City and school district representatives have formed an ad hoc committee to discuss and seek solutions to issues of common concern. The advisory panel will tackle joint issues but it does not have the power to make decisions. Representatives will report their findings to the schoo... More...
Life is a little easier for Moorpark resident Marie Bentley, now that she's driving a brand new 2008 Chevrolet Equinox to visit friends and pick up her groceries. With the new set of wheels she won a TV game show, Bentley has no more worries of her car breaking down. More...
Thanksgiving on Thurs., Nov. 22 forces the Acorn Newspapers into early deadlines for the issue dates of Nov. 22 and 23. Letters to the editor, press releases and real estate ads must be received or reserved by noon Thurs., Nov. 15. Display advertising must be reserved by noon Fri., Nov. 16. More...
The holidays don't have to be stressful. Still, they often bring financial worries and family-related anxieties. Here are tips to help consumers deal with holiday anxiety. •Plan ahead. Decide when, where and with whom the family is going to celebrate the holidays. More...
FRI., NOV. 9 Worldwide Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7326 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixer dances. All ages, skill levels. Wear soft shoes. $4. (818) 591-9078. More...
As businesses grow and more employees need to be hired, many business owners experience increasing difficulty getting their arms around their business. Instead of running their company, it seems like the company is running them. Employees may be making decisions or dealing with custo... More...
The mug-a-thon is coming! Parent Teacher Student Association members are hard at work preparing for the biggest annual fundraiser benefiting students at Moorpark High School. Between Nov. 12 and 15, volunteers will be calling residents, asking them to purchase coffee mugs sporting ... More...
Sifting through postseason scenarios like swimming in mud- it isn't easy
The possibilities seem endless, the outcomes virtually immeasurable. As we enter the final weekend of the regular season, trying to figure out which high school football teams are going to make the playoffs is no easy task. More...
A home in the 13800 block of Ransom Road was burglarized sometime between Nov. 4 and 5. An attempt was made to steal merchandise from the Target store in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on Nov. 4. On Nov. 3 customers of the Denny's restaurant in the 800 block of Los Angele... More...
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I don't have to stop and build a condo there." - Tom Costa Plateaus, peaks and valleys I had a conversation with one of my spiritual teachers one day when I told him I had been "stuck in the yuck" on my spi... More...
Friends and colleagues of the late George Michael Selleh will hold a benefit concert in his memory at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills on Sunday, Nov. 11. Detective "Mike" Selleh, 29year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and 13yearresident of Simi Valley, died in a motorcyc... More...
Moorpark College will present the following schedule of performances for the fall semester. All shows will be in the campus Performing Arts Center at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. •Sonic Contrasts , 8 p.m., Fri., Nov. 30, Main Stage. The wind ensemble shares the stage with mixed ... More...
Should the vice president be impeached? Resolution HR 333 calling for the impeachment of Vice Presi dent Richard B. Cheney was introduced as a privileged resolution on Nov. 6. It was then referred to the House Judiciary Committee. More...
The front page of the Oct. 26 issue of the Moorpark Acorn featured a headline which read, "Voters turn down taxes for more services, facilities." I don't remember voting. I read the article, and I know what the outcome was, but I don't know exactly what the question was. You see,... More...
Maybe you know somebody who served in America's armed forces. If you appreciate what they did for our country, let them know about it. Sun., Nov. 11 is the traditional Veterans Day and Monday will be a holiday for schools, banks and government offices. Originally called Armistice D... More...
Ready to make your home more environmentally friendly? If you're planning to join the ranks of those who want to do their part for Planet Earth, the bathroom is a good place to start. More...
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