July 2, 2026
Quote of the Day
Nobody ever really knows how much someone else is hurting. We could be standing next to someone who feels broken and we wouldn’t know it.
~ Dr. SunWolf
This Day in History
July 2, 1990: Pilgrim stampede kills 1,400. A stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca leaves more than 1,400 people dead on this day in 1990. This was at the time the most deadly of a series of incidents over 20 years affecting Muslims making the trip to Mecca. To the followers of Islam, traveling to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is known as performing the Hajj. The pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of the religion and must be done at least once in a follower’s lifetime, if personal circumstances permit. More than 2 million people make the journey every year. Typically, pilgrims celebrate the feast of Al-Adha and visit the area’s many holy sites during their stay.
The large number of people involved in the hajj has often led to tragedy. In 1987, a confrontation between Iranians and Saudis during an anti-American demonstration resulted in 400 deaths. In addition, a ritual in Mina has been the scene of several tragic incidents. There, in a valley near the birthplace of Mohammed, there is a giant pillar representing the devil. The pilgrims throw stones at the pillar over a three-day period. In 1994, 270 people died when too many rushed forward for the stoning. In 1998, at least 110 people were killed in a similar situation and another 180 were seriously injured. In both 2001 and 2002, more than 30 people died at Mina and, in 2003, another 244 pilgrims were killed in a stampede there. In 2006, 363 were killed.
Stampedes have not been the only source of tragedy – a fire in a tent in Mina killed 340 people and injured more than 1,400 more in 1997. Two separate plane crashes carrying pilgrims back home from Saudi Arabia in 1991 killed 261 and 91 people respectively. In the 1990 tragedy, organizational failures by law enforcement officials combined with the enormous size of the crowd resulted in 1,426 people being crushed or suffocated to death in a long tunnel. Safety measures were taken in the aftermath, but with only limited success. In 2015, upwards of over 2,000 people died in a stampede in Mina.
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 76 / Low 51
Lake Casitas water capacity – 98.1%
Thursday, July 2, 2026
11:30 a.m.
There are six new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
2999 Valley Meadow Drive – $1,695,000
11270 N. Ventura Avenue – $1,499,000
55 Pathelen Avenue – $849,000
505 Park Road – $1,195,000
2046 Los Encinos Road – $1,850,000 (coming soon, 7/6)
891 Martin Street – $799,000 (coming soon, 7/3)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 12986 MacDonald Drive – $2,995,000 (this had recently expired on 4/17)
- 10681 Encino Drive – $2,150,000 (this had recently expired on 6/30).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Four new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
431 Montana Circle – $4,475,000
1885 Maricopa Highway #22 – $339,000
1075 Loma Drive #5 – $189,000
408 Franklin Drive – $1,089,000 (coming soon, 7/2)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 1131 Rancho Drive – $4,250,000 (this had recently expired on 5/24).
- 950 Woodland Avenue #26 – $369,900 (this had recently expired on 6/10).
- 122 Don Felipe Way – $274,999 (this had recently expired on 4/24).
Pic of the Day
Friday, June 26, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Two new listings have come to the market since Wednesday:
118 Don Felipe Way – $249,000
902 Park Road – $1,590,000
(This property already sold and closed before it was listed in the MLS.)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 12750 MacDonald Drive – $3,295,000 (this had been recently cancelled on 5/26).
Have a great weekend! A couple of notable things to do include a concert at Libbey Bowl at 7:00 p.m. this evening (Dawes & Friends: A Gerry G Tribute), and Opera Buffa: A Comedy of Children’s Voices – at the Ojai Arts Center Theater, which is at 2:30 today).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1:05 p.m.
Two new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since last Friday:
25 Hill Street – $750,000
1447 N. Foothill Road – $2,495,000 (coming soon, 6/26)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 16026 Maricopa Highway – $629,000 (this had recently expired on 5/19).
Totally random thought, apropos of nothing: I saw the movie “Pressure” a couple of days ago. It’s a decent film, highlighting the events leading up to the D-Day landing in Europe on June 6, 1944. But my unsolicited movie synopsis is this:
A dour meteorologist defeats his nemesis in a weather ‘forecast-off.’ Then he goes back home to see his wife and new baby.
Meteorologists should love this film.
Pic of the Day
Friday, June 19, 2026
12:45 p.m.
There are seven new listings on the market:
550 Buckboard Lane – $2,550,000
848 Woodland Avenue #5 – $590,000
1182 Mariano Drive – $1,497,000
413 Descanso Avenue – $899,000
211 N. Carrillo Road #E – $779,000
156 El Camino Drive – $825,000
1002 Country Club Drive – $2,544,000
35 Don Antonio Way – $259,000
Have a wonderful weekend – the Ojai Wine Festival is happening at Lake Casitas!
Pic(s) of the Day
I recently saw a post on Instagram that asked the question, “Why Have we Stopped Wanting Beautiful Things?” I thought it was an interesting take on today’s design/architecture.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:05 a.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
202 Canada Street – $3,499,000
918 El Toro Road – $2,775,000 (coming soon, 6/19)
162 E. El Roblar drive – $350,000 (coming soon, 6/19)
291 Saddle Lane – $5,500,000
(This property was already under contract and sold before it was listed.)
