"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. — You have to do something." — John Lewis

Tag: Ojai Local

  • Los Padres ForestWatch Stop Oil Drilling & Fracking

    Protect Central Coast Public Lands From Trump’s Oil Expansion

    The Bureau of Land Management has released a new federal proposal that would open up to 850,000 acres of Central California—including nearly 400,000 acres of public lands, parks, beaches, and wildlife habitat—to oil drilling and fracking. The plan threatens some of the Central Coast’s most treasured landscapes and water sources, from the Sierra Madre Mountains and Montaña de Oro State Park to lands near schools and major waterways.
    A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, for proposed updates to public lands in parts of Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties managed by the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. Click HERE to register.

    https://forestwatch.org/stop-oil/

  • 2026 brings opportunities in the form of ELECTIONS!

    • California Governor
    • 3 State Representative seats
    • Ventura County Recorder (crucial for the future of Ventura’s election security)
    •  2 Ventura County supervisors

    Locally

    • Ojai City Mayor, as well as 4 Ojai City council seats.

  • SNAP and How to Help

    Food insecurity isn’t a distant issue — it’s happening right here in our community.

    According to the American Community Survey (2019–2023), families receiving SNAP benefits make up:

    • 54.8% of households in Meiners Oaks
    • 42.9% in the City of Ojai
    • 37.8% in Mira Monte
    • 31.5% in Oak View

    With a federal freeze on SNAP benefits expected, more local families may soon face difficult choices between food, rent, and other essentials. HELP of Ojai’s Food Pantry will be more important than ever.

    Open twice each week, from 9:30–11:30 a.m., our pantry provides steady access to nutritious food and support — ensuring our neighbors don’t have to go without. But we can’t do it alone.

    Here’s how you can help:

    • Donate requested pantry items
    • Contribute financially
    • Volunteer your time – whether it’s sorting food, building food boxes or delivering food to neighbors, your help is needed and appreciated
    • Spread the word — your neighbors may need help during this time. Ensure they know the resources available to them by sharing our info.

  • Rally at “the Y”

    Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM

    Rally at the "Y" in Ojai Every Tuesday and Friday 5:00-5:30 PM We are the only ones who can save US