal power in Pasadena

FLOWER GIRLS- Above, Moorpark High School students and friends affix red carnations to a Rose Parade float in Pasadena on Saturday. From left are Katie McCoy; Bettye Stears of Poestenkill, NY; Krista Pollay; Tim Weaver of Agoura; and Alyssa Milne. McCoy, Pollay and Milne are from Moorpark. More...

Carmakers seek ways to reduce toxic emissions
Demand stays high for SUVs
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Following decades of misfires, technologically-advanced vehicles that lower carbon dioxide emissions are beginning to gain ground on local roads. Automakers began building smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles in the 1970s and some created functional electric vehicles in the 1990s. More...

 Community
•Pro cycling teams in race
Three top professional road cycling teams will compete in the 2007 Amgen Tour of California Feb. 18 through 25, said Shawn Hunter, president of AEG Sports, promoter and operator of the 650-mile race. The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team, Team CSC and Predictor-Lotto are the first of the expect... More...
•Highway 23 closures set
•Committee appointments open
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 Health & Wellness
•Watch for stroke symptoms
Nearly 5 million people in the United States today have survived a stroke. Of the 750,000 strokes that occur in the U.S. each year, 600,000 of these could be prevented. A stroke or "brain attack" can be caused when a blood clot blocks an artery or when a blood vessel ruptures. More...
•Snack well on late shift
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 Bulletin Board
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FRI., JAN. 5 Get In Shape Gail Holloway, personal fitness consultant, leads outdoor fitness and exercise walk, Soka University of America Calabasas campus, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy. 9:30 to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Free, open to public. Moderate hike, 60-minute exercise session. Brin... More...
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 Business
•Gold's Gym opens in Simi Valley
The Gold's Gym of Los Angeles franchise has opened a 50,000-square-foot facility at 1357 E. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. More...
•Commercial real estate leasing active in Moorpark
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 Schools
•State to reimburse local schools for wildfire losses
The California Department of Education will reimburse the Moorpark Unified School District about $4,700 to help make up for financial losses incurred during the 2003 wildfires. "The funds only cover loss related to the nutrition program," said Hilary McLean, spokesperson for State Superint... More...
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 Sports
•Keep your eye on the ball
WIDE PASS- Travis Sproat, 16, of Moorpark, and his father, Lonnie, spend their Sunday afternoons together year round working on football drills in Arroyo Vista Park. Travis plays wide receiver for Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley. More...
•Hurd leading the way for red-hot Musketeers
•Tigers strike gold on the pitch
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 Police Blotter
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A man pulled over for expired car license tags was arrested on an active warrant in the 400 block of High Street at 3:10 p.m. Dec. 13. During a probation check, a woman was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 on the corner of Magnolia and Charles. More...
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 Faith
•Area actor picks up the pen to present pastoral plays without preaching
Local actor and author James Egan wrote a book of plays to help teach the morals found in the Bible. "Justus' Lament and Other Short Plays for Church Groups" contains four comedies, two monologues, three holiday productions and two dramas. Each of the 11 works is designed to appeal to ... More...
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 Family
•YMCAs host day for good family health
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA will host the Dole/YMCA Healthy Families Day on Sat., Jan. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature games and activities for children and a variety of booths with experts on improving family lifestyles. Co-sponsor Dole Food Company will prov... More...
•Natural History Museum offers First Friday programs
•Pet owners embrace natural food trend
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 On The Town
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"Who Killed the Electric Car?" New on DVD
One of the better "ecological" efforts in recent memory, Chris Paine's provocative documentary, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" is a cinematic equivalent of the familyrequested autopsy, examining the brief lifespan and suspicious demise of the battery-powered automobile. More...
•Ventura Music Festival announces season
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 Letters
•Update from the Pflaumers
Happy holidays everyone- it's Breanna Pflaumer with an overdue update. Well, let me start with, I had the most amazing Sweet 16 birthday, ever! It started with three days at Disneyland. My Auntie Toni and I had to get our "Goofy" hats, and my mom had her "Dumbo" ears from our last... More...
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 Columns
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Winter's red and green Often we hear about the amazing attributes of trees- the majestic redwood, the venerable oak, the elegant willow. Trees are well respected, found in poetry and literature. Likewise the beauty of the wildflower is well sung. Beyond trees and flowers, certain other pla... More...
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 Editorials
•Hoping for less stress this year
The city of Moorpark faced a number of challenges last year. Voters defeated the North Park development, fatal accidents still occur on the treacherous Hitch Road outside of town, and the Shekell fire and resulting blaze at MGR Designs International left a lingering pall of smoke. More...
•Rizzo
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 Real Estate
•Mike and Pat Hanley
The award for top selling agents from Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/Westlake Village office for October 2006 was won by the husband and wife team of Mike and Pat Hanley. They also took the award for top selling agents in January and March, and top producers in May. More...
•Cathy Rivera
•Lisa Topor
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