The city of Moorpark will host three workshops in English and Spanish to inform potential firsttime homebuyers about affordable housing opportunities available in the city. Interested buyers must attend one of these meetings. More...

Moorpark residents Paul and Brenda Haugen invite motorcycle enthusiasts to join them for a day trip to Orange County on Sun. More...

FRI., JUNE 6 GOP Women Event Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated special event "A Tale of Two Futures: McCain and the Democrats on National Security and the Economy," Wed., June 11, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Reception 5 p.m., Dinner/program 6 p.m. Guests include Dr. More...

Peach Hill Academy surpassed the expectations of local school leaders when, within a twoyear period, it transformed itself from being a school at risk of failing state standards into an exemplary site. More...

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HOT WHEELS- Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, right, autographs a skateboard for a fan last Saturday at Skatelab in Simi Valley. Hawk was in town with other pro skaters such as Lance Mountain, left, to sign the new book, "Stalefish: Skateboard Culture from the Rejects Who Made It." More...

SWEET LITTLE THING- Little Frida Kahlo is a black brindle-colored Boston Terrier/Beagle mix. She was never picked up by her owner and now needs a new home. She is friendly and energetic without being too wild. She likes other dogs and children. If you would like to adopt Frida, ask for animal number A439974 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, located at 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please check www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More...

Someone living in the 4300 block of Timberdale Road reported continually receiving annoying phone calls from September last year to the present. Credit cards were stolen and used between Jan. 1 and April 24 to obtain goods and services. The victim lives in the 10000 block of Stockton Road. More...

The tendency to judge others seems to find a home in most of us, and at those times when we encounter an individual whom we see as objectionable- in appearance or personality, or both- our first reaction may be to want to get away from that person's energy as quickly as possible. More...

A "Kids Learning to Swim" program will teach about 130 Moorpark children the skills they need to join their friends in the pool. More...

Every Now and Then Theatre's 2006 Christmas radio adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story" has won an International Communicator Gold Award of Excellence. The troupe's 2007 Halloween radio adaptation of Washington Irving's "Sleepy Hollow: The Lost Diaries" has won an International Communicator Silver Award of Distinction. More...

I grew up in apartments where people lived very close to one another, and had to tolerate the most personal noises and movements. I am so astounded at the intolerance that I witnessed this weekend, when neighbors have no tolerance for each other while living on oneto 30-acre lots. More...

When Paul Westphal, a former USC and NBA player, was head coach of men's basketball at Pepperdine University, he once said there weren't many rules for his team in Malibu, but the first and most important rule was, "Don't be stupid. More...

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in Westlake Village minutes from shopping. The living and dining rooms have two dual-paned sliding glass doors to the enclosed patio, neutral carpet and designer paint. More...