From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Singing and Dancing the Rain …

by Millennium Twain December 5, 2009

an entire Week of rain, a full 6-8 inches of Greening and Aquafir restoring …
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healing for our Mother Earth, returning of sacred waterways, forests, all our relations …
Artwork by Jim Fred

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CityWatch: Joe Evan leaves + Reverse 911

by Tyler Suchman December 4, 2009

Received two emails from “Randy”, no last name or title yet, with the following news. Details after the jump.
A Special Thanks to Joe: called back to detectives to investigate major cases out of the Special Services Division.
Reverse 911: Register Your Cell Phone: The system automatically broadcasts emergency messages to home…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread December 4, 2009

Its past-time for one of these!
Elsewhere, reader Michael Weaver sent me a link to Love a Local Business, where the winner can receive $5,000 and any participating biz gets a $50 Facebook ad credit. I nominated Kava Gifts.

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In With the New!

by evan austin December 3, 2009

A few moments ago, in Meiners Oaks:
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Better Shopping

by Kenley Neufeld December 3, 2009

Even though I wrote the previous entry on supporting local businesses, here we can explore the complicated nature of shopping. A decision on where to purchase and what to purchase can be difficult if you weigh all the options, but especially social and environmental responsibility.
One of my favorite sources for…

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OVN: Bradigan Out, More Info Coming

by Tyler Suchman December 3, 2009

Bret Bradigan is out as publisher at the OVN, details to come.

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Letter to Captain Roland Takayama, California Department of Fish and Game, re Ojai Bear Incident

by Suza Francina December 3, 2009

To: Roland Takayama, rtakayama@dfg.ca.gov
Dear Roland Takayama,
I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. It is a beautiful day here in Ojai.
I am writing because even though I have done my best to understand the circumstances and policies that resulted in the order to kill the Ojai black bear on…

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Letter to Assemblymember Nava from former Ojai Mayor, re Ojai Bear and Department of Fish & Game

by Suza Francina December 2, 2009

This Letter is in response to Pedro Nava Releases Memorandum on Ojai Bear Incident
To: Ben Turner, Legislative Aide, Assemblymember Nava’s Capitol Office, ben.turner@asm.ca.gov
Dear Mr. Turner and Assemblyman Pedro Nava,
Thank you for investigating the circumstances and policies that resulted in the killing of an Ojai black bear by the California…

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Three Ojai Franchises Disappear

by Kenley Neufeld December 2, 2009

Let’s support local business in Ojai.
For various reasons, three franchises have left Ojai in the last six months. Radio Shack. Best Western. Union 76.
Casa Ojai Inn, as it is now known, is franchise free. According to Geoff Wells, ““After 28 years as a member of Best Western, we have decided…

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War is Hell…

by Fred Rothenberg December 1, 2009

A week ago Sweetie and I shlepped downtown for the 4:30 movie at the Ojai Playhouse. I love going to the Playhouse. Since its extensive renovation, my only complaint is that some guy usually opens the men’s room door into my back as I stand in front of the urinal.…

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