Local resident Lowell Withington, 76, died when his pickup truck was hit by a train at an unprotected private crossing in Moorpark on Monday. Withington was heading west on Poindexter Avenue. He turned onto a driveway that crossed the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to access ... More...
The number of retail outlets in Moorpark is rapidly increasing as stores are opening in several new shopping centers throughout town. The Village at Moorpark, on the southwest corner of Miller Parkway and Los Angeles Avenue, is anchored by Chick's Sporting Goods, Petco and Staples. More...
The Moorpark Redevelopment Agency voted to lease office space at 18 High St. to the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. The space belongs to the city and will cost the Chamber $1 per year. More...
Moorpark police, aided by deputies from Camarillo and Thousand Oaks, dispersed about 80 people fighting in the street in the 200 block of Dorothy Avenue in downtown Moorpark at about 8 p.m. last Saturday. "There were two large parties going on at two different houses on the same st... More...
Most parents are well aware of the importance of taking care of their children's teeth, so it comes as a shock when they learn their toddlers have cavities during a checkup. Tooth decay among young children is on the rise, and many experts believe that sippy cups containing sugary beverages ar... More...
FRI., JAN. 26 For A Good Cause Oak Park High School's Comedy Sportz hosts charity benefit, 7:15 p.m., OPHS Performing Arts Pavilion. Funds go to Transplant Recipients International Organization. OPHS senior Ryan Roschke is waiting for kidney transplant. Requested donation $10. More...
Great American Roofing, the premier roofing company in Ventura County and surrounding urban areas, will expand into painting and gutter services for residential and commercial customers. Expansion into new weatherand sun-protection and property beautification services was a logical ste... More...
While I'm a big fan of smaller colleges, many of my students want to attend large universities. It's not hard to understand why students who have spent their high school years in classes with many of the same people would want their college experience to provide lots of social as ... More...
Senior made the transition from football to wrestling
Two years ago senior Esteban Torres gave up playing football at Moorpark High and decided to dedicate all his time to wrestling. Since then, opponents have been wishing Torres would change his mind. Torres decided to give up football because he believed he was too small for the sport. On the m... More...
Lying on the floor and snoring gently, Archibald Razz M Tazz took up nearly all the walking space in Vicki Murphy's office. Called Archie for short, the 165pound Newfoundland is an imposing sight. He's covered in thick black fur that in places resembles hair. A water dog, his gangly legs end i... More...
A man was arrested for possession of a destructive device and for having the ingredients to make the device at 11 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Monte Vista Nature Preserve. Someone spray-painted graffiti on the rear wall of the Do-it Center on Los Angeles Avenue between 5 p.m. Jan. 5 and 7 a.m. Jan. 6... More...
The following are thoughts that go through a family man's head when he hears someone say "uh-oh:" +Something needs fixing +A cookie or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is stuck in the VCR or DVD player +The "Godfather" DVD trilogy is in danger More...
HOG HEAVEN- Mikey Teutul, left, of TV's "American Chopper," shakes hands with fan Steven Wacker of Moorpark during an autograph session at the Rock Store in rural Agoura on Saturday. Mikey's father, Paul Teutul Sr., watches. The family owns a chopper building business, Orange County Choppers of Ne... More...
In today's issue, we enthusiastically reintroduce Acorn Soundoff on page 9. From the publisher and editor's perspective, it was a favorite feature of the Moorpark Acorn in years past. You're probably asking, "If it was so popular, Big Shot, why did it die?" Good question. A... More...
GO BEARS- Paul, Karen and son Ryan Henley of Moorpark root for their favorite football team while on vacation in Karen's hometown of Chicago. But on Super Bowl Sunday they'll be home watching the big game on TV instead of traveling. More...
Thinking about remodeling your kitchen but not sure where to start? You may be tempted to just turn the project over to the experts, but a lot of people will tell you that's the last thing you should do "When I was ready to redo my kitchen, the designer I was working with shot down... More...
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Two accidents in one day on rural road