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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
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Andra Belknap
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Ventura Veteran George Retes speaks after three days in ICE detention
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Masked ICE Agents Take Ojai Man, Witness Says
It's happening here.
Jul 10
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Andra Belknap
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Masked ICE Agents Take Ojai Man, Witness Says
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The Story of Samuel and Jonas Belknap
Thoughts on family, the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and American tyranny.
Jul 4
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Andra Belknap
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June 2025
UPDATED: City Attorney Summers Resigns; Councilwoman Rule Agrees to Mediation
A day full of news
Jun 19
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Andra Belknap
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UPDATED: City Attorney Summers Resigns; Councilwoman Rule Agrees to Mediation
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The Lives and Deaths of Two Ojai Women
A challenging story about deadly violence in Ojai.
Jun 18
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Andra Belknap
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The Lives and Deaths of Two Ojai Women
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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
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Andra Belknap
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Alameda terminated following Los Angeles County embezzlement charges, sources say
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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
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Andra Belknap
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UPDATED: Ojai Assistant City Manager Carl Alameda faces embezzlement charges, jail time
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Field Trip to Thousand Oaks
A look at TO's ERF-funded interim supportive housing project. Plus: Political updates, federal and hyperlocal.
May 9
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Andra Belknap
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Field Trip to Thousand Oaks
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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
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Andra Belknap
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$12.7 million for homeless housing in Ojai, one year later
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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
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Andra Belknap
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How Taft's Gardens Grow
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Cabin Village Plans Coalesce
The latest on Ojai's $12.7 M homeless housing project, the folks who hope to make it home, the ongoing political fight and a forthcoming deadline.
Mar 5
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Andra Belknap
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Cabin Village Plans Coalesce
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February 2025
Ojai's Cabin Village: A Timeline
A long story in graphic format.
Feb 4
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Andra Belknap
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Ojai's Cabin Village: A Timeline
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