JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WINTER WEATHER—Looking north to the snow-topped peaks above Fillmore, a black crow passes over the Moorpark High School campus Dec. 18. Temperatures have been unusually cold over the last two weeks. The National Weather Service expects more of the same this weekend with highs in the high 50s to mid 60s and lows in the high 30s. More...
The Moorpark City Council last week approved plans to construct a 14,000-square-foot in-ground skate park at Poindexter Park in downtown Moorpark. The project includes a fullsized basketball court and a new playground designed for children between the ages of 8 and 12. More...
Three males were arrested in downtown Moorpark on Sat., Dec. 20 in connection with a stabbing that occured around 9 p.m. that evening. Two have been charged with attempted murder. According to police reports, the victim, Victor Hugo Hernandez, 25, and the three in custody were attending a birthday party at a home in the 100 block of Moorpark Avenue. More...
Outdoor lighting can help prevent crime. Placing a spotlight or floodlight at the edge of a flower bed pointing toward the house will illuminate the side of the house facing the light. Anyone who walks between the house and the light source will create a huge shadow on the house. More...
The Best Supporting Volunteer Program award was given recently to the American Red Cross of Ventura County for its commitment to preparedness and response to emergencies and disasters. More...
SAT., DEC. 27 Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Rain or shine. All equipment, instructors provided. All ages. $3 for four hours shooting. Phone: 805.530. More...
Teens help out the community with service, donations
Moorpark High School juniors Taylor Williams and Alicia Carter established the Pay It Forward Club in 2008 to help others by doing unsolicited good deeds while earning required community service hours for graduation. More...
A man was arrested on Dec. 12 for battering his 11-year old son, leaving visible injuries. A records check revealed an outstanding warrant on the father, and he was taken into custody. The incident took place on Moorpark Avenue. More...
TRADITIONAL FUN—Chaya Mushka Gurary, 5, picks out the crayons she wants to use to color a drawing of a menorah during the community menorah lighting on Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah, at the Ralphs shopping center in Moorpark. The ceremony was sponsored by Chabad of Moorpark. More...
PLAY DAY—Simi Valley resident Leif Rudling, 5, romps in the snow last Saturday at the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo's inagural Arctic Lights program. The event, which helped educate the public about the Arctic environment and global warming, included real snow, activities, music, animal shows and holiday lights. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers More...
Most film critics have lists. The films we love and the films we don't. To those of us weaned on science fiction, our lists are sacrosanct. Film fanatics will argue far longer into the night about our favorite films than about politics or sports or religion. More...
Just as physical exercise is good for the body, First Amendment exercise is good for democracy. The Moorpark Acorn Letters to the Editor section gives you an excellent opportunity to put your freedom of speech to work by voicing opinions, thoughts and concerns on any matter you wish. More...
Do you have questions about general drivingrelated require ments, such as registration or insurance? Are you unclear about the laws and restrictions related to driving? More...
As banks and investors around the world continue to declare billions of dollars in losses in an alleged fraud perpetrated by Bernard Madoff, here's an historical note about the method that the 70-year-old Wall Street shyster allegedly used—the so-called Ponzi scheme—and how it came about. More...
Joice Corridori, Manager, Sotheby's International Realty, Ventura County Brokerage, is pleased to welcome Ronit Zoldan to the Westlake Village office. Zoldan brings more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry operating in the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. More...
Hanukkah jumps off