Long-time club ‘den mother’ praised for her sweet contributions
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | September 24, 2022
Moorpark’s “Cookie Lady” is retiring. Margaret Stafford earned her nickname by baking more than 50,000 chocolate chip cookies for elementary school kids. Stafford is one of the longest serving members...
Runners remember those who perished in 9/11 attacks and those left behind
By Victoria Talbot
vtalbot@theacorn.com | September 17, 2022
While many county residents were still enjoying their morning coffee, a group of nine runners took to the streets Sunday on a 21-mile course to commemorate the 21st anniversary of...
Chamber recognizes top organizations, people
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | September 17, 2022
The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce spotlighted some of the city’s top businesses, organizations and people last month during the annual Community Awards ceremony. Chris Barrett and Renee Delgado were named...
Military to honor rodeo star
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | September 10, 2022
Moorpark resident William “Billy” Brown spent years in the United States Marine Corps trying to stay on the backs of bucking horses and bulls. Once Brown left the military, Hollywood...
Cyclists unite for safety
September 24, 2022
Soaring Spirits International will host the 13th annual Share the Road Ride Sat., Oct. 1 with the start of the ride and registration at Simi Valley DMV, 3855 Alamo St....
Preparing for the High Holy Days
September 24, 2022
PRAYER IN SONG—Rinat Shlomo Boys Choir sings during the pre-High Holiday Concert in the Park Sept. 11 at Constitution Park in Camarillo. Chabad of Camarillo hosted the performance.
Chabad to celebrate Yom Kippur in Moorpark
September 24, 2022
Chabad of the Conejo invites all Jews to attend Yom Kippur services, which begin with the Kol Nidre service at 6:15 p.m. Tues., Oct. 4 at nine locations throughout East...
Schools cope with record temps
By Zia Zografos
zia@theacorn.com | September 17, 2022
As a record-smashing heat wave baked Ventura County last week, Moorpark United School District officials stayed cool under pressure and rolled out a plan that kept students and teachers comfortable...
Hot dogs cool down during heat wave with icy support from the community
By Makena Huey
Makena@theacorn.com | September 17, 2022
Ventura County Animal Services knew its swamp coolers, frozen dog treats and water misters weren’t a match for the excessive heat warning over Labor Day weekend. Shelter staff knew one...
All-Latina/Latino cast is ‘electrifying’
September 24, 2022
In honor of Latino Heritage Month, “Electricidad,” an urban Chicano drama set in East Los Angeles, will come to Moorpark College with an all-Latina/Latino student cast. Performances will take place...
Art exhibit honors college professor
September 24, 2022
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center presents “Not Of The Hands, But Of The Heart,” an art exhibit from Sept. 30 through Nov. 6 of the upper galley in the...
Budding Cannabis Industry Sprouts Local Delivery Service
September 24, 2022
For people who are curious about medical and recreational marijuana and thinking about investing in the product, the folks at Ocean Grown Farms are happy to help because, among other...
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
September 24, 2022
