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Ojai Valley Chamber Candidates Forum

by Tyler Suchman September 5, 2010

From Scott Eicher and the Chamber…

The Chamber will present a Candidates Forum on Tuesday evening, October 5, 2010 in the Soule Park Golf Course Banquet Room from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.

There are six candidates running…

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Are you going to vote? 2 Month Warning

by SPK September 3, 2010

The worst President in the history of the US

The worst President in the history of the US

Too Strong? Nah…

We now have two months until we know what happens in the mid-term elections. If Democrats, liberals, progressives, independents and those who voted for the first time ever in ‘08 show up on November 2nd, Obama’s party will retain control of…

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On Sharrows and Sharing the Road in Ojai

by Suza Francina September 1, 2010

If you travel on Grand Avenue, you’ve probably noticed the new shared-lane bicycle arrows, or “sharrows” (a word coined from “share” and “arrows”). These internationally recognized pavement markings, along with soon-to-come “Share the Road” signs and other visual cues, are intended to remind drivers of their legal obligation to share…

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graphic d(e)sign!

by evan austin August 31, 2010

d(e)sign logofriends, i’m thrilled to announce that d(e)sign: graphics by evan austin is now launched, and i invite you to click around the site and see what i have to offer (and let me know if anything’s broken or unclear)!

i studied graphic design at Santa Barbara City College and have applied…

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Stop the Trucks: It Can’t Happen Here – Or Can It?

by Howard Smith August 28, 2010

The recent tragic accident in Santa Barbara in which a Gravel Truck similar to the ones that traverse Route 33 – Maricopa Highway – up to fifty times a day, six days a week, has everyone wondering if the same type of accident can happen here.

The answer is, “It can.”…

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The future of libaries in our town and in our County

by Kenley Neufeld August 23, 2010

I found this worthy of reposting. Rick Cole, the Ventura City Manager who blogs regularly, writes about libraries. Since this topic is about libraries in Ventura County, it is also applicable for the Ojai Library.

How do we meet the need and demand for libraries in a time when resources…

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Ojai Chamber on Best Western Hummingbird Inn

by Tyler Suchman August 19, 2010

The following is a letter to Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce members from CEO Scott Eicher. My personal take on this is surprise at an evaluation process where a company billing itself as the World’s Largest Hotel Chain would not have caused our interim city manager to lean towards the…

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Biking to Matilija Junior High and other Ojai Schools

by Suza Francina August 19, 2010

Proposal for Matilija Junior High Biking to School Program, by  Kelly Pasco and Suza Francina

Junior High is a great time for empowering kids by getting them into the routine of riding their bicycles everyday. When high school comes, many will make the choice of commuting by bicycle and will…

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Interim City Manager Approves Best Western in Ojai

by Kenley Neufeld August 12, 2010

The Hummingbird Inn on East Ojai Ave. has applied and received a sign permit to become a Best Western Hotel. This was been done by the interim City Manager John Baker on August 5, 2010. It was done without any public input or oversight, despite previous discussions on the matter at the Ojai Planning Commission.

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Next Steps for the City Manager Position

by Tyler Suchman July 30, 2010

From Scott Eicher, CEO of the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce:

This is a verification of an action taken by the Ojai City Council in closed session Tuesday night. Ojai City Manager Jere Kersnar has been placed on paid administrative leave. John Baker has been hired as Interim City Manger until…

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