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From fields of plenty

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PERCHING PRETTY—A black bird stops to rest on top of corn and pumpkins at Tierra Rejada Ranch in Moorpark. More...

Controller discusses state spending

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

If California wants to survive the latest financial mess, the government and residents need to be held accountable, said John Chiang, California's controller. More...

TOOT SWEET— Above, 38 bands compete in the 13th annual Battle of the Bands Field Show Tournament last Saturday at Moorpark High School, presented by the school's Band and Color Guard Boosters. More...

Health & Wellness

Time to sign up for Medicare drug plans

From now until Dec. 31, seniors who are eligible for Medicare can sign up for prescription drug coverage or change their existing plan. More...

Spa to host fundraiser for fire victims

The Oasis Day Spa and Salon will host a fundraiser to help the victims of the recent wildfires from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 at the spa, 2340 Tapo St., Simi Valley. More...

Food donations help families stay healthy

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers WORKING TOGETHER— Members of the MOMS Club of Moorpark brought along their children and husbands to the Moorpark Food Pantry on Saturday morning to deliver 20 baskets of food for needy families. More...

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Schools

Arroyo West promotes heathly lunchtime eating habits

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Students at Arroyo West Elementary School packed a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables in their lunchboxes last week as part of the "Pack Assorted Colors for Kids Week." The weeklong healthy-eating initiative used color them More...

Rotarians donate dictionaries

WORD POWER—Members of the Moorpark Rotary Club hand out new dictionaries to the third graders at Walnut Canyon Elementary School recently. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

LOOKING FOR A 'BESS' FRIEND?— Bess is a 3-year-old, female, purebred Newfoundland breed. She is full- grown at more than 100 pounds. She is friendly, sweet and energetic but not overwhelming. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Thieves stole several items from a residence on Dracena Avenue on Nov. 15. Several power tools were stolen on Nov. 17 from a utility trailer in the 8700 block of Los Angeles Avenue. On Nov. More...

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Faith

Four days of music in Simi

The Simi Community Christmas event with a créche exhibit and music performances will be Dec. 5, 6, 7 and 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

Sharing food for everyone

TOM PIEHN/Special to the Acorn GIVING GROUP—Deacons at Moorpark Presbyterian Church use food donated by church members to make baskets for needy church families and for the Moorpark Food Pantry last Sunday. More...

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On The Town

Concerts, kids theater at Simi Valley arts center

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center at 3050 Los Angeles Ave. presents the following shows. •Pacific Sound Male A Capella Choral concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4. All seats are $18 general admission. More...

Melodrama returns to High Street in Christmas show

The High Street Arts Center presents the return of the Moorpark Melodrama with "The Plight Before Christmas" by Fred J. Cusick and Diane Moore with additional material by Will Shupe. The show runs Dec. More...

'Nutcracker' dances onto Moopark College stage

The Moorpark Symphony Orchestra, along with the Moorpark College Choral Music and Dance departments, will present Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" ballet score at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. More...

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Editorials

We can all be thankful for generous people

For nearly 30 years, George Annino has shared a simple but incredibly compassionate philosophy: People who have food should share it with people who don't. It's common sense. That's why it works. More...

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Full Story

For the record

Last week's article "Voice teacher named Champion of the Arts" stated in error that Marilyn Anderson would perform as a soloist with the Stake Choir on Dec. 6 at the Simi Community Christmas event. More...

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Schools feel the pinch of budget cuts

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

As Moorpark Unified School District officials brace for possible midyear budget cuts, school site leaders who already struggle to operate with reduced resources said they work hard to preserve an upbeat ambiance on campus. More...

Treasury secretary shares view on economy

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Speaking at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Nov. More...

Community

College programs for older learners

The Outreach and Admissions Department will host the third annual "Getting Started at Moorpark College Education Fair and Info Session" for adults from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2 in the Campus Center, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Family buys first home for holidays

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Laura RitchieRojas is not ordinarily fond of cooking, but this year is different, she said, because she can prepare her family's holiday meals in the kitchen of her new home in the Moorpark Highlands. More...

Local family struggles after train crash

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Fri., Sept. 12 started out as a beautiful day for Moorpark resident Aurora Prieto and her daughter Laura, who lives in a home for people with special needs in Granada Hills. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

SAT., NOV. 29 Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3, four hours of shooting. Phone: 805.530. More...

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Sports

Moorpark basketball team building from the ground up

MHS boys have third new head coach in as many seasons

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It's been difficult for the Moorpark High boys' basketball team to practice this fall with a portion of the roster still grinding it out in the playoffs for the school's football squad. More...

Musketeers face Atascadero in Round 2

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TRIP TO THE QUARTERS—Moorpark High ball-carrier Corey Gresiak, center, is swallowed up by the Camarillo defense during last weekend's 45-21 MHS victory in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Northern Divisi More...

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Family

High school chorus to sing at women's club meeting

The Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club will hold its general meeting and luncheon on Fri., Dec. 12, at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Social time and registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. More...

Weekly recipe

Turkey tetrazzini

8 ounces spaghetti 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed 3 tbls. butter or margarine 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 cups chicken broth 2 tsps. More...

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