Moorpark Acorn

01/12/2026

John, aka the Monk, who’s been making his way across the western states with mules for more than 40 years, traveled through Ventura County this past week. Read more at https://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/articles/the-mules-on-the-move.

📸: Scott Steepleton

01/09/2026

NOW ACCEPTING 4-YEAR-OLDS! Manzanita challenges educational paradigms and nurtures each child through its unique K-12 indoor-outdoor curriculum on its 21-acre campus. Join an upcoming orientation to see how special Manzanita really is! Go to manzanitaschool.org/inquiry-application.

01/08/2026

In a historic milestone for the campus, the Moorpark High School Dance Team is officially stepping into the spotlight as a competitive powerhouse for the first time in school history.

High School spirit has long been felt in the stands and on the sidelines. But this year, the rhythm is changing. In a historic milestone for the campus, the MHS Dance Team is officially stepping into the spotlight as a competitive powerhouse for the first time in school history. The road to the comp...

01/08/2026

YEAR IN REVIEW—Relive 2025 through the pages of The Acorn.

1. Protesters block the Calabasas Landfill on Feb. 17, preventing trucks from entering the landfill over the dumping of debris from the January wildfires.

2. Protesters attempt to block a National Guard truck from coming through on Las Posas Road during a protest of an immigration raid at Glass House Farms by federal agents on July 10 in Camarillo.

3. Everlee McDonald, 3, left, her nephew Jameson Goslee, 3, and brother Evan, 5, enjoy treats at the Ventura County Fair on Aug. 1.

4. Following a halted Simi Valley City Council meeting, pro- and anti-immigration demonstrators clash.

5. Peggie Noisette, right, of Simi Valley holds up an anti-Trump sign to a pro-Trump protester during a demonstration at Tapo Canyon Road and Alamo Street in Simi Valley on March 4.

📸: Michael C***s

01/07/2026

Carden Conejo students consistently perform years above grade level. This parent education event examines how brain science and the Carden Method support deep learning and long-term academic success. RSVP at https://forms.gle/4kh9thMCeDEb3TReA.

01/07/2026

As 2025 ends and a new year begins, Moorpark residents and officials can look back on a time marked by resilience amid regional disasters, and civic projects and active community engagement pegged to social and environmental issues.

As 2025 ends and a new year begins, Moorpark residents and officials can look back on a time marked by resilience amid regional disasters, and civic projects and active community engagement pegged to social and environmental issues. Wildfires and power shutoffs impact region early in the year The ye...

01/07/2026

In what is being called the wettest Christmas period in Southern California in more than 50 years, a significant “atmospheric river” event made its way through the region during the last full week of 2025. More on this at https://www.mpacorn.com/articles/atmospheric-river-makes-for-wet-holiday-week.

📸: Michael C***s

01/06/2026

In what is being called the wettest Christmas period in Southern California in more than 50 years, a significant “atmospheric river” event made its way through the region during the last full week of 2025.

In what is being called the wettest Christmas period in Southern California in more than 50 years, a significant “atmospheric river” event made its way through the region during the last full week of 2025. National Weather Service meteorologists say orographic lift—moisture hitting the mountai...

01/02/2026

Many people assume that cities fund most older adult services. In reality, they do not.

people assume that cities fund most older adult services. In reality, they do not. Programs like Meals On Wheels, caregiver support, transportation assistance, home safety modifications and senior protection usually begin with federal funding and then flow through the state of California, which then...

12/31/2025

If you look for it, I’ve got a s neaky feeling you’ll find the magic of the holiday season every day—all thanks to a 25-foot Santa Claus that’s been beckoning motorists along the 101 for 75 years.

I get gloomy, I think about the 101 Freeway. I know, the freeway itself can be a source of gloom, what with the congestion and irritation that comes with it. But if you look for it, I’ve got a s neaky feeling you’ll find the magic of the holiday season every day—all thanks to a 25-foot Santa C...

12/30/2025

Candy Cane Lane came alive for the holidays in Moorpark. Check out these photos by Acorn photographer Michael C***s:

LET IS SNOW!—Clockwise from top left: Kids play with artificial snow as it falls in the Candy Cane Lane neighborhood of Moorpark on Dec. 18; the Moorpark High School boys’ basketball team hosted a food drive for the Moorpark Food Pantry during a “Christmas Movie Night” event at Candy Cane La...

12/29/2025

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has approved a 10% increase to water rates and monthly service charges for Waterworks District No. 1, which serves Moorpark and nearby areas. It takes effect Jan. 1.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 10% increase to water rates and monthly service charges for Waterworks District No. 1, which serves Moorpark and nearby areas. Effective Jan. 1, the increase is aimed at covering rising costs for water supply, labor, maintenance and capi...