Oxnard—The City’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held Saturday, June 20, at Plaza Park. THE event is a celebration of history, culture, accomplishments, and the journey into the future. “Whereas, on January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued an Emancipation Proclamation, legally and officially declaring an end to slavery in the United States of America,” he said. “On June 19,...
Jun 5, 2026
Ventura—During his Tuesday, June 2, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said Ventura’s 49th Annual Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade on July 4, plus a weeklong series of events celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday. "THE parade is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Downtown Ventura,” he said. “This year, the celebration expands beyond a single day, with a weeklong series of commu...
Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 1 City Council meeting, Council members declared June 2026 as Pride Month in Oxnard with a proclamation. MAYOR Luis McArthur said they gathered earlier that morning and raised the Pride Flag, which is prominently displayed over City Hall. “A few of us made comments, indicating our staunch support for the Pride Community, and the role they play in our City and...
Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard’s Memorial Day remembrance continues with US Army Vietnam Veteran Sal Gonzales. Memorial Day is a day to remember the Men and Women from all generations who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their Country. "WE’RE here to honor the enduring meaning of this day,” he said. “They represent the same conflicts, represented by time and circumstance. They were unite...
Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard, Monday, May 25, had a moving ceremony of remembrance on Memorial Day, for those who paid the price on the field of battle. ELECTED officials, Veterans, Clergy, and those in attendance remembered all the fallen heroes who are forever immortalized, along with their families. Ron Robinson is on the Board of Directors for American Veterans of Southern California (Am V...
May 29, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors review of its plan and schedule of prior audit findings during its Tuesday, May 19, meeting continues with David Showalter, the partner for Eide Bailly asking for any questions. “I want to thank the County for all their work and effort they did with the audit,” he said. “We appreciate the partnership in this particular year’s audit, and we had quite a few progra...
May 29, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on May 19, approved the Avalon Homes Planning and Zoning Permit. Planning Supervisor Jamie Peltier presented the project, and the applicant, Tanner Shelton, with San Belt. “The project request consists of two major components, a residential development, and preserved open space,” she said. “The proposed subdivision divides the vacant properties into 10 lots, three o...
May 29, 2026
Board Chairman Jeff Gorrel introduced the report. Photo Courtesy County of Ventura Ventura—The Board of Supervisors reviewed its recruitment and retention efforts during its Tuesday, May 19, meeting. BILL Friedal with the County’s Executive Office, Human Resources Division, said his report fulfills the State’s requirement on job retention and recruitment efforts. AB2561 became effective on...
May 29, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, review of Public Works Week continues with Manager of the Year. DIRECTOR Greg Straka said the nominees are Tobie Mitchell from Central Services, Devi Nallamala from Engineering Services, Matt Hespenheide from Roads & Transportation, David Laak from Watershed Protection, and Homer Arrendondo from Water & Sanitation. “The Winner is David Laak,” Straka...
May 29, 2026
Oxnard—The Oxnard Police Department held its 27th Annual Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, honoring those who died in the line of duty. Rabbi Dove Muchnik, from Chabad of Oxnard, called on those in attendance to pay tribute to the City’s fallen Officers. "IMMORTALIZE those whose lives are dedicated to preserving the safety and security of our people,” he said. “They gave the ultimate s...
May 29, 2026
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