Moorpark crime wave must be stopped
      After taking a moment to review the information on this week's Sheriff's Blotter, one might get the feeling that Moorpark is losing the fight against crime. As illustrated in this week's editorial cartoon, the growth of a community often brings crime and its related problems.
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Political Cartoon
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Guest opinion
Proposed new rules for stormwater drainoff could restrict housing growth
by Holly Schroeder, CEO Building Industry Association - Greater Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter, Santa Clarita Bill Buratto, President/CEO Ventura County Economic Development Association, Camarillo
      The Greater Los Angeles/ Ventura County Chapter of the Building Industry Association is made up of approximately 500 member companies involved in every aspect of building and pro viding homes in Ventura County and a majority of Los Angeles County.
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Essay
Fewer farm workers left to do more field work
By Sebastian Ramirez Special to The Acorn
      The local agricultural community is dependent on farmworkers for the jobs they do. The Moorpark and the Ventura County agricultural greenbelt is constantly in need of care. A large number of workers are necessary to pick and pack locally grown fruits and vegetables efficiently.
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