Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, & Housing Committee, Tuesday, November 23, received a report on the city’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. THE police department is increasing its technology use to keep the city safe and fight crime through the use of community cameras, traffic cameras, and ALPR. The Oxnard Police Department’s ALPR program started in 2017 w...
Dec 3, 2021
Oxnard-- the Oxnard-Joslyn Lawn Bowling Club at the Wilson Senior Center, was outdoors pursuing their passion; Saturday, November 27. The group is focused on camaraderie, competition, and the thrill of knocking a bowl away from “The Jack,” a small white ball which people try to get the closest to at the other side of the field of play. LAWN Bowling, called Lawn Bowls, is played throughout th...
Dec 3, 2021
Oxnard-- Basketball season is off and running, as the Oxnard High School Yellowjackets Boys Varsity Basketball team sits at 2-1, as the season kicks into high gear. THE team features lots of high-energy skill building during practice and is focused, motivated, and determined. Head Coach Jeff Staniland said the team started the season off with a 58-53 win against San Marcos. “We definitely...
Nov 26, 2021
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, November 23, approved the first amendment with Vasquez & Company for on-call internal auditing services. The agreement will cost the city $75,000, but not more than $100,000, and extend the agreement until December 31, 2024. In January 2020, the Finance & Governance Committee heard a presentation on the internal audit program...
Nov 26, 2021
Oxnard-- The City Council held a public hearing, Tuesday, November 16, about its 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation (CAPER) Report. Housing Director Emilio Ramirez receives three entitlement grants annually; the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships Act Grant, and the Emergency Solutions Grant, better known as CDBG Home and ESG. "T...
Nov 26, 2021
Oxnard-- You know, I’ve spent time this week watching news stories about things going on in the world, and I can’t help but feel a little embarrassed to say that I am a part of the group of people calling themselves journalists on television. THERE is biased slander going on in the news industry. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t have any problem with opinion shows if they are clearly identified a...
Nov 26, 2021
Oxnard--Oxnard College, the City of Oxnard, and the West Ventura County Business Alliance joined forces, Friday, November 19, to hold a free Job Fair for area residents.and commercial setting. THE event at Oxnard College put area businesses in touch with job seekers looking for their next great challenge. Attendees were greeted at the entrance by Economic Development Manager Rosie Ornelas,...
Nov 26, 2021
Oxnard-- The City of Oxnard PAL (Police Athletic League) stepped up and provided lots of local families turkeys for Thanksgiving and had a lot of help accomplishing the task. PARTICIPANTS registered for the event, which was mandatory, and lots of volunteers delivered the birds in the back seat of people’s cars as they stopped by. Gold Coast Health Plan was also on-hand delivering Covid-19 v...
Nov 26, 2021
Ventura-- Harbor Village went to the dogs, Saturday, October 30, as the HOWL- O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest brought a large crowd of furry friends decked out in costumes with their “hoomans” having a great time. THE dogs were judged for Best in Show, Spookiest, Most Sea- Worthy, Cutest, Prettiest, and Most Creative categories. The outdoor event drew a big crowd as the event sponsor, Pet Barn Ventu...
Nov 5, 2021
Oxnard-- Incumbent District 2 Councilman Gabe Teran has retained his seat with the Oxnard City Council. The unofficial results have Teran receiving 883 votes, 30 at the polling place, and 853 via mail-in votes. The county must count the remaining mail-in ballots. Challenger Tai Hartley received 616 votes, 25 at the polling place, and 616 via mail- in votes. Candidate Eduardo Q Huerta received f...
Nov 5, 2021
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