From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Fundraiser for Acupuncturist Kathleen MacGregor

by Lisa Snider September 20, 2009

AN AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER & MUSIC
KMacGregor picture.jpgThe Friends of Shabad Kathleen MacGregor are proud to host an eclectic Sunday afternoon of comedy and music on September 27, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ojai Community Church, 907 El Centro Street, Ojai, CA 93023. Proceeds from the event will…

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VC Star on the SRP

by Tyler Suchman September 20, 2009

An opinion piece on the proposed expansion of the Scenic Resources Protection zone in the Ventura County Star… an excerpt:

We would be interested to know why this radical change affecting millions of dollars worth of properties is going forth with such speed when just getting a building permit for one lot…

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Better Coordination of Ojai Events A MUST!

by Tyler Suchman September 19, 2009

Guest Editorial from Ulrich Burgger, The Ojai Retreat:
Today, Saturday, Sept. 19, 4 major events are happening on the same day in Ojai: the 3rd Annual Peace Day (9 am – 8 pm), the 6th Annual “Taste of Ojai” (3 pm – 6 pm), the “Meiners Oaks Evening Stroll” (5 pm…

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Living Peace in Ojai Today!

by Tyler Suchman September 19, 2009

It looks like the third year is the charm for Living Peace in Ojai, with a thoughtful and well-planned exploration of peace for the whole family…
Today at Libbey Fountain from noon to 4:30pm:
* Live Music & Performances
* Chalk 4 Peace
* The Peacemaker’s Challenge
* Flutes Across The World
* Maskmaking
* The Lorax…

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It’s About the Bike: A Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthy, Wealthy and Green Ojai

by Suza Francina September 19, 2009

Guest Editorial by John van Houten, M.D.
The city of Ojai has made a concerted effort to become a “green” city in the past few years. However, it has ignored one very effective way to be more environmentally responsible, and that is by promoting cycling as an alternative form of transportation.
Ojai…

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Paul Jenkin: Matilija Dam Removal

by Tyler Suchman September 18, 2009

Paul Jenkin has a Facebook article: “New Solution for Dam Removal,” including a recap of Wednesday night’s Matilija Dam Design Oversight Group (DOG) Meeting.

The primary topic of discussion was how to reduce the escalating costs of the project and re-energize the efforts to remove this obsolete dam. Project managers presented…

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Proposed SRP Zone Expansion

by Tyler Suchman September 18, 2009

From Steve Bennett’s office… the documents can be downloaded from the Ojai MAC Archive:

Agenda and Planning Division staff report for next Monday’s meeting. Note that the agenda has a link to the County website where the full text of the proposal and map of proposed SRP zone expansion can be…

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Ojai Forum on the New Economy: Schedule of Events

by Howard Smith September 17, 2009

You are invited to participate in a deep exploration into the design of an action-based road map leading to new models for a vibrant economy in Ojai and beyond. The confluence of various tipping points in global, national and local economies have come together to provide an extraordinary opening for…

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