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VC to disburse $206 million of federal COVID relief funds
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:07
Congress approved a $900 billion coronavirus relief plan on Dec. 22 that includes a $300 weekly unemployment supplement, $600 direct payments, nearly $300 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans, and $69 billion for testing and vaccine distribution.
Long lines for Upper Ojai Relief gift card giveaways
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:05
Photo by Ray Powers
Upper Ojai Relief got into the giving spirit with two more Vons gift card giveaways Dec. 19 and 24.
Agency on Aging helps feed seniors
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:04
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is working to provide meals to Ventura County residents who have limited or no access to food resources.
Traffic stop leads to firearms arrest
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:02
A traffic stop in Mira Monte Dec. 22 led to the firearms arrest of a Ventura man, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
Ojai shelter gets new shower power
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:01
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Ojai Valley Family Shelter put its new mobile shower into service last weekend, according to shelter director Ally Mills (pictured).
Nightingale event raises $70,000 for Ojai Valley hospital
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:59
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Judith Hale Norris, who chaired the Nightingale Dec. 4, a fundraiser for Ojai Valley Community Hospital. Pictured with Norris is one of the canvas gift bags filled with gourmet treats and other gifts received by event sponsors.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The premier fundraising event for Ojai’s local hospital Dec. 4 was a big success, despite the absence this year of fine dining, dancing and fancy apparel.
St. Vincent de Paul, Food Share help feed growing number of Ojaians
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:53
Photo by Kara Hooper
Volunteers distribute food to families in the Ojai Valley.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Nine months into the pandemic, Food Share of Ventura County has tripled the amount of families served each month in the Ojai Valley.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:48
By Dr. Jim Halverson
Vaccination of local health care workers at high risk for contracting COVID-19 began last week in Ventura County.
Read more: Ask Dr. Halverson: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 tests in short supply Dec. 21
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:46
Ojai Valley News photo by Austin Widger
More than 100 people lined up to receive a free walk-up COVID-19 test at Sarzotti Park in Ojai on Dec. 21.
Trail camera captures Ojai lion
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:44
Photo courtesy Frederic Delorme
Ojai resident Frederic Delorme’s trail camera caught this image of a mountain lion Dec. 21, shortly after 8 p.m., in the area of Running Ridge Trail, north of Fairview Road in Ojai.
Police blotter as of Dec. 23, 2020
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:40
Crimes
• Vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of Bryant Circle Dec. 15.
• Burglary was reported in the 200 block of Bundren Street Dec. 16.
• Battery was reported in the 100 block of West Ojai Avenue Dec. 16.