GOLDEN SPLENDOR- Tom Scroggins wins this year's Take Your Moorpark Acorn on Vacation photo contest. Scroggins visited a Buddhist temple in Hsinchu, Taiwan, which features this display of golden statues. Scroggins collects $100 for his award-winning entry. See page 32 for second- and third-place photographs and honorable mentions. Thanks to all vacationers who submitted photos, which will run in upcoming issues. More...
In the two weeks since the Metrolink crash that killed 25— the majority of whom were Simi Valley and Moorpark residents— local and state politicians have taken action to make train travel safer. A Metrolink passenger train collided with a Union Pacific freight train traveling in the opposite direction on the same track Sept. More...
Authorities will be digging for clues near Moorpark next month to find out if remains discovered by cadaver dogs and ground-penetrating radar belong to a teenage boy who went missing in December 1968. More...
Friends of Maria Elena Villalobos gathered at Campus Canyon Elementary School Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to a young woman whose life ended suddenly in the Metrolink train crash on Sept. 12. Most people wore pink to reflect the bright, happy and loving spirit of the 18-year-old Moorpark resident who influenced the lives of everyone around her. More...
Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. The CDC estimates that 72,914 Americans died of Alzheimer's disease in 2006. More...
FRI., SEPT. 26 Writers And Books Tenth Annual Santa Barbara Book and Author Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, Santa Barbara Public Library Main Branch, 40 E. Anapamu St. Meet authors and their books. Free admission. More...
FIRST PLACE—The Real SoCal boys' U-11 Silver Elite soccer team took first place at the Santa Barbara Summer Cup tournament. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Nelson Apaez, Albert Alvarez, Albert Hernandez, Max Nudell, Colin Apel and Logan Wyner. Middle row: Camden Cota, Tristan Quintanar, Ryan Howard, Andy Zepeda, Jamie Henderson, Justo Garcia, Conrad Wahl and Leonel Lara. Coach JT May is in back. Max Stockstad is not pictured. More...
FAMILY DOG— Simon is a 3-year-old terrier mix. He is very sweet, loving, cuddly, friendly, gentle and well mannered. Simon can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID No. .If you would like to adopt Simon, ask for animal ID No. A450244 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...
A credit card was stolen from an employer in the 11100 block of West Los Angeles Avenue sometime between Jan 1, 2007 and Sept. 4, 2008 and used to make numerous charges. On March 10 someone stole another person's dog. The incident, which took place on Hillshire Court, wasn't reported until Sept. 15. More...
Event includes auction, live jazz with proceeds to charity
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host the second annual International Food and Wine Festival benefit and auction from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 at the church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The event will have a silent auction, tastings of food from 12 countries and a variety of California wines hosted by Wades Wines of Westlake. More...
The city will commemorate its 25th anniversary during the Moorpark Country Days Parade and Street Fair on Sat., Oct. 4 along downtown High Street be tween Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue. Admission is free. This year's theme is "Happy Birthday, Moorpark. More...
Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, documen taries and music programs now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...
I would like to set the record straight about management of funds for Moorpark Unified School District, specifically the Measure R bond funds used for school renovation. More...
Our annual Moorpark Acorn on Vacation contest was a resounding success again this year. The colorful results grace both our front page and page 32, which contains the second- and third-place winners as well as honorable mention. More...
This approximately 3,088 square foot home has four bedrooms, a bonus room and three baths. The interior and exterior have been recently painted. The house includes plantation shutters, neutral carpet, hardwood floors and a lighted fountain at the entry. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and the formal dining area has French doors. More...
Jewish house of worship plants roots in Moorpark