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Back-to-School Clothing Closet opens for OUSD families
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 11:14
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Getting Chaparral Auditorium ready for this week’s Back-to-School Clothing Closet were (from left), Rotary Club of Ojai West president Stephen Adams, OUSD public information officer Linda Jordan, Rotary Club of Ojai director of youth services Kathy Yee, Rotary Club of Ojai president Betsy Watson and OUSD Family Support and Emergent Bilingual Coordinator Alexandra Mejia-Holdsworth.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Ojai Unified School District’s Chaparral Auditorium was stacked with backpacks, school supplies and clothing Aug. 25-26, as the District’s nonprofit Family Fund hosted its Back-to-School Clothing Closet.
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Police Blotter as of Aug. 25
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 11:08
City of Ojai
Crimes
• Vandalism was reported in the 500 block of Signal Street Aug. 14.
• Battery and resisting arrest were reported in the 500 block of Eucalyptus Street Aug. 17.
• Battery and vandalism were reported in the 600 block of Grand Avenue Aug. 18.
Board of Supervisors hosts public meetings on new district lines
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 11:05
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Ventura County Board of Supervisors has announced a series of public meetings on the county’s redistricting process, which is underway in every county in California and involves the redrawing of district lines to balance the population in each of the county’s five supervisorial districts.
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Todd Chandler Award inspires kindness at Ojai Valley schools
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 11:01
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Todd Chandler lights the burning bowl alongside Rev. Marilyn Miller at The Center For Spiritual Living Ojai.
Grant Phillips, Ojai Valley News reporter
Each month, the Ojai Valley Unified School District recognizes both staff and students with an award for kindness in honor of local graphic designer Todd Chandler. The Todd Chandler Kindness and Friendship Award is provided by a grant from The Center for Spiritual Living Ojai.
Q&A with former Ojai Police Chief Fryhoff about running for sheriff
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:57
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Commander James Fryhoff announces his run for sheriff at the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association press conference.
Perry Van Houten, Oaji Valley News senior reporter
Former Ojai Police Chief and current commander with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office James Fryhoff formally announced Aug. 2 he's running for Ventura County sheriff.
Letters to the Editor: Questions for Thacher School Board
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:49
Thacher School Board gets pushback on June report on sexual abuse and misconduct:
Ten people, including former trustees, alumni and parents, sent the following letter to The Thacher School Board of Trustees on Aug. 25.
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 26
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Don’t use rat poison
SHERI ANN CATE — Ojai
Ojai’s downtown village residential area has a problem. There are rats that have been obviously poisoned.
Letters to the Editor: Ojai’s Active Transportation Program
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:37
RAY POWERS — Ojai
I applaud the City Council in regard to the ATP GoOjai project, which includes traffic calming and pedestrian/bike safety measures on Ojai Avenue and Maricopa Highway. I appreciate that the City Council meeting was held at Libbey Bowl, though a bit dismayed at the lack of attendance, though I know people have been writing letters and/or signing petitions in support of or opposition to the plan.
Op-Ed: Green New Deal will spell the end of the United States as a world power
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:32
By Alan Greenberg
Re: Alasdair Coyne’s Aug. 20 Op-Ed, “Climate change is upon us”:
Immediately after he was inaugurated, President Biden canceled most of the elements of the program that President Trump had developed, which resulted in energy independence for our country. Only six months later, President Biden has asked the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase its production as the United States is now in a shortage position!
Ojai Music Fest to require proof of vaccination and face masks
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:05
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The Ojai Music Festival will hold in-person concerts and events from Sept. 16 to 19 for the 75th Festival with COVID-19 safety protocols, including proof of COVID-19 vaccination and universal masking.
‘Harvey’ production postponed until spring
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 10:01
Photos courtesy of the Ojai Performing Arts Center
“Harvey” will hop back onto the Ojai Performing Arts Theater stage in the spring.
A recent meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ojai Performing Arts Theater Board of Directors was held regarding the feasibility of opening its production of the beloved play "Harvey" on Oct. 1. After a great deal of sometimes difficult discussion, OPAT has decided to postpone the opening until the spring.
Buttercup approves: Couple plant new garden, outdoor furniture store — The Well — in Mira Monte
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 09:57
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Shane and Kristine Brown, with Buttercup.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
As you pull off Highway 33 and enter the driveway at The Well, your attention is drawn to the rows of olive trees and plants like lavender growing in the sun.
Fighting wildfires gets tech upgrade with drones and aerial footage
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- Published: Friday, 27 August 2021 09:54
Photo by Ernesto Sanches and Roberto Lazarte
Southern California Edison worker monitors a drone during the inspection of a power line, zooming in and capturing images that can be used for both wildfire mitigation and identifying other possible hazards.
Information provided by Paul Netter, Energized by Edison Writer
Southern California Edison has added another tool to their belt when it comes to wildfire mitigation. The company has combined aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to utilize drones to capture images to assist with power line protection as part of the company’s wildfire mitigation plan.
ROCK TALK: Q&A with guitar Shane Alexander performing Aug. 28 at Ojai Underground Exchange
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Guitar guru and master of melody Shane Alexander will perform Saturday, Aug. 28, at Ojai Underground Exchange.
GETTING THERE: Shane Alexander at Ojai Underground Exchange, 616 Pearl St., Sat., 7 p.m. COST: $20. CONTACT: 818-516-6642.
By Bill Locey, Special to the Ojai Valley News
A guitar guru and a master of melody with deep local roots, Shane Alexander will be at the Ojai Underground Exchange Saturday night, Aug. 28. He won't get lost getting there – Alexander has played the 93023 plenty of times, and many remember him from all those gigs at a place that locals still whine about missing the most – Zoey's in Ventura.
13 VC residents die with COVID-19 since Aug. 20
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- Published: Thursday, 26 August 2021 23:23
Aug. 26 graphic from Ventura County Public Health. For up-to-date COVID-19 reports, visit www.venturacountyrecovers.org.
Since Wednesday, Aug. 25, there are 248 new COVID-19 cases reported and 6,476 new tests performed, according to Ventura County Public Health.
There are 135 people hospitalized and 28 in intensive care units.