June 26, 2026
Quote of the Day
It is not easy to walk alone in the country without musing upon something.
~ Charles Dickens
This Day in History
June 26, 1948: U.S. begins Berlin Airlift. On this day in 1948, U.S. and British pilots begin delivering food and supplies by airplane to Berlin after the city was isolated by a Soviet Union blockade. When World War II ended in 1945, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation. The city of Berlin, though located within the Soviet zone of occupation, was also split into four sectors, with the Allies taking the western part of the city and the Soviets the eastern. In June 1948, Josef Stalin’s government attempted to consolidate control of the city by cutting off all land and sea routes to West Berlin in order to pressure the Allies to evacuate. As a result, beginning on June 24 the western section of Berlin and its 2 million people were deprived of food, heating fuel and other crucial supplies.
Though some in U.S. President Harry S. Truman’s administration called for a direct military response to this aggressive Soviet move, Truman worried such a response would trigger another world war. Instead, he authorized a massive airlift operation under the control of General Lucius D. Clay, the American-appointed military governor of Germany. The first planes took off from England and western Germany on June 26, loaded with food, clothing, water, medicine and fuel.
At the beginning of the operation, the planes delivered about 5,000 tons of supplies to West Berlin every day; by the end, those loads had increased to about 8,000 tons of supplies per day. The Allies carried about 2.3 million tons of cargo in all over the course of the airlift. The massive scale of the airlift made it a huge logistical challenge and at times a great risk. With planes landing at Tempelhof Airport every four minutes, round the clock, pilots were being asked to fly two or more round-trip flights every day, in World War II planes that were sometimes in need of repair.
The Soviets lifted the blockade in May 1949, having earned the scorn of the international community for subjecting innocent men, women and children to hardship and starvation. The airlift – called die Luftbrucke or “the air bridge” in German – continued until September 1949 at a total cost of over $224 million. When it ended, the eastern section of Berlin was absorbed into Soviet East Germany, while West Berlin remained a separate territory with its own government and close ties to West Germany.
Ojai Weather
Partly sunny – High 76 / Low 50
Lake Casitas water capacity – 98.3%
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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