From the monthly archives:

April 2011

No Better Gift from My Kids

by Kristofer Young April 11, 2011

Kenn and Jenny

Kenn and Jenny

I’ll tell you the backstory on another day, but wanted to say that my kids, Jovi and Kenn, give me the greatest birthday gifts.

What I really wanted was a guarantee of their health; but that wasn’t possible. So I asked for the next closest thing; I select a…

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Diablo Canyon Relicensing In Question

by Tyler Suchman April 11, 2011

Breaking news from the Pacific Coast Business Times…

PG&E halts Diablo Canyon relicensing

Moving quickly to short-circuit a potential conflict with political and business leaders, Pacific Gas & Electric on April 11 abruptly asked federal regulators to pause the relicensing of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant near San Luis Obispo.

In seeking the…

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Shopping Extravaganza at Ojai Valley Museum!

by Myrna Cambianica April 11, 2011

The Ojai Valley Museum combines two fabulous shopping opportunities/FUNdraisers on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help support the exhibition program of the museum as you “go native,” buying plants in the back courtyard, and collecting treasures in the front courtyard!!

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For the seventh time, Plantasia Nursery and…

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A Beautiful Spring In Ojai

by Jim Hines April 10, 2011

  The beauty of spring is in full bloom throughout the valley.  There is wildlfower beauty that I have not seen in years.  The native clematis vines are blooming up along Cozy Dell Trail.  There are even a couple of early bloominmg Yucca whippeli along…

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Writing Yoga: Fishing on Facebook, Chapter One, Rainbow Bridge

by Suza Francina April 8, 2011

?Three things cannot be hidden; the sun, the moon and the truth. — Buddha

This is Chapter One of a true story. The names have been changed to protect the innocent, or not so innocent, depending on your perspective. 

On April 3, 2011, I wrote:

Yesterday I got so mad that I…

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Path to a Dairy-free Cancer Cure

by Kristofer Young April 7, 2011

photo from Center for Food Safety

photo from Center for Food Safety

This is more like stepping stones in a stream of consciousness, rather than a path, but, walk with me if you will.
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We start in 1961; me with severe back pain at age 10.
My first chiropractic treatment in Fillmore, CA in 1976.
I graduated from Palmer College…

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Stop The Trucks: Mosler (Ojai) Quarry drops appeal of violations

by Howard Smith April 7, 2011

ojai quarry entrance clearing

It’s another little victory for the citizens of the Ojai Valley and one the Coalition will monitor closely…

This announcement came from Daniel Klemann of the Ventura County Planning Division:
———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Daniel Klemann <Daniel.Klemann@ventura.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Subject: Update on the Mosler Rock-Ojai Quarry

Good Morning:

I just…

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Ojai Youthfest

by Bret Bradigan April 7, 2011

Ojai Youthfest April 17Ojai’s premier free event for children of all ages returns on April 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Libbey Park.

The 4th annual Ojai Rotary Youthfest will feature a climbing wall, bungee jumper, live music, animals, games and more than 30 participants.

“We only have two requirements for the booth…

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Inaugural David Mason Scholarship

by Tyler Suchman April 7, 2011

PR from Lisa Meeker…

Ojai Valley Lavender Festival Announces Inaugural David Mason Scholarship Opportunity for Ojai Valley Residents

The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival (OVLF) is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities for Ojai Valley residents. The David Mason Scholarship Fund has been established by the OVLF to provide financial aid on an…

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San Antonio Fourth Grade Farm Tour

by linda Harmon April 6, 2011

San Antonio students and volunteer Jeff Otterbine harvest carrots from the soil of Rio Gozo farm during their tour Caesar Chavez Day, a state holiday to honor farm workers.

San Antonio students and volunteer Jeff Otterbine harvest carrots from the soil of Rio Gozo farm during their tour Caesar Chavez Day, a state holiday to honor farm workers.

Last Thursday, Caesar Chavez Day, was the perfect day for Sandra Hansen’s San Antonio forth grade students to tour the Rio…

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