Ojai
Coverage of Ojai in the Nexus archive.
- Ventura County pastor accused of molesting 2 young children
David Johnson, a pastor in Ventura County, was arrested and charged with six felony counts of child molestation. The charges involve the alleged yearslong molestation of two young children. This information was released by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
- Videos show Tesla and Waymo ramping up new vehicles for their robotaxi fleets
Robotaxi content creator David Moss documented that Tesla and Waymo are increasing production for their autonomous vehicle fleets. In Mesa, Arizona, Waymo was spotted retrofitting the Ojai platform with sensors, while near Dallas Love Field Airport, a lot stored more than 100 Tesla Cybercabs.
- ‘You’ve asked. We’ve built’: Waymo to launch new vehicle platform
Waymo is launching a new vehicle platform called Ojai, featuring a revamped in-car UI powered by Google’s Gemini. The platform is currently being tested in Nashville and will expand to other cities with human specialists. Ojai introduces the 6th-generation Waymo Driver, marking an upgrade from the current Waymo One Jaguar I-PACE model.
- Big Bear bald eagle Jackie rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after fight with other eagles
A bald eagle named Jackie was rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after a fight with other eagles in Big Bear, California. The injured eagle was taken to a rehabilitation facility, where it was found to be sick and underweight but without physical injuries. Friends of Big Bear Valley and local authorities confirmed the rescued eagle is likely Jackie, the matriarch of the area's bald eagle family.
- Big Bear bald eagle Jackie rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after fight with rival eagles
A bald eagle named Jackie from Big Bear was rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after a ground altercation with two subadult eagles. The injured eagle was taken to a rehabilitation facility in Ojai, where it is receiving specialized care. Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed the rescued eagle is likely Jackie, the matriarch of the local bald eagle family, based on photos and videos.
- Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai
A raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie was found weak and disheveled along the shoreline in Ojai and is receiving care. Experts are investigating the cause of its decline.
- Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai
A rescued eagle, believed to be nest cam star Jackie, was found weak and disheveled along the shoreline and is receiving care in Ojai. Experts are investigating the cause of its decline.
- Taxi companies want to block Waymo’s plans in Denver
Two Colorado taxi companies, Metro Capital Group and Ski Town Transportation, are challenging Waymo’s application for a state permit to operate autonomous taxi services in Denver. They argue Waymo seeks unfair regulatory exemptions that would allow it to compete without minimum fare requirements or driver-related costs, disrupting the existing market balance.
- Waymo will go autonomous in Denver later this month
Waymo will transition its autonomous vehicles to fully driverless operation in Denver and other cities soon, initially offering service to employees in areas like Five Points and Cherry Creek. The Ojai model includes snow-resistant features but has faced recalls due to incidents involving highway construction zones and emergency vehicle obstruction. Colorado officials note the company must follow traffic laws to operate legally.
- Waymo launching robotaxi service in Denver. But only for its own workers.
Waymo is launching a robotaxi service in Denver exclusively for its workers, with a broader release planned for later this year. The service will use a new Waymo-designed vehicle called the Ojai in Colorado.
- Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk
A delay from a state agency in California has resulted in free robotaxi rides using Waymo's new Ojai vehicle for a few more months.
- Waymo is sharpening its stand-alone business with a $30 monthly subscription
Waymo is launching a $29.99 monthly 'Premier' membership offering priority pickup, cash back, early access to new cities, and limited free cancellations. The program is initially available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix but not in cities where Waymo partners with Uber, such as Austin and Atlanta.
- Ojai is Waymo's new driverless vehicle
Waymo has introduced Ojai, its first purpose-built robotaxi. Ojai is a new driverless vehicle designed for ride-hailing services.
- Waymo opens Ojai robotaxis to select riders as company aims to lower cost of fleet expansion
Alphabet's Waymo is expanding its public robotaxi fleet by adding new vehicles and opening its Ojai model to select riders. The move aims to reduce the cost of fleet expansion.
- Waymo launches services with cheaper robotaxis in Los Angeles
Waymo launches the Ojai, a new self-driving taxi with more leg room and improved snow road capabilities, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
- Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi
Waymo's new Chinese-made robotaxi, the Ojai, will begin picking up the public in California and Arizona. The pale-blue vehicles are part of Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service.