Everything’s Coming up Roses in Fillmore
Otto and Sons Nursery is the go-to spot for roses and all things garden
Story and photos by Adam Nuñez
Just a few miles outside of downtown Fillmore you’ll find the largest selection of roses this side of the Rocky Mountains. This is Otto and Sons, a nursery specializing in all sorts of roses – more than 800 varieties, in fact. Two acres are open to the public for perusing, and 36 additional acres are for growing a variety of fruit trees, perennial flowers, and of course, roses. Founded in 1975 by Otto and Jeanne Klittich in Chatsworth and relocated to Fillmore 3 years later, this is a true family-run business. Scott Klittich began working here in high school, and he and his family still diligently operate the nursery.
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Round-up and get down
Country music festival returns to Simi Valley April 18, 2026
By Andra Belknap
Simi Valley’s 11th annual ROUND-UP Country Music Festival returns to Ventura County on Saturday, April 18. Come out for live country music, line dancing, a beer and wine garden, and bounce houses for the kids.
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Oh Ojai
A deep dive into the Valley of the Moon
Photos and story by Nicole Leonetti
Ojai is close to everything, but somehow feels miles away from anything. This captivating valley lies 30 minutes from Ventura beaches and 90 minutes from Los Angeles. Tucked along the Los Padres National Forest foothills, this artists’ enclave has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The valley was originally inhabited by the Chumash people, who revered it as a sacred place. The name Ojai comes from the Chumash word Awha’y, meaning Moon.
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Vibing in Ventura
Discovering California’s Coastal Paradise
By Nicole Leonetti
I love a great beach town, and Ventura is among the best the Central Coast has to offer. It feels like it’s straight out of a movie set! There’s something for everyone to enjoy here, from the Harbor to the Pier to Main Street, from its eclectic restaurants and amazing breweries to its vast array of shops and more.
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