On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 6 p.m., Ojai City Manager James Vega and Police Chief Jose Rivera will co-host a community conversation on police services in the Ojai Valley. This virtual event, the first of its kind locally, will take place via Zoom. Participants participate directly via Zoom webinar. The public can also pre-submit questions to comments@ojai.ca.gov through January 26, 2022. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY VIRTUAL Together the duo will provide an update on local public safety and share information on how residents can stay connected with City government,More information »

Every home in the U.S. can order four, free at-home COVID tests. The tests are completely free, there are no shipping costs and you do not need to enter a credit card number. Visit www.COVIDtests.gov for more details and to place your order. Tests may take 1-2 weeks to arrive and will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. For info on local COVID resources and more immediate testing, visit www.venturacountyrecovers.org.More information »

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ojai is accepting applications for appointment to the Ojai City Treasurer, to fill the seat’s vacancy. The appointed person will serve through the qualification of results at the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election. The City Treasurer is an elected official responsible for overseeing the City’s investments and ensuring compliance with applicable laws regarding investment and handling of public funds. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age,More information »

City of Ojai District Maps are now available for community review on the Redistricting website at https://ojaica.gov/redistricting/. Based upon the principles listed below, the City’s consultants, Redistricting Partners have objectively prepared draft district maps. These draft maps were derived from an amalgamation of obligatory state and federal inputs, data points from the most recent census, and draft maps, comments, and statements submitted by the public. These draft maps are intended to provide an initial set of options – or a baseline – for City Council consideration.More information »

In Memory: Ojai City Treasurer and Well-Known Community Leader Alan Rains Passes Away at Age 90   It is with great sadness that the City of Ojai announces the passing of the City Treasurer and Ojai icon, Alan Rains. Mr. Rains passed peacefully on December 23, 2021. Mr. Rains was a well-known civic leader, businessman, community leader, and long-time Ojai resident, and operated the “Rains Department Store” an Ojai fixture in Downtown Ojai,More information »

The schedule for free COVID testing at Sarzotti Park for the rest of the year is as follows: Wednesday, December 22   9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 24            9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 27         9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29   9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 31            9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. COVID Clinics offer free COVID-19 testing on Monday,More information »