Photo by Greg A. Cooper Panelists answer questions at a water meeting Jan. 30 at Matilija Auditorium. (From left) Ventura city manager Alex McIntyre, Ventura Water general manager Susan Rungren, assistant city attorney Miles Hogan, local water expert Richard Hajas, and attorney Neal Maguire.
Feb. 7 An overflow crowd at Matilija Auditorium on Jan. 30 heard Ventura Mayor Matt LaVere say a settlement is “so close” in a water lawsuit against thousands of Ojai Valley property owners.