Oxnard—On Tuesday, January 20, the City Council heard a Cultural and Community Services Department update on the department’s functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs. Cultural and Community Services (CCS) Director Terrell Harrison presented the update, and he brought plenty of people to answer questions. “I am happy to be here tonight, not only to present the good ha...
Jan 23, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, January 13, unanimously elected Jeff Gorell its new Chair and Vianey Lopez as its new Vice Chair and County Governing Special Districts for 2026. Supervisor Matt LaVere nominated Gorell to serve as Chair, and Lopez to serve as Vice Chair. “It will be my honor to serve,” Gorell said. “On behalf of the residents of the second district, I’m excited...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—I don’t mean to take a line from Alice Cooper, but when you have kidney disease, every day is a nightmare. THAT nightmare includes insane diet restrictions, having a perpetual foul taste in my mouth that never leaves you, well, maybe if you spend 24 hours a day at the water fountain, which is, of course, not possible. It also means dealing with the worst nurses, technicians, and care...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard— G’Ma’s Crew was doing what it does best, Sunday, January 19, cooking a great breakfast, as hungry people came streaming through the door at the Eagle’s Oxnard Lodge. THE crew arrived early, and all the work was divided equally. “We love working in the kitchen,” Madame Auxiliary President Michele Two-Coats said. “We also have new members.” They had their traditional Eagle’s Breakfas...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—The first 2026 Wilson Senior Center featured Senior is an old friend, David Weaver, who unfortunately lost his wife, but he still takes good care of himself. He continues to walk a lot, with no plans to change that for 2026. DAVID first arrived at the Wilson Senior Center in 2023, and he really enjoyed it, after his daughter suggested that he try it out. “I wanted to try it out yeste...
Jan 16, 2026
Ventura— During his Tuesday, January 13, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the Ventura Housing Connection Series is hosting free workshops for tenants, property owners and managers. “To learn more and to register, visit Cityofventura.ca.gov/VCHS,” he said. The City is looking for people to join their team, and he said there are job openings, including Legal Litig...
Jan 16, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development, Tuesday, January 13, approved a resolution establishing an Administrative Regulation for The Fair Rate of Return Petition, to implement its Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The item will move forward to the full council, but the conversation continues, as some revisions will be made, like typos. Housing Director B...
Jan 16, 2026
Oxnard—So, 2026 is off and running, and I hope the new year brings you amazing joy. I too have a wish list, an Oxnard wish list, and I’m sure under Alex Nguyen’s careful guidance, the City will flourish. UP first is my wish for the East Oxnard Superfund site. Hopefully the area will be cleaned up and developed so it flourishes in the 2030s and beyond. My second 2026 wish is for Heritage Squ...
Jan 16, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, January 13, received and filed an item from its Public Works Agency as new Ventura County Public Works Agency Director Gregg Strakaluse presented three items related to the Christmas Storms. THE Board has delegated Public Works Agency authority to work with contractors under an emergency agreement and bypass the standard procurement process for those emerg...
Jan 16, 2026
Oxnard—The Fraternal Order of the Eagles are welcoming 2026, with its Annual New Year’s Day Rock-a-Thon, in memory of Rene Reeves, a past Madame President. THE Rock-a-Thon is chaired by Peggy Duske, and she said Reeves was lost about 20 years ago, and the event generally raises about $200 in donations. “Reeves was an animal lover, so we took on the seeing eye dogs, which are now called the...
Jan 9, 2026
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