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January 18, 2008
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Storytime weaves a spell
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FANCIFUL TALES- Moorpark resident David Gutierrez, 7, listens to children's librarian Melissa Elliott read stories about princes, princesses, and dragons during Family Storytime on Sunday at the Moorpark City Library. More...
Governor's proposed budget cuts could affect local schools
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.co

With a projected $14-billion budget gap in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed cuts to nearly every state program, causing apprehension among local school officials. The governor's plan would trim 10 percent across-the-board to balance the budget in 2008. More...

Field lab awaits Superfund decision
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

After more than a decade of debate over decontamination of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former rocket engine and nuclear reactor test site in the hills south of Simi, it appears that an agreement is near. More...

 Community
•Flood maps still under appeal
If appeals filed by Moorpark leaders against preliminary flood maps are denied, flood insurance costs to individual homeowners could be $500 to $1,000 per year, based on possible flooding risks and elevation, according to Yugal Lall, city engineer. More...
•Tell us about your first date
•City to remove buildings for new housing developments
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 Health & Wellness
•Connecting
Slow and steady in relationships
Great works of art often begin with an inspired idea and intense passion. The artist is consumed with an attempt to translate this onto paper or canvas or whatever medium is familiar. He or she will work long hours immersed in the process and progress of creation, sometimes experienci... More...
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JAN. 18 Celebrating Business United Chambers of Commerce and Business Leaders of San Fernando Valley and Region host 32nd annual "Celebrating Business" Recognition Dinner, Hilton Woodland Hills. 6360 Canoga Ave. Chamber officers, board of directors honored. Awards presentation... More...
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 Business
•Eco-friendly medical office plaza prepares for ground breaking
The Peach Mill Medical Professional Plaza under construction in Moorpark is using cuttingedge technology and environmentally responsible building practices. Project developer Larry Greene said, "We are doing something no one else in Ventura County has ever tried before. More...
•New music store opens
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 Schools
•Parents may learn about local schools
K-8 Parent Information Nights are scheduled for the elementary and middle schools in the Moorpark Unified School District. Materials and information concerning school philosophies, identities and programs will be provided at the meetings. More...
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 Sports
•Happy homecoming for Murphy
MHS girls' basketball team wins at Simi Valley
Chances are Dave Murphy probably wasn't the most popular guy on Simi Valley High's campus Thursday. Although Murphy still teaches at SVHS, the longtime Pioneer girls' basketball coach returned to his former gym Wednesday night for the first time since taking a job as ... More...
•Press Box Prattle
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Identity theft was used from July 1, 2002 through Jan. 11, 2008 to open and maintain a broadband Internet account. The victim lives in the 12000 block of Rainier Street. Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 8, unknown suspects harassed a person over the phone and on messages left at her home in the 6800... More...
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 Family
•Pet of the Week
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers MAKING PUPPY EYES- Sampson, 4, is an Australian shepard. He is extremely shy but he is not defensive or aggresive at all. Sampson is sweet and very tolerant and would love a patient and understanding family to help him come out of his shell. Sampson can ... More...
•Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands
•Euphony to perform school benefit at The Canyon club
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 On The Town
•The Movie Nut
"Juno" MPAA rating: PG-13 Smart, sassy Juno (a gifted Ellen Page) is 16 and pregnant. Her boyfriend (Michael Cera) seems to be numbed by shock while the perfect couple (Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner) hoping to adopt her baby may not be so perfect after all. More...
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 Letters
•Foundation's nonprofit status
Rolland Petrello's letter in last week's Moorpark Acorn made incorrect statements regarding the tax-exempt status of the High Street Theater Foundation. As an attorney specializing in nonprofit and taxexempt organization law, I assisted the High Street Theater Foundation in obtai... More...
•Bring back the melodramas
•Theater is important to city
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 Editorials
•Doesn't it bug you when . . .
We're fed up, we've had enough and we don't want to take it any more. But we don't know what to do about it, either . . . except complain. Time for another installment of the Moorpark Acorn's "Doesn't it bug you when? . . ." . . . More...
•Political Cartoon
•Arts center urged to embrace city's multicultural heritage
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 Real Estate
•Views Are Offered With This Home
A fabulous two story at end of cul-de-sac with views! There are four bedrooms plus a loft that can become 5th bedroom, plus 2.5 baths. This home boasts a kitchen with granite counters, a family room with a brick fireplace, soaring ceilings, and recessed lighting. More...
•Greg Turner
•Immaculate And Perfect
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