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Thacher School Board removes name of former head of school from dining hall, athletic field steps
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- Published: Thursday, 29 July 2021 20:16
Screenshot of campus building from Thacher School website
Former Head of School Michael Mulligan wrote in a lengthy letter on July 29 that he and his wife will "fight to protect our reputation and good names."
By Marianne Ratcliff, Ojai Valley News editor
The Thacher School board voted unanimously July 28 to remove the name of retired Head of School Michael Mulligan from the school dining hall and athletic field steps for “failure to protect Thacher students from harm,” after the release of a June 16 report that included interviews with former students who said Mulligan could have exercised more authority to root out alleged abusers.
Workshop DATE CHANGE: Applications for Ojai Arts Commission grants available
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- Published: Monday, 26 July 2021 09:50
The city of Ojai Arts Commission is accepting applications for its 2022 Grant Program. Grant workshop date now changed to Tuesday, Aug. 17.
Read more: Workshop DATE CHANGE: Applications for Ojai Arts Commission grants available
Lot split earns approval at OVMAC meeting
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 14:30
Screenshot from Ojai Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting presentation
The Pacel separation map highlights the different areas involved in the 3.29 acre split. It also showcases some of the biological reaources involved and how they will be handled through several mitigation efforts.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai Valley’s Municipal Advisory Council advised on a tentative parcel map located off Burnham Road that featured a three-way subdivision, resulting in two additional residential spaces.
Online CERT classes prepare Ojai residents for disasters
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 14:20
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
In an emergency, are you ready to provide first aid, rescue trapped victims, and engage in limited firefighting? To be prepared, the community is encouraged to sign up for free, bilingual courses from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Read more: Online CERT classes prepare Ojai residents for disasters
UPDATE: Attempted murder charge for helicopter shooting suspect
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 14:05
Photo courtesy VCSO Joshua Chimarusti
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Sheriff's deputies arrested an Oak View man on attempted murder and other charges after he allegedly shot at a Ventura County Air Unit helicopter July 21.
Op-Ed for OPINION page: A teachable moment about open-meeting laws
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:45
By Kimberly Rivers
Some comments made recently by a local elected official and top administrator in a local government agency indicate a deep lack of understanding about some basic state laws and a key facet of local government: You are doing the people’s business.
Read more: Op-Ed for OPINION page: A teachable moment about open-meeting laws
Water expert appointment for lawsuit up in the air
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:33
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The judge in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication lawsuit could announce a decision July 23 on whether the court will appoint an independent water expert to assist with the case.
NYSE bell rings for Therese Hartmann
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:30
Photo by Jesse Brown, digital media producer for United Wholesale Mortgage
Therese Hartmann, center, stands at the stage of the New York Stock Exchange's boardroom July 21, alongside fellow independent mortgage brokers, from left: Jean Ayemin, Lacey Jernigan, Michelle Millota and Maureen Martin.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
When “affordable housing” is an empty phrase, and banks deny loans and mortgages to qualified people, Ojai mortgage broker Therese Ann Hartmann steps in to help.
CMWD pursues options to bring in more water: Public asked to weigh in July 27
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:20
Map courtesy city of Ventura
A proposed pipeline to bring state water from Camarillo to Saticoy would lessen the city of Ventura’s demand on Lake Casitas.
Public asked to weigh in
WHEN: Tuesday, July 27, at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Online, live and recorded
The Casitas Municipal Water District Board of Directors will hold a public workshop July 27 on two proposed projects to bring State Water Project water to western Ventura County. The workshop can be viewed live and recorded on the CMWD website. Meeting agendas and instructions for joining via teleconference also are posted at: https://www.casitaswater.org.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Facing extreme drought, Casitas Municipal Water District continues to move forward with a project to bring in State Water Project water, while weighing its options on a separate “in lieu” project.
Read more: CMWD pursues options to bring in more water: Public asked to weigh in July 27
Masks recommended as COVID-19 cases increase
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:16
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
As COVID-19 cases start to rise again and as the highly transmissible delta variant circulates, Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin issued a strong recommendation July 19 for all community members, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces to prevent further spread of the virus.
Nordhoff students find their place in nature
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 11:08
Photo by Charlie Moen
The Greater Good Leadership Program students stand in front of Golden Trout Wilderness School, the base camp during their wilderness excursion trip. From left to right, back row: Kate Seery, Cole Pichard, Nishan Hill, Roenne Furness, Madison Karst, Foster Eddy. Front row: Charlie Moen, Javi Quiroz (counselor)
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Philosophers, artists, trackers and astronomers trekked through the Sierra Nevada Mountains scaling slopes, kindling fires and braving treacherous thunderstorms. But these weren’t bear trappers or logging pioneers, they were students from the Nordhoff High School Greater Good Leadership Program.
Deputies bust catalytic converter theft ring in Mira Monte
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:56
Photo courtesy of VCSO
Stolen catalytic converters and tools commonly used by thieves, recovered by Ojai deputies on July 18.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men following a string of catalytic converter thefts in the city of Ojai.
Oak View suspect caught, shelter in place lifted
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:48
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Oak View man after he allegedly shot at a Ventura County Air Unit helicopter July 21.
New fire, shooting restrictions in Los Padres
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:42
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Recreational shooting is banned until next year in Los Padres National Forest, except at gun ranges under forest permit, like the Ojai Valley Gun Club in Rose Valley.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Extremely dry brush and an increasing danger of wildfire have prompted Los Padres National Forest officials to announce additional fire and shooting restrictions.
Supes to review change to O.V. traffic limits for AutoZone, other businesses
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- Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:39
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Fenced-off and boarded-up: the former Top of the Hill restaurant in Oak View could be the site of an AutoZone retail outlet, if new traffic rules are adopted by the county.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
County supervisors have given planners a green light to process changes to the Ojai Valley Area Plan that could bring an AutoZone store to Oak View and revitalize portions of the Highway 33 corridor.