As I was reading the article by Anna Gorman, I felt I must respond and elaborate on the fact that phone calls are a privilege and not a right to inmates. Once they enter a penal institution, such as the Ventura County Jail, they automatically forfeit the conveniences of life on the outside as part of this punishment. Descendants of Santa Clara Valley pioneers are hanging onto their heritage as farming evolves into a billion-dollar industry. In Ojai, where people love oak trees enough to build shops around them and write poetic odes to their spirits, John Christianson might love them most of all. Ruling is a setback for Hidden Creek Ranch project.
Judges cite issues involving environmental standards and city services.
A quarantine for mussels found along the Ventura County coastline is in effect until Oct. 31. The annual quarantine was issued by the Public Health Department and applies to all species of mussels taken from any bay, harbor or estuary. He is also to receive an honorary law degree from the school. Final weekend of the Conejo Valley festival kicks off with a downtown parade. Residents can take part in one of three CROP Walks today.