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One-act plays hit Ojai Art Center Theater stage April 29
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- Published: Friday, 15 April 2022 10:23
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Anna Kotula playing Mrs. Trotsky and Steve
Grumette as Mr. Trotsky. They are performing in “Variations on the Death of Trotsky,” a short one-act comedy-drama written by David Ives, which is part of the series of one-act plays titled “All in the Timing,” opening at the Ojai Art Center Theater on April 29.
David Ives’ “All In The Timing” — a collection of quirky one-act comedies — will run at The Ojai Art Center Theater (113 S. Montgomery St.) for three weekends, from April 29 to May 15.
Food for Thought director Hamor to pass baton and join board
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- Published: Friday, 15 April 2022 10:17
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Food for Thought Ojai board President Theresa Bulla-Richards, left, and organization Executive Director Lori Hamor, at an Ojai Women’s Fund event in 2017.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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A farm-to-school program in Ojai begun 20 years ago is searching for its next executive director.
Lori Hamor, who has led Food for Thought Ojai since 2010, is stepping back from the position but not the organization. “I’m looking to transition onto the board,” the Meiners Oaks resident told the Ojai Valley News.
A birthday salute to Roger Embury’s historic jeep
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- Published: Friday, 15 April 2022 09:29
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Roger Embury of Ojai with his restored 1942 Jeep. Ford made the first jeep in 1940, one year before the Willys MB was put out.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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“How much better does it get than living in Ojai and owning a jeep?” said Roger Embury.
Embury, 84, drove his restored World War II-era Ford jeep to the Ojai Cars & Coffee classic car show April 10 at Westridge Midtown Market.
Ojai Valley Defense Fund hosts field trip
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- Published: Friday, 15 April 2022 09:20
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Ojai Valley Defense Fund shoppers pick out their favorite plants at the Matilija Native Plants Nursery in Balcom Canyon, Santa Paula.
The Ojai Valley Defense Fund hosted a special day for valley residents on April 3, exploring some unique activities in and around neighboring Santa Paula.
The invitation was extended to all valley residents, and the first 40 to respond enjoyed a day of friendship and adventure. The group's first stop was to Santa Paula's Steckel Park, where longtime caretaker, John Eckert, provided a historical overview and explanation of the park's aviary. A wide variety of birds, including peacocks, lovebirds, and an animated cockatoo named "Julie," greeted the group with squawks and coos.
Firefighters douse shed fire
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- Published: Thursday, 14 April 2022 12:23
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A plume of smoke from a burning maintenance shed at Soule Park Golf course on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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A fire that sent up a huge plume of black smoke visible throughout the Ojai Valley destroyed an equipment shed at Soule Park Golf Course on April 14.
The fire, dubbed the “Shady Fire,” was reported at approximately 12:05 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Ojai Avenue, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
Four hurt in East End crash April 14
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- Published: Thursday, 14 April 2022 09:55
A three vehicle crash on Ojai’s East End on April 14, resulted in minor to moderate injuries authorities said.
Deadline April 22 for next year’s Ojai Community Service Grants
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- Published: Wednesday, 13 April 2022 11:39
By Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News reporter
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Friday, April 22 is the deadline for all community organizations to submit applications for grant funding from the City of Ojai for the next — 2022-2023 — fiscal year. Applications must be received by the city no later than April 22.
Read more: Deadline April 22 for next year’s Ojai Community Service Grants
No one hurt in Maricopa Highway crash
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- Published: Tuesday, 12 April 2022 15:29
Ojai Valley News photo by Ally MillsPerry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
No injuries were reported in a rollover crash near Nordhoff High School April 12.
Community Memorial Health System CEO and President Gary K. Wilde to retire
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- Published: Monday, 11 April 2022 11:15
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Gary K. Wilde, CEO and president of Community Memorial Health System
Community Memorial Health System CEO and President Gary K. Wilde announced he will retire later this year after leading the hospital system, which includes Ojai Valley Hospital, since 2004.
Ojai City Council meeting, Tuesday, April 12.
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- Published: Monday, 11 April 2022 11:07
The Ojai City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12. The meeting will take place in person at Ojai City Hall and virtually.
One of the consent items is to authorize an increase of an additional $100,000 towards the city’s legal expenses in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication matter with the City of Ventura. The total amount allocated would then be $250,000. The funds will be pulled from the Reserve Fund.
Ojai Historical Preservation Commission meeting Thursday, April 14
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- Published: Monday, 11 April 2022 10:42
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Rendering of the plans for the painting of the facade of the Ojai Playhouse.
The City of Ojai Historic Preservation Commission is meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 in council chambers at Ojai City Hall, 401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai. The meeting is taking place in person and virtually.
The agenda includes a review of the Ojai Playhouse facade restoration and painting plans and a review from the Ad Hoc committee that is reviewing the proposal of a Local Downtown Historic District. The commission will hear a presentation by Christina Morris of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Read more: Ojai Historical Preservation Commission meeting Thursday, April 14
Wednesday, April 13: OUSD board tackles K-8 at San Antonio, public access to fields, eligibility for state schools and more
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- Published: Monday, 11 April 2022 09:20
Expansion of San Antonio Elementary School to K-8; increasing the number of seniors eligible to attend UC and CSU by completing "A-G" curriculum requirements; new course offerings; and public access to school fields are among the topics the Ojai Unified School District will discuss Wednesday, April 13.
The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the district’s boardroom, 414 E. Ojai Ave.
View the agenda online at: https://bit.ly/3jp1AKY
New courses are proposed for Nordhoff High School, Matilija Middle School and Summit School, the district’s homeschool program.
38th Assembly District candidate forum today, April 11, at 7 p.m. with Bennett, Wilson, Brocato
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Ventura County League of Women Voters is again hosting a series of candidates forums for all local races before Ventura County voters for the June 7 primary election.
Each forum begins at 7 p.m. and will be one to two hours depending on the number of candidates.
OUSD Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee meets Monday, April 11
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- Published: Friday, 08 April 2022 15:45
The Ojai Unified School District's Bond Citizen Oversight Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Matilija Middle School, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai.
Read more: OUSD Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee meets Monday, April 11
Brush fire closes lane of 33 in Ventura
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- Published: Friday, 08 April 2022 15:41
A vegetation fire along the shoulder of SR 33 in West Ventura shut down one northbound lane of the freeway for more than an hour April 8, authorities said.