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Acts of Kindness Lift Our Community
On November 7, 2018, Ventura County lost 12 precious souls in a senseless shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill, a popular hangout for many local residents. The next day, before the community had a chance to begin to grieve, residents in local cities were being told to evacuate in front of two quick moving wildfires. As we evacuated, or watched those evacuating, losing sleep tracking the fires’ progress, the feeling of helplessness grew. In the wake of unfathomable heartbreaking tragedy, we often see some of the most generous and beautiful acts of kindness from fellow humans around the world. It is my belief that when we feel helpless to stop terrible things from happening, we will do the only thing we know how to do, give.
Our community is no different. In fact, many people were in action while the recent fires were happening, some even and in spite of being in evacuation zones.
To be honest, when I started looking into ways that our community was supporting first responders, families of the Borderline shooting victims, and evacuees of the fires, I became overwhelmed at the sheer breadth of the giving. Every time I turned on the computer, I heard of another restaurant giving 15%, 20% or even 100% of their profits on a particular day to support those affected by the fires.
Earth Day: Kind of Like Mother’s Day, but in April
Earth Day: Kind of Like Mother’s Day, but in April
Statistically, Mother’s Day probably isn’t going to fall on your mom’s birthday. Ever. At least statistically, it’s very unlikely. But it’s best if you give Mom proper recognition and appreciation anyway. Any day and every day.
Harvest Change with Food Forward
“A common ingredient and a common cause”
October 2019
Hello, El Nino?
It’s sunny and warm again on this winter day. So we asked Todd Hall, senior meteorologist at NOAA/National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, what’s up with El Niño. The good news is that there’s still hope for rain this spring. But…
We have been in a strong El Niño since December. While the impacts from El Niño that everyone expected (such as above normal rainfall and possible flooding) have not arrived this winter to Southern California, other parts of the country saw the effects. The Northeast has had a much warmer than normal winter, for instance. Nationally, we had the warmest January on record, also an effect of El Niño.
Ojai Valley Bee Club on Nature's Sweetest Insect
Buzzing With Activity. California honey producers explain how flavor reflects local agriculture.
If you’ve ever had a fascination with bees or just love your local honey, you’ll be glad to know the Ojai Valley Bee Club is busy as, well, a bee. I met with a few founders to find out how they got started and just what they do.
“We’re here to provide support and community for those out there who want to keep bees,” says Glenn Perry, a local beekeeper transplanted from the East Coast.
They’re also there for the love of bees.