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Mountain lion sightings worry Ojai residents
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- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 15:48
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Descanso Avenue resident Rosie Patterson stands in the spot where she saw a mountain lion on May 22, and shows how long the animal was. Visible in the street, at left, is flour put down by a neighbor to try and capture a paw print from the big cat.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Two reported mountain lion sightings in the same Ojai neighborhood the past several nights have got people there a bit on edge.
Residents in a neighborhood known as Ojai Terrace, behind Vons, reported the sightings on May 22 and 25.
Update: Ventura County moves COVID-19 updates to Friday, May 29, at 1 p.m.
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- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 12:56
Listen to live-streamed Ventura County update on COVID-19 on Friday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at www.vcemergency.com.
The county is holding its videotaped update once a week, starting this week. Before, it was holding its meetings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
OUSD discussed school district budget shortfall, possibly closing schools, on May 26
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- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:18
Ojai Unified School District school board met on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss the school district budget shortfall, and Superintendent Tiffany Morse raised the possibility of closing schools.
Due to COVID-19, the meeting was held remotely and can be viewed via district YoutubeVideo:
"I’d like to look at savings potentially from closing schools, just get a little bit closer in that," said Morse at the 2:24 time stamp of the recorded meeting above.
Read more: OUSD discussed school district budget shortfall, possibly closing schools, on May 26
OUSD Citizens Oversight Committee for the bond will meet May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
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- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:01
The Ojai Unified School District new Ojai Unified Citizens Oversight Committee will meet remotely at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.
The agenda is available at this website:
The meeting can be viewed live via district YoutubeVideo:
Read more: OUSD Citizens Oversight Committee for the bond will meet May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Cities listed for 32 in county who have died from COVID-19
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 21:51
Ventura County Public Health released the following COVID-19 numbers, including data from Friday through Monday. Two new deaths were reported since Friday.
County government is also now providing the cities of residence for people in Ventura County who have died from COVID-19, on its graphs on www.vcemergency.com. It had resisted doing so, for stated privacy reasons, but said last week that, as more people died from COVID-19, the privacy issues would lessen as it would not be easy for members of the public to discern who had died of COVID-19.
105 new cases
1,017 total cases
Read more: Cities listed for 32 in county who have died from COVID-19
Motorcycle crash victim identified
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 21:30
By Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of the motorcyclist killed May 25 in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 33, north of Ojai.
Oxnard man in custody after Matilija Hot Springs shooting Sunday
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 21:09
Photo by Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Juvenal Hernandez, 22, of Oxnard was arrested as a suspect in a shooting Sunday at Matilija Hot Springs.
Three people were apprehended by law enforcement Sunday after a shooting and vehicle pursuit that started at Matilija Hot Springs on Maricopa Highway near Matilija Hot Springs Road.
A 37-year-old Port Hueneme man, who was among several families at the hot springs, was shot at about 3:20 p.m. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
Ventura city Water Commission meets on state water project May 26
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 19:47
The City of Ventura Water Commisson met Tuesday, May 26, starting at 6 p.m. It was livestreamed.
Among the issues discussed was Casitas Municipal Water District sharing costs with the city of Ventura for the State Water Project plans.
The meeting was livestreamed. The last archived meeting was in April.
To view the agenda, visit:
https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/718/Videos
Hair salons, barbershops get green light to reopen
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 18:59
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Hair salons and barbershops in Ventura County were given the go-ahead to reopen Tuesday, with some safety guidelines and a few restrictions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement at his noon press conference Tuesday.
Hair salons and barbershops that reopen may only provide services that allow for both the stylist and customer to wear face coverings for the entirety of the service. This means that haircuts, weaves and extensions, braiding, lock and wig maintenance, hair-relaxing treatments and color services can be provided.
Read more: Hair salons, barbershops get green light to reopen
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 33
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- Published: Monday, 25 May 2020 18:30
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 north of Ojai Monday morning claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
Three in custody after shooting above Ojai
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- Published: Sunday, 24 May 2020 17:53
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Three suspects are in custody following a shooting incident above Ojai Sunday afternoon.
221 confirmed active COVID-19 cases in Ventura County, 30 total deaths on May 22
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- Published: Friday, 22 May 2020 18:45
Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin reported the following COVID-19 numbers in the county:29 new cases from the day before
912 total cases
691 recovered cases
23 hospitalized
13 in the ICU
191 under quarantine
30 deaths
22, 685 people tested
Read more: 221 confirmed active COVID-19 cases in Ventura County, 30 total deaths on May 22
City of Ojai provides business opening information
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- Published: Friday, 22 May 2020 13:43
As businesses begin to reopen in coming days, the City of Ojai would like to provide the following information to ensure appropriate health and safety measures are being considered:
1) The City of Ojai has issued Executive Order 20-05, which allows restaurants to expand their outdoor seating to promote social distancing. If you are a business and are interested in expanding your outdoor seating, please contact the City’s Community Development Department, at 805-646-5581, extension 112.
Read more: City of Ojai provides business opening information
Remembering fallen veterans on Memorial Day: Op-Ed
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- Published: Friday, 22 May 2020 10:35
Screenshot of Stephen Adams' video of previous Oak View Memorial Day Parade.
By Nancy Hill, Chair of Ojai Memorial Day Committee
I’m sad to say all the Memorial Day activities planned for Ojai will not happen on May 25 as scheduled this year, due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions. This includes the Ojai American Legion Post free (to veterans) breakfast. The Oak View Civic Council is canceling its annual Memorial Day Parade. The Concert at Libbey Bowl, the Wall of Remembrance and all those beautiful young singers will not appear on May 25.
Read more: Remembering fallen veterans on Memorial Day: Op-Ed
Ask Dr. Halverson: How to minimize risk from COVID-19 as Ojai Valley reopens
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- Published: Friday, 22 May 2020 10:32
By Dr. Jim HalversonAs our Ojai Valley slowly reopens for business, education, recreation and entertainment, here are suggestions and information to keep us less likely to acquire COVID-19 and decrease the chance of transmitting the virus.
Where are people getting infected?
Read more: Ask Dr. Halverson: How to minimize risk from COVID-19 as Ojai Valley reopens