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July 4, 2008 / Front Page

Celebrating 25 Years

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Safety and a sense of community have been drawing people to Moorpark for decades, said many of the residents and local leaders who attended a commemorative reception and open house at City Hall Wednesday to celebrate Moorpark's 25t More...

Preparing for the 'big one'

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Seismic activity can never be predicted with certainty, but experts at the United States Geological Survey have estimated that there is a nearly 50 percent chance that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake or larger will strike Southern California in t More...

Health & Wellness

Cool tips to cope with heat

High temperatures can create dangerous situations in which heatrelated illnesses are possible. Children and the elderly are most susceptible to heat stroke. No person or pet should stay in an enclosed vehicle even for a short time. More...

Hospital tears down old building

Simi Valley Hospital will begin demolition of the original hospital building, constructed in 1965, to make way for a new 7,000-square-foot lobby featuring a vaulted ceiling, chapel and gift shop. More...

Hearing loss group to meet

The Hearing Loss Association, an educational/support group for hearing impaired people, will meet at 2 p.m. Thurs., July 10 in the multipurpose room of the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Schools

Host homes needed for exchange students

Youths exposed to American culture

STS Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization, i sseeking host homes for international high school exchange students who are coming to study in the Moorpark area during the 2008-09 school year. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

A KITTY TO CUDDLE- Liberty is a 10-week-old domestic shorthair kitten. She is cuddley, purrs a lot and came with a litter of brothers and sisters who would also love to be adopted. Liberty is available at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. More...

Squirrel of the Month

STANDOFF- Mindy Kirshbaum of Westlake Village submitted this photo of a Squirrel of the Month and an imposter. "I couldn't decide which one was cuter, so I sent you both for you to consider for a future publication," said Mindy. More...

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Police Blotter

Blotter

The following incidents took place within incorporated areas of Moorpark: Sometime between Nov. 11, 2007 and June 11, an identity theft took place in the 4300 block of N. Skylark Court. More...

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Family

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...

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...

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...

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Letters

Corrections on Dial-a-ride article

This is in response to the Moorpark Acorn's article "Diala-ride accused of slow service, rudeness" dated June 27. Some of the information presented in the article was not correct. More...

Loves his new dentist

I recently saw an ad in the Moorpark Acorn from Dr. Canale on High Street in Moorpark. I was in need of dental work but, having no dental insurance and living on a fixed income, dental care had gone by the wayside. Dr. More...

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Columns

All good things must come to an end

By Brent E. McCoy thereal@adelphia.net

We knew it would have to happen someday. It looks like today is the day. More...

It's a gas-tly situation

I'd like to report a crime. Last night, a local gas station robbed me of my hard-earned dough. The loss was $62.78. And I didn't even fill my tank. More...

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Moorpark residents meet energy costs with creativity

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Paying more than $4.50 a gallon to fill up the tank and significantly higher prices for supermarket staples has forced many Moorpark residents to make changes in the way they live and work. More...

Club gym opens after 6 months of repair

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Nearly six months after 80mile-an-hour winds blew the shingles off its gym and rain flooded the inside, Moorpark Boys & Girls Club celebrated the reopening of its facility. More...

Community

Bill seeks fairness in affordable housing tax

The state Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation recently passed AB 793, an affordable housing bill that would lower the property tax for homeowners who qualify for affordable housing. More...

Magician to appear

Magician Ivan Amodei will perform Tues., July 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Apricot Room at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., as part of Moorpark City Library's Summer Reading Club program. More...

Clarification on car phone laws

Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving went into effect July 1. Following are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the laws. What is the difference be tween the two laws? More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

4th of July CELEBRATIONS CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. More...

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Sports

Six Moorpark College cross country runners boycotting season

In a letter, athletes say they're unhappy with coaching situation

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Several members of the Moorpark College men's cross country team led a boycott last month that almost slowed the running program to a screeching halt. More...

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