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OVN Website Hacked, Repairs Made
The Ojai Valley News staff and online readers were shocked and concerned between Thursday and Saturday when logging on to the newspaper’s website. Depending on their operating system, readers saw either a blank page or the warning of a possible Trojan horse virus, specifically, Scareware known as “Blacole Exploit Kit.” Mitec ...
OUSD Betting On Tax Initiative Passage
The latest information from Sacramento indicates that California state revenues will fall at least $4 billion short of Gov. Jerry Brown’s projections. That’s bad news for the budget overall; but, fortunately for California schools, it seems as though education will be excluded from the extra cuts that will need to be made, ...
Equestrians Hosting St. Jude Benefit
What do horses, kids, and fundraisers to benefit nonprofit organizations have in common? They are all things Sue Gruber, owner of Oso Ranch and the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company, is passionate about. Gruber, who started her business as a single mother in 1987, created a nonprofit called “Horses, Heart and Soul,” ...
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Council Needs Help Mandating Housing Element
Ojai City Council voted Tuesday night to contract with Thomas E. Figg consulting services for up to $9,450. Figg’s services are being utilized to assist council with the 2006 to 2014 Housing Element update. Ojai has yet to certify a housing element for this time period, according to city staff, largely due ...
Oak View Preparing For Memorial Day Festivities
“Duty, Honor, Country” is this year’s slogan for the Oak View Civic Council’s annual Ojai Valley Memorial Day parade, honoring the veterans who have served the country. Floats, bagpipes, Aztec dancers and veterans will grace the streets on May 28, Memorial Day, starting at 10 a.m.; the parade begins on Old Ventura ...
Ojai Living Treasure: Laura Denne
Music soothes the soul of the savage beast —or so they say. Local music teacher Laura Denne believes that music can soothe the soul of anyone willing to embrace it. After dedicating more than 20 years of her life educating local youngsters in music, and other academic areas, ...
Libbey Park Jazz Concert To Herald Solar Eclipse
In the early morning hours of May 21, amateur astronomers will be gazing skyward for the first annular solar eclipse in 18 years. The night before, from 5 to 8 p.m., Libbey Bowl will be filled with local jazz lovers grooving to the sounds of the Ventura Jazz Orchestra Sextet for the ...
Ojaians Help Fight Cancer In Worldwide Event
Ojai citizens are gearing up once again to take their battle stations in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society’s annual ‘Relay for Life’ is coming up at Nordhoff High School and those involved are campaigning to raise money for the cause. The event gives people a chance to celebrate the ...
Mostovoy Leaving Matilija For OUSD Position
After working at Matilija Junior High School since 2008, Emily Mostovoy is leaving her position as principal to the Eagles. Effective July 1, she will take over for John Schallenberger as the Ojai Unified School District’s director of special education and student services. The prospect of the new position brings mixed emotions, ...
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