Oxnard—It’s Monday morning, March 2, and we’re marching toward the final countdown and God willing, transplant day. I HAVE one task to complete, a heart stress test, which I plan to schedule today. It was scheduled for early January, but I needed to wait until all my Medicare cards were delivered to me. I’ve done this test before and barely passed, so I walk nightly with my beloved wife Jan...
Mar 6, 2026
Oxnard—During the Tuesday, March 3, report to the City Council, Assistant City Manager Eric Sonstegard said Daylight Saving Time starts on Saturday, March 7. “Make sure you move your clocks forward, unless you want to be early to anywhere you are going,” he said. “We spring forward and fall back. “As we do each year, we have our Spring Float Tour, and we have our special guest coming, and ho...
Mar 6, 2026
Oxnard–Consistency is the rule at the Wilson Senior Center, consistent fun friendships, arts and crafts, puzzles, great, Senior-friendly, nutritious food, exercise, and most of all friendship at one of the City’s Senior hubs where all Seniors are welcomed with open arms. LUPI Riveles spent her afternoon working on word searches and did it with a determined smile. Across the table, Gracie wa...
Feb 27, 2026
Ventura—During the February 17 meeting, City Manager Bill Ayub said the City recently celebrated the grand opening of the Cabrillo Use Path with a ribbon cutting. “It’s near Saticoy Avenue in East Ventura,” he said. “This project is funded by $1.5 million in grants from Cal Trans and the Ventura County Transportation Commission. This closed the final gap in a two-mile corridor, and he said...
Feb 27, 2026
Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said the City doesn’t have special equipment or a specialty location, like a paint booth, and they have been contracting this out for several years. Oxnard–The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, February 24, unanimously approved its Fleet Services agreement for light and medium-duty paint and body. Fleet Services Manager Jose Arreola p...
Feb 27, 2026
Oxnard–This little piece of my mind pains me to write, it literally pains me. This is a right-handed editorial because my left hand is cramping. WATER is the simple solution to the cramping problem, well, it’s not really. You see, if there is too much water in my body, I throw up, then I get lectured, and I’ve seen people asked to come in for an extra clean-out. The last thing I want is to...
Feb 27, 2026
Oxnard—The City Manager Workshop from Tuesday, February 2, continues with City Manager Alex Nguyen saying criminalizing the homeless continues without addressing the solution. "IT’S not only here, but across the State and the Country,” he said. The City has many challenges, and he said they are beyond the everyday challenges. “There are always problems, and what is the best way to address...
Feb 27, 2026
Oxnard—The Fraternal Order of the Eagles continues its ongoing mission of people helping people on Sunday, February 15, as Grandma’s Crew spent the morning cooking breakfast for the hungry guests. MADAME President Michele Two Coats led a staff of volunteers, and, as always, the kitchen was a whirlwind of activity. Volunteer servers placed orders as Two Coats led the busy kitchen. Lisa Fer...
Feb 20, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, February 3, heard a presentation from City Manager Alex Nguyen about how the City operates, and that story continues with its social media channels. “We’ve done a good job, and one of our phrases is to be a little more sticky and utilize it more,” he said. “But boy, talk about a minefield.” Since Nguyen’s arrival, he started the new Sunshine Ordinance, the...
Feb 20, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, February 10, issued a proclamation honoring February as Black History Month. Supervisor Vianey Lopez presented the item, and she said it’s a time to recognize the Black and African American Community in Ventura County and highlight a few organizations doing work today. “In no specific order, I want to start with 99.3 F.M., an independently owned Blac...
Feb 20, 2026
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