The couple whose escaped tiger was shot near Miller Park in Moorpark two years ago pled guilty Jan. 8 to federal charges relating to animal welfare and obstruction of justice. Gert Hedengran, 58, admitted to felony counts of making false statements to agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Se... More...

With more than a million people signing up for Lasik surgery in the United States every year, it's clear people are tired of toting their glasses or popping in their contacts every morning. But the truth is, not everyone is cut out for the surgery. More...

FRI., JAN. 12 Hakuna Matata Dance students of Rio Mesa High School present "The Circle of Life: A Lion King Story," 7 p.m., Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way. (805) 278-5500. It's Showtime Curtain Call Youth Theatre and Camarillo Community Theatre present "Snow White and... More...

It could be a barking dog or an overflowing file cabinet. Whatever the reason, you've decided your home-based office just isn't working out. It may be time to consider "real" office space. Moving the office away from the house can bolster business and may improve life at home. More...

Applications for scholarships to be awarded to Ventura County students by the Ventura County Community Foundation are now available. The deadline to submit applications is Fri., Feb. 16. Students may apply for a maximum of five scholarships. There is no application fee. A separate, ... More...

National and local media are rapidly converging on Stoneridge School, a learning institution located off Tierra Rejada Road between Simi Valley and Moorpark that's home to 50 students and seven part-time and full-time staff members. More...

"Spiders- Urban, Suburban and Wild," a free lecture, will be presented at 2 p.m. Sat., Jan. 20 at the National Park Service Visitor Center, 401 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Janet Kempf of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum will discuss the biology and natural history of loc... More...

The CWOTO Orchestra will present its Opus 17 concerts this weekend, Fri., Jan. 12 and Sun., Jan. 14. The performance is sponsored by Concertos with Orchestra, Thousand Oaks, a nonprofit educational organization. The Friday concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at Camarillo United Methodist Churc... More...

When will you stop this man's madness and our countries descent into the heart of darkness? Either we are a representative republic and a member of the community of nations or we are a monarchy and a rogue state. I submit that it is time to support our government of reason and law against the engu... More...

As Supervisor Peter Foy takes office, major issues await his attention. Even though voters may give the Simi Valley insurance broker the benefit of a lenient "honeymoon," they won't forget his bold campaign promises regarding public safety, local agricultural concerns, and illegal/undocumen... More...

BELLE FILLES- Sarah and Jessica Hagen of Moorpark pose in front of the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. They're looking for the famed Hunchback of Notre Dame. Don't forget to take your Moorpark Acorn on vacation and send your photos to the address on page 4. Both digital and print ... More...

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is ready for move in. The freshly painted end unit has an open floor plan and is in a quiet corner of the complex. There is a large private covered balcony, and the two-car garage provides easy parking. The complex has a pool area and is close to shopping and ... More...