Channel Islands—Smart Shoppers filled their bags with Holiday Treats and Treasures on Sunday, November 30, at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market. HOLIDAY Shoppers found great stocking stuffers, handmade gifts, and unique items, which support local vendors. Emily Barbata from Golden Bee Candles and Crochet said she’s made candles her whole life. “It’s a family business,” she said. “I grew...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Council, on Tuesday, December 2, approved an agreement with Carollo Engineers for construction management and inspection services for the primary clarifiers and sludge improvement project. Assistant Director of Public Works Tim Beaman presented the item and noted it’s the second project presentation. The agreement is for an initial term of three years, from December 2025 through Dece...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Council, on Tuesday, December 2, approved the fifth amendment with Brown and Caldwell for primary clarifiers and the activator. The agreement is through December 2, 2028, with an option for two additional one-year terms ending in 2030, for a total not to exceed $3,782 million for construction management and inspection services for the primary clarifiers and the activated sludge ta...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—As I said last week, God is good, and Janis is off and running at her new restaurant job as a hostess. SHE is thrilled because she gets to work with her friend, Claudia, and the duo plans to enjoy steak and shrimp fajitas following a shift. It’s a new restaurant, which means busy, busy, busy, learning new skills. There are challenges. Janis isn’t sure about the seating chart, but she...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—Part two of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Winter Market continues with event Chair April Rodriguez selling soaps and items to make someone look 20 years younger. "MY soaps have shea butter and oatmeal, and candlelight makes you look better and feel younger, but I don’t have a magic wand,” she said. Kelly Larsen has stuff to color, stress balls, which offer arthritis relief. “We...
Dec 5, 2025
City Manager Alex Nguyen Photos courtesy City of Oxnard Oxnard—In his Tuesday, December 2 report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the 18th annual Oxnard Tamale Festival is from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, December 6. "IT is free and open to the public,” he said. “It’s Downtown at Plaza Park, and I guess there will be quite an assortment of Tamales there to enjoy. This is...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Ormond Beach Power Plant story continues with City Manager Alex Nguyen saying that Federal Intervention is possible. “Under the current administration, they’ve sent clear signals that they don’t want any power plants to close,” he said. “In an article, it was reported that the power plants are to close down, but you can also read between the lines that this can definitely go beyo...
Nov 28, 2025
Ventura—On Tuesday, November 18, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for the design of groundwater equipment and pipeline. The company is home to some of the industry’s most talented professionals. It empowers them to do their best work, helping clients and communities solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Ventura Water General Mana...
Nov 28, 2025
Oxnard—Okay, no one can tell me that prayer doesn’t work. Thanks to a whole bunch of prayers, more than I’ve ever prayed in my life, Janis starts her new job today at a restaurant in Ventura. SHE followed my advice, followed up with the hiring manager, and after a few false starts, she is on the payroll. I’m proud of her!!! I also have to thank Claudia Garrett, who pushed Janis’s attribut...
Nov 28, 2025
Oxnard—On Sunday, November 19, 2025, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Spruce Street regarding a report of a subject armed with a knife who had committed a robbery. UPON arrival, officers discovered the suspect—later identified as Ibarra—had barricaded himself inside a residence. Personnel from the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team, K-9 Unit, Crisis Negotiations Team...
Nov 28, 2025
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