BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers FIGHTING A BRUSHFIRE- From the front page of the Oct. 26, 2007 edition of the Moorpark Acorn, a crew from Ventura County Fire Department climbs a slope in the 13000 block of Sunny Slope Place to combat the Nightsky fire between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks. The fire scorc... More...
Moorpark residents flexed their muscle this year. When the City Council proposed cutting funding for the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education program in June, parents successfully fought to keep it. DARE continues to serve fifthgraders in Moorpark schools. More...
Existing foundation's goals called 'incompatible' with city's priorities
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
Part 2 of two While the City Council prepares to review the pros and cons of sponsoring the High Street Arts Center, theater manager L.J. Stevens strives to provide quality arts programming for all residents. "The theater was purchased by the city, and they hired me to create a cult... More...
Much has been accomplished in Moorpark in 2007, and city leaders look forward to continued progress in 2008, said Mayor Patrick Hunter in an interview with the Moorpark Acorn. Hunter served on the City Council for four years before he was elected mayor in 1996. More...
Food for thought: Scientists say there are many clinically demonstrated and potential health benefits in what people eat. Not only are new food products being developed to help maintain health, more Americans are discovering the health benefits of many traditional foods. More...
MON., DEC. 31 Teens Celebrate Thousand Oaks Teen Center hosts annual New Year's Eve Celebration, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., 1375 E. Janss Road. DJ, laser show, live band, raffles, free pizza, open soda bar, midnight balloon drop, free party hats & noise makers. Photos available. For ... More...
Souplantation, a Californiabased restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch soups, salads and bakery goods, has leased about 7,000 square feet of retail space in the Simi Valley Town Center at 1555 Simi Town Center Way. More...
The fall semester has ended at Moorpark College. All college offices are closed for winter holiday and will reopen Wed., Jan. 2. The first day of classes for spring semester is Mon., Jan. 7. More...
Its teams played for 15 weeks without recording a win or a loss, but for the So Cal Cardinals scout team baseball program, the 2007 campaign was a successful one. More...
Dennis Merritt Jones will present "The Journey of Your Soul," an eightweek class inspired by the book "Soul to Soul" by Gary Zukav, beginning Wed., Jan. 9 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...
SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newsapers SPIRITED ANIMALS- Moorpark is home to many horse lovers. From the front page of the March 2, 2007 edition, two steeds from the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program Ranch north of the city enjoy stretching their legs after spending a rainy night in the barn. More...
The latest of the steakhouses opened in our neighborhood is Holdren's Steaks & Seafood. This reasonably priced restaurant with its clublike atmosphere, dark wood shutters, brick tile walls and warm lighting is perfect for a business lunch or a nice dinner out. More...
On Dec 21, the Moorpark Acorn reported that Mayor Hunter expressed doubts over extending financial support to the High Street Arts Center. The main way that the city wouldn't have to be concerned about financial support is if the citizens of Moorpark would attend more performances ther... More...
As we come to the end of another year, some of us are thinking about making New Year's resolutions. But think back: How did those vows for 2007 turn out? Maybe a few people stopped smoking or drinking last Jan. 1; maybe several more gave up overeating and lost weight. More...
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