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May 23, 2008 / Front Page

State-of-the-art film studio proposed for Moorpark

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark may become the new Hollywood if a proposal to build a $125million filming facility within the city limits west of Gabbert Road is approved. More...

Let's draw dad's picture

Sun., June 15 is Father's Day and The Moorpark Acorn is inviting you to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old dad. More...

The May 30 edition of the Moorpark Acorn will have an early deadline because of Memorial Day on Mon., May 26. The deadline for editorial items, including letters to the editor, and real estate advertising is past. More...

Health & Wellness

Counseling office offers depression screenings

Moorpark Counseling is offering free depression and anxiety screenings through the end of June. It is estimated that 57.7 million adults are diagnosed with a mental disorder each year. More...

Making dental visits easier for children

Trying to get children to go to the dentist can yield results that range from silent anxiety and fear to major crying jags and temper tantrums. More...

Seniors to receive advice on medication management

A CVS pharmacist will give a free presentation for seniors on managing medications at 10 a.m. Wed., June 4 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

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Business

Youths Can Build Their Portfolio At Sheldon's Art Academy

Sheldon's Art Academy's Portfolio Development is a new program designed to assist students in preparing portfolios for college, high school, summer programs and more. It combines classical art training with personalized attention. More...

Children Can Develop Their Brains, Bond With Parents At Gymboree

During the first five years of life, a child's brain develops more than 75 percent. A parent's brain possibly undergoes a similar magnitude of change during those same five years. More...

Kitchen Tune-Up Gives Customers A Total Makeover At Home

Patrick Leyden and Mark Monreal are the Kitchen TuneUp franchise owners for Ventura County. Kitchen TuneUp is a national company that has been remodeling kitchens since 1988. More...

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Sports

County's elite advance to Masters meet at Cerritos

Moorpark's Dyce qualifies in three track and field events

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

At the beginning of each season, many track and field hopefuls make it a personal goal to compete in the state meet. The best of the best are now just one step away. More...

Slice takes a break before entering the octagon

GENTLE GIANT- Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice, signs autographs at Bas Rutten's Elite Mixed Martial Arts Gym in Thousand Oaks. More...

Golf skills challenge coming to Moorpark

The Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip & Putt presented by the Golf Channel, the world's largest junior golf skills competition, will swing into the Moorpark area to host a local championship at Rustic Canyon on Sat., May 31. More...

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Faith

Teens find common ground at camp

Youths of different faiths become friends

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

"I have proof that a great friendship between Arabs and Jews is possible," said Amri Shaffer, a Jewish teen who recently spent two weeks at the American Jewish University Brandeis-Bardin Campus in Simi Valley as a participant in More...

Sign up for Vacation Bible School

Moorpark Presbyterian Church will host "Marketplace" Vacation Bible School for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade from 9 a.m. to noon Mon. through Fri., July 14 to 18 at the church, 13950 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

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On The Town

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

Directed by: Andrew Adamson Starring: Ben Barnes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Sergio Castellitto MPAA rating: PG (for swordplay and mostly bloodless violence) Running time: 144 minutes Best suited for: More...

Moorpark College announces Summer Arts Festival

Moorpark College announces the 2008 Summer Arts Festival, an annual performance series showcasing the dance, music and theatre departments. The festival schedule is as follows. More...

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Letters

The real reason to remove Gallegly

In her letter last week, Krystina Tapia urged a transition from Rep. Elton Gallegly to Michael Tenenbaum for essentially frivolous reasons: cock fighting, irritable bowel syndrome and square dancing. More...

Approves of Gallegly's measures

Regarding "A vote for Tenenbaum," May 16 letter, Krystina Tapia is misinformed. Congressman Elton Gallegly's "only defning measures" include the following which are all now laws. More...

Likes Tenebaum, Gallegly a no show

I had a chance to attend the Candidates Forum at California Lutheran University a couple of weeks ago on May 6. More...

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Real Estate

This Townhome Is Located Across From A Greenbelt And Within Walking Distance Of Pools and Spas

This twostory townhome with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms has been upgraded and has more than 1330 feet. It is located across from a greenbelt, near guest parking and within walking distance of the community pools and spas. More...

