September 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Communities mourn their losses

Train wreck victims remembered as investigation continues
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
Albert Cox breaks into tears when he describes the terror of the Metrolink train crash Sept. 12. Although he says he's grateful to have lived, the guilt is overwhelming. More...

Health & Wellness

What we stand for

Shock. Disbelief. Profound sadness. All these feelings swept over me as I stood looking at the coroner's board and suddenly realized I recognized a name. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., SEPT. 19 Energy Politics Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated meets at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

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Schools

Girls learn cheerleading to bolster team spirit

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Whether it's on the field or in competition, the Moorpark Packer Cheerleaders have plenty of team spirit. The girls, ages 11 to14, cheer at the youth football games in Moorpark. More...

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Sports

Westlake sets gold standard on the links

Marmonte League preview: Girls' golf
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The Westlake High girls' golf team didn't lose any players from last season's team. The Warriors also haven't lost a beat. After winning a Marmonte League title in '07, the Warriors are on an early roll with a 10-0 overall record. More...

Vizzi follows brothers' footsteps

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what Tim Vizzi was going to do once he arrived at Moorpark High. Both of Vizzi's brothers, Chris and Matt, played wide receiver at Moorpark. More...

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Faith

Prayer for a soulmate

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FAREWELL—Sharon Aiken, widow of Christopher Aiken, left a chalk note and roses for him Monday evening where he stood to wait for Metrolink train 111 each day. It reads, "Chris, you are my soulmate. More...

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Letters

Candidate states her position

In response to "Where did all the money go?" I would like to thank Ms. Busch for her interest in the candidates running for the school board, and I am very impressed with her community involvement and concern. More...

City law says clean up after dogs

To Michael Abdelsayed's letter, "Give waste a rest," the old saying "ignorance is bliss" applies to this way of inconsiderate thinking. More...

Sidewalks are for pet owners, too

Responding to the letter of Sept. 5 "Let's just all get along" on the topic of walking your dog, zebra, lion, etc. on the sidewalk. More...

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Editorials

Still searching for answers

One cannot write the about histories of Simi Valley, Camarillo and Moorpark without including the railroad. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Eliminating jobs for illegal immigrants is quick and easy

Guest opinion
By U.S. Rep Elton Gallegly Special to the Acorn

It's no secret that most illegal immigrants come to the United States to work. Therefore, if the U.S. eliminates the ability for them to find a job, illegal immigration will cease as a major problem. More...

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Girl imprisoned by 46-year-old man

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Police arrested a 46yearold man this week on charges that he kept a young teenage girl captive in a motor home parked in a remote orchard in the 4000 block of Hitch Boulevard west of Moorpark. More...

Community

Remembering Paul Long

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When people remember Paul Long, they rarely recall just one man. With Long came his wife and son—they were a package deal. They were inseparable. More...

College sophomore 'wanted to help people'

By Adolfo Flores Special to the Acorn

Like many undergraduates, Aida Magdaleno of Moorpark wasn't sure what she wanted to do with the rest of her life— until two weeks ago, when she decided to be a social worker after taking some sociology classes. More...

Altruistic rockers help neighbors

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Although it might sound like the title of a hacker movie, S.A.W. is really the moniker of a local rock 'n' roll band. The name is an acronym for three of the band's members: Stepek, Adams and Warner. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

A man was found on Sept. 4 in a vehicle on Nogales Avenue that had been reported as suspicious. The suspect had black tar heroin hidden inside the brim of his hat. More...

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On The Town

Moorpark man stars in web show for teens

Moorpark native Chris Recupito Rossi, 20, will be featured in a new web series, "Miss Behave," slated to launch in February 2009. More...

Food, dance, music at Oktoberfest

The 22nd annual Rotary Club of Newbury Park Oktoberfest will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 and Sun., Sept. 28 at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...

"Burn After Reading"

The Coen brothers, Ethan and Joel, have always been wry storytellers, a little left of center and usually leaving a little more (than most) to the imagination when rendering a tale. More...

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Real Estate

Basic Steps to Help Insure A Successful Financial Decision

LoanSmart offers the following basic steps to help insure a successful financial decision when buying a home. More...

Bob and Kathi McLean

RE/MAX Olson & Associates would like to congratulate Kathi and Bob McLean for their sales production in the month of July totaling over $25 million. More...

New Home In The Big Sky Community In Simi Valley

Shea Homes is presenting Windstone, a new home neighborhood in the Big Sky community in Simi Valley. More...

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