With the New Year only a couple of days away, it’s a great time to express our gratitude to the residents, businesses and organizations that makes Moorpark such a wonderful place to live and work. Like many local businesses, the Acorn Newspapers is a family-operated company. We rely on the extraordinary help we get from you, our readers and advertisers, […]
2005-12-30
Auld Lang Syne trivia
The lyrics of “Auld Lang Syne,” the song traditionally sung at midnight to bring in the New Year, are based on a very old Scottish folk ballad. Poet Robert Burns transcribed and published the words, although the tune he suggested for the song is different from the music used today, which comes from another traditional song, “Can Ye Labour Lea.” […]
Cockfighting roosters may bring avian flu to U.S.
Don’t be surprised if the deadly avian flu enters the United States in the blood of a rooster smuggled into the country for the barbaric sport of cockfighting. It wouldn’t be the first time disease entered the U.S. with contraband roosters. Fighting roosters smuggled into California from Mexico caused the 2002-2003 outbreak of exotic Newcastle disease. Newcastle cost the U.S. […]
Acreage And Views Of Santa Rosa Valley
This house in Thousand Oaks has nearly 1acre with views of Santa Rosa Valley, mountains and park and a top of the mountain setting that’s very private. It features Pella windows and yard with spa, barbecue and large lawn. For more information on this property listed at $1,049,000, call David McLaughlin and KellAmmerman of ColdwelBanker Westlake VillagCentre at (805) 495-1048
Improve Your Home’s Electrical Safety
Home renovations add value. They also present a prime opportunity for an investment to improve a home’s electrical safety. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging consumers to install arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) to protect all of the circuits throughout the home during renovations. AFCIs are electrical safety devices designed to prevent fires caused by dangerous electrical arcs. […]
A Stunning Westlake Village Home
A stunning Westlake Village home with about 2,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Every room is impressive. The newly expanded and updated home features a stone walkway leading to a private backyard with pool and a 3-car garage. For more information on this property listed for $865,000, call Shirley Richards of Coldwell Banker at (805) 495-1048.
Two homes catch fire during holidays
Two house fires broke out dur ng the long holiday weekend, according to officials with the Ventura County Fire Department. No injuries were reported in ei her blaze. Fire crews were dispatched at 6:42 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 25 to battle a fire inside a 4,000-squarefoot single-story home in the 930 block of Vista Anacapa Road in Moorpark, according to […]