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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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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...

Volunteers make Little League All-Star tournaments happen

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The bunting is up, the chatter is loud, the fields are in tiptop condition, work schedules have been altered, and the bracketologists are putting in nearly as many hours as the volunteers at the snack shack. More...

Softball team advances to state championship

MOVING ON- The Moorpark Girls Softball U-12 Gold All-Stars battled through nine games to earn a first-place finish in the Western Division 'B' District Tournament held in Moorpark. 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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Editorials

The road to independence

Spectacular fireworks, sumptuous picnics and patriotic parades are longstanding traditions enjoyed by Americans on the Fourth of July. More...

Political Cartoon

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Cities must conform to state law on zoning, density of affordable housing

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Members of the Agoura Hills City Council practically held their noses as they voted June 11 in favor of a new ordinance that gave special concessions to developers who earmark portions of their projects for affordable and senior housing. More...

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