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Water suit response deadline is Jan. 29
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:42
Friday, Jan. 29, is the deadline for people to decide if they want to participate in the city of Ventura water adjudication lawsuit, and file an answer with the court.
Condors caught snacking on Sulphur Mountain Rd.
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:33
Video by Keith Chancey
Four California condors and a rafter of turkey vultures search for a meal on Sulphur Mountain Jan. 24.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
An Ojai Valley man riding his bike on Sulphur Mountain Road on Jan. 24 caught a rare sight.
Vaccine site is coming to Ojai
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:28
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ventura County officials and staff are preparing to launch a COVID-19 vaccine site in Ojai, in partnership with Community Memorial Hospital.
County reports 72 new COVID-19 deaths this week
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:25
As of Jan. 28, there were 68,397 people who ever were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County, and 4,529 active cases under quarantine.
COVID-19 testing in Ojai extended
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:20
Photo by Johnny Gomez
Free COVID-19 testing will be offered by the county Health Care Agency at Ojai’s Sarzotti Park near the baseball fields on Mondays and Wednesdays in February.
City of Ojai juggles its funds to pay bills during a pandemic
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:18
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai City Council received its midyear budget review at its Jan. 26 meeting, and unanimously authorized Ojai City Manager James Vega to execute an inter-fund loan of about $430,000.
Man seriously hurt in Hwy. 33 crash
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:13
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Authorities arrested an Oak View man on suspicion of drunk driving after a solo, major injury crash last weekend on Highway 33, approximately 25 miles north of Ojai.
Robles ready to divert
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:12
Photo courtesy CMWD
In advance of this week’s rainy weather, the Robles water diversion facility on the Ventura River stood ready Monday to divert storm runoff to Lake Casitas.
Councilmembers spar over choosing second alternate to CPA board
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:09
Screenshot from Ojai City Council meeting
Mayor Betsy Stix requested that Ojai Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee member Michelle Ellison be added as an alternate to the Clean Power Alliance board.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai City Council, at its Jan. 26 meeting, unanimously approved Michelle Ellison — the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee member — to serve as second alternate on the regional Clean Power Alliance board.
Outdoor dining returns as COVID-19 business restrictions are loosened
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 10:01
File photo courtesy Azu
Azu’s outdoor patio is well-heated and ready for the colder winter months.
The state’s Regional Stay Home Order was lifted for Southern California on Jan. 25.
Read more: Outdoor dining returns as COVID-19 business restrictions are loosened
Former school bus driver Wilma Coke puts 100 years on life's odometer
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 09:58
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Wilma Coke, pictured here in 2007, will turn 100 next Friday.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Meiners Oaks resident Wilma Coke will celebrate her 100th birthday next Friday, Feb. 5.
Topa Topa Brewing Co., city reach agreement on upgrades
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 09:43
Ojai Valley News file photo
Topa Topa Brewing Company’s Ojai taproom during its opening month in November 2018.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the Ojai City Council came to an agreement with Topa Topa Brewing Company for required public improvements fronting 345 E. Ojai Ave.
Paycheck Protection Program loan applications open till March 31
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 09:41
The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Paycheck Protection Program for first- and second-draw loans this month.
Read more: Paycheck Protection Program loan applications open till March 31
Police blotter as of Jan. 27, 2021
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 09:38
Crimes
• Petty theft was reported in the 100 block of Chesshire Court Jan. 12.
• Petty theft was reported in the 100 block of Stockbridge Lane Jan. 12.
• Arson was reported in the 200 block of East Ojai Avenue Jan. 13.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a game-changer
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- Published: Friday, 29 January 2021 09:37
By Dr. Jim Halverson
The long-awaited Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are here and being administered to our Ventura County residents.
Read more: Ask Dr. Halverson: Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a game-changer