Oxnard—It never fails, every time I get ahead of myself, and I think I have time to kill, sleep, or whatever, I end up scrambling to get caught up. FOR example, I am in the process of engaging a new bookkeeping service that will streamline my electronic payments. I got the welcome email last Friday, and figured, no problem, I have the weekend to get it done. The weekend to complete the task...
Feb 20, 2026
Oxnard—The Cultural and Community Services story continues with its Grad Bash, which is a supervised special excursion for Oxnard Students. OXNARD’S Junior High School students celebrate their promotion at the end of the school year. The District sends 1,600 students to Grad Night at Universal Studios with 100 chaperones and staff. “It includes exclusive park activities for students, trans...
Feb 20, 2026
Ventura—As Antique Adventures rolls into February, it means an endless supply of cars, hot rods, classics, coffee, donuts, and plenty of camaraderie. The shop is full of classic treasures, from wall to wall, but outside are the car buffs showing off the endless supply of classics, while the owners shake hands and tell their stories. Jarek covered for Store co-owner Check Ackerman and didn’t...
Feb 13, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, February 3, heard a presentation from City Manager Alex Nguyen about how the City operates. He said the City Workshops benefit new Council Members and serve as a reminder to the general public of what the departments do in the community. “These assist in guiding the City Council as later this year, when we update the City’s five-year priorities,” he said. “W...
Feb 13, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, January 21, presented recognitions to County Employees who have served for over 25 years. County Human Services Director Daniele Keyser presented the award to employees who have reached service milestones of 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. “This is during the third quarter of 2025,” she said, “We’re going to display everyone’s photo, and say a few w...
Feb 13, 2026
Oxnard – Today turned out really well. My blood sugar was really good. I got a lot of rest, and my little girl Daisy hung out with me for quite a while. I spent most of the night writing, had a little bit of lows with them, my blood sugar, but I dealt with it. It was OK, but I was determined and still am determined that I don’t have to write throughout the night up to the deadline. I have a...
Feb 13, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, January 20, heard a Cultural and Community Services Department update, which continues with Assistant Director Rene Rakestraw giving a Cultural Arts Snapshot. CULTURAL Arts programming provides educational programming, recreational art participation, and special events,” she said. “The data reflects both unduplicated and duplicated participation, and it...
Feb 13, 2026
Oxnard—The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day story continues with Keynote Speaker Dr. Gay Theresa Johnson, the Director of the Blum Center on Poverty, Inequality, and Democracy at USCB (University of California, Santa Barbara). JOHNSON praised Rosa Parks, who stood up to people who insisted that she be in the rear of the bus and was arrested. “You may do that, Parks said”, as told by J...
Feb 13, 2026
Oxnard—The sun was shining, and the Joslyn- Oxnard Lawn Bowling Club was out en masse, enjoying the day. The practice is serious; this team competes with area teams, but the mood is friendly as everyone tries to help each other. Gloria Brown is the club’s secretary. “If you want to have a great time, come on down,” she said. “We have free lessons, and you can use our bowls.” Gloria starte...
Feb 6, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, February 3, approved the lease agreement for Teatro de las Americas. Economic Development Manager Jasmine McGinty presented the agreement, and she said Teatro de las Americas is a non-profit bilingual theater company that engages in performing arts and education that reflects and nurtures the community in the heart of Downtown Oxnard. “With a vision to b...
Feb 6, 2026
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