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AROUND TOWN: Ojai shuts down fun thing, where are the Valley’s Flock cameras?, local nonprofit needs moral support, clothes needed for scarecrows, MOP fundraiser

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FOOD SCENE: Ojai Rôtie hosts “Foster Festival” for HSVC, local farm is hiring, notes on The Palms

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REAL ESTATE + HOUSING: An article asks what kind of town Ojai wants to become, befores and afters of the Mother Denim founder’s home

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CULTURE DESK: Conan plays OU, CGBF announces next season, OSA opens at OVM, Sandhaus show extended at Mega, two opportunities for writers

◉ AROUND TOWN: Ojai shuts down fun thing, where are the Valley’s Flock cameras?, local nonprofit needs moral support, clothes needed for scarecrows, MOP fundraiser ◉ FOOD SCENE: Ojai Rôtie hosts “Foster Festival” for HSVC, local farm is hiring, notes on The Palms ◉ REAL ESTATE + HOUSING: An article asks what kind of town Ojai wants to become, befores and afters of the Mother Denim founder’s home ◉ CULTURE DESK: Conan plays OU, CGBF announces next season, OSA opens at OVM, Sandhaus show extended at Mega, two opportunities for writers

 
 

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Where to Get Wet in Ojai

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