BIRD'S EYE VIEW— Management analyst Jessica Sandifer discovers a nest of hummingbirds at Moorpark City Hall. She sent in this photo of the babies to the Moorpark Acorn as proof that spring has finally sprung. More...
A preliminary application to build Commonwealth Studios on the west edge of Moorpark was submitted to the city this weekThe filming complex would include 12 sound stages and a mul tilevel parking structure and offices. More...
Geoff Dean is glad to be back in uniform, but Sheriff Bob Brooks has made it clear he doesn't agree with a civil commission's decision to allow the 31-year veteran to return to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. More...
The 14-year-old Moorpark student who won the Ventura County Poetry Out Loud contest last month represented the region at a poetry competition in Sacramento this week. More...
According to some child safety experts, parents would be well advised to become, well, egg-sperts before making some Easter plans. "Eggs are a big part of our kids' Easter traditions, but they also come with some inherent risks," said Linda DeRoseDroubay, director of Safety and Quality Compliance at Virginia-based the Children's Group Inc. More...
FRI., MAR. 27 Spring Boutique United Methodist Women host boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. Gifts for sale, bake sale, hot lunch, door prizes, free parking and admission. Proceeds help fund mission work. More...
Moorpark resident Adam George of Embrace Life Photography in Calabasas has received special honors in the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International 2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition. The judging was in Las Vegas in February to recognize outstanding photographers. More...
The Moorpark College forensics team won the state community college championship in a tournament at Woodland Hills last weekend. Moorpark earned 342.5 points, followed by Orange Coast College in second place with 275 points. More...
March has brought with it Marmonte League action in boys' and girls' swimming. While the Westlake High girls' team and the Thousand Oaks boys' squad are considered oddson favorites to capture league titles, the Marmonte promises to feature a plethora of top swimmers who will battle it out for individual championships as well. More...
ALERT—Sky is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair grey tabby. Sky s very sweet and is good with children and other animals. If you would like to adopt Sky, ask for animal ID No. A463034 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please check at www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-4341 before visiting the shelter. More...
On Feb. 24 a person detained by officers behind Moorpark Athletic Club in the 500 block of West Los Angeles Avenue threatened deputies, saying he would kill the peace officer if he did not have a uniform. Sometime between Feb. 26 and March 13 someone stole 15 golf flag pins valued at $750 from the golf course in the 11800 block of Championship Drive. More...
"Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. There fore, each moment is vital. It af fects the whole. Life is a succes sion of such moments, and to live each is to succeed." —Corita Kent I have long held the belief that every moment of life holds something in it worth loving if we look into it deeply enough. More...
PERFECT PROSE—Kari Geiger, a senior at Moorpark High School, is named the winner of the Conejo Valley Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Essay contest at a recent ceremony. She also won top honors at the district level, receiving a scholarship and savings bond. More...
I was going to write this week about "I Love You, Man" (bawdy but likable) and "Duplicity" (predictable but likable), but then I was coerced into seeing "Sherman's Way," a small, independent film that was playing at the Westlake Twin. More...
In response to Mr. Asher's comments last week regarding the protest against education cuts, I cannot speak to his interactions with the teachers which caused him so much upset. However, as a trained social worker, parent, and educator, I would like to respond regarding the presence of children at a protest. More...
During budget crunches, educators are tempted to cut the arts, which some regard as superfluous compared to the "important" subjects of reading, writing and arthmetic. More...
Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Global warming. Energy efficient. These catch phrases have become part of the lexicon as citizens have become more aware of their impact on the environment and their role in protecting it. More...
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