From the monthly archives:

August 2011

Thacher Road bear shooting update

by Suza Francina August 9, 2011

From Sue Williamson, Ojai Wildlife League

More bear shooting news: There was a depredation permit (permit to kill) issued to a man on Thacher Road who was upset that bears were getting into his chicken coop. I have not yet spoken with this man to get his side of the story. However,…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread August 9, 2011
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Are bears searching for food in your neighborhood?

by Suza Francina August 9, 2011

Guest editorial by Sue Williamson, founding member, Ojai Wildlife League

Note: This was written prior to the bear shooting incident on Thacher Road, in the east-end of the Ojai Valley.

The Ojai Wildlife League has recently received numerous calls concerning bears getting into gardens, garbage and chicken coops. Thankfully, most people do…

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Mother bear shot and wounded on Thacher Road

by Suza Francina August 8, 2011

Tuesday morning, 8/9, update. Julia Di Sieno of Animal Rescue Team Inc., has also contacted the California Department of Fish and Game.  An update will be posted as soon as we learn more about what actually happened.   http://www.animalrescueteam.net/

Monday evening, 8/8 update  from Sue Williamson:
I have…

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Rockin’ It Old School Concert

by Betsy Smith August 8, 2011

On Thursday August 18, 2011 at 5-6pm, The Gables will present Rockin’ It Old School, the senior choral group with a hip twist. To reflect the spirit and diversity of our arts community, joining “Rockin’ It” for this premier show will be selected solo vocal performers chosen from the youth of the…

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CA-26: Pollock In, More Dems to Follow?

by Tyler Suchman August 8, 2011

Some notes on the new CA-26 congressional district, which includes Ojai along with most of Ventura County, from the VC Star…

Moorpark City Councilman David Pollock, a former president of the California School Boards Association, announced he will be a Democratic candidate in the new 26th Congressional District, which takes in…

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A milestone moment in my Juice Fest –straight green juice tastes good!

by Suza Francina August 6, 2011

Update Sunday,  August 14:  Today is two-weeks of this experiment.
Still juice/watermelon feasting but yesterday, for the first time, got VERY hungry after two-hours visiting with  friends while they had lunch at Hip Vegan Cafe…sipped three glasses of fresh vegetable juice (three combinations, sort of …

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Dons Miguel and Jose Ruiz to speak on ‘Living the Five Agreements’

by Leslee Goodman August 6, 2011

Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of many international bestsellers, including The Four Agreements and Mastery of Love, will be joined by his son Don Jose Ruiz for a three-hour workshop and signing of their most recent book, The Fifth Agreement.  This very special event will take place on Sunday, August…

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On the sixth day of my August juice fest the watermelon plopped on the floor……

by Suza Francina August 5, 2011

Part Two: Time for an Ojai  Summer  Juice Feast

Updated August 6, Day Six of a Watermelon–Juice Fest

All is going well with the Juice Feasting. Ran out of watermelon and veggies last night, and did not want to make an extra trip to the store. So juiced fresh ginger…

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Gallegly gets challenger in CA-26?

by Tyler Suchman August 3, 2011

from @Politics1com on Twitter:

CALIFORNIA – CD-26: Bad News Bears child actor & Moorpark City Councilman David Pollock (D) files paperwork to explore run vs Cong Gallegly.

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