Leslie Davis

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Leslie enjoys living in the small town where she spent her childhood: Ojai, California. She shares her life with her partner, Kenley, and is happy to be raising their two children in this magical and nourishing valley. Leslie Davis is the author of poetry chapbook, Lucky Pup (Skanky Possum Press). Leslie Davis received an MFA in Poetics from New College of California in San Francisco. She homeschools her children and also works as a marketing writer and editor.

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Chief Norris will speak about recent shooting

by Leslie Davis February 26, 2007

We heard from Mayor Carol Smith that Police Chief Norris will speak to this issue at the beginning of the city council meeting tomorrow night.
Tues. 27th at 7:30. City Hall.

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Shooting on Drown Street

by Leslie Davis February 23, 2007

About an hour ago there was a shooting on Drown Street. I’m still shaking… It happened directly across from my house. Thought I’d get the word out since I’m sure many of you heard the shots.
I heard two shots, saw a car speed past out of the corner of my…

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Chain Store Topic on Planning Commission Agenda

by Leslie Davis February 15, 2007

The discussion on how Ojai can control, or regulate, chain stores continues. Here’s another opportunity to make a public statement, let your personal opinion be known, and do what you can to Keep Ojai Real.
Our city council recently had this item on the agenda. At the end of the night…

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The People’s Candidate Forum

by Leslie Davis October 27, 2006

DemocraticOjai.com and several local businesses are sponsoring:
The People’s Candidate Forum
Saturday, November 4th
Chaparral Auditorium
4:00 – 6:00

From Democratic Ojai’s letter to the candidates:
The forum will be a very straightforward setup in which the public will be able to ask questions directly of candidates; similar to a town-hall meeting. More specifically, attendees will…

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It’s time for some poetry

by Leslie Davis October 4, 2006

With all the heated debate regarding Jeff’s initiatives… I thought it’d be a good time for some poetry from yours truly. (These aren’t political in any way unless you want to start a dialogue about the politics of the body, gender, parenting, etc…) Thanks for indulging me and please do…

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Announcement: Candidate Forum

by Leslie Davis October 1, 2006

The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Candidate Forum
Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 7:00 PM
410 Church Road
Hitching Post Clubhouse.
Contact: Sue Kelley, Voter Service Chair, 805-644-8184.
Spread the word.

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Ojai Resident Threatened with Lawsuit by Ojai City Attorney after Proposing Ballot Initiatives

by Leslie Davis September 26, 2006

The last I heard we the people had a first amendment right to freedom of speech. But it looks like there’s a snag in our little village.
Ojai resident Jeff Furchtenicht has been threatened with a lawsuit by Ojai City Attorney Monte Widders if he doesn’t withdraw proposed initiatives filed with the City on…

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Can the people save O-Hi Frostie?

by Leslie Davis August 28, 2006

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
–Margaret Mead

A citizens’ committee has been formed to mobilize public support for the O-Hi Frostie.

The O-Hi Frostie was an Ojai tradition and institution for fifty-three years until it was…

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Preserving Ojai

by Leslie Davis July 12, 2006

It seems that there are a lot of different ideas around our valley about what it means to preserve Ojai.
Jere Kersnar, Ojai’s new city manager, has written a report on it called The Ojai: Safeguarding the Past, Planning for the Future a Community and Organizational Report. There will be a…

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