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August 1, 2008 / Front Page

Water demand rises despite pleas to conserve

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Demand for water in May and June this year was 5 percent higher than during the same period last year, dropping key reservoirs throughout California to their lowest levels since 1994, officials said. More...

Community mourns loss of young woman

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

A large number of people gathered last week to grieve with the husband and four young children of Ginger Clinton, who died as the result of a sudden unidentified health problem early Sun., July 20. She was 30 years old. More...

Health & Wellness

Tips to keep activities pain free

For many people, spending time outdoors means a jog around the neighborhood, walking the dog or playing catch with the kids. But for those with osteoarthritis or even everyday aches and pains, outdoor activities can seem daunting. More...

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Business

Staff changes at Bagwell

Bagwell Construction Services Inc. announces the promotion of Sarah Stonerock to director of sales and marketing. Stonerock has experience in both residential and commercial markets. More...

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Schools

Four candiates to run for school board posts

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Four candidates filed papers with the Ventura County Registrar to vie for three Moorpark Unified School District Board of Education seats that will be up for election in November. More...

Moorpark High alumni to pursue research as Amgen Scholar

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Two area high school graduates—one from Westlake High School and the other from Moorpark High—are among a group of young people spending the summer engulfed in scientific research through a top scholar program. More...

From anxiety to action

Parents who have children in high school are already concerned about college; sometimes spending time with other parents adds to the stress. More...

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Pets

And they call it puppy love

HOMEWARD BOUND— Ozzie, a 6-year-old German Shepherd, gets lots of love from Jasmine Zuhra, 8, a Flory Academy third-grader, as she and her family get to know the dog and consider him for adoption during the fourth annual Hugs, Slurps and More...

Pet of the Week

LOVER— Quaker may be the sweetest cat you'll ever meet. She is an extremely friendly and loving 3year-old shorthair Bengal tabby mix. She is good with other cats, children and small dogs. More...

Ojai shelter seeks donations

Gas, food prices mean higher costs

The home foreclosure crisis has affected The Humane Society of Ventura County Shelter in Ojai. More...

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Faith

Churches honored for 'going green'

People of faith see care of the earth as ministry

The Manassas Church of the Brethren is passing along the values of creation care to the next generation of people of faith, while St. Marks Presbyterian Church was named the Audubon Society's "Greenest in the Nation. More...

Lutheran church raising funds to fix Reuter Opus pipe organ

Ascension Lutheran Church is raising funds to complete the installation of the church's Reuter Opus 2087 pipe organ. More...

Synagogue opens its doors

•Congregation B'nai Emet will hold its monthly Family Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Fri., Aug. 1 at the synagogue, 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. Rabbi Michele Paskow will lead the service. More...

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On The Town

Artists may sell work at summer jazz fest

The Santa Paula Downtown Merchants Association invites local artists to submit entries for the Hot Summer Jazz and Art event which will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 in historic downtown Santa Paula. More...

"Mamma Mia!"

Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd

Starring: Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Dominic Cooper, Julie Waters, Christine Baranski MPAA rating: PG (probably because somebody hollers "Bollocks! More...

The versatile avocado tickles the tastebuds

By Patrick MooneSpecial to the Acorn

Recently at the Thousand Oaks farmers market I talked to vendor Frank Wells, who was manning the Westfield Farms stand. Westfield Farms has been in operation since 1992, and Wells has been running the farm since 1996. More...

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Dance for the joy of reading

OLE, NIÑOS!— Flamenco and Spanish classical dancer Susana Elena shows Maleah Chavez, 6, left, how to dance the rumba during a performance for the Moorpark City Library's Summer Reading Club members on Tuesday afternoon in the Apricot R More...

Neighborhood hit by car thefts

More than 20 vehicles parked in neighborhoods around Moorpark High School, near Tierra Rejada Road, were burglarized on Wednesday and Thursday last week. No one was arrested in connection with the incidents, said Sgt. More...

Last chance to submit for fiction contest

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work in the Moorpark Acorn contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." In 100 words or less, write a fiction story and e-mail it to moorpark@theacorn.com or send it by mail More...

Community

County 'in good shape,' officials say

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

John Nicoll, Ventura County's assistant chief executive, says he's cautiously optimistic about the financial state of county government. More...

Governor appoints new judge

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed Ellen Gay Conroy to a judgeship in the Ventura Superior Court. She was among 30 superior court judicial appointments made recently in 13 counties. More...

CSUCI stages disaster drill

Students 'play dead' to heighten experience

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

A teenager with a "severed" arm lay "unconscious" among the other "injured" people scattered on a lawn at California State University Channel Islands last Friday afternoon. More...

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Sports

Bracing for impact

Many things to watch for this college football season

By Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Call it the golden age of Ventura County football. More than any other year in recent memory, the stage is set for a handful of area football phenoms to make a major impact in the college game. More...