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Air Pollution Control Board files for $1.245 M environmental grant
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 13:11
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
The county Air Pollution Control Board members discussed their recent application for an environmental grant totaling $1,245,776, along with new policies and minor revisions, at its July 13 meeting.
UFO experts converge at virtual 5-day ‘Making Contact’ conference
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:56
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The virtual island and campus where the Making Contact Conference will take place.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
Ojai-based ET ambassador and spiritual scientist Mark Sims will host a state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind virtual conference on the UFO phenomenon Aug. 18- 22.
Ojai affordable housing tops Planning Commission agenda
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:46
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Overlay map of proposed affordable housing zones as distributed during the Democratic club's meeting on Affordable Housing.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
Affordable housing was the center of discussion at the July 14 Ojai Valley Planning Commission special meeting.
Supes to review peak-hour traffic limitations
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:38
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
A chain of auto parts stores is requesting a change in county traffic policy so it can open an outlet in Oak View.
Who let the goats out?
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:32
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Brittany "Cole" Bush rounds up goats.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
Several dozen grazing goats took to the streets of Ojai Valley on July 11. The goats were spotted moving from Loma Drive toward El Centro and were greeted by slowing trolleys and welcoming neighbors.
Eye on the Environment: Maintain, repair, and use safer pressure-treated wood
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:31
By David Goldstein, Special to the Ojai Valley News
There is only one option for disposal of treated wood in Ventura County, and it is as far as can be from the Ojai Valley. If you want to discard treated wood, you have to make prior arrangements with the Simi Valley Landfill, and either haul it yourself or pay a large fee for it to be taken by a registered hauler. The Toland Road Landfill, only slightly more convenient, does not take it.
Ojai Valley News wins Knight Foundation grant for enhanced website
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:24
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
The Ojai Valley News was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Knight Foundation to improve its online news site.
Two Ojai Valley residents pass away in separate vehicle collisions
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:18
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
Two Ojai residents lost their lives in separate solo vehicle collisions last weekend.
Academy 58 graduates’ friendships to be forged in fire
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 11:11
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Graduates of Academy 58, the newest batch of Ventura County firefighters. Three are headed to the Ojai Valley.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
Twenty-one new firefighter trainees have joined the ranks of the Ventura County Fire Department, with three assigned temporarily to fire stations in the Ojai Valley.
New sign rocks, Sespe Wilderness gateway this way!
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:59
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Forester Laurent Deviche and the new sign he recently helped install at the gateway to the Sespe Wilderness.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
Visitors to Los Padres National Forest can learn more about the Sespe Creek watershed thanks to a new informational sign recently installed by the U.S Forest Service at the Piedra Blanca Trailhead in Rose Valley.
Public comment sought for plan on Ojai Basin groundwater sustainability
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:52
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The Ojai groundwater basin.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News Senior Reporter
An agency that manages a subterranean basin beneath the Ojai Valley floor is seeking public input on a state-mandated plan to keep the basin sustainable.
Pool, renovations among OUSD goals for 2021-22 School Year
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:39
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
Ojai is one step closer to getting a new 50-meter pool and aquatics center at Nordhoff High School that the general public can use, after the school board approved the first of two options presented at the special July 12 school board meeting.
Santa Ynez Pony Club puts Ojai riders through their paces
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:28
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Upper Ojai's Honor Bliss Williams, 45, looks for the next jump as she and her horse, Mr. Oliver Twist, finish the last of three phases of competition at Shepherd Ranch Horse Trials in Santa Ynez on June 20.
Lee Roberts, Special to the Ojai Valley News
SANTA YNEZ – Ojai area horses and riders found success at one of California’s most venerable horse events, held June 18 through 20.
Mahoney qualifies for IronMan Championships
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:12
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Elizabeth Mahoney crosses the finish line at Coeur D'Alene, solidifying her slot in the 2021 IronMan Kona Championships.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News Reporter
Elizabeth Mahoney is a visual arts teacher and head of the English riding program at The Thacher School. She is also a world-class athlete who will compete in the IronMan World Championships this year in Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 8.
Police Blotter as of July 14
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- Published: Friday, 16 July 2021 10:01
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Vandalism was reported in the 1400 block of Maricopa Highway June 16.
• Grand theft was reported in the 400 block of Grand Avenue July 3.
• Theft by false pretenses was reported in the 1000 block of Amber Lane July 6.
• Vandalism and being under the influence of a controlled substance were reported in the 200 block of Bryant Street July 9.