Movies
Lennie Niehaus, musical director for Clint Eastwood’s “Bird,” has been signed to supervise the sound track for “The Hot Men,” a film about the “love-hate” relationship between clarinetist Benny Goodman and drummer Gene Krupa scheduled to begin shooting in May.
Feb. 15, 1989
Thousand Oaks composer has scored several of Eastwood’s films, such as ‘Space Cowboys.’
Aug. 11, 2000
California
The Ojai Redevelopment Agency and the Ojai Unified School District have formed a joint committee to study building a children’s day-care center in downtown Ojai.
Jan. 17, 1992
After shelving a proposed child-care center because of fiscal uncertainties, Ojai Unified School District officials have asked a committee to finish work on the project.
Oct. 23, 1992
Obituaries
Old Army buddies, Niehaus and Eastwood teamed up on ‘The Bridges of Madison County,’ ‘Mystic River,’ ‘Million Dollar Baby’ and ‘Bird.’
June 9, 2020
The Ojai school board decided not to take a stand on the proposed Weldon Canyon landfill.
Jan. 16, 1992
Sports
Retired Catholic priest has a ministry that workers appreciate because he relates to them and even makes an occasional wager.
June 8, 2003
When Clint Eastwood handed Lennie Niehaus the script of “Bird” to read early last year, Niehaus embarked on the artistic adventure of his career.
Sept. 22, 1988
A former Anaheim street-sweeper driver who claimed she was insulted, groped and intimidated by co-workers was awarded $75,000 Tuesday by an Orange County Superior Court jury.
Jan. 31, 1996
About 400 students in the Whittier Union High School District’s magnet bilingual program are protesting school officials’ rejection of a popular English teacher’s bid to become director of the program.
June 18, 1989