July 4, 2008 RSS feed / Family

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Make vacations fun and affordable

When traveling, a little preparation can offer big benefits. Experts say keeping an eye on the bottom line doesn't have to mean less enjoyment when it comes to leisure-time travel. More...

High school graduation rate holds steady

Students can test again for exit exam
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Most high school seniors in the Moorpark Unified School District graduated last month, but a few still have some work to do before they earn their diploma. More...

Retailers host block party

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers JAVA JIVE- Moorpark residents, from left, Linda and Karina Carson, along with Murray, an 8-month-old pug, listen to music in front of the Starbucks in Campus Plaza in Moorpark on Saturday. More...

Recipe of the week

Custard pie

2-1/2 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. almond extract 4 eggs, slightly beaten Scald milk. Add sugar, flavorings and salt. Mix together. Stir slowly into beaten eggs. Pour into unbaked pie shell. More...

Families may apply for school lunch program

Moorpark Unified School District provides free and reducedprice meals for children served under the national School Lunch Program and School Breakfast program. More...

'Train' your palate in wines

The Fillmore & Western Railroad presents the Wine Train traveling from 7 to 10 p.m. Sat., July 5, departing from Central Park in downtown Fillmore. More...