Ventura—During its Tuesday, May 27, meeting, the City Council reviewed its State-mandated severity zones with the City of Ventura Fire Department, and decided to take action at a later date. Fire Chief David Endaya presented the Cal-Fire State-mandated severity zones for local responsibility areas, along with Assistant Chief Chris McDonald and Fire Marshall Brett Reed. A fire hazard severit...
Jul 18, 2025
Oxnard—Usually, I start most Frosted Thoughts on a rant, but not this week! One of the many good things this week is that I get to see Travis, my beloved Paramedic Son, next month!!!! THE details are not yet worked out; there’s a lot to do, and he suggested coming to his house. I asked for pictures, which he didn’t send, but we found pictures online, and we won’t be staying there. Regardles...
Jul 18, 2025
Oxnard—In his Tuesday, July 15, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said in the 1970s, small groups of mothers started gathering in Argentina wanting to know what had happened to their sons, because the Federal Government “goon squads” took them away. HE said they became known as the Mothers of the Disappeared in Argentina in the 1970s. “The children of this Country were li...
Jul 18, 2025
Oxnard—The Oxnard Eagles had a full day of activities on Sunday, June 1, starting with the Scrambled Crew serving breakfast, including a variety of tasty omelets, sausage, bacon, and ham, along with plenty of juice and coffee. THE afternoon marked the transition to its new leadership, led by Michele Two Coats, who loves the sense of family and community action, and feels at home as the new M...
Jul 11, 2025
Oxnard—Part three of the City’s balanced budget story continues with its progress through recovery. From 2019 to 2022, it faced a $9.2 million budget deficit. Measure O ends in early 2029, and Assistant City Manager Eric Sonstegard said the voters approved Measure O, a half-cent sales tax, in 2008. “Voters approved Measure O, a half-cent sales tax that brought about incredible improvements...
Jul 11, 2025
Ventura—In his Tuesday, July 8 report to the city council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the city will start repaving Telegraph Road between Ashwood and Hill Road at the end of July. “This project will resurface approximately 690,000 ft.² of roadway and will continue through January 2026,” he said. “This work will. generally occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with potential...
Jul 11, 2025
Oxnard—It was a typical Sunday morning. I was in bed at 6:30 a.m., and the J-Train woke me up to tell me that she was going to work. THERE were a couple of minor differences: I was hungry, my blood sugar was low, and I needed company. Usually, I don’t require contact; I’m an island unto myself, but this morning I just wanted to talk. I had one stop to make, I needed to drop off papers at the...
Jul 11, 2025
Ventura—David Aldridge has encountered many setbacks throughout his life. Still, he faces each obstacle, his lower legs were amputated, with a smile and a sense of determination, looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. DAVID comes from Vauxhall, New Jersey, and is 59 years old. He moved from Jersey in 1987. “I came to Southern California in the Valley and spent two years working at...
Jul 11, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council unanimously approved Blue Star Operations Services (BSOS) Agreement A-8587, which means the Dallas Cowboys are coming to Oxnard through 2030. The City’s responsibilities include providing public safety services, overseeing parking responsibilities, managing volunteers, and coordinating food vendors. The Cowboys will secure permits and licenses, maintain the field du...
Jul 4, 2025
Ventura—In his report to the Ventura City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub reminded residents about the free community academy, and for more information, visit cityofventura.ca.gov/CommunityAcedemy. “The Community Academy is open to Ventura residents and business owners,” he said. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 4, 2025. It gives an inside look at local Policing, training, and engaging...
Jul 4, 2025
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