From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Astoria Scum River Bridge

by Tyler Suchman April 7, 2010

Astoria Scum River Bridge from Jason Eppink on Vimeo. (h/t: Andrew Sullivan)

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Reminder: Bicycle Friendly Ojai Valley Green Coalition Meeting, Wednesday, April 7 at 4pm.

by Suza Francina April 6, 2010

Ojai Valley Green Coalition Transportation Meeting
Wed April 7, 4:00 -5:00 pm,
at Papa Lennon’s Pizzeria, 515 West El Roblar in Meiners Oaks
across the street from the Project Ride community bike shop.
New Transportation Committee members are welcome, and anyone who can’t attend this meeting but would like to join may contact Suza…

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Art exhibit for Ojai Center for the Arts

by Tyler Suchman April 6, 2010

from the fine folk at Ojai Center for the Arts…
The Art of Erin Gafill, a San Francisco painter with family roots in Carmel’s historic art colony beginnings, will hold an opening reception Sunday, April 11 for her current work on view at the Ojai Center for the Arts, 113 S.…

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Banana Coconut Chocolate Chunk Bread

by DK Crawford April 5, 2010

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There is a joke going around about how I rarely make a recipe without adulterating it — it’s like some sort of compulsion. Another twist on this disorder is that I often research something and combine 3-4 divergent recipes into one dish. Why is cooking sometimes stressful in my world?…

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Santa Barbara City Council Considers Reusable Bags Initiative. Will Ojai follow?

by Suza Francina April 5, 2010

Evan Austin’s article about Von’s bag policy reminded me to post this item sent by Ojai City Council member Betsy Clapp
In the Bag: Santa Barbara Council Considers Reusable Bags Initiative
Shopping at the grocery store might get slightly more expensive in Santa Barbara if residents would be open to imposing a…

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Guest Editorial: Bret Bradigan

by Tyler Suchman April 5, 2010

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by Bret Bradigan
The shock of my unceremonious firing at the Ojai Valley News on Dec. 1, 2009 had worn off by the start of the New Year. I then realized I had the opportunity to realize larger purposes in a way previously impossible. With my children grown…

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Wanna Go Bagless? Not At Vons…

by evan austin April 4, 2010

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The consciousness shift away from plastic bags is taking hold, for sure…although at times it can seem maddeningly slow. And like most social/environmental/economic movements, the change will have long taken place in the lives of the public before the last holdouts – businesses, institutions, political structures – are drug along…

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Ojai Music Festival – Call for Volunteers

by Tyler Suchman April 4, 2010

from the fine folk at the Ojai Music Festival…
The Ojai Music Festival is currently seeking volunteers to assist at the 64th Festival slated for June 10 to 13, 2010. Volunteer positions include hospitality, production, set up, security, ushering, artist liaisons, and office assistance. This is an exciting and fun way…

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Living With Bears Expert Ann Bryant Coming to Ojai!

by Suza Francina April 4, 2010

From Sue Williamson and the Ojai Wildlife League
I’m very happy to announce that Ann Bryant, Executive Director and Founder of the Tahoe Bear League will be giving a lecture/slide show on LIVING WITH BEARS on May 1st, 10 AM, at Theater 150, 316 E. Matilija Street, in Ojai.
The Lecture/Slideshow will…

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Attasalina in Bergamot Station Premiere

by Demitri Corbin April 3, 2010

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Here are a few more shots.

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