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Volunteer's work takes him from farm to D.C.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Ask him how he feels about receiving a prestigious award in Washington, D.C., this week and Jim Weblemoe answers quickly, saying he hopes the recognition will boost HELP of Ojai, a nonprofit agency that helps the needy. Full story »
Ojai Valley's new off-leash dog park is now open
Friday, May 2, 2008
Free from her leash, Maya, a 3-year-old Siberian husky, scampered Thursday across a fresh spread of wood chips, lapped water from a fountain and snuggled playfully with newly introduced four-legged friends Thursday. Full story »
Music Van to appear at storytelling festival
Friday, May 2, 2008
The New West Symphony Music Van, which gives families a chance to check out various musical instruments, will appear Saturday at the Village of Tales Ojai Storytelling Festival. Full story »
Man on probation held in weapon case
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
A 22-year-old man on probation was arrested in Ojai over the weekend on suspicion of possessing a deadly weapon after sheriff's deputies found him with a knife and homemade club, authorities said. Full story »
Drummer forms circle of musicians in Ojai to entertain city residents
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Ojai drum circle is a regular occurrence. Meeting every Sunday afternoon at Libbey Park, drummers numbering anywhere from four to 40 play until dusk, deterred only by rain or previously scheduled events at the park. Full story »
HELP revamps strategy in drive to boost finances
Friday, April 25, 2008
HELP of Ojai kicks off a $500,000 fundraising drive today, part of its strategy to bolster the finances of the charity serving seniors, youths and needy families. Full story »
Volunteer serves up good will at historic Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The 108th edition of the historic competition begins today and, as usual, the event's success will rely on an army of more than 500 volunteers. Few match the tournament pedigree or spunk of the 90-year-old Alicia Chaffee Chaffee, a former line caller — back when the tournament relied on volunteers for that role — who still plays tennis twice a week.
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Ojai groups team up to keep schools open closure
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ojai parents got a goal and a deadline this week from their public school district. Full story »
Tea time in Ojai
Thursday, April 24, 2008
For the past 108 years, Libbey Park has been host to the oldest amateur tennis tournament in the country, an event locals know as The Ojai. Full story »
Water rate increases expected to continue
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
By now, the prospect of a water rate increase doesn't draw angry citizens or even much discussion at Ventura County Board of Supervisors meetings. The board approved its fifth rate increase of the year Tuesday, this one for a tiny water district near Piru, and there wasn't much left to say. Full story »
Road work may cause delays on Hwy. 150
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Drivers who plan to travel on Highway 150 in the Mira Monte area outside Ojai this week can expect delays because of road work, state Department of Transportation officials said. Full story »
New sculpture sought for Arcade Plaza
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ojai city officials are looking for artists to submit proposals for the Changing Sculpture Pedestal at the Ojai Arcade Plaza for display from June to May 2009. Full story »
Bicyclist is struck by car, injured
Thursday, April 17, 2008
For the second time in a year, a Ventura man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car hit his bicycle early Wednesday on Highway 33 in the Ojai area, authorities said. Full story »
Save Ojai Schools rally is scheduled
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A Save Ojai Schools rally will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ojai Unified School District headquarters, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Full story »
Horse trailer stolen from nonprofit
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Cindy Murphree very much wants a horse trailer stolen from Ojai last week returned to the horse shelter from which it was taken. Full story »
Thursday, May 8, 2008
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