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Golden State Farewell Party

by Tyler Suchman November 27, 2012

A clever little announcement from the OjaiFlow folk…

All ratepayers are invited for a FREE Golden State Farewell Party: “A Fun kickoff event for the Water Rescue Bond”

***This Wednesday, November 28, 2012***
6:00 PM No host bar
6:30 to 8:00 PM Party & Information

Location: Ojai Valley Inn*, main meeting room to the left…

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CA-26 and Ojai: Brownley, Bennett, Clapp, Lara Lead The Way

by Tyler Suchman November 7, 2012

I woke up here in Sevilla at 5:45am, about 45 minutes after Ohio went to Obama. A big night for Democrats nationally was reflected locally in Ojai, with Julia Brownley (D) taking CA-26 over Tony Strickland (52-48), a redistricted seat that was largely Gallegly territory for so many years. Lois…

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2012 Race for the Ojai City Council: three candidates, two seats —who will beat the odds?

by Suza Francina November 4, 2012

The Star’s Editorial Board also was impressed with Mr. Lara and his focus on improving the quality of life for all families in Ojai. But, on the whole, we feel Betsy Clapp and Bob Daddi are the best choices for Ojai.  (VC Star, September 24, 2012)

I’m on the edge…

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OVGC Editorial on Prop 37 A Must Read

by Linda Harmon October 22, 2012

Written by Deborah Pendrey

I am very disappointed by the Ventura County Star’s position on Proposition 37. Opinion page, September 13 issue.

Agreed the science and politics of genetically engineered foods is complicated and technical, but labeling a packaged food product that it has genetically engineered ingredients is pretty simple and the…

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Fish and Game to be changed to Fish and Wildlife

by Suza Francina October 22, 2012

California’s new wildlife game plan: Department of Fish and Game to be changed to Department of  Fish and Wildlife, January, 2013

From the San Francisco Chronicle, October 22, 2015:

California’s wildlife now has a protector whose name matches its mission. In the flurry of end-of-session legislation, a new law renamed the…

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THE LOCAL POLITICS of WATER! Why I support Russ Baggerly for reelection to the Board of the CMWD.

by Michael Shapiro October 18, 2012

ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL
The old adage that all politics are local may be no better illustrated than in the race for the seat in Division 5 of the Casitas Municipal Water District (CMWD) Board. This is a critical and vital position of civic responsibility on so many levels – especially…

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Vote for Severo Lara

by Demitri Corbin October 10, 2012

  I was in the produce department at Von’s the other day when I ran into one of the grande dames of Ojai.  She had seen me in the City Council meeting the night before and our chat quickly turned to the upcoming election.  “Severo?”  I…

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Equal, Fair, Politics…Which One Doesn’t Belong?

by evan austin September 7, 2012

Kerry Washington quote about politicsI love election season. Chances are you either way do or WAY don’t, in which case I’m including this little reminder from actress Kerry Washington’s speech at the DNC last night.

In any case, I want to share with you something I want for American politics, for American Democracy, and a…

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Ojai Recreation Director Resigns

by Tyler Suchman August 30, 2012

PR from the City…

Ojai’s recreation director, Dale Sumersille, announced her resignation from the City on Tuesday, to be effective September 6. Sumersille, who has been the City’s Recreation Director for the past four years, made the announcement following a joint meeting of the Ojai City Council and Parks Commission.

City Manager…

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OVGC Electric Vechicle Car Show

by Linda Harmon August 22, 2012

The Ojai Valley Green Coalition is inviting you to a free Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, August 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on South Signal St.

With the cost of gasoline edging ever higher, more and more drivers are thinking outside the box and being drawn to the…

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