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BREAKING: OUSD District Offices vandalized
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- Published: Monday, 18 October 2021 14:18
Ojai Valley News photos by Grant Phillips
One of the buildings from the Ojai Unified School District office and Chaparral High School property that was vandalized late at night on Sunday, Oct. 17.
Several Ojai Unified School District offices and Chaparral High School buildings were vandalized late Sunday night, Oct. 17.
The graffiti coincided with a state-wide planned walk-out of students to protest the vaccine mandate announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 1.
Playhouse yarn bombed for Ojai Day
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- Published: Monday, 18 October 2021 11:55
Ojai Valley News photo by Grant Phillips
In celebration of Ojai Day last Saturday, a local yarn bomb artist who goes by the street name “Ping Pong Patty” (aka 3P) decorated the marquee at the Ojai Playhouse Oct. 14.
Artists capture Ojai essence
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 12:11
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai City council approved the winning design for the official Ojai Day poster. “Ojai is 100” was designed by local artist Anthony McMahon and highlights the history of Ojai, including integral elements of the community such as Signal street, Chief Peak, the Arcade, trolley, and Ojai’s Post Office Tower.
Ojai Day fun Oct. 16
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:51
After its cancellation last year due to the pandemic, Ojai’s annual downtown community celebration — Ojai Day — returns this Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Judge ponders getting water expert’s advice
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:48
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A decision to appoint an independent hydrology expert in a mammoth water lawsuit could come Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
At the next status conference in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication lawsuit, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger may announce whether he wants help with the case.
OUSD lease plans closer to finish line
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:43
Photo courtesy District Office Site Design Presentation
An artistic rendering of the proposed design for the district offices site.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
After moving the item of delegating authority to the superintendent and SVS LLC for the proposed relocation and development of the district office site from the consent calendar for discussion, the school board voted unanimously Oct. 13 to have the superintendent and developer “execute, sign and submit all documents, applications and materials required for submittal to the city of Ojai in connection with the development of the district office site.”
Housing report puts high price of living in Ojai front and center
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:36
Graph via Housing Element
The chart showcases the population trends for Ojai betwen 2000-2020.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai City Council submitted its final draft of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element this week for California Department of Housing and Community Development approval.
Ojai Quarry reclamation amendment to be appealed Oct. 21
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:21
Ojai Valley News file photo
The site of the Ojai Quarry has been used intermittently as a rock quarry since 1939.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Opponents of the Ojai Quarry’s county-approved amended reclamation plan will have their appeal heard before the Ventura County Planning Commission Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Democratic Club to host panel on fire resiliency
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:15
The Ojai Valley Democratic Club is hosting a panel on fire resiliency to help protect the Ojai community from fire risks, which is particularly timely as the Alisal Fire is currently burning in the neighboring county of Santa Barbara.
The panel will take place Monday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ojai Arts Center, 113 Montgomery St.
Police Blotter as of Oct. 13
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:12
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Attempted extortion was reported in the 200 block of East Ojai Avenue Oct. 5.
• Vandalism was reported in the 200 block of East Summer Street Oct. 7.
• Burglary, petty theft and vandalism were reported in the 200 block of North Ventura Street Oct. 11.
Bear dies in collision with SUV above Ojai
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:09
Photo provided by Michael M. Films
The vehicle involved in the rollover crash on Highway 33 that resulted in the death of a bear.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A bear was killed in a rollover crash north of Ojai Oct. 12, authorities said.
At approximately 6:40 a.m., a 1986 Chevy Suburban was traveling southbound on Highway 33 near Camino Cielo Road when it collided with a bear that ran into the road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Updates: Alisal Fire in SB County jumps to 16,801 acres Oct. 14
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 11:04
Photos by U.S. Forest Service
Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County broke out about 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11. It was 5% contained as of Oct. 14.
A fire that broke out near the Alisal Reservoir in Santa Barbara County at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11 exploded to a reported 16,901 acres Oct. 15 closing Highway 101 between Highway 1 and Winchester Canyon Road/Cathedral Oaks in both directions, and spurring evacuations. It was reported to be 41% contained by the Los Padres National Forest on Friday, Oct. 15 at 3:12 p.m. Currently, there are an estimated 1,306 personnel assigned to the fire, fighting chaparral and short grass fuels.
OUSD school board gets earful about state COVID-19 mandates for students
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 10:57
Screenshot from Ojai Unified School District Oct. 13 school board meeting
A crowd of parents attend the Oct. 13 Ojai Unified School District school board meeting to share their concerns about the California COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Parents of Ojai Unified School District students packed the school board meeting room Oct. 13 to voice their opinions about the state’s recently announced COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.
Volunteers gather Nov. 6 to beautify the 150-year-old Nordhoff Cemetery
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 10:44
Photo by Patti Bagley
Nordhoff Cemetery cleanup organizer Connie Biggers places an American flag on the grave of a veteran.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
For the past 10 years, Ojai volunteer and community organizer Connie Biggers has led efforts to beautify Nordhoff Cemetery in memory of veterans.
USFS defends Pine Mtn. tree removal
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- Published: Friday, 15 October 2021 10:38
Ojai Valley News photos by Perry Van Houten
U.S. Forest Service Forester and project lead Greg Thompson with a 16-inch-diameter white fir that could be removed as part of the Reyes Peak project.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Los Padres National Forest officials hosted a site visit Oct. 14 to the Reyes Peak Forest Health and Fuels Reduction project planned for Pine Mountain, north of Ojai.