Oxnard-- In his Tuesday, June 7, report to the city council, Alex Nguyen said the County of Alameda started requiring masking in indoor public places again. “We’re not quite out of this pandemic,” he said. “From our county’s public health department, vaccines are now available for children ages five and up.” He shared a few photos from the Insect Festival and said there were arts and crafts and...
Jun 10, 2022
Ventura-- The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, May 24, received a 2022-2023 budget presentation for the Public Defender’s Office, the Probation Agency, Human Services, and Healthcare Agency. County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson said as they have done historically, departments come forward and present their budget and talk about what their staff and agency do. The proposed net budget cal...
Jun 3, 2022
Oxnard-- It’s Memorial Day weekend, and things were happening across Oxnard. As always, it’s my pleasure to cover the events that celebrate life. MY weekend started with me going to the Eastside Little League Car Show at La Colonia Park, complete with kids playing baseball, classic cars, food vendors, and plenty of engaged parents working together. I love covering Little League events bec...
Jun 3, 2022
Oxnard-- The city council’s update about the Public Works Department continues with Director Michael Wolfe saying that order complaints are down significantly as a result of operational improvements. HE said the team works closely with the engineering division to implement critical capital improvement projects. “The Stormwater group is responsible for the operational maintenance of the stor...
Jun 3, 2022
THE day featured plenty of music, good food, classic cars, kids in uniform playing ball, and engaged parents making a difference for the youngsters. The Car Show was a fundraiser that pays for supplies that East Side Little League needs. Board Member Bella Contreras created the event for the league, and she was excited to see it start. “Everybody is set up, our cars are here, and there’s m...
Jun 3, 2022
Port Hueneme-- A huge crowd came out to Hueneme Beach Saturday, May 21, as the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk and fundraiser supports everyone affected by mental illness, so they live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a caring community. NAMI Ventura County Executive Director Roberta Griego said the event is their 17th Annual NAMI Walk, and the group has been in Ventura...
May 27, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council adopted a water conservation restrictions state of emergency Tuesday, May 17, due to drought conditions and a lack of adequate water supply. The City of Oxnard is operating with a one-day-a-week limit for outdoor watering until further notice. Starting June 1, people who violate this rule will be subject to fines that will escalate. Dan Drugan with Calleguas Munici...
May 27, 2022
Ventura-- On a split vote, the Board of Supervisors approved redesigned seal 4, with “est. 1873 in the image ribbon, as the county’s new image. The vote had some controversy, as Supervisor Kelly Long motioned to extend the outreach and public comments about the new seal, which was seconded. She asked for a vote, but a vote was not taken. A substitute motion was made to adopt design 4, and the B...
May 27, 2022
Oxnard--I discovered something this weekend that you may not read about, especially since electric cars are being forced on the public. Well, I own an electric car, and I’ll tell you. WITHOUT going too deep into this topic, it’s ironic to me that this country declared war on fossil fuels, led by Joe Biden, who canceled oil leases. Now everybody wants to blame it on Russia like we didn’t see...
May 27, 2022
Oxnard-- The Public Works & Transportation Committee, May 24, approved the first amendment with Conico Toro Incorporated. THE agreement includes bulk fuel, unleaded gasoline, clear diesel, and red dye diesel at city facilities. Fleet Services Division Manager Jose Arreola presented the item to the committee and said the not to exceed amount increases the total to $3.12 million from...
May 27, 2022
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