Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee received its latest whistleblower report on January 27 from Project Manager Annie Jensen. The report is presented every six months and she said in addition to the standards on its additional update, it also includes something different, an update to the City’s Whistleblower Policy. “The City has had an adopted Whistleblower Policy since 2016,” she sai...
Mar 27, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, March 24, heard a presentation from Public Defender Claudia Bautista. Board Chairman Jeff Gorell introduced Bautista, who said public defense is a part of the State’s Constitution. “It’s a core part of our Republic, and today we recognize a group of professionals whose work is essential to the fair and just system,” he said. “It’s an honor to prese...
Mar 27, 2026
Oxnard—I’ve had lots of issues with customer service in the past, whether it be on the phone or in person, which has left me jaded and relegated me to ordering things online. THE most recent escapade happened this morning when I tried to link my corporate cards to my accounting system. I asked a simple question: Can you do this, three times? Three times I asked the question, and three times...
Mar 27, 2026
Ventura—During his Tuesday, March 24, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the Summer Kickoff is this Saturday, March 26, and all are invited to this event from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.at Westpark Community Center. "THERE will be free activities, food trucks, a Kids Zone, Community Booths, and much more. For more information, visit cityofventura.gov/communityevents,” he said....
Mar 27, 2026
Oxnard—During the March 24 Finance & Governance Committee Meeting, the body heard an update on the California Open Records Act (CPRA). Assistant City Attorney Jason Zaragoza presented the update to the Council, and he started by saying they should accept it and pass it along to the City Council. “We’re also recommending that it adopt a resolution amending the Full-Time Equivalent Resolu...
Mar 27, 2026
Channel Islands—The weather may be warm, but the fashions were way too cool at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market on March 17. SHOPPERS stocked up on great summer fashions, nutritious items, and many other things, including hanging art available each Sunday. Tsuya Chinn runs Otantica Home. “I represent the company, but it’s owned by a Couple in the Marina Del Ray area,” she said. “We have...
Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—In his Tuesday report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. “The first St. Patrick’s Day took place on March 17, 1737,” he said. He was commenting on a whistleblower complaint, and he noted that everyone has the right to speak. “At the microphone, you can express your opinion, and you can make your allegations, you can raise your qu...
Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council received a report about 211 Ventura County during its Tuesday, March 17, meeting. Interface 211 Community Information Associate Director Gerardo Gonzales presented the item and said Interface has been supporting residents over the past year. “Interface Children and Family Services 211 Ventura County is a comprehensive information and referral service for Ventura Coun...
Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—The longer I stay on this dead kidney journey, the more I learn about myself. It started slow as almost nightly, I would shake uncontrollably between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., which progressed to anytime I would wake up from any sleep. FIRST, I eliminated red meat from my diet, on the advice of a dear friend, and Nurse Practitioner, Margaret. She saw my blood being drawn into t...
Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Development Committee, Tuesday, March 10, continues with Council Member Michaela Perez saying that a lot of conversations are going to need to continue. "I’M sure travel is included in all that, and do we have a sense of when this is going to come back to the committee?” she asked. City Manager Alex Nguyen said once the Cit...
Mar 20, 2026
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