Ojai News: Fiber Expansion Proposal Would Follow Highway 150 Between Ojai and Santa Paula

OJAI NEWS | ORIGINAL LOCAL REPORT · OCTOBER 2026

A California Public Utilities Commission notice dated July 21, 2026 identifies a Frontier Communications project intended to improve broadband connections between Ojai and Santa Paula. The proposed route follows State Route 150, using existing aerial and underground utility corridors.

Details from the official record

According to the CPUC, the project design begins north of Santa Paula and continues generally along Highway 150 to Ojai. Most of the route is proposed as aerial fiber attached to existing utility structures, with some underground installations where needed. The operator does not propose entirely new overhead utility structures in the current design.

What this means for the community

For Ojai-area residents and businesses, additional backbone and access infrastructure could improve connectivity choices, but a proposal does not guarantee that any household can order service today. The environmental filing addresses the route and permitting criteria; individual connection dates and subscription pricing would require separate company announcements.

Next steps and accountability

Ojai News will follow construction schedules, any traffic controls, final installation status and confirmed retail service coverage. Travelers should rely on Caltrans road notices for closures, not an environmental report documenting a proposed utility route.

Official source

California Public Utilities Commission — Frontier Ventura 1 Fiber Project, July 21, 2026.

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