Oxnard-- The Community Meeting about the South Oxnard Aquatic Center continues with Els/ President/CEO Clarence Mamuyac Jr. saying there will be two ways into the Aquatic Center at College Park off North Rose Avenue based on the proposed design. Meeting two attendees heard a presentation from els/ then broke into groups and suggested input for the Aquatic Center’s potential design. The cente...
Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard--Sleep Out Oxnard, an event and resource for the unhoused, faced some cold weather and wind at Oxnard High School, August 6-7, which Organizer Lucy Cartagena said emulates challenges the unhoused community faces daily. The effort strives to create a permanent funding solution in the City of Oxnard. The area was open to campout and included music, inspirational speakers, and breakfast...
Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard-- Just like everyone else, the J-Train and I are doing what we can to save water so we can make it through the drought. I’VE done some stories to try and inform the public and get them with the program, and I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t do what I could. I guess that means more sacrifices, you know, to go along with cutting back on groceries at the store because of inflation, includi...
Aug 12, 2022
Ventura-- Car enthusiasts are rolling into fall at Antique Adventures Sunday, August 7, as the early attendees enjoy lively conversation about classic cars, lots of fresh coffee, and plenty of good-hearted laughter. THE early birds helped each other get set up, including portable chairs, and spend the early hours talking about their rides, what they’re doing to enhance them, and sharing a jo...
Aug 12, 2022
Ventura-- Cassie’s Cats and Kittens held a unique and fun fundraiser Saturday, August 6, as the Cat Adoption Service brought in $300 during its Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament to aid felines looking for a furever home. THREE teams of four used analytical and teamwork skills to complete 550-750-piece puzzles in 75 minutes. After the tourney, participants enjoyed refreshments, shopped the Boutique, a...
Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard-- Members of the public joined the Oxnard Police and Fire departments Tuesday, August 2, at Eastwood Park, as National Night Out brought everyone together to strengthen community partnerships and learn about making Oxnard safer. CITY of Oxnard Employees and elected officials also came out and enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and good fellowship as they spoke about issues important in...
Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Thursday, July 28, approved an amendment to the employment agreement between City Manager Alex Nguyen and City Attorney Stephen Fischer. The agreement increases Nguyen’s salary by 12 percent, $34,200, and extends his contract until July 8, 2029, with no built-in raises during the extension. Fischer gets a 10 percent increase, $24,853, and extends his contract unti...
Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- The South Oxnard Aquatics Community meeting number two came off without a hitch Monday, August 1, as residents filled the South Oxnard Community Center and offered valuable input. Attendees heard a presentation from els/ then broke into groups with maps and devised a list of feedback for the Aquatic Center’s potential design. The evening was hosted by Assistant City Manager Ashley...
Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- You know, I start my day, and as I get my to-do list organized, writing, accounting, billing, phone calls, stuff like that, I can usually tell if it’s going to be a good or difficult day. THEN things start happening, and, well, there goes the day. On Sunday, the J-Train went off to work, and shortly after leaving, I got a call that she was driving, heard a loud pop, and had a flat u...
Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Thursday, July 28, reconsidered and ratified the Director’s orders pertaining to the water shortage emergency and mandatory conservation measures. THE Measure commits the City Council to confirm the need for the emergency declared on May 17, 2022, due to water shortage and emergency conditions. It also ratifies the Director’s orders, if any, that modify mandatory...
Aug 5, 2022
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