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June 6, 2008
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Setting the stage for a fantasy
BULDING A DREAM- Left, employees of Simi Valley Town Center peek through the window of a carriage they're constructing for the High Street Theatre Foundation's youth workshop production of "Cinderella Jr." The employees made the props at Eclipse Printing and Design Warehouse on Tuesday. Below, Letic... More...
College, city settle suit over traffic
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Moorpark officials and Ventura County Community College District leaders agreed to settle a dispute associated with costs of traffic improvements needed to mitigate impacts of the growing Moorpark College student population. More...

Los Angeles Avenue may add two lanes
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The state Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the city of Moorpark recently hosted a meeting to share details about a road-widening project intended to alleviate traffic congestion on Los Angeles Avenue in downtown Moorpark. More...

 Community
•Residents may apply for affordable housing
The city of Moorpark will host three workshops in English and Spanish to inform potential firsttime homebuyers about affordable housing opportunities available in the city. Interested buyers must attend one of these meetings. More...
•Taking steps to abolish cancer
•State voter registration increases
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 Health & Wellness
•Bikers lead caravan to fight diabetes
Moorpark residents Paul and Brenda Haugen invite motorcycle enthusiasts to join them for a day trip to Orange County on Sun. More...
•MADD to train new volunteers
•Married doctors open practice in family care
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
FRI., JUNE 6 GOP Women Event Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated special event "A Tale of Two Futures: McCain and the Democrats on National Security and the Economy," Wed., June 11, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Reception 5 ... More...
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 Schools
•Peach Hill Academy lauded for change
Peach Hill Academy surpassed the expectations of local school leaders when, within a twoyear period, it transformed itself from being a school at risk of failing state standards into an exemplary site. More...
•Brainfuse keeps students sharp
•Small school graduates have big dreams
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 Sports
•Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk drops by Skatelab
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HOT WHEELS- Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, right, autographs a skateboard for a fan last Saturday at Skatelab in Simi Valley. Hawk was in town with other pro skaters such as Lance Mountain, left, to sign the new book, "Stalefish: Skateboard Culture from the Rejects Wh... More...
•Moorpark girls' team scores big on the pitch
•Four for the Month
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
SWEET LITTLE THING- Little Frida Kahlo is a black brindle-colored Boston Terrier/Beagle mix. She was never picked up by her owner and now needs a new home. She is friendly and energetic without being too wild. She likes other dogs and children. If you would like to adopt Frida, ask for animal numbe... More...
•Clinic gives insider look at thoroughbreds
•Park district requires leashes for all dogs
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 Police Blotter
•Sheriff's Blotter
Someone living in the 4300 block of Timberdale Road reported continually receiving annoying phone calls from September last year to the present. Credit cards were stolen and used between Jan. 1 and April 24 to obtain goods and services. The victim lives in the 10000 block of S... More...
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 Faith
•Mirror, Mirror . . .
The tendency to judge others seems to find a home in most of us, and at those times when we encounter an individual whom we see as objectionable- in appearance or personality, or both- our first reaction may be to want to get away from that person's energy as quickly as possible. More...
•Israel's 60th birthday feted
•Teens reach out to assist the homeless with a fashion show
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 Family
•Youths learn safe swimming in free summer class
A "Kids Learning to Swim" program will teach about 130 Moorpark children the skills they need to join their friends in the pool. More...
•Neighborhood blood drive
•School encourages creativity
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 On The Town
•Radio theater earn awards for two programs
Every Now and Then Theatre's 2006 Christmas radio adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story" has won an International Communicator Gold Award of Excellence. The troupe's 2007 Halloween radio adaptation of Washington Irving's "Sleepy Hollow: The Lost Diaries" has won an I... More...
•"Roman de Gare"
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 Letters
•Somis residents impolite to guests
I grew up in apartments where people lived very close to one another, and had to tolerate the most personal noises and movements. I am so astounded at the intolerance that I witnessed this weekend, when neighbors have no tolerance for each other while living on oneto 30-acre lots. More...
•Glad to reconnect to former teacher
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 Editorials
•Teens don't need to drink to celebrate graduation
When Paul Westphal, a former USC and NBA player, was head coach of men's basketball at Pepperdine University, he once said there weren't many rules for his team in Malibu, but the first and most important rule was, "Don't be stupid. More...
•Cartoon
•For the record
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 Real Estate
•The Galley Kitchen In This Westlake Home Has Been Remodeled
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in Westlake Village minutes from shopping. The living and dining rooms have two dual-paned sliding glass doors to the enclosed patio, neutral carpet and designer paint. More...
•Shirley Richards
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