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Eye on the Environment: Compost, vermicompost workshops in October
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 18:03
By David Goldstein, Special to the Ojai Valley News
The University of California’s Master Gardener Program in Ventura County is offering a free workshop titled “The Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting,” to be repeated in three locations next month.
Even if your refuse hauler provides your home with separate collection service to recycle your yard clippings, there are many good reasons to instead maintain a backyard compost pile for at least a portion of those discards. The compost you produce can supply your garden with slow-releasing nutrients, texture-enhancing tilth, and moisture-retaining structure, reducing the need for commercial fertilizers and mulches. When managed properly, backyard composting produces this valuable soil amendment without generating odors or attracting flies and makes your garden healthier and more resilient to pests and heat.
Eye on the Environment: Coastal cleanup day on Saturday, Sept. 18, features new Ojai site
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 16:32
By David Goldstein, Special to the Ojai Valley News
Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 18, and organizers are offering both designated sites for groups as well as options for people who want to do their own self-guided cleanups. The event website, at https://www.vccoastcleanup.org/cleanup-sites/, lists 11 Ventura County beaches and eight inland sites chosen for accessibility and amount of litter, for group cleanups on Sept. 18. Those participating in self-guided cleanups, can pick their own sites and dates in September and record their results on the Clean Swell app. Search for the Clean Swell app at the App Store or on Google Play.
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Ventura County Public Health extends indoor mask order until Oct. 19
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 15:44
Ventura County Public Health announced Friday, Sept. 17, that it was going to extend its indoor mask order until Oct. 19.
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19-year-old crashes into Wheeler Gorge tunnel
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 12:43
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
An Oxnard man was seriously hurt Sept. 12 in a solo crash on Highway 33, north of Ojai, authorities said.
Jogger oblivious to crouching lion
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 11:57
Video still by Katrina Schmidt
In this still from a viral video, a mountain lion peers from behind a bush at a passing jogger on Eucalyptus Street in Ojai on Sept. 10.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Exceptionally dry conditions are pushing more and more wild animals, including mountain lions, into urban residential neighborhoods in California, according to wildlife experts.
Judge to decide on getting independent expert for water suit
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 11:07
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The next status conference in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication lawsuit is set for Monday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m.
The conference before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger falls just five months before phase 1 of the bifurcated trial is set to begin.
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VC voters join majority in rejecting recall effort
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 11:02
Ojai Valley News photo by Grant Phillips
Signs throughout Ojai marked drop-box ballot locations and voting centers throughout Sept. 14.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ventura County voters agreed with the majority of state voters Sept. 14, soundly rejecting the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has secured his job until the next regular election in November 2022.
Community to celebrate life of ceramics teacher Gray Duncan
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:54
Ojai Valley News photo by Austin Widger
Nordhoff High School teacher Gray Duncan, right, talks with former ceramics student Wyatt Amend in April for a Hall of Character and Achievement program.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Gray Duncan, beloved and longtime Nordhoff High School ceramics teacher, passed away Aug. 29. A memorial service will be held on the Nordhoff High School campus on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m., to celebrate his life, his works, and his contributions to the community.
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Ojai Day is back Oct. 16!
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:46
Photo provided by Ojai Valley News
Ojai Day will take place in Libbey Park on Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the mandala painted around the Libbey Fountain. The free event will host a variety of local-based vendors, nonprofits, school groups, live entertainment and more.
Thousands join Coastal Cleanup Day
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:41
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The largest volunteer event in the state returns this Saturday, Sept. 18, as Ojai joins 19 other inland and coastal sites in Ventura County for California Coastal Cleanup Day.
Ojai voting districts up for revision
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:35
Map courtesy of Ojai Valley News
The current map of district outlines for the Ojai Valley from 2018.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
At its Sept. 14 meeting, Ojai City Council held its first public hearing on Ojai council voting-district boundaries.
Troop 504 participates in annual Ride to the Flags
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:25
Photo by Roy Hooper and Wilma
Scouts from Ojai Troop 504 served as flag holders Sept. 11 for the White Heart Foundation’s annual Ride to the Flags. To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, approximately 400 motorcycle enthusiasts rode Highway 1 from Malibu to Naval Base Ventura County.
Fryhoff event set for Sept. 25
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:19
An East End couple will host a free event Sept. 25 in support of a former Ojai Chief of Police who’s running for Ventura County Sheriff.
The event, from 3-5 p.m. at the home of Elizabeth and Garth Rose, will include food, live music and Ventura County Sheriff’s Commander James Fryhoff speaking about his vision for the agency, the couple stated in a news release.
Virtual rally Sept. 17 for ‘Freedom to Vote Act’
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:16
Ojai Valley News photo by Grant Phillips
Ojai activists are hosting a virtual rally on Friday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m. in support of the “Freedom to Vote Act” (S.2747) to urge Congress to pass it.
Los Padres remains closed until Sept. 22
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- Published: Friday, 17 September 2021 10:10
The U.S. Forest service has announced the reopening of all but five of California’s national forests. Los Padres Forest will remain closed through at least Sept. 22.
Originally closed due to “weather and fire factors,” most national parks will reopen two days early on Wednesday, Sept. 14.