Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. This property, now known as Hotel El Roblar, has been a fixture on Ojai’s main street for more than a century — party to multiple civic dramas, one fraud conviction, repeated closures and four decades of fitness retreats. Now, after years of negotiation …

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. Related Articles Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants The ‘Mecca of ventriloquism’ is in Kentucky. Take a look inside, if you dare A guide to earning and redeeming frequent…

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. Related Articles Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants Letter to the Editor: Big Thompson Avenue, a poem The ‘Mecca of ventriloquism’ is in Kentucky. Take a look inside, if …

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. This property, now known as Hotel El Roblar, has been a fixture on Ojai’s main street for more than a century — party to multiple civic dramas, one fraud conviction, repeated closures and four decades of fitness retreats. Now, after years of negotiation …

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. Related Articles Weekend events roundup: Rock stars, R&B and lots of festivals among highlights in region Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants The ‘Mecca of ventriloquism’ …

Inside the newest hotel in Ojai, which is also the oldest

By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times OJAI, Calif. — Downtown Ojai’s newest hotel, which is also its oldest, stands along Ojai Avenue like a rancher in his best string tie and leather vest. Related Articles Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants The ‘Mecca of ventriloquism’ is in Kentucky. Take a look inside, if you dare A guide to earning and redeeming frequent…