Ojai City Council election

Which candidate(s) would best govern the city of Ojai for the next four years— incumbents Joe DeVito or Carol Smith, or challengers Lenny Klaif, Pete LaFollette, Dennis Leary or Steve Olsen — and why?

Attorney Jones arrested at public meeting

Ojai attorney Cathy Elliot Jones was removed from the downtown Candidates Forum Monday night and taken to the Ojai Police Station. After medical examination at VCMC, she was cited on a misdemeanor charge and released. Was Capt. Bruce Norris right to remove her from the auditorium for her allegedly interrupting the proceedings?

What would you ask Ojai City Council candidates?

The Ojai Valley News and Chamber of Commerce are hosting a City Council candidate forum Monday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Chaparral High School, Post questions and other thoughts here for prospective candidates.

Should deputies use Taser weapons before pepper spray?

The Sheriff's Department has issued less-lethal Taser weapons to Ojai-based deputies who have received training for their use. Should these devices be used instead of pepper spray on combatitve suspects who pose an immediate threat?