Why Are Trees Being Cut Down Above the San Ysidro Ranch?
"If you go up the San Ysidro Trail, on the west side of the creek, the entire landscape has changed dramatically. They have taken down a ton of eucalyptus trees, and added new fencing. A sign mentions trail restoration, but this seems to be a lot more than that." 4
New Look for the Tri-County Produce Building
Plus: Art gallery opening on State Street; Galerie XX has closed up shop here; Cat Power in concert; update on the Electrify America vehicle-charging station; Glen Annie Golf Club rumor; Casa de Maria is still in limbo; amusing Instagram account about Ojai. 12
























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