Oxnard—I usually start every Frosted Thoughts with what it’s like to deal with waiting to get Travis’s Kidney that my hero is giving me. TODAY, however, I want to tell you about the love of my life, Daisy. While I was dealing with one medical issue after another, Daisy turned 17, making her the official Senior Citizen of the home. I’ve written about this before when her back legs gave out,...
Jul 4, 2025
Oxnard—Part two of the City’s balanced budget continues with Assistant City Manager Eric Sonstegard discussing its progress and challenges. "IMPROVEMENTS to our Staff and Council, on the Fourth Street Corridor, between the train station and Downtown, will include curb extensions, crosswalks, and bike lanes,” he said. “We’ll have pedestrians and cyclists move throughout downtown.” Constructi...
Jul 4, 2025
Oxnard—In his report to the City Council on Tuesday, July 1, the City Manager stated that everyone is aware that fireworks are illegal in the City. "I think people are aware of the phone numbers, the Fireworks Officer is 805-307-6304, or email fireworks@oxnard.org,” he said. The voicemail hotline is 805-394-5884, and the emergency dispatch line is 805-385-7740.” He said people are asking if...
Jul 4, 2025
Oxnard—The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Plaza Park, held on Saturday, June 21, was a fantastic, free family event featuring great food, local art, and memorable entertainment. IT was a day to celebrate, but we also acknowledge that the journey is not over. “Juneteenth is celebrated each June 19 and commemorates the emancipation of people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated...
Jun 27, 2025
Ventura—The City Council honored Stephen Baird with an award from the California Association of Public Information Officials on Tuesday, June 24. “Crisis communications management is the strategic process of planning for, responding to, and recovering from a crisis to protect an organization’s reputation and minimize negative impacts. It involves developing communication strategies, establis...
Jun 27, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council heard the great 2025-2026 Budget Tuesday, June 15, which focuses on restoring lost services, most notably for kids and Seniors. The City has come a long way from its $9.2 million Budget deficit from 2020-2022, which meant laying off 30 employees. Measure E helped them recover. The Council approved its five-year priorities, which included restoring some of its program...
Jun 27, 2025
Oxnard—So much has happened to me over the last two months, much of it good, and people have been very supportive. But, with that said, one piece of my life has become messed up. RECENTLY, I have been dropping things, knocking things over, losing things, stepping on and driving over things, and breaking things. Additionally, I have been losing my car in the grocery store parking lot, which...
Jun 27, 2025
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, Tuesday, June 24, unanimously approved a contract with BSN Construction for asphalt repairs in neighborhoods across the City. Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said we go out and make a repair to the underground; the first thing we put back is not the temporary asphalt. Those are temporary until it’s viable to do those repairs. Photos C...
Jun 27, 2025
Channel Islands—The Fourth Annual Channel Islands Harbor Father’s Day Car Show was a loving tribute to Dad, as families gathered from the park to Channel Islands Maritime Museum to enjoy the cars. THERE was classic rock, along with a sea of Food Trucks to keep everyone’s stomachs full. Food Share of Ventura County’s Chief Development Officer, Jennifer Caldwell, is proud to be part of the Fo...
Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council took a few minutes on Tuesday, July 17, to honor its Lowrider Community. A large group accepted the award, which Council Member Gage Teran said the State of California declared the first Sunday of the summer as California Lowrider Day. “The City of Oxnard has long been home to a rich, diverse car culture that has allowed cultural identity while defying racial discriminat...
Jun 20, 2025
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