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December 5, 2008 / Front Page

Fun and games in the city

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FRIENDLY COMPETITION— Ben Popp, 10, of Moorpark, makes a save during an impromptu game of volleyball with friends and neighbors at Glenwood Park on Saturday morning. More...

LAPD release sketch, description of alleged Fayed murderer

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Los Angeles Police Department detectives released earlier this week a sketch and video images of the person they believe fatally stabbed a Camarillo woman in a Century City parking structure in late July. More...

Health & Wellness

Learn about bone health

Participants can receive consultations

A free presentation on "Bone Health: Preventing and Managing Osteoporosis" will be given at 9:30 a.m. Mon., Dec. 15 at the Moorpark Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave. More...

Thoughts on marriage

My husband and I are coming up on 25 years of marriage. My parents have been together more than 50 years. More...

Bird watching may aid child development

Backyard bird-watching with children may pay a number of unexpected dividends. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., DEC. 5 Moorpark Melodrama "The Plight Before Christmas" opens 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students. More...

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Sports

MHS girls' basketball roster features many new names

Musketeers also have new head coach

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The girls' basketball squad at Moorpark High has a completely new look this year. Not only have seven of the Musketeers' 11 players from last season graduated, but Moorpark also has a new head coach, Libby Hare, who replaces Dave Murphy. More...

Musketeers one step away

Moorpark football team travels to Valencia for semifinal showdown

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Corey Sandoval isn't a prophet, but he recently played one in the newspaper. More...

Team Ketchup tastes sweet victory

THEY'VE GOT THE WINNING FLAVOR—Team Ketchup from Moorpark AYSO won its division at the Doug Johnson Memorial Soccer Tournament by shutting out all three of its opponents. More...

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Police Blotter

Sheriff's Blotter

Items were stolen on Nov. 20 from Michael's in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue and later from Foot Locker. Deputies found the same three juveniles in possession of stolen property from the two stores. More...

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Faith

Church serves dinner to community

About 60 people enjoyed a special Thanksgiving feast provided by members of Moorpark Community Christian Church on Thursday last week. This was the church's first Thanksgiving dinner event. More...

Moorpark Chabad hosts women's social event

Chabad of Moorpark will host its second Jewish Women's Circle at 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 9 at the Gailey residence, 4636 Bella Vista Drive, Moorpark. All Jewish women are invited. More...

Priest plays jazz vespers

The Rev. Norm Freeman, Episcopal priest and Grammy award-winning jazz-fusionist, will conduct a jazz vespers service from 5 to 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

"Australia"

Directed by: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Brandon Walters, David Gulpilil, Bryan Brown, David Wenham, Jack Thompson Rated: PG-13 (for slight adult language, slight sensuality, violence) Running time: More...

Local talent star in 'Nutcracker'

Moorpark native Christopher Recupito Rossi, 20, and local talent Dani Plats, 13, star in the 13th annual production of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" at the Ray Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. More...

Youth theater workshop will waltz with 'Cinderella Jr.'

The High Street Theater Foundation is taking registration for the Steve Robertson Youth Theater Winter Workshop. More...

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Editorials

Be smart about home safety during the holidays

Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced the U.S. is officially in a recession. It's unlikely that anyone around here was surprised that the economy is in hot water. More...

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Water rate increase seems likely in Moorpark

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local residents will pay about $4.25 more for tap water each month if the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 6 approves a rate increase recommended by the local water district. More...

18 candidates apply for council seat

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Eighteen local residents submitted applications to fill a shortterm vacancy on the Moorpark City Council. The deadline to apply was last week. More...

Hunter steps down, Parvin sworn in as mayor

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local officials and a room full of community representatives celebrated a changing of the guard with a ceremonious goodbye to a well-liked Moorpark leader before welcoming the city's new mayor at a City Council meeting Wednesday. More...

Community

Strickland declared election winner

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Nearly a month after the general election, Republican Tony Strickland has officially been named the winner of the 19th District state Senate seat. More...

118 closed for weekend

The California Department of Transportation will close Highway 118 for the weekend between Aggen Road and Bradley Road, just west of Balcomb Canyon Road west of Moorpark. The closure will last from 6 p.m. today, Friday, to 5 a.m. More...

Be wary of lottery scams

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department has issued a warning regarding lottery scams. Residents should be wary of letters or phone calls explaining that they've won something but have to pay taxes or a fee in order to claim the prize. More...

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Schools

College newspaper wins multiple awards at conference

By Brennan Whitmore Special to the Acorn

Staff members of the Ventura County Community College District student newspaper The Student Voice enjoyed a rewarding visit to the Southern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference, held Nov. More...

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Pets

Meet alpacas at open house

An alpaca ranch open house, holiday boutique and alpaca sale will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 at Alpacas and Beyond Ranch, 5837 Los Angeles Ave. in Somis. More...

Animal rescue offers art contest

Pawz & Clawz Animal Rescue is sponsoring an inaugural drawing contest for children ages 3 to 12. The theme is "Making a difference four paws at a time." The three age categories are 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 with one winner for each category. More...