Local Hero

An anniversary and an invitation

And: insight into how Local Hero is made

Sep 19 • 

Andra Belknap

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In my feelings.

This is a tough one.

Sep 5 • 

Andra Belknap

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July 2025

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 • 

Andra Belknap

10

Masked ICE Agents Take Ojai Man, Witness Says

It's happening here.

Jul 10 • 

Andra Belknap

7

2

The Story of Samuel and Jonas Belknap

Thoughts on family, the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and American tyranny.

Jul 4 • 

Andra Belknap

7

2

June 2025

UPDATED: City Attorney Summers Resigns; Councilwoman Rule Agrees to Mediation

A day full of news

Jun 19 • 

Andra Belknap

2

4

The Lives and Deaths of Two Ojai Women

A challenging story about deadly violence in Ojai.

Jun 18 • 

Andra Belknap

14

May 2025

Alameda terminated following Los Angeles County embezzlement charges, sources say

This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. on May 16th to include a statement from the City of Ojai and once again at 3 p.m. to include a statement from Mayor…

May 16 • 

Andra Belknap

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UPDATED: Ojai Assistant City Manager Carl Alameda faces embezzlement charges, jail time

This story was updated at 2 p.m. and once again at 3 p.m. May 15th. It will continue to be updated.

May 15 • 

Andra Belknap

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2

Field Trip to Thousand Oaks

A look at TO's ERF-funded interim supportive housing project. Plus: Political updates, federal and hyperlocal.

May 9 • 

Andra Belknap

3

April 2025

$12.7 million for homeless housing in Ojai, one year later

The latest on Ojai’s Cabin Village one year after the grant award announcement and a deep dive into projected revenue. Plus: the latest Ventura County…

Apr 24 • 

Andra Belknap

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March 2025

How Taft's Gardens Grow

As John Taft enters his tenth decade, he reflects on the growth of his non-profit botanical gardens and his efforts to conserve Ventura County…

Mar 7 • 

Andra Belknap

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