Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, October 28, approved its first amendment with Hireclout for professional Information Technology (IT) Recruitment. Chief Information Officer (CIO) Rob Ruben presented the Hireclout agreement, noting that the deal extends its value to $1.350 million through June 30, 2027, for information technology contractor and recruitment services. “...
Nov 7, 2025
Oxnard—The Heroes series continues with people who have had a significant impact on my life, all for the better. JOSEPH Burton Hall. Joe is a fellow Our Holy Redeemer alum, but he was a couple of grades ahead of me. He went to Maria Regina High School and thought my sister was beautiful. As luck would have it, we ended up two doors apart at the University of Northern Colorado. When we met,...
Nov 7, 2025
Oxnard—On Tuesday, October 28, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call about a person possibly possessing a firearm. OFFICERS arrived and saw this person, later identified as 19-year-old Kalub Villaruz. He fled from officers and discarded a loaded P80 firearm with an extended magazine. Villaruz was taken into custody by officers and arrested for numerous firearm violations. He was tra...
Nov 7, 2025
Oxnard—The Ghouls and Goblins were loose at Plaza Park, on Saturday, October 25, as the Annual Haunt in the Park meant candy, costume contests, and a DJ who played scary themes throughout the night. KIDS of all ages came dressed to scare, dressed as live video game characters, and, of course, as Freddy Krueger and a big, scary monster, to load up on candy. Downtown Oxnard Improvement Direct...
Oct 31, 2025
Ventura—In his Tuesday, October 21, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said they still need applicants for the design review committee and commission to serve. “The application period is open through December 19, and these advisory groups provide critical input on urban design, development, and water resource planning,” he said. They must be City residents, and he said they must...
Oct 31, 2025
Oxnard—The Community Services, Public Safety, & Economic Development Committee, Tuesday, October 28, approved a Closest Resource Automatic Aid Agreement between Oxnard and the City of Ventura Fire Departments, and the Ventura County Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Alex Hamilton presented the agreement and said the Oxnard Fire Department responds to emergencies and non-emergency inciden...
Oct 31, 2025
Oxnard—Normally, I start most of my Frosted posts with a goofy observation, but that’s not happening this time. I WAS getting ready to deliver the paper last Sunday, and I heard the news that the former first-round center and Jets ring-of-fame member, Nick Mangold, lost his battle with kidney failure. I cried just like I cried for every brother and sister who loses this battle, and it’s sti...
Oct 31, 2025
Oxnard—The Public Works & Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, October 28, held a workshop on Lighting for the proposed Sports Park. ASSISTANT Public Works Steve Howlett said the workshop pilot project for Lighting at City Parks includes: Sports Field Lighting, Walkway Lighting, and Park hours for Lighting, and directs Staff to develop hours of operation. “Based on the national averag...
Oct 31, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, October 29, approved a purchasing agreement with Frontier Communications. CHIEF Information Officer Rob Ruben said the agreement with Frontier Communications is for three years, totaling $524,605 for telephone service in the City. “On December 26, 2012, the City and Verizon signed an agreement for telephone services throughout the C...
Oct 31, 2025
Ventura—The Public Comments during the Tuesday, October 22, City of Ventura Council Meeting were all about quality of life, and asking for volunteers to help on committees. Wendy Chatow appreciates the fixed sidewalks on Victoria and Telephone, up to Telegraph. “It is a big help for us, anybody in wheelchairs, walkers, and anybody who has to walk that much,” she said. Kevin Daily said the...
Oct 24, 2025
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