February 1, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Citizens critique government spending

More than 500 people attended a symposium organized by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village Wednesday to voice their opposition to high taxes and big government. More...

Health & Wellness

Teen eating disorders are more common than believed

Teenagers confront everyday pressures to succeed academically and fit in socially. While most adolescents thrive despite these demands, some take on self-destructive habits to cope. More...

Drug store eyeglasses may hurt eyes

A peculiar change happens to most people after their 40th birthday. Newspapers, dictionaries and phone books become difficult to read. More...

Schools

Beautiful shapes unfold through the art of origami

PAPER VIEW- On left, Marisa Interrante, 10, gives Amy Krystkowiak, 5, a hand while doing origami Wednesday at the Moorpark City Library. More...

New degree programs presented

Prospective students are invited to attend an informational presentation on the new bachelor's degree programs offered by University of La Verne on the Moorpark College campus. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A pizza was purchased last Nov. 15 from the Domino's in the 400 block of High Street with a check and the forged signature of a deceased person. The crime wasn't reported to authorities until Jan. 22. More...

Family

Recreation center offers programs for children, adults

The Arroyo Vista Recreation Center is offering many activities for winter. Some programs begin in early February or in March. Programs for preschoolers include tot sports, music, stuffn-fluff workshops and themed playdates. More...

Fortnightly Club prepares for Valentine's Day

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club will meet for its monthly luncheon at 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. The program will discuss "A Valentine Courtship" and arts in the community. More...

Letters

Citizen bothered by Bush's actions

Our Constitution as the supreme law of the land, is a living document that can only be changed by an overwhelming vote by three-quarters of the states in our United States. More...

Editorials

Tell us how you met the person who makes your heart go pitter-patter

We're asking people, including you, to tell us how you met your spouse or significant other. You need to do it in 200 words or less and send it to mpvalentines@theacorn.com. We need it no later than 5 p.m. next Mon., Feb. 4. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Early success means more work is required

Guest opinion

When the amnesty bill died in the U.S. Senate last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement finally realized the American people demand enforcement of our immigration laws without amnesty as a prerequisite to any guest worker program. More...

Chamber names new CEO

Patrick Ellis, the new chief executive officer for the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, plans to use his own experience as a business owner to help all local companies succeed. More...

Love stories wanted

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...

Somewhere over the rainbow

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SKY PALETTE- Colorful hues appear over the 23 Freeway near the Sunset Hills overpass during a shower that came down during the sunshine on Sunday. There's a chance of rain predicted for the weekend. More...

Community

United Way services benefit residents

About 50 Moorpark residents use the 211 social services helpline every month, according to Wally Bobkiewicz, board vice chair of United Way of Ventura County. More...

Workers needed for election polls

Secretary of State Debra Bowen encourages registered voters and high school students over the age of 16 to sign up to work at the polls on Election Day. "Some county elections officials still need poll workers for the Feb. More...

Time Warner wants to get off the hook with Moorpark

Citing the need for a level playing field, Time Warner Inc. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., FEB. 1 Make-A-Wish Benefit Benefit concert, 8:30 p.m., Azar's Sports Bar, 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park. Bands: Angeles, Silverado. $5. All ticket sales donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Tri-Counties. More...

Sports

Musketeers sunk by Royal

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SURROUNDED- Moorpark High's Morgan Baker, center, can't escape the defensive pressure applied by Royal's Brittany Bayles, left, and Kacey Creek during Monday's loss at Maverick's Gym. More...

Living up to expectations

No matter what position Lauren Carter has played on the basketball court, she's been a dominant force. More...

The Acorn's Super Bowl XLII showdown: Giants vs. Patriots

Sportswriters Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman discuss Sunday's big game in Arizona

Gase Outlook: In his biography "The GM," former New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi apologizes for his team's performance in Super Bowl XXXV, a 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in January of 2001, by saying, "I'd like t More...

On The Town

A throwback to the days of Golden Age radio

ON THE AIR- The cast of "High Street Broadcast," a music/ comedy program in the style of a old-time radio show, hams it up on Sunday at the High Street Arts Center. "Broadcast" performs at 7 p.m. More...

The Movie Nut

"Cloverfield"

Directed by: Matt Reeves Starring: Michael Stahl David, Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, Odette Yustman. T.J. More...

Real Estate

Located On A Quiet Cul De Sac

This Foxmoor pool home is located on a quiet cul de sac. It has four bedrooms and three baths, with a bed and bath downstairs. The home has large living, family and formal dining rooms. More...

Renee Lamkay

Renee Lamkay of Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, has earned the California Association of Realtors Graduate, GRI real estate designation and the Senior Real Estate Specialist designation. More...

Tudor Style Home

This Tudor style home has 10 bedrooms, 10 full baths and 2 half baths in approximately 12,000 square feet on over one flat acre. More...