How to resolve AdBlock issue? News
UPDATE: Nathan Rhoades' organs to be donated after tragic crash Jan. 20
- Details
- Published: Tuesday, 25 January 2022 17:45
Facebook photo
Nathan "Nate" Rhoades
Up to 100 people will be given the gift of life as Nathan “Nate” Rhoades’ organs will be donated to help others. The Class of 2019 Nordhoff High School graduate was critically injured in a vehicle crash while driving on Victoria Avenue, north of Doris Avenue in Oxnard, on Jan. 20.
A GoFundMe has been created in his honor by his family and donations for medical costs can be made to:https://gf.me/v/c/zc9p/nate-will-live-on
A vigil for Rhoades will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 8:45 p.m. at Ventura County Medical Center.
That is where Rhoades, who was pronounced brain dead, was on life support in preparation for his organ donation, according to an online post from Nate Rhoades' mother, Heidi, on Jan. 24.
Read more: UPDATE: Nathan Rhoades' organs to be donated after tragic crash Jan. 20
UPDATE: 2 overdoses in Oak View lead to arrest
- Details
- Published: Tuesday, 25 January 2022 12:18
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A Ventura man suspected of selling drugs that caused two non-fatal overdoses in Oak View appeared in court Jan. 21.
Ojai residents’ food scraps to get environmentally friendly home
- Details
- Published: Tuesday, 25 January 2022 11:12
Photo provided by Ojai Public Works
Food scrap and compost pails involved in a pilot program for residents in the City of Ojai.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai Valley residents are encouraged to take part in a new composting program provided by E.J. Harrison. The food-waste program involves separating food waste into a bag, then putting it in yard-waste bins, separate from trash.
City Council to discuss affordable housing, pickleball and several historical landmarks at Tuesday, Jan. 25 meeting
- Details
- Published: Tuesday, 25 January 2022 11:00
Photo via City Council agenda
A map of the proposed housing sites for potential development that Council will discuss.
City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 25 to discuss a new affordable housing option for the city, several historical landmarks that are applying for Mills Act status, and the ongoing pickleball program.
A full agenda for the meeting can be viewed here: https://ojai.ca.gov/event/630-pm-city-council-2/.
New bill would add COVID-19 to California's list of school-required vaccinations
- Details
- Published: Monday, 24 January 2022 13:37
Screenshot from video announcement via CBS 8 San Diego
Sen. Richard Pan announces new bill requiring all K-12 students in California to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
A new state Senate bill introduced Monday, Jan. 24, would require all K-12 students in California public and private schools to be vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning Jan. 1, 2023. The bill would not allow parents to opt out based on personal beliefs.
The bill must pass through several hearings before a decision is finalized.
Thumbs up / Thumbs down Jan. 21
- Details
- Published: Monday, 24 January 2022 13:17
• Thumbs up to the city of Ojai’s enforcement of the 4-foot fence rule (with permit), even when pressured by some Ventura City Council members to make an exception for their buddy. First they go for our water rights, now they’re coming for our character!
• Thumbs down to Ojai Valley Land Conservancy for needlessly cutting down five beautiful trees in the meadow preserve.
Register for CERF Ventura County Economic Forecast event
- Details
- Published: Monday, 24 January 2022 11:58
Registration is now open for the 2022 Ventura County Economic Forecast event set for Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
UPDATE: Crash claims life of 2019 Nordhoff grad Nathan 'Nate' Rhoades
- Details
- Published: Saturday, 22 January 2022 17:43
Nordhoff High School graduate Nathan "Nate" Rhoades, age 21, Class of 2019, died after being critically injured in a vehicle crash Jan. 20, while driving on Victoria Avenue, north of Doris Avenue in Oxnard.
A GoFundMe has been created in his honor by his family and donations for medical costs can be made to: https://gf.me/v/c/zc9p/nate-
Read more: UPDATE: Crash claims life of 2019 Nordhoff grad Nathan 'Nate' Rhoades
2 overdoses in Oak View lead to arrest
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 13:45
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Ventura man suspected of selling drugs that caused two non-fatal overdoses in Oak View, authorities said.
Strong winds forecasted for the weekend
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 11:37
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Forecasters say strong Santa Ana winds will blow in to start the weekend.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
It’ll be a windy start to the weekend in Southern California.
Ojai’s green waste may soon have a local home
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 11:19
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Progressive Environmental Industries owner Arturo Gonzalez, with his son, administrator Dante Gonzalez, on site of the green-waste recycling facility they plan to reopen on Old Baldwin Road. Arturo is showing where bays containing recycled organic material will be located.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
City and county officials support reopening, sooner rather than later, the Ojai Valley’s only green-waste recycling facility that closed more than two years ago.
Order at-home COVID-19 tests to arrive in mail
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 11:13
Chart via VenturaCountyRecovers
The total number of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths from Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
The at-home COVID-19 test website launched early on Tuesday, Jan. 18 and individuals can now order free testing kits directly from the government at: www.covidtests.gov/
Ojai commission proposes Downtown Historic District
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 11:06
Map via Historic Preservation Commission
The proposed Downtown Historic District with orange marking contributing landmarks, yellow marking contributing historic buildings and grey marking non-contributing structures.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
The city of Ojai’s Historic Preservation Commission proposed a Downtown Historic District during a special joint meeting with City Council on Jan. 18.
City Council voted 4-1 to allow the HPC to continue its efforts for designation, with Councilmember Ryan Blatz dissenting.
Ojai introduced to new congressman: Rep. Salud Carbajal
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 10:58
Photo provided
Rep. Salud Carbajal takes a bus ride to talk to constituents about how the new bi-partisan infrastructure law will help make public transit more accessible, convenient, and energy efficient.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Shortly after helping pass one of the largest bipartisan infrastructure laws in history, Rep. Salud Carbajal absorbed much of the Ojai area into his 24th District. Although he will be a new representative for the city, he isn’t new to the area.
2 Ojai Valley groundwater managers OK sustainability plans
- Details
- Published: Friday, 21 January 2022 10:51
Map courtesy OBGMA
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline, local groundwater managers have adopted plans to keep the Ojai Valley’s subterranean basins sustainable into the future.
On Jan. 6, both the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency and the Upper Ventura River Groundwater Agency adopted their state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans.