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State attorney general slams city of Ventura for water suit
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 10:00
First page of four-page letter from state Attorney General Xavier Becerra to city of Ventura attorneys and others.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The state of California is urging lawyers for the city of Ventura not to rush into litigation in the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper case that involves thousands of Ojai Valley and Ventura residents.
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Public can listen to Feb. 9 hearing
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:55
A status conference in the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper watershed adjudication lawsuit is set for Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Super Bowl gatherings super risky
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:52
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ventura County Public Health officials are urging residents not to let Super Bowl Sunday turn into a COVID-19 superspreader event by avoiding gatherings.
Public Health reports 50 COVID-19 deaths this week
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:49
As of Feb. 4, there were 71,911 people who ever were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County, and 3,583 active cases under quarantine.
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Nordhoff students launch Hall of Character & Achievement
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:45
Screenshot from Hall of Character and Achievement video
Nordhoff senior Kolbe Fink and junior Jennifer Donohue speak about the new Nordhoff High School Hall of Character and Achievement.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Two Nordhoff High School students have launched a new alumni program — the school’s Hall of Character and Achievement.
Officials zap Edison about power shut-offs
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:40
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
The California Public Utilities Commission questioned Southern California Edison officials about the 16 power shut-offs in the region last year, at a public teleconference on Jan. 26.
Hajas, Cole apply their water know-how to CMWD
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:36
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CMWD Division 5 director Richard Hajas and CMWD Division 2 director Neil Cole.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Meet Richard Hajas and Neil Cole, the two newest members of the Casitas Municipal Water District Board of Directors.
Ojai Unified School District board to meet on Feb. 10
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:22
The school board for Ojai Unified School District will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Coronavirus transmission for in-school learning can be lower than rates in the community
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:21
By Dr. Jim Halverson
Research from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that schools can consider returning to in-class instruction despite the level of COVID-19 cases occurring in their community when students, teachers and staff consistently wear masks, wash their hands and practice physical distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.
Ojai City Council to discuss climate, COVID-19 and more Feb. 9
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:19
The Ojai City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. via videoconference.
Eye on the Environment: Recycling paper saves resources at a cost
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:17
By David Goldstein
Decades ago, scrap paper was so valuable, Ojai Valley volunteers coordinated by Alasdair Coyne, through Recycling and Environmental Action Program (REAP), collected it as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations.
Flashback Friday
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:15
Photo courtesy USFS
Last week, we asked readers to help us identify two young men apparently installing a sign on the Gridley Trail in 1960.
Climate committee discusses goals
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:13
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
The Ojai Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee met in public for the first time in nearly a year on Wednesday via Zoom videoconference.
Police blotter as of Feb. 3, 2021
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:11
Crimes
• Carjacking, receiving stolen property, vehicle theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in the 1100 block of Maricopa Highway Jan. 25.
• Battery and elder abuse were reported in the 900 block of Pegasus Street Jan. 29.
• Grand theft was reported in the 100 block of West Ojai Avenue Jan. 31.
Council to hold ATP meeting Feb. 10
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 09:05
Ojai City Council will hold a special virtual meeting to review and discuss the Active Transportation Program on Wednesday, Feb. 10.