Oxnard--The Veteran’s Day celebration at Plaza Park story continues with Army Veteran Sal Gonzales, who served in the Delta region of Vietnam through 1970. He remains active in the community, is a Lion’s Club and Knights of Columbus member, and advocates pro-life activities, providing food for the needy, housing for the homeless, and the preservation of sight. Gonzales said he was a guy who...
Nov 25, 2022
Port Hueneme-- The City Council’s report of the situation among the homeless in the area on November 7 continues with Homeless Liasion Officer Henry Montelongo saying 12 residents of the homeless community were contacted about the City’s Backpack Medicine Program, and 11 were receptive to receiving services. He pointed to issues at area hot spots and the Goodwill location at Channel Islands...
Nov 25, 2022
Oxnard-- It was a tremendous showing of Veteran Pride at Plaza Park Friday, November 11, as the City of Oxnard held a special Veteran’s Day celebration full of tributes to America’s fighting forces. The event featured Patriotic Music, an honor guard, Courtesy of the Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County, a raffle with prizes, a special tribute to World War II Vet George Ford, who celebrated his...
Nov 18, 2022
Port Hueneme-- The City Council, November 7, got an update about the homeless situation in Port Hueneme. Officer Henry Montelongo presented the report and updated the group about his experiences as the City’s homeless liaison officer. He started with six quotes from the population; why, if I get free money and food, being in a shelter is beneath me; I don’t want people telling me what to do...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, November 15, approved agreement A-8505 with Toro Enterprises for the Ventura Boulevard sidewalk improvement project. The agreement is for $2.467 million, with a project contingency amount of $246,709. City Engineer Tatiana Arnout presented the video and said there would be a project allocation amount of $246,709 for engineering, inspection, survey, and pr...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard-- So, I spent way too much time at the doctor today, and after an extended wait, I am happy to say I no longer have pneumonia. Honestly, I have never felt as bad as that except when I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I won’t bore you about that since I write about that on my anniversary date each year, but waking up and not being able to breathe is a different and awful experi...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, November 15, approved an Agreement with WEX Bank for fuel cards that will be used by the City staff. Fleet Services Division Manager Jose Arreola presented the video item to the Council and said the amount will not exceed $8.8 million for a two-year term for fuel cards. He said fleet services perform maintenance and repairs on its 946 fleet vehicles. “In addition...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard--Part Three of the water waste ordinance starts with the water rate, which Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said is set on the meter size. The Council approved the emergency ordinance Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Oxnard City Code regarding water waste Tuesday, November 1. They updated the City’s water waste code by implementing emergency water conservation measures that apply wh...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard-- In his November 15 report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the City reconsidered its consideration due to the local drought conditions. Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said the City reconsiders its emergency every 60 days because of the drought. In his report to the City Council, Gabe Teran said he attended the Fremont North Neighborhood Council meeting, and t...
Nov 18, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, November 1, approved an agreement to fund the future development of the Ormond Beach public access park. The vote authorizes agreement A-8509 with Ormond Beach Power LLC (GenOn) to establish a dedicated fund to develop a future public access park at Ormond Beach if the State of California extends the operating life at the generating station into the next few...
Nov 11, 2022
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