Oxnard-- The City Council approved a $777,385 contract with Motorola to purchase 73 radios Tuesday, June 21. THE agreement authorizes Mayor John Zaragoza to sign a purchase order with Motorola Solutions for 33 APX 8500 all-band mobile radios costing $333,734 and 40 APX 8000 all-band portable radios with spare batteries and remote speaker microphones that cost $443,651. Mobile radios are mou...
Jul 1, 2022
Ventura-- The featured Cats at Cassie’s Cats this month is Chloe, who loves being petted, and Katy, who is naturally curious. THE pair came from the Camarillo Animal Shelter, where they were adopted but returned to the Shelter. Cassie’s Cats Founder Jennifer Thompson brought them to her Lounge to find their perfect match. She said Cloe and Katy are “real sweethearts” adjusting to life at Ca...
Jul 1, 2022
Oxnard-- Plaza Park is back in full swing, as thousands gathered to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day Saturday, June 18. THE celebration featured local artists, entertainment, exhibits, food, vendors, and a health and wellness expo. County Clerk Elect Michelle Ascension is the first woman elected as County Clerk and Recorder and the first Black woman elected to a county office. She told...
Jun 24, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council approved its fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital improvement budget during the Tuesday, June 21 meeting. The action included authorizing full-time equivalent positions, classifying salaries, financial management policies, an appropriation limit, a Master Fee Schedule, and the Oxnard Housing Authority’s operating budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The bud...
Jun 24, 2022
Port Hueneme-- The City Council received an update about Hueneme Beach Park’s Playground Design during its Monday, June 20 meeting. City staff has been working with Lauterbach & Associates. David Casterson on the project and Landscape Architect Brian Broderson also attended the meeting. Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua introduced the update to the council, and she said they r...
Jun 24, 2022
Oxnard-- I was delivering the paper last week, and a reader opened one edition, pointed to Frosted Thoughts, and said is this you? IT was, of course, but when I sat and thought about it, the picture I was using was taken back in 2008, when I was the news director at a radio in Colorado. The picture needed an update, and I have to say that I am getting old. For example, in 2008, I had a litt...
Jun 24, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council appointed Noemi Valdes to the Measure O Oversight Committee during their Tuesday, June 21 meeting. THE oversight committee is made up of nine members who must be over 18 and reviews the use of Measure O Funds approved by the council. Project Manager Samantha Shapiro presented the appointment to the council and said Valdes would serve in District 2. “One member...
Jun 24, 2022
Oxnard-- In a report to the City Council Tuesday, June 21, Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said the drought saga has arrived, and in the past, they’ve talked about the situation being a flexible environment. “WE do not have any ratifications tonight, but I wanted to let you know that we are working on a couple,” he said. “These are really directives or requirements from some of our provi...
Jun 24, 2022
Oxnard-- Mayor John Zaragoza delivered his State of the City Address to the West Ventura County Business Alliance Friday, June 17, and the event was hailed as hugely successful. Investment Policy. ZARAGOZA thanked the Alliance for allowing him the opportunity to tell the group about all the good things in the City that are going on. He told the packed house that Oxnard has one of the best Ci...
Jun 24, 2022
Channel Islands-- Father’s Day was special at Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) Sunday, June 19, as the Classics by the Sea Car Show meant cool cars, friendly people, plenty of food, music, and lots of visitors to the museum. THE free event also had wooden boats, music, and CIMM’s annual Treasure Sale. Damian Bogosian brought his 1931 Model A Pickup Truck to the party and was enjoying...
Jun 24, 2022
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