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February 15, 2008
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Maria's Restaurant told to move
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
When Carlos and Maira Perez purchased Maria's Family Restaurant in downtown Moorpark about two years ago, they believed they'd achieved their American dream to own and operate a family eatery. However, the Thousand Oaks couple wasn't aware that the small Mexican restaurant they had... More...
School officials weigh options to offset funding losses
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Anticipating a $3-million budget shortage and possible layoffs during the 2008-09 school year, Moorpark Unified School District officials resolved on Tuesday to explore options to cover unfunded needs. During an hourlong discussion school leaders contemplated two new ballot me... More...

Mayor suggests broader use of arts center
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Patrick Hunter has seen enough. Now, he wants to see some change. The mayor, disheartened that the High Street Arts Center is costing the city about $11,666 per month just to stay open, More...

 Valentines Special Section
•HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY 2008!!
We asked our readers to share stories about how they met the love of their life. Their answers warm the heart.
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 Community
•Gang members allegedly terrorize victims at billiards hall
Four gang members or associates were recently arrested for attempted carjacking, attempted kidnapping, attempted robbery, felony vandalism and street terrorism during an incident in the parking lot of Moorpark Billiards, 476 W. Los Angeles Avenue, on Jan. 20. More...
•FEMA shrinks city flood plain
•Nonprofit organizations request grant funds from city
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 Health & Wellness
•Many women optimistic about aging
When a recent survey asked women how they felt about aging, a significant number said that the best was yet to come. In the new Women Talk annual survey by the National Women's Health Resource Center, more than onethird (37 percent) of women reported being positive about life as they age. More...
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
Fri., Feb. 15 Neil Simon Play Moorpark College Theater Department presents comedy "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" by Neil Simon, 8 p.m., Main Stage Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. 8 p.m. Feb. 16, 21, 22, 23. 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 17 & 24.1:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 13. 10 a.m. Wed., Feb. 20. I... More...
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 Schools
•For the record
Last week's photo of the string orchestra of Arroyo West Elementary School was incorrectly headlined with the name of Mesa Verde Middle School. Moorpark Acorn news writer Sylvie Belmond deserves credit due for her missing byline on last week's front page feature on the CHP Explorer story. More...
•Teacher of the Year nominations open
•Walnut Canyon presents 'Cinderella'
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 Sports
•Tall task for Musketeers
Apparently, somebody thinks the Moorpark High girls' basketball team doesn't have much of a shot in the CIF-Southern Section Division IAA postseason. The Musketeers don't agree. When the playoffs begin Saturday for MHS, the Musketeers' opponent will be Long Beach Poly, the division's No. 1 seed. More...
•MHS girls' soccer team heading to Pasadena
•Pepperdine's Hunter named preseason All-American
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 Police Blotter
•Sheriff's Blotter
On Feb. 3, customers walked out of a restaurant in the 14700 block of Princeton Avenue without paying. A known suspect entered the Vons store in the 4200 block of Tierra Rejada Road on Feb. 5 and removed items without paying. More...
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 Faith
•Houses of Worship
Calvary Chapel Tierra Rejada , Pastor Jim Olaiz. Peach Hill Clubhouse, at Rolling Knoll Road and Laurelhurst Road. (805) 407-5337 Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints, 15351 Benwood Drive, (805) 523-7057. More...
•Called to the Torah
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 Family
•The Peanuts gang sings and plays at Camarillo theater
Play Review
Pack up the kids and head to Camarillo Community Theatre for "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," a charming, sweet family musical. The show opened offBroadway in 1967 with Gary Burghoff of "MASH" as Charlie Brown and Skip Hinnant of "The Electric Company" as Schroeder. More...
•Teens sample careers at job shadow event
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 On The Town
•'On Golden Pond' examines family relationships
Play Review
Watching "On Golden Pond" at the High Street Arts Center is like spending a summer in a lakeside cottage: time plods along at a leisurely pace, there're some entertaining moments and nothing much happens. Don Pearlman and Helene Benjamin play married couple Norman Jr. More...
•Fine art entries sought for annual festival
•TV shows, movies new on DVD
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 Letters
•Questions for Gallegly
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly professes in the Feb. 1 Moorpark Acorn to be concerned about illegal immigration. But if he is, why doesn't he work for repeal of the North America Free Trade Agreement? It's the economic policy which drives migration, and if economic conditions ... More...
•A poem for Valentine's Day
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 Editorials
•Valentine's Day game plan
Here's a good starting point for this year's Valentine's Day: Men, get a clue. Women, lighten up. After eons of trying you'd think that husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend would get it right. But the intergender struggle- that "battle of the sexes"- still continues. More...
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 Real Estate
•Peaceful Backyard With Views
This home is approximately 2,828 square feet, and has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, as well as plush neutral carpet, upgraded tile flooring, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding, and newer solid core interior doors and base boards. More...
•Jeb Adams
•Irina Shoket, Carole DeLaCruz
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