Andy Waters, a Moorpark pioneer for almost nine decades, died on Sept. 26 after a brief stay at St. John's Regional Medical Center. "Grandpa was just a lively fun and giving spirit," said granddaughter Jessica Waters. "He was a good role model for us and we will emulate that," she said. More...

Even when he weighed 365 pounds, Ben Gilbert stayed active volunteering in the community and promoting his magazine business throughout eastern Ventura County. More...

SAT., OCT. 6 Join Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley hosts recruitment day for interested girls and volunteers, 10 to 11 a.m., Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills, Calabasas. (818) 886-1801, ext. 29. More...

In past columns I've talked about surrounding yourself with expert advisers, lining up the cash you will need in your business, managing your value drivers and having periodic "health checkups" as a way to practice preventative maintenance on your business. More...

Parents and caregivers are constantly reminded of how important it is to pay attention to children's homework habits. But what if you're a working parent who can't always be home to ensure that the work gets done? If that's the situation you find yourself in, the following tips should p... More...

Like most women, Rachel Olinyk knows the difference between good shoes and bad shoes. Thankfully for the Moorpark High girls' volleyball team, the senior thought the golf shoes she received during her freshmen year were ugly. Instead, Olinyk laced on her sneakers and decided to try the spo... More...

On Oct.1 someone was seen spray-painting graffiti on the Loyola Street overpass of the arroyo. Between Sept. 20 and Oct. 1 vandals used paint markers to deface property in the 4700 block of Moorpark Avenue. Thieves broke locks to storage containers at Performance Nursery in the 12700 bl... More...

"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time. More...

FIFTIES FUN- Above, Ciara Labagmara-Schimizzi, 9, gets spun by her dad Tony Labagmara-Schimizzi, both of Moorpark, on the dance floor at a Sock Hop last Sunday evening. The event was hosted by the Girl Scouts and held at the Moorpark Boys & Girls Club. More...

Directed by: Paul Haggis Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Susan Sarandon, Jason Patric, James Franco, Josh Brolin MPAA rating: R (for adult language, implied violence, nudity, gruesome images) Running time: More...

This letter is in response to Clint Harper's comments in the Sept. 28 Moorpark Acorn. Dr. Harper is a fine man with a wonderful family. However, his reference to the dozens of concerned citizens who spoke against eminent domain as "uninformed sheep lead by a few demagogues" is cond... More...

The theme for this year's annual city event is "Country Days Goes Hollywood." The festivities take place on High Street tomorrow, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music will play on two stages throughout the day. You can enjoy great food and visit booths representing local businesses, service... More...

XANADU- Adam Reed of Moorpark prefers his own house in Moorpark to the extravagant Hearst Castle in San Simeon. With him is Brianna Ennis. More...

This large 6-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,383 square foot home is a fixer property in Shadow Oaks near many Conejo Valley schools. The lot size of 9,664 square feet gives the home potential. This is a trustee sale with no court approval required. All you need is some imagination, tools and la... More...