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Ventura Veteran George Retes speaks after three days in ICE detention

Retes was trying to get to work on July 10th. He ended up in federal custody, covered in pepper spray. Plus: a dive into the federal narrative.

Jul 19 •

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

Originally published in the Ojai Valley News

Oct 18 •

Reminder: Happy Hour Oct. 20th

Also: local rainfall and the bag of rocks I brought home from Michigan.

Oct 17 •

An anniversary and an invitation

And: insight into how Local Hero is made

Sep 19 •

In my feelings.

This is a tough one.

Sep 5 •

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