Category Archives: City News

City of Ojai Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Multi-unit Residences

Published: Friday, 19 July 2019 10:59

At its June 25, 2019 meeting the Ojai City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting smoking in multi-unit residences. The law goes into effect on July 25, 2019.

The new law comes in response to concerns raised by local members of the public. It follows a statewide trend of cities and counties enacting laws protecting residents of multi-unit housing from second-hand smoke.

The ordinance expands on Ojai’s Municipal Code Section 5-10.03, which prohibits smoking in most public spaces within the City.

Applications for City of Ojai Arts Grants Available Now

Published: Tuesday, 16 July 2019 10:35

The City of Ojai Arts Commission is pleased to announce that the 2020 Grant Program begins accepting applications on July 15th, 2019. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 27th, 2019 and all applications and supporting materials must be received at City Hall by that time, postmarks notwithstanding.

The grants, which are awarded each year at the December Ojai City Council meeting, help to ensure the vitality of the arts in the Ojai Valley,

Helpful Tips to Prepare and Keep Your Pets Safe in the Event of an Earthquake, Courtesy of Humane Society of Ventura County

Published: Thursday, 11 July 2019 09:14

With the recent earthquakes in Southern California, the Humane Society of Ventura County would like to take this opportunity to share a few tips on how to keep your pets safe in the event of an earthquake. These tips may be found below.

. These tips may be found below.

Greg Cooper, director of community outreach
Humane Society of Ventura County

805-646-6505

VENTURA COUNTY,

La Ciudad de Ojai les Recuerda a los Habitantes del Valle de Ojai Estar Preparados Para Peligros, Emergencias y Desastres

Published: Tuesday, 09 July 2019 15:57

Con los reciente terremotos en el Sur de California, la ciudad de Ojai le encantaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para recordarles a sus habitantes que deben estar preparados para todos los peligros, emergencias y desastres. Existen pasos sencillos que los habitantes de Ojai pueden comenzar a tomar ahora mismo para estar mejor preparados para un desastre.

La ciudad de Ojai, La oficina del Sheriff del Condado Ventura y el Distritito de Protección contra Incendios del Condado Ventura,

City of Ojai Reminds Residents of the Ojai Valley to Be Prepared For Hazards, Emergencies and Disasters

Published: Friday, 05 July 2019 14:46

With the recent earthquake in Southern California, the City of Ojai would like to take this opportunity to remind residents to be prepared for all hazards, emergencies and disasters. There are simple steps residents of the Ojai Valley can begin taking now to be better prepared for a disaster.

The City of Ojai, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ventura County Fire Protection District have extensive plans in place for a disaster: an Emergency Operations Center,