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2020: The year in review — February
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 16:09
Photo by Greg A. Cooper
Panelists answer questions at a water meeting Jan. 30 at Matilija Auditorium. (From left) Ventura city manager Alex McIntyre, Ventura Water general manager Susan Rungren, assistant city attorney Miles Hogan, local water expert Richard Hajas, and attorney Neal Maguire.
Panelists answer questions at a water meeting Jan. 30 at Matilija Auditorium. (From left) Ventura city manager Alex McIntyre, Ventura Water general manager Susan Rungren, assistant city attorney Miles Hogan, local water expert Richard Hajas, and attorney Neal Maguire.
Ventura officials get icy reception in Ojai
Feb. 7
An overflow crowd at Matilija Auditorium on Jan. 30 heard Ventura Mayor Matt LaVere say a settlement is “so close” in a water lawsuit against thousands of Ojai Valley property owners.
2020: The year in review — March
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 16:05
Photo by Tom Moore
Classic cars and customers mob O-Hi Frostie on a farewell cruise night on Feb. 29.
VC Public Health Officer: ‘COVID-19 could arrive in our county at anytime’
March 6
As Ventura Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin urged businesses, organizations, churches and more Tuesday to develop plans for social distancing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, organizations throughout the Ojai Valley prepare for the possibility.
2020: The year in review — April
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Distance learning ramps up with schools closed
April 3
During a special videoconference board meeting Wednesday, Ojai Unified School District board members voted that students will not return to their campuses through the end of the school year.
2020: The year in review — May
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Photo by Nathan Wickstrum, OVLC
The parking area at the Oso Trailhead, nearly full the week of May 3.
Invasive plants’ days numbered in Ojai
May 1
A project to remove several hundred non-native trees and other invasive plants in the city of Ojai is set to begin this fall, city officials said Tuesday.
2020: The year in review — June
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Ojai Valley News photo by Laura Rearwin Ward
Hundreds gather at Ojai’s Libbey Park on May 31 to protest against racism and police brutality after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Hundreds gather at Ojai’s Libbey Park on May 31 to protest against racism and police brutality after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Death of George Floyd sparks protest in Ojai
June 5
Approximately 350 people marched from Libbey Bowl to the Ojai Police Department five blocks away on May 31 to protest racism and police brutality after the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd on May 25.
2020: The year in review — July
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Photo courtesy Paul Jenkin, Matilija Coalition
Photo taken July 12 of the drained Matilija reservoir reveals the evolution of the channel being cut by flows through additional sedimentation from the Thomas Fire.
Photo taken July 12 of the drained Matilija reservoir reveals the evolution of the channel being cut by flows through additional sedimentation from the Thomas Fire.
OUSD puts $45 million bond measure on ballot
July 3
The Ojai Unified School District Board unanimously approved placing a $45 million bond measure on the November ballot at its June 29 special meeting.
2020: The year in review — August
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Marion Weil of Ojai, dressed in some of the colorful clothing she was known for.
Convicted Ojai rapist sentenced to 5 years in prison
Aug. 7
A judge has sentenced an Ojai man for the sexual assault of a woman in Matilija Canyon.
2020: The year in review — September
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 15:41
Photo by Ray Powers
The ATP Demonstration Project spans Maricopa Highway between El Roblar Drive and the "Y" intersection.
Ojai drivers to try out a two-lane Maricopa Hwy.
Sept. 4
The Active Transportation Project will commence with a lane-reduction demonstration project on Maricopa Highway beginning in October.
2020: The year in review — October
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Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
The interior of the Ojai Playhouse on Oct. 13, looking toward the stage and the wall where the screen will go.
County nears COVID red tier
Oct. 2
Ventura County could move to the state’s COVID-19 red tier on Oct. 6 with a current weekly average case rate of seven per 100,000.
2020: The year in review — November
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 15:33
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Air Squad 6 airlifts a man injured in a crash on Dennison Grade.
Ojai picks Stix for mayor, Francina for City Council
Nov. 6
As of Nov. 5, the races for Ojai mayor, City Council District 4, and Measure G cannabis tax are all but over.
2020: The year in review — December
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 15:29
Photo by Ray Powers
OUSD board temporarily suspends in-person classes
Dec. 4
The Ojai Unified School District board decided at an emergency board meeting Dec. 3 that all schools in the district would immediately suspend in-person classes for elementary students and return to distance learning until at least Jan. 4.
Ask Dr. Halverson: When might the general public be vaccinated?
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 12:39
By Dr. Jim Halverson
The highly anticipated opportunity to provide effective vaccines against COVID-19 began Dec. 11 with the approval of the Pfizer m-RNA vaccine.
Read more: Ask Dr. Halverson: When might the general public be vaccinated?
Police blotter as of Dec. 30, 2020
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 12:26
Crimes
• Disturbing the peace and being under the influence of a controlled substance were reported in the 100 block of North Pueblo Avenue Dec. 16.
• Vandalism was reported in the 8500 block of North Ventura Avenue Dec. 20.
405 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths in VC, reported Dec. 30
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- Published: Wednesday, 30 December 2020 23:04
Ventura County Public Health officials reported 405 new cases of COVID-19 on Dec. 30, along with five additional COVID-19-related deaths. They urged county residents to follow the governor's Stay Home order and not gather with anyone outside their immediate household.
Read more: 405 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths in VC, reported Dec. 30
COVID-19 testing availability on Wednesday, Dec. 30
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- Published: Wednesday, 30 December 2020 09:00
The Santa Paula testing site is the only one that requires no preregistration to get the free test on Wednesday, Dec. 30. There are also pop-up testing sites in Oxnard, Moorpark and Camarillo that do require preregistration. Preregistration helps save waiting times at the other locations.
Check wait times and latest information on testing sites in English and Spanish at www.venturacountyrecovers.org. All the tests are free and are available at:
Read more: COVID-19 testing availability on Wednesday, Dec. 30