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What's up Ojai! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Ojai vineyard is pioneering grapes that outsmart Pierce's disease
  • How Ojai Raptor Center became central to Jackie's nationwide memorials

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pierce's Disease Is Knocking at Europe's Door (sevenfifty.com) — Ojai Vineyard in Ojai is highlighted as a testbed for new Pierce's disease–resistant grape varieties after sharpshooters wiped out its original vines. The story places Tolmach's Ojai experiment in a larger look at how California's hard-earned lessons with this vine-killing bacterium are guiding Europe as the disease creeps closer to its wine regions.
   

• Big Bear bald eagle Jackie honored by community a week after her death (ocregister.com) — Ojai Raptor Center in nearby Oak View cared for beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie for nearly a month before her death, and is now receiving an outpouring of support from fans nationwide. A minor-league baseball tribute night will raise funds for the Friends of Big Bear Valley, while memorials in Fawnskin and mailed cards also honor both Jackie and her Ojai caregivers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • REUNITED WITH MY KITTY!
    EVERYONE THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP MY HOPE AND SPIRITS UP THIS LAST MONTH LOOKING FOR MY BABY BOY. HE'S HOME AND GLUED TO MY SIDE LIKE VELCRO! (Nextdoor West Ojai Village)
  • Wild animals were here long before people discovered this area, and Native Americans learned to coexist with them by understanding and respecting them.
    Coyotes adapt to their surroundings. Both coyotes and mountain lions — the biggest threats to domestic cats around here — have learned that cats are… (Nextdoor Ojai - Downtown East)
  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Adapted Physical Education Teacher (APE) - TELE in Ojai. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Ojai. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ojai here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Paula

  • 'Vicious' dog's desperate bid for Supreme Court salvation comes too late as pooch is put down (knewz.com)
  • Limoneira Enters Agreement to Sell Windfall Farms Vineyard Property for $15 Million All Cash via Public Auction (businesswire.com)

Oxnard

  • What's next for vacancy left by Oxnard Levity Live, Copper Blues? (mercedsunstar.com)
  • Oxnard Union High School District Appoints Dr. Virginia Kelsen as Next Superintendent (vidanewspaper.com)
  • Saints have long-term worry on first-round pick's injury (newsweek.com)

Ok Ojai! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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