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Catching up with George Retes, the Ventura veteran pursuing a lawsuit against the U.S. Government

Retes, a U.S. citizen and an Army veteran, was detained by federal immigration agents for three days in July. He was never charged with a crime.

Jan 30 • Andra Belknap

The Lives and Deaths of Two Ojai Women

A challenging story about deadly violence in Ojai.

Jun 18, 2025 • Andra Belknap

A question and an invitation

It's time for another Subscriber Happy Hour!

Feb 6 • Andra Belknap

Masked Federal Agents Come to Ojai, Depart with Unknown Number of Community Members

805 UndocuFund says “at least” four men were taken from the Ojai Valley on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16th.

Dec 29, 2025 • Andra Belknap

Family, music, service to community and country define Brad Halverson’s life

Originally published in the Ojai Valley News

Oct 18, 2025 • Andra Belknap

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The Lives and Deaths of Two Ojai Women

Jun 18, 2025 • Andra Belknap

A Political Pickle: Understanding Ojai's Measure O

Oct 31, 2024 • Andra Belknap

$12M to House Ojai's Homeless — But Where?

Jun 22, 2024 • Andra Belknap

Ojai's After School Satan Club

Jan 24, 2025 • Andra Belknap

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