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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...

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...

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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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Sometime between July 16 and 23, someone entered a home on Country Lane and stole items, including a credit card used to purchase merchandise at various locations. More...

Man arrested after chase through area

A North Hollywood man led authorities on a chase from Thousand Oaks to Mission Hills on Tuesday. Robert Castle Jr. was stopped by a California Highway Patrol officer near Sunset Hills because he was speeding. More...

Beware of foreclosure fraud

The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has issued a consumer protection advisory to residents who may be facing foreclosure due to their inability to make timely payments on their home loans. More...

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Family

Get bugged at the library

The Moorpark City Library presents the finale to the summer reading club with Steven Kutcher, "The Bug Man," at 2:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 5 in the Apricot Room at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

Simi mall offers a 'Day Off'

•A free outdoor screening of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" will take place at 8 p.m. Mon., Aug. 4 in central dining area of Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way. More...

College presents original dances

The Dance Department at Moorpark College presents its Summer Dance Concert as part of the Summer Arts Festival at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Aug. 1 and 2 in the Performing Arts Center on campus, 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark. More...

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Letters

Resident reflects on the community

As a resident that has only lived here for 12 years, I too have seen the major changes that Moorpark has gone through. Some are good, in my opinion, as in more choices to eat, shop, see movies, places to work out and a great pool. More...

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Editorials

Hey, it's still summer—enjoy it!

We love summertime. Warmer weather brings with it picnics, days at the beach and backyard barbecues. It stays lighter longer, which means there are still a few hours of sunlight to enjoy after work. More...

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Real Estate

Prudential California Realty Helps Send Deputies To Iceland

Broker/owner Bob Majorino has put the entire company's support behind the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Cops Running For Charity, a nonprofit group comprised of deputies, all of whom have spent their careers serving local communities. More...

This Home Features Loads Of Living Space

This home in the Manors Col lection at Woodridge in Thousand Oaks has 4,300 square feet and features five bedrooms and four and one half bathrooms. 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...

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...

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