Ojai Valley News

The Ojai Valley News is a local newspaper located in Ojai, California, that has been publishing since 1891. This small-town paper is part of a network of newspapers that are managed from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Stay out of ocean the next few days, forecasters warn

5 days ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

Authorities are urging people to stay out of the ocean the next few days due to hazardous sea and surf conditions. On Monday, June 2, the National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for Ventura County beaches, the Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County beaches until Tuesday, June 3 at 5 p.m.“A long period south swell will bring elevated surf up to 6 feet to south and southwest facing beaches, along with dangerous rip currents,” forecasters said.
Prescribed burn June 6 near Casitas Springs

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

As part of ongoing ecological restoration research, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will conduct a prescribed burn along Santa Ana Road, near Casitas Springs on Friday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The 40-acre controlled burn, in partnership with local and regional agencies, is planned for two adjacent properties — the Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Steelhead Preserve and privately owned Birdsong Ranch.
Controlled burn in Adams Canyon in early June

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

Area residents may notice smoke from a prescribed burn planned next week north of Santa Paula. The Ventura County Fire Department plans to conduct the burn in Adams Canyon on June 3, 4 or 5, weather permitting, the agency announced in a news release. “This controlled burn is part of ongoing efforts to improve ecosystem health and reduce fire risk,” VCFD stated.
Water lawsuit judge notes parties ‘making progress’

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

“It seems like you’re making progress,” a judge told major parties mediating a potential settlement in the Ventura River Watershed Adjudication lawsuit. During a May 22 status conference in Los Angeles County Superior Court, parties provided Judge William F. Highberger with an overview of structured mediation sessions underway since April 2022.
Ojai honors nation’s heroes at Memorial Day celebration

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

The Ojai Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a free Memorial Day concert at Libbey Bowl on Monday, May 26. The program, emceed by VFW Post 11461 Commander Steve Quilici, featured local musicians playing patriotic and traditional songs, Scout Troop 504 presenting and retiring the Colors, and speaker Col. Dorian Hatcher from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Rotary Clubs of Ojai name Living Treasures

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

Six local citizens were honored as Living Treasures by the Rotary Clubs of Ojai, during a May 22 installation and reception at the Ojai Valley Museum. Each year, community members are nominated as Living Treasures for their commitment and spirit of giving back, “people who donate their time to community service,” said Dr. Fred Fauvre, who has chaired the Living Treasures Committee the past 24 years.
Independence Day Parade entry deadline is June 6

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Perry Van Houten

Time is running out if you’re hoping to enter the 2025 Ojai Independence Day Parade. Next Friday, June 6, is the deadline for submitting an application. Entry fees range between $30 and $100, depending on category. Parade entries are being taken online at 4thofjulyinojai.com. Entry forms are also available at American Hay & Mercantile in Oak View, the Ojai Recreation Department and Ojai City Hall.
Flag football league championship on tap Friday

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Holly Roberts

The Ojai Unified School District’s Flag Football League will hold their season finale championship game at Ranger stadium on Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Team Ale, who is 7-2 this season, will face the undefeated (9-0) squad of Team Eli. This year’s league comprises six teams, each with seven or eight players from fifth through eighth grades.
Spuds baseball - undefeated Omega League Champs

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Holly Roberts

Ojai Valley School’s varsity baseball Head Coach Hank Pankratz said earlier this season that the Spuds focused on winning each inning. The strategy proved so successful that OVS ended their regular Omega League season as the undefeated champions with an 8-0 record. Led by senior Captains Ben Scordamaglia and Keiran Walsh, as well as younger powerhouses sophomore Renji Hanai and freshman Archer Moller, the Spuds entered the post-season playoffs with an 11-5 overall record.
Ojai Council to select forensic firm May 27 after ex-assistant city manager charged with fraud, embezzlement

1 week ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Kimberly Rivers

At its Tuesday, May 27 meeting the Ojai City Council is being asked to select one of four firms who will conduct a forensic financial examination after the city learned on May 15 of 33 total fraud and embezzlement charges filed on April 3 against then Ojai Assistant City Manager Carl Alameda for alleged crimes that occurred when he was Assistant City Manager of La Cañada Flintridge. Alameda pleaded not guilty at a May 14 arraignment hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court.