Channel Islands—As 2025 winds down to 2026, the incredible finds were stacked high at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market Sunday, December 21. FAMILIES were getting a jump on many fashions, candles, healthy dog food, and baby clothes, and they were loving it. Yvette Balzano operates Divine Health Human Grade Fresh Pet Food, and she said canned commercial dog food has no vitamins, minerals,...
Jan 2, 2026
Ventura—The holy days of Chanukkiah wrapped up over the weekend, and on Sunday, December 21, the Chabad of Ventura family celebrated its sense of togetherness. THE celebration included dancing, a juggler, who engaged the audience, plenty of donuts, some history and much love across Ventura Harbor Village. Ventura Chabad Rabbi Yakov Latowic led the celebration, which started when he arrived...
Dec 26, 2025
Ventura—In her Tuesday, December 16 comments made to the public, Council Member Liz Campos said the Zoppe’ Family Circus will run from December 26, through January 2, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. “Tickets are available at the Fairgrounds, or you can get discounted tickets at zoppefamilycircus.com,” she said. “The joy of this circus coming is their youngest clown, at age 5, was a born,...
Dec 26, 2025
Oxnard— The Oxnard City Council, on Tuesday, December 16, passed an agreement with Axon International. The agreement will not exceed $3.741 million over five years for body-worn cameras less lethal worn equipment, plus services and subscriptions. Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Teran spoke with Police Chief Jason Benites about two of the items, and he asked if the Commander would speak about the items t...
Dec 26, 2025
Oxnard—This Frosted had so many working titles: the year I grew up, reality hits you like a dead fish in the face, and so many more —but I settled on the title and will relive the worst year in my life since my divorce. THE year 2025 started strong as always, and my transplant protocol was well underway, with the only remaining obstacle being the Colonoscopy. The Colonoscopy went fine, and...
Dec 26, 2025
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, December 16, approved a memorandum agreement with the Ventura Employees Association, with an impact on the hiring system. COUNTY Executive Officer, from the Human Resources Division Aviel presented the agreement, which he said will be adopted once the hearing completes. The targeted market for each year is between 1.5- 3 percent paid over two ye...
Dec 26, 2025
Oxnard—Eagles President Michele Two Coats this week, as she celebrated with good friends who brought plenty of food and little cakes for her special day. MICHELE was all smiles and thrilled to be with her great friends. “This is not my party, it’s the Aerie’s Holiday Party,” she said. “But it happened to land on my Birthday.” Michele said her friend Cindy will tell anyone the President has...
Dec 26, 2025
Channel Islands—There was a sea of runners at the Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon on Sunday, December 14, all hoping for prizes, but most were there for the joy of running and the love of exercise. RUNNERS competed in the Half-Marathon, Quarter-Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Kids 1K, and Diaper Dash. Frankie Flores, the Shake Shack Assistant General Manager, said Shake Shack likes being part of the c...
Dec 19, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, December 16, re-elected Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez as its next Mayor Pro Tem on a 5-2 vote over Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez. City Clerk Luly Lopez presented the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem, noting that the Mayor Pro Tem will serve in the event of the Mayor’s absence. “On December 11, 2024, the Mayor announced that the Mayor Pro Tem position...
Dec 19, 2025
Oxnard—I was going to write about entering the ranks of Medicare today. Then I had a visit with my doctor, who informed me that I have elevated Albumin levels. A week ago, I was told all my blood work was great. Now that won’t do so; they’ve created a whole new set of problems. Ultimately, they’re doing everything they can to make sure that I won’t ever get out of this chair, and I’ll be he...
Dec 19, 2025
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