Oxnard—The City Council opened with a closed session on July 30, and City Attorney Stephen Fischer said they will defer to their attorneys to discuss Douglas Partello versus Lourdes Lopez et al. “THE City Council will also discuss, based on existing facts and circumstances, to decide whether to initiate litigation in one potential case,” he said. “The City Council will also recess to a close...
Aug 7, 2026
Channel Islands—The Concerts by the Sea welcomed August on Saturday, August 1, with an amazing performance by Unkle Monkey. UNKLE Monkey delighted the Harbor crowd with music from around the world and original songs. At the Saturday show, the classic Nancy Sinatra song, “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” brought the delighted crowd to its feet. Band Leader Steve Stafford loves coming to pla...
Aug 7, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Thursday, July 30, presented a commendation to the Oxnard Downtowners Foundation. MAYOR Luis McArthur read from the commendation and said, “The City Council expresses its sincere appreciation to the Oxnard Downtowners Foundation, a group composed of Downtown Merchants and volunteers dedicated to ensuring a healthy downtown area.” McArthur said special acknowledgment...
Aug 6, 2026
Oxnard—The Oxnard City Council voted on June 16, 2026, to place the “City of Oxnard Public Safety, Financial Stability Measure (No Tax Rate Increase)” on the November 3, 2026, ballot, providing Oxnard voters the opportunity to choose whether to continue the City’s existing Measure O sales tax beyond its current expiration date in March 2029. MEASURE O is a locally controlled half-cent sales...
Jul 31, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, July 14, approved an ordinance implementing Housing Element Program 19 for transitional and supportive housing and emergency supportive services. THE ordinance provides for group shelters and group care facilities in the City. Deputy Mayor Doug Halter excused himself due to a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. Community Development Di...
Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—The Fifth Annual All for One Car Show returned to downtown on Sunday, July 26, and the event was swamped by gear heads, classic cars, souped-up hot rods, and plenty of car clubs showing off their best.THE show, sponsored by the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association, had vendors selling lots of items, Civic Groups raising money, cars on their edge, and attendees admiring all the classic...
Jul 30, 2026
Channel Islands—The Concerts by the Sea hit high gear Saturday, July 25, as Buena Onda Music brought their rock and roll classics that brought the crowd to their feet and to the dance area.THE concerts have been a favorite since before moving from Peninsula Park, as music lovers love the atmosphere and enhanced view after some of the trees were removed.Junior Espinoza plays rhythm guitar, sings...
Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—Public Comments during the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting continued with a video of Council Member Aaron Starr and Alicia “Mama” Percell at a Libertarian Convention, in which he admitted that he has a Libertarian agenda for Oxnard. “HE said, ‘Alicia and I interviewed dozens of people trying to find folks that would actually be part of our agenda,’” the caller said. “Later on, h...
Jul 30, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, July 14, received a special presentation of Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash Grant Award. KAISER Permanente presented the City with a $54,000 check for Operation Splash, which the City accepted. Mathew Jacobs from Kaiser Permanente came forward to share some words, and he said they are committed to water safety in the community. Jacobs, the Governm...
Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—During the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting, Council Members were out in the community hearing about what’s important to residents. COUNCIL Member Bert Perello said there was a presentation by the Ventura County Environmental Health Department and sidewalk food vendors. “It was pointed out how severe the issue is about people selling food on the sidewalks, and they made a tremen...
Jul 24, 2026
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