Pic of the Day
Friday, June 12, 2026
11:00 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
509 N. Blanche Street – $1,695,000
202 N. Carrillo Road #A – $698,900
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 1130 Rancho Drive – $2,795,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 6/11).
Pic of the Day
Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:55 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
206 S. Carrillo Road – $979,000
410 Church Road #38 – $775,000
1075 Loma Drive #41 – $110,000
Pic of the Day
Another historic Ojai photo: Maricopa Highway, just north
of Ojai – circa 1931. The “highway” is a little wider these days.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
12:20 p.m.
There are no new listings for today, but here’s an Ojai market update:
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
12:35 p.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
74 Don Antonio Way – $185,000
210 N. Lomita Avenue – $1,249,000 (coming soon, 6/12)
501 Crestview Drive – $1,920,000 (sold)
(This property sold and closed before it was listed in the MLS.)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 669 Highland Drive – $1,395,000 (this had recently expired on 6/6).
Pic of the Day
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:40 a.m.
There are four new listings on the market:
76 Wild Oak Street – $1,050,000
813 Country Club Drive – $2,195,000
803 Country Club Drive – $4,595,000
1273 S. Rice Road #20 – $273,500
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1:45 p.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
435 Gridley Road – $2,795,000
483 Avenida Del Recreo – $1,150,000
1442 S. Rice Road – $2,295,000 (coming soon, 6/5)
1008 Creekside Way #A – $735,000
(This is already a pending sale)
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
12:50 p.m.
This is a new listing on the market:
10 Taormina Lane – $1,325,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 275 Fairview Road – $1,999,888 (this had recently been cancelled on 5/27).
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1:20 p.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
228 High Street – $1,179,000
10948 Alto Court – $4,995,000
12400 Ojai Santa Paula Road – $2,700,000
The list of Libbey Bowl concerts has been updated!
Pic of the Day
Friday, May 29, 2026
1:40 p.m.
There is one new listing on the market:
651 Oak Grove Court – $4,950,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 407 Bryant Circle #G – $995,000 (this had recently expired on 5/8).
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:35 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
270 Valley Road – $1,065,000
601 Pearl Street – $3,700,000
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:45 a.m.
Five new listings have come to the market since last Friday:
1994 E. Ojai Avenue – $1,818,000
314 W. Santa Ana Boulevard – $1,795,000
919 E. Matilija Street – $1,195,000
1888 Garst Lane – $16,500,000
1102 Ayers Avenue – $799,000
Pic of the Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Rest in peace to my dear friend, Ken Knight, Air Force Veteran (4/1/26)
Friday, May 22, 2026
12:45 p.m.
There are no new listings for today. Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 386 Larmier Avenue – $997,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 3/2).
Have a wonderful weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1:00 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
305 S. Ventura Street – $1,800,000
0 Valley Meadow Ct. – $650,000
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Three new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since last Friday:
1009 Daly Road – $3,750,000
132 Don Felipe Way – $315,000
312 Avenida de la Vereda – $1,275,000 (coming soon, 6/5)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 10585 Ojai Santa Paula Road – $6,750,000 (this had expired on 5/1).
- 1738 Orchard Drive – $798,000 (this was cancelled on 2/26).
Pic of the Day
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:45 a.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
920 El Centro Street – $2,195,000
1119 N. Signal Street – $3,125,000
66 Taormina Lane – $1,599,000
10622 Encino Drive – $2,250,000 (coming soon, 5/29)
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:45 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
1450 Grand Avenue – $2,995,000
2225 Maricopa Highway – $975,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 211 Fox Street – $950,000 (this had recently expired on 5/10).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
11:40 a.m.
There is one new listing on the market:
1402 N. Drown Avenue – $1,395,000
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
11:55 a.m.
No new listings have come to the market since Friday.
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 883 Moreno Drive – $1,599,000 (this was recently cancelled on 4/30).
Pic of the Day
Friday, May 8, 2026
10:15 a.m.
There are five new listings on the market:
420 Andrew Drive – $1,879,000
4222 Thacher Road – $1,495,000
1317 Meadowbrook Road – $1,300,000
410 Church Road #24 – $949,000
1264 Ferrara Drive – $980,000
Here’s a quick Ojai market snapshot:
Pic of the Day
Thursday, May 7, 2026
10:05 a.m.
There are six new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
5180 Reeves Road – $7,499,000
245 E. Oak View Avenue – $1,075,000
1186 S. Rice Road – $1,695,000
1202 Loma Drive #41 – $439,900
(This was originally listed as “coming soon” on 1/24, but didn’t hit the market until now.)
205 Grand Vista Street – $825,000
144 Valley Ridge Drive – $1,150,000 (coming soon, 5/26)
(There is no link available as of yet. This is a 4 bed/2 bath, 1,744 sq. ft. home on .20 acres)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 587 N. Rice Road – $1,449,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 4/16).
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Seven new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since last week:
208 W. Oak View Avenue – $649,000
199 Fairview Road – $3,690,000
326 Descanso Avenue – $1,089,000
956 Tico Road – $1,285,500
805 Ventura Avenue – $500,000
474 N. Arnaz Street #3 – $195,000
25 Feliz Drive – $1,894,444 (coming soon, 5/6)
Pic of the Day
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