Oxnard-- The Oxnard Community Policing Team got into the Holiday spirit Monday, December 19, and hosted a Coffee & Gifts with a Cop event for the community at Starbucks on Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road. THE event featured free hot chocolate for the public and had plenty of plushies, compliments of Pet Smart. The event had no special prerequisite; the kids just picked their prize and ch...
Dec 23, 2022
Oxnard--Muscles & Mojo was a classic car fan delight at the Murphy Auto Museum Sunday, December 18, as the show also featured Holiday Gifts created by Kathie Lawrence, Museum Design Director Tim “Fireball” Lawrence’s wife. KATHIE made lots of unique Christmas stocking stuffers and offered sound advice for attendees stuck when it came to buying a cool but exceptional gift. “You know what...
Dec 23, 2022
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee Tuesday, December 13, approved changing its email and website domain to .gov from.org for its email and websites. Chief Information Officer Helen Miller presented the video and said the action authorizes Mayor John Zaragoza to sign the authorization letters to change the City’s online and email extensions. Miller said the government passed the DOT...
Dec 16, 2022
Ventura-- The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, December 13, to name a park on the Lewis Road property after District Two Supervisor Linda Parks. The item, brought forward by District Five Supervisor Vianey Lopez, did this because of Parks’ dedication, long service to the County, and her investment in the property. Lopez said Parks worked hard supporting the Lewis Road complex...
Dec 16, 2022
Oxnard-- So, I’m embarking on my 65th lap around the sun this week, and I need to accept the fact that specific life accommodations must be made to thrive. AS my children tell me, I’m getting old, and ignoring this is a bad idea. Okay, making those accommodations started with my sense of hearing early Sunday, December 11. I woke up to cover the Santa to the Sea Marathon at Channel Islands Ha...
Dec 16, 2022
Oxnard-- Things were happening at the Murphy Auto Museum Saturday, December 10, as the Museum’s Garage Sale featured unique items that would become treasures in any home. THE sale featured classic trains, motor vehicles, reconditioned retro bicycles, elegant furniture, toys, and more. Murphy Classic Car Foundation Executive Director David Neel said the event did well, and people picked up s...
Dec 16, 2022
Oxnard-- The Public Works & Transportation Committee Tuesday, December 13, approved the agreement for on-call traffic signal repair and maintenance services. THE agreement authorizes Mayor John Zaragoza to execute agreement 32300058 with Taft Electric Company for $300,000 over a three-year term. City Engineer Tatiana Arnout presented the agreement and said Oxnard has 175 signalized inte...
Dec 16, 2022
Channel Islands--Runners took to the streets for a good cause Sunday, December 11, as the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon had some rain early, but the sun came through and brightened the day. THE charity event supports over 3,000 low-income children. The runners’ registration fees work to provide for the community year-round. There was also an unwrapped toy donation benefitting children. En...
Dec 16, 2022
Channel Islands-- Channel Islands Harbor kicked off its holiday season Saturday, December 10, with the 56th annual holiday Parade of Lights in grand fashion. THE “Let ItbGlow” theme encouraged boaters to decorate their vessels brightly with a holiday twist. More than 60 Boaters put their best foot forward, the Harbor reported, and the enthusiastic crowd lined the shore, cheered the Boats, an...
Dec 16, 2022
Oxnard-- The Water Cost of Service Report, presented to the Public Works & Transportation Committee Tuesday, November 22, continues with threats to the water system. As everyone is aware, climate change can mean drier droughts and wetter wet periods. “We have very old infrastructure and a Capital Improvements Program to replace a lot of the aging infrastructure, mostly cast-iron pipeline...
Dec 9, 2022
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