Bill Schuldt

Bill Schuldt was welcomed to Prudential California Realty's Moorpark office by Broker/owner Bob Majorino and Manager Dave Ward. More...

Tim Ready

Tim Ready is a top producer at RE/MAX Estates with more than $18 million worth of closed transactions year to date in 2008! Ready specializes in giving his clients the utmost attention and sells his properties one at a time. More...

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Council gives thumbs up on north side parkway

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The City Council unanimously approved conceptual designs for the new North Hills Parkway during a regular meeting Wednesday. More...

City observes Memorial Day

Two Memorial Day observances will be held in Moorpark on Mon., May 26. The public is invited to both ceremonies. More...

Youths keep to the beat at school event

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HAPPY FEET- Dancers from The Dance Company in Moorpark perform "Boogie Wonderland" as part of the rock 'n' roll theme at the Mountain Meadows Elementary School's seventh annual Family Fun Night in Moorpark last Friday. More...

Community

Rotary donates $98,000 to schools, community groups

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Rotary Club of Moorpark distributed $98,000 to 35 individuals, organizations, programs and groups earlier this month. Most of the recipients are local entities such as the Boys & Girls Club, youth sports leagues and Catholic Charities. More...

Man arrested for counterfeit CD, DVD sales

Raul Rojas-Solis, 25, of Los Angeles, was arrested in Moorpark on May 17 for allegedly selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs. At about 6:30 p.m. More...

Witnesses sought in accident case

The California Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses who observed a traffic accident that occurred about 8:25 p.m. Fri., May 2 on the northbound 23 Freeway, just south of Janss Road. It involved a black Ford Explorer. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., MAY 23 'Into The Woods Jr.' Curtain Call Youth Theatre opens musical "Into the Woods Jr.," 8 p.m., Camarillo Community Theatre, 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport), Camarillo. Through June 1. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. More...

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Schools

Community High principal offers incentives to inspire students

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Community High School Principal Jorge Espinoza's ideas to create a mandatory support period, to track the performance and behavior of students with stamp cards and to implement a monthly cash drawing is already yielding positive results. More...

Mesa Verde shares love of music

The Mesa Verde Music Program will present its Musical Showcase for fifth graders from all local schools from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., May 27 in the Quad lunch area on campus, 14000 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. More...

Doctorate awarded

Maria Clariza "Clari" Ramos graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

BIG ROAR- Matt, a cuddly male kitten, is available for adoption from the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Call (805) 388-4341 and ask for ID No. A440952. Call or visit www.vcar.us before going to the shelter. More...

They're nuts for mutts

The seventh annual Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sun., June 1 at Shepard Stadium at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A cellphone was stolen from someone in the 5000 block of Maureen Avenue on May 2. A tree in the backyard of someone in the 4500 block of North Canyonlands Road was cut down by trespassers on May 5. More...

Vehicle accident

During a vehicle collision, a car ran off the 118 Freeway on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. More...

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Family

Local restaurants spearhead fundraiser for Olympic team

Many Moorpark restaurants will contribute a portion of their receipts tomorrow, Sat., May 24 to help raise funds for the Men's Olympic Water Polo Team, which is training in Thousand Oaks. More...

Free classes teach skills for job seekers

The East County Job & Career Center presents the following workshops for job seekers. Classes are held at the center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Workshops are offered at no cost to job seekers, although space is limited. More...

Everyone contributes to help the hungry

WE CAN DO IT- Peach Hill Academy just completed a service project in the community. The children organized a canned food drive to benefit the Moorpark Food Pantry. Students of the school collected more than 1,000 cans to donate to the pantry. More...

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Editorials

Memorial Day Creed

Whether or not one agrees with the current war effort, there is one thing that we all can agree on. Our troops, throughout this nation's history, have always deserved our respect and support. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

It's time to wake up and act on oil dependency

Guest opinion

By U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly R-Thousand Oaks

When OPEC cut production to force up prices in 2000, President Bill Clinton's then-Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson said, "It is obvious that the federal government was not prepared. More...

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