Applications are needed from Moorpark residents interested in serving as commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura. The board of commissioners is responsible for the authority's policies, finances and operations. The appointment will be for a four-yeaterm. More...

The standard recommendation for people who are overweight or obese is "diet and exercise." To lose weight and reap health benefits, one needs to do both. "Studies show that dieting produces more weight loss than exercise. More...

FRI., JULY 6 Romanian Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers meet 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Romanian wedding line dance "Hora Nuntasilor" taught, Romanian line dance "Joc de Fete" reviewed. All ages, expertise welcome. $4. Wear soft shoes. (818) 591-9078. More...

Property owners renting out homes or apartments in Moorpark have recently been informed in letters from the city that their properties will be inspected in the near future . The inspection and permit program was approved by the City Council last year. It excludes owneroccupied ... More...

Moorpark Unified School district recently announced its policy for providing free and reducedprice meals for children served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Each school and the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone. More...

Oh, how the years seem to fly by. Frisbee, the round, plastic disc that found its way into the American culture like Joseph McCarthy and rock 'n' roll in the 1950s, turned 50 years old this summer. More...

A man was allegedly the victim of a battery in the 13200 block of Peach Hill Road on July 1. Thieves stole a laptop computer in the 14900 block of Marquette Street on June 30. A man was allegedly battered and his car damaged by rocks and kicking in the 50 block of West Los Angeles Avenue ... More...

We live in a complex world. Technology improves daily, and with it the pace of everyday life increases. Thirty years ago, before there were cellphones and video players, American households had an average of 1.2 technology products, usually just a TV and a radio. Today they have 26. More...

This is a good one to fix along with enchiladas and beans. It's a California recipe. 1 pound ground beef 2, 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1-1/2 teaspoon salt More...

The Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark will conduct a Sports Physical Day for any youth needing a doctor's physical to participate in a sports activity or to attend a summer camp. The event will be at the club's main facility at 200 Casey Road, beginning at 2 pm. Sun., June 15. More...

As part of the Moorpark College Summer Arts Festival, the Theatre Arts Department will present the family slapstick comedy "Scapino!" July 19 to Aug. 5 at the Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. Thursday through Saturday performances will be at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. More...

I'm sure that many of you have them. I've seen them in other homes. No one knows how they get there; they just do. I'm sure that most of you have a home of some type. In that home there is probably a kitchen, and in that kitchen there is probably a phone. Near the phone there is more th... More...

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Minor mishaps are possible this week. Perhaps you're just clumsier than usual. By week's end, though, you're back in balance. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You usually put your best efforts forward. However, this time, you're pushing too hard. Relax, and that ... More...

The Moorpark community shared another successful In dependence Day on July 3. (The holiday is traditionally celebrated a day early.) Second only in scope to Country Days in the fall, this patriotic festival bonds local friends and neighbors. More...

Don't forget to share your vacation with other readers of the Moorpark Acorn . It's easy. Take a front page of any edition of the Moorpark Acorn . Have someone hold the front page so it's visible in the photograph with the background depicting scenery of wherever you are. More...

Advances in science and technology have allowed millions of people to enhance their appearance almost immediately through cosmetic surgery. In 2005, Americans spent more than $12.5 billion to make themselves more attractive. More...