Channel Islands— The weather may be changing, but the handmade goods and unique treasures keep on rolling along each Sunday at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market. A large crowd of people stocked up on fresh imported food, Hummus, and picked up some distinctive art, leaving happy and full of shopping bags. Chris Aaron runs Pronto Italia, which started about a year ago. “This was inspired...
Oct 3, 2025
Channel Islands—Cars from across the pond, along with a sea of classic rides, bagpipe music, and plenty of great food, dogs, and babies, highlighted the Central Coast British Car Club Show, Sunday, 21. THE Harbor Lawn was full of MGs, Jaguars, Triumphs, Austin-Healeys, and plenty more. Mike Reynoldds has been with the Gold Coast Pipe Band for 30 years. “I love the sound,” he said. “I lived...
Sep 26, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, September 23, approved its purchasing authorization for Compuwave Incorporated. Chief Information Officer Rob Roben presented the agreement, which is a two-year blanket agreement with Compuware for $1.4 million, with a total not to exceed $4.035 million, for the purchase of hardware and related services. “The agreement will support the t...
Sep 26, 2025
Ventura—The City Council discussed its vehicle code closure and alternatives on Tuesday, September 16. The complex agreement was full of amendments with numerous timelines, one of which stipulates that restrooms remain open, drawing applause from the crowd. The Body also approved an agreement with RRM Design Group to complete and create a vision plan and a Capital Improvement/ Implementatio...
Sep 26, 2025
Oxnard—Vomiting, which is unfortunate for most people in end-stage kidney failure, is a daily reality. I’d like to share some tips and clues to make it bearable and hopefully make it a little easier. Rule1 Plan your meals and snacks accordingly, both going down and coming back up. Ice cream works well, as it goes down and comes back up; it’s okay. Oranges and tangerines are a big no-no, an...
Sep 26, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, September 23, approved a two-year agreement with Compuware totaling $1.2 million to purchase computer hardware and regulated services. THE agreement supports the timely replacement of critical IT (Information Technology) Systems, which improves operational reliability and aligns the Council’s priority to strengthen its cybersecurity po...
Sep 26, 2025
Oxnard—Things are gearing up for an exciting fall at the Wilson Senior Center, as Jean, the featured Super Senior, personifies everything great about the Center. JEAN Herrison may be quiet, but the happy crocheter has sung the praises of the Wilson Senior Center for a long time. “My husband Terrel passed away, and my children are grown, and it was so lonely,” she said. “On my first visit to...
Sep 19, 2025
Ventura—In his Tuesday, September 16, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the City is getting ready for its State of the City Message. “This is a little different this year; it will be at City Hall starting at 4 p.m. with a street festival, Touch a Truck, music and dancing, then followed by a presentation by the Mayor at 6 p.m.,” he said. There will be materials in Engli...
Sep 19, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, September 16, reviewed its Delegation of Investment Authority. Chief Financial Officer Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro presented the item and said, “The Council retains the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the investment program and ensuring compliance with the Investment Policy.” “The City Investment Policy allows for the engagement of external investment manager...
Sep 19, 2025
Oxnard—Getting a kidney transplant has turned into the medical challenge of the week. THIS week, about 30 minutes after being told my lab results were great, they stopped by to tell me my dry weight is too high. “Dry weight is a specific measurement of weight excluding liquids, fuel, and cargo, with its exact definition varying by context.” In other words, we’ve taken everything away from...
Sep 19, 2025
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