AUTUMN DAZE—Kids race to find their way through the corn maze at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark during the 22nd annual Oktoberfest last Sunday. The Newbury Park Rotary Club sponsored the event which raised funds for local charities. For more event photos, please see page 16. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers More...
One of the first physicians to practice in the Conejo Valley has teamed up with a local charity to run a methamphetamine and opiate detoxification clinic. The two will be coming to Moorpark Country Days to let people know about the ways they'd like to help the community. More...
Local residents and business owners are choosing to install solar panels on their roofs in order to harness natural and renewable energy and reduce their electric bills. More...
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department has released crime statistics for the first six months of 2008. Some highlights follows. •Total crime rate per 1,000 population for the entire jurisdiction decreased from 8.62 in the first six months of 2007 to 8.11 during the same period in 2008, a decrease of 6 percent. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers READY TO ROLL—Fire Station 33 firefighter Steve Chandler of Moorpark stays fit by riding a stationary bike inside the station at Lake Sherwood last Monday. More...
FRI., OCT. 3 Welcome Newcomers Conejo Valley Newcomers Club invites prospective members to monthly coffee at Corner Bakery, 111 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Learn about club, talk to representatives. For all residents of Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark. More...
Moorpark High School will host a retirement ceremony honoring 42 years of teaching by Steve Robertson from 5 to 6 p.m. Tues., Oct. 14 in the school's Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road. The public is invited. More...
After sitting out as a transfer last season, Moorpark's Zoë Sophos has returned to the tennis court
It's been a long wait, but Moorpark High senior tennis player Zoë Sophos can finally say change is a good thing. Two years ago, Sophos attended La Reina High and was voted the Regents' Most Valuable Player of the tennis squad. More...
Sometime between July 9 and Sept. 19, several pieces of jewelry were stolen from a residence on Kingsview Road. On Sept. 17 a lawnmower, weed whacker and air blower were stolen from a residence on Duke Street. On Sept. 20 a known suspect broke a restraining order by parking his vehicle in a driveway on Pecan Avenue and remaining there. More...
Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. Community Christian Church, the Rev. Mike Woolley. 216 Moorpark Ave., (805) 529-3572. Congregation B'nai Emet, Rabbi Michele Paskow. Ste. 2C, 4645 Industrial St., Simi Valley, (805) 581-3723. More...
THE GREAT PUMPKIN—Left, Simi Valley resident Madison Dragon, 4, looks for the perfect pumpkin at the 22nd annual Oktoberfest held at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark last Sunday. Right, Simi Valley residents Pam and Otto Laszlo check out the goods at the Tea Time Chimes booth during Oktoberfest. The event, presented by the Newbury Park Rotary Club, included music, dancing, food, beer tasting, games, booths and a giant sling shot. WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers More...
Children aren't usually considered fans of classical music, but that old tune is changing. Supporters of the New West Symphony bid more than $150,000 on live and silent auction items last weekend as part of the organization's annual Symphony of Wine fundraiser to support the group's youth music programs. More...
I am responding to Moorpark Unified School District Superintendent Ellen Smith's article "Regarding school at Highlands," Sept. 19. Highlands residents appreciate Ms. Smith taking the time to address homeowners' questions and concerns. More...
A 25-year anniversary is quite an accomplish ment for a little town in the northeast corner of Ventura County. Moorpark proved itself as "the little city that could." Now recognized as the city with the highest median income of the county, Moorpark has good reason to celebrate during this year's Country Days event. More...
This five bedroom home has a brick hardscape, pilaster lights, gardens with stepping stones and a newer front door with glass inlay. The house has been remodeled with smooth ceilings, sky lights, designer paint, Milgard dual-pane windows and doors, plantation shutters, recessed lights and birch hardwood floors. More...
CHP earns award