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Environment

Stop The Trucks: County Aiding and Abetting the Delinquency of a Miner

by Howard Smith November 27, 2011

Rock Haulers similar to this one flooded the Ojai Valley Thanksgiving week

Even as the State of California issues a “30 Day Notice to Delist” the Mosler Rock Ojai Quarry as an acceptable supplier to government agencies and the Ventura County Planning Department files a “Notice of Revocation” of the quarry’s Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.), another County…

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Before you donate for a “cure,” find out how funds are used.

by Suza Francina November 27, 2011

Lately, I’ve gotten more requests to host “yogathons”and other yoga fundraisers to find the cure for cancer and other diseases of civilization. LA Yoga and other yoga magazines are filled with altruistic articles promoting fundraising events in Southern California and nationwide.

Before I donate or commit to raising funds,…

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One last 2011 Fall Planting Date for Ojai Trees

by linda Harmon November 26, 2011

Trees make great gifts! "Shade" by Nancy Horwick is one of the images available on Ojai Trees dedication giftcrads.

Fall is in the air, the first rains have fallen, and Ojai Trees is gearing up for their final tree planting event of the year on Dec. 10.  The deadline…

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Stop The Trucks: NY Times lists Ojai Quarry & Golden State Water as top violators of Clean Water Act in Ojai Valley

by Howard Smith November 18, 2011

Ojai Rock Quarry Fill in North Fork Matilija Creek 4-4-10

The New York Times lists the Mosler Rock Ojai Quarry, with 4 violations, and Golden State Water with 34 violations as the top “toxic waters / polluters” in the Ojai Valley as part of a national review of compliance with the…

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Supervisor Steve Bennett – Our Next US Congressman

by Kristofer Young November 16, 2011

As Ventura’s Mayor, Bill Fulton said today, ‘Steve, whatever you need from me, I will do!’

Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett announced today that he is in the race to become our US Congressman for the new 26th district. When elected, he will in effect be replacing longtime incumbent Elton Gallegly,…

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‘Project Runway’ star Santino Rice is a Man After My Own Kale

by Kristofer Young November 6, 2011

I have vague memory of having heard of ‘Project Runway’. Never heard of Santino Rice. Nonetheless, Lisa McKinnon’s column in the Ventura County Star on November 5 rang my bell peppers!

The words: organic, vegetable, Ojai, greens, fresh, farmers, and juicing filled the page!

Some of my favorite local organic farms were named!

And…

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Meet Assembly Member Das Williams, Ojai native son, our new state representative

by Suza Francina November 6, 2011

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6TH 2 TO 4 PM 

BOHEMIA COFFEE HOUSE – 214 W. OJAI AVE

http://www.facebook.com/DasWilliamsPage

I’m excited that my nephew, Das Wiliams, who grew up in Ojai and attended San Antonio and Topa Topa elementary schools,  and Matilija junior high, is Ojai’s new representative. I will introduce…

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STOP THE TRUCKS: Mosler Quarry Issued Notice to Cease Operations:

by Howard Smith October 28, 2011

Quarry Violates Permit by using a Non-permitted Rock Crusher in June 2011

Supervisor Steve Bennett’s office sent out the following note this week:

The County Planning Division has issued the Mosler Ojai Quarry operator a notice to cease operations, and has issued a notice of a permit revocation hearing.  The notice…

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Some Thoughts on the 99% Movement

by SPK October 7, 2011

UPDATED

This Is Not A Hostage Situation, It Is A Revolution

Now that people are down with the Move Your Money Project, it’s time to turn our attention to the politics behind the growth of the oligarchy.
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Golden State Water Meeting “Strays”

by Tyler Suchman September 28, 2011

Len Klaif called it “dopey.” Golden State said it went “as well as could be expected.” Last night, Golden State Water Co. held a public meeting at Nordhoff High School. More at the Star.

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