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Meiners Oaks man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 11:44
Ojai Valley News photo by Ally Mills
Ojai sheriff’s deputies prepare to enter a house on St. Thomas Drive in Meiners Oaks on April 14.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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A Meiners Oaks man is being held on $100,000 bail in connection with alleged violent incidents last week involving his parents.
CMWD hikes camp fees at Lake Casitas
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 11:39
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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Starting next week it’ll cost you more to camp at the Lake Casitas Recreation Area.
Supes want county CEO hiring advice
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 11:36
Ventura County supervisors seek community feedback to ensure the recruitment for the next county executive officer to replace Mike Powers, who resigned March 10.
Carbajal, incumbent and candidate for Congress in Ojai April 24
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 11:28
By Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News reporter
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On Sunday, April 24, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) will be in Ojai speaking from 3 to 5 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) at a meeting of the Ojai Valley Democratic Club, which has endorsed the candidate for California’s 24th Congressional District. The event is being held at the private residence of Dulaine and Doug LaBarre at 206 S. Blanche St.
Hwy. 101 wildlife crossing groundbreaking set for Earth Day
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 10:58
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P-22, with biologist Jeff Sikich. P-22’s “work-up” includes adjusting his collar and replacing batteries, recording his measurements, checking his teeth and drawing blood samples.
By Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News reporter
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When a wildlife crossing over 10 lanes of Highway 101 at Liberty Canyon in Agoura is completed, wild animals will be able to cross over without having to dodge speeding vehicles.
The groundbreaking for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, 165-by-200-feet long, will be held April 22. The crossing will connect habitats for the endangered mountain lion in the Simi Hills and Santa Monica Mountains.
Kathy Broesamle helps children, plants and community blossom
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 10:54
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Ojai Living Treasure Kathy Broesamle with one of her milkweed plants, which she grows to offset the declining numbers of monarch butterflies.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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In nominating Kathy Broesamle for Living Treasure honors, Patti Bagley of Ojai wrote, “Ojai should recognize this understated, dedicated giver who quietly but powerfully makes the valley a better place for all of us.”
Nordhoff’s musical, ‘Something Rotten!’ is something special: May 6-8
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 09:29
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Cast and crew of the Nordhoff High School musical, “Something Rotten!” to be performed May 6 to 8 at Matilija Auditorium.
By John Hankins Special to the Ojai Valley News
Welcome to the Renaissance as upstart rivals to Shakespeare stumble upon a new form of theater: the musical, with one tune titled “I Hate Shakespeare.”
Read more: Nordhoff’s musical, ‘Something Rotten!’ is something special: May 6-8
New-fashioned fun at OACT’s ‘All in the Timing’
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 09:24
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From left, the cast of Ojai Art Center Theater’s “All in the Timing”: Daniel Ruark, Anna Kotula, Steve Grumette (also director), Sherry Owen and Larry Swartz.
By Mimi Walker Special to the Ojai Valley News
“All in the Timing,” an award-winning compilation of one-act comedies by wordsmith David Ives, is a classic word nerd’s type of show.
BoKU to host electric vehicle advocates on April 23
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 08:45
In celebration of Earth Day, Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County will hold its monthly gathering on Saturday, April 23, at BoKU Superfoods, 987 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, from 2 to 6 p.m.
Bear pays visit to Burr home in Ojai
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- Published: Friday, 22 April 2022 08:40
Photo by Bill Burr
Bill and Kim Burr of Ojai see deer and raccoons on their property on a regular basis. “But a bear — that was a whole different program,” said Bill.
By Perry Van Houten Ojai Valley News senior reporter
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Bill Burr of Ojai was sitting in his living room on April 19, having lunch while he looked out a large picture window at the Topatopa mountains, when the bear suddenly appeared.
April showers headed our way
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- Published: Thursday, 21 April 2022 13:32
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A weak storm system should bring a shot of light rain showers to Ventura County the evening of April 21 into April 22, forecasters said.
Ojai Playhouse facade approved pending krypton light demo
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- Published: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 13:43
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A krypton gas lit letter shown to the Ojai Historic Preservation Commission at the April 14 meeting.
By Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News reporter
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On April 14 the Ojai Historic Preservation Commission gave unanimous approval to the plans that owner David Berger has put forward for the Ojai Playhouse facade in terms of paint, marquee, stucco and other details, but held back final approval of the proposed letter signage pending an on-site demonstration of the unique krypton lit letters that spell out ‘Ojai Playhouse.’
State Lands Commission invites public to meeting on Rincon Island - April 27
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- Published: Monday, 18 April 2022 17:02
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Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals.
On April 27 the public is invited to a site visit with the members of the California State Lands Commission to tour Rincon Island, at Mussel Shoals, where 27 onshore and 50 offshore oil and gas wells are being decommissioned.
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Ojai Planning Commission to meet Wednesday, April 20
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- Published: Monday, 18 April 2022 13:59
On Wednesday, April 20, the Ojai Planning Commission is scheduled to review additional aspects of Hotel El Roblar, which received approval on April 6 for the proposed renovation plans of the property at 211 E. Ojai Ave., but was asked to bring back the plans for lighting, landscaping, bicycle parking and other details including a materials board for review by the commission.
Read more: Ojai Planning Commission to meet Wednesday, April 20
Meiners Oaks Water District to review water rate increase - April 19 meeting
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- Published: Monday, 18 April 2022 11:50
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Meiners Oaks Water District offices on El Roblar Ave., Ojai.
On Tuesday, April 19 the Board of Directors of Meiners Oaks Water District (MOWD) has a regularly scheduled meeting, which will be held virtually.
Items scheduled to be voted on include a required notice for an upcoming public hearing for a water rate increase, allocating $200,000 for an upgrade to MOWD’s water treatment plant and the approval of three “will-serve” letter requests for parcels at: 270 N. Lomita, 578 El Sol, and 1377 S. La Luna. Will-Serve Letters are required for new water service.
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