OUT WITH THE OLD— Matt Messing, 17, unloads some computer equipment last Saturday at an electronic waste recycling event held at Moorpark Presbyterian Church. The eGreenRecycle company took the donated items for processing. More...
Local residents are passionate about issues that relate to dogs. Witness recent editions of the Moorpark Acorn, in which people traded letters about dog waste and courtesy toward pedestrians who don't own pets. More...
Brianne Schwabauer and a lamb called Freddie swept the field in the market class competition at the Ventura County Fair this year. "I'm really happy I won because I worked really hard," said the Moorpark resident, a sophomore at Grace Brethren School in Simi Valley. "It takes a lot of commitment to compete at a show. More...
The Department of Motor Vehicles will close all field offices regularly open for Saturday service on Sept. 20 due to the de layed state budget and staffing constraints. More...
More than 80 percent of what a child learns in school comes from vision. Yet studies show that only 31 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 16 have an annual eye exam and 70 percent of kids under age 6 have never had an eye exam. More...
FRI., SEPT. 12 Floating Along Westlake Encore Club meets at Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Refreshments, business meeting, root beer floats, boat ride. Wear soft-soled shoes, sun hat. Guests welcome. More...
Many private colleges were founded by religious groups, and while a lot of these schools are secular institutions today, religious affiliation is a factor for students to consider as choose they a college. The largest group of religiously affiliated colleges is Catholic, with more than 200 schools in the United States. More...
Moorpark High girls' volleyball coach Brendan Hanson said his team's attitude this year reminds him of the one his 2004 squad had. He's hoping the Musketeers can produce similar results as well. More...
On July 24 mail was stolen from a box on Darlene Lane. A theft from the driveway of a home on Gabbart Street occurred on July 24. A theft took place on July 28 on Marquette Street. On Aug. 22 a person fled from a traffic accident that took place at the intersection of Harvard and Stanford streets. More...
Lutheran churches from Ventura County are jointly sponsoring a Faith Family Festival Fri. and Sat, Sept. 26 and 27 at various sites in Thousand Oaks. All events are open to the public and free of charge except where noted. More...
CREATIVE— The recent "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest sponsored by the Moorpark Acorn received this hand-written entry from Emma Blanck, age 4. The youngster wrote a charming tale of a visit to Sea World. With practice and perserverance, Emma is sure to have success with her future writing efforts. More...
Directed by: Andrew Fleming Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Joseph Julian Soria, Michael Esparza Rated: R (for adult language) Running time: 93 minutes Best suited for: More...
I'm sick of all the people complaining about dog feces. I don't want to walk around with a bag full of poop every time I walk my dog. If you don't like the dog poop, then go out and clean it yourself. Just because we humans, as a species, have designated porcelain facilities for our waste, that doesn't imply other animals should adhere. More...
This week, the newspaper you're reading celebrates its fifth anniversary as the community voice of Moorpark. It's a birthday that makes us proud, and one of the few times we can honestly say that getting older feels good. More...
This approximately 1,770squarefoot home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The house includes a beveled glass front door, recently painted interior and exterior, upgraded neutral carpet and light fixtures and smooth ceilings. More...
Moorpark man dies in jail