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Two men arrested, more than 20 animals seized during north county bust
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- Published: Monday, 12 April 2021 16:32
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Authorities investigate allegations of animal cruelty at a property in northern Ventura County.
Ventura County authorities arrested two Frazier Park men last week on suspicion of animal cruelty after a search of their property turned up several abused and neglected animals.
VC reports 115 new COVID-19 cases since Friday; no new deaths
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- Published: Monday, 12 April 2021 15:18
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Monday:
-115 new cases since Friday
-80,078 total cases
-78,861 recovered cases
-227 active cases
-1,320,801 tests performed
-27 hospitalizations
-5 in the ICU
-990 deaths
-34.8% ICU availability countywide
Get the scoop on Ojai Ice Cream
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 10:10
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Lola (left) and Kodi Berg with Ojai Ice Cream owner Doug Rydbeck.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The owners of an iconic Ojai business are passing the baton — or, more accurately, the scoop — to new owners.
County moves to orange tier
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 10:06
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Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers speaks about the orange tier at the April 6 county COVID-19 press conference.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ventura County moved to the COVID-19 orange tier of reopening April 7, meaning gyms, movie theaters and other businesses can now welcome more customers.
River-flow report stirs controversy: Response deadline extended
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 10:01
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended to April 16 the deadline to respond to the agency’s draft in-stream flow recommendations for the Lower Ventura River and Coyote Creek.
Read more: River-flow report stirs controversy: Response deadline extended
Ojai realizes pipe dreams
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:51
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Corroded, cast iron pipes removed after a pipeline failure on Grand Avenue in 2019.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The largest individual project in a major water system improvement plan in the city of Ojai is underway.
Single-digit COVID-19 deaths reported in the county this week
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:30
As of April 8, there were 79,894 people who ever were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County and 253 active cases.
Read more: Single-digit COVID-19 deaths reported in the county this week
Council weighs moratorium on Ojai 'formula businesses'
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:26
The Ojai City Council will be holding its first regular meeting of April on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference.
Progress continues toward Matilija Dam removal
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:07
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Matilija Dam, the morning of April 7.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Stakeholders in the Ventura River Watershed say they made significant progress last year toward removing Matilija Dam.
VCOE appoints new county superintendent
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:04
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Dr. Cesar Morales, Ventura County’s new Superintendent of Schools effective April 1.
After a nationwide search, the Ventura County Office of Education has appointed Dr. Cesar Morales as the new Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.
Bald eagle pays a visit to Meiners Oaks
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:02
Photo by Richie McCord
Richie McCord of Meiners Oaks had his first bald eagle sighting March 31.
Ask Dr. Halverson: COVID-19 vaccination: An opportunity for all adults to end this pandemic
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 09:00
By Dr. Jim Halverson
On April 15, every resident of California aged 16 and over will be eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Pregúntele al Dr. Halverson: La vacunación contra el COVID-19: Una oportunidad para que todos los adultos contribuyan a acabar con esta pandemia
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 08:57
By Dr. Jim Halverson
A partir del 15 de abril, todos los residentes de California mayores de 16 años podrán vacunarse contra el COVID-19.
Police blotter as of April 7, 2021
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- Published: Friday, 09 April 2021 08:55
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Arson was reported in the 200 block of East Ojai Avenue March 31.
• Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of Drown Avenue April 2.
• Petty theft was reported in the 600 block of East Ojai Avenue April 2.
Ventura County moves to the state's COVID-19 orange reopening tier
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- Published: Tuesday, 06 April 2021 12:05
Ventura County moved to the COVID-19 orange tier of reopening today, meaning the county can open indoor dining, gyms, movie theaters and more at a higher capacity starting April 7.
The county's adjusted case rate as of April 6 is 3.9 cases per 100,000 residents, allowing it to move to the orange tier.
Read more: Ventura County moves to the state's COVID-19 orange reopening tier