Oxnard—The Tri County Sentry, Friday, October 3, had an important conversation with Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen, who painted a picture of a City boldly moving forward. ANY meeting with Alex is always amicable, as he is just as interested in my transplant as I am in his family. The conversation begins with the bathrooms at Heritage Square, which he said is currently on the back burner....
Oct 10, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, October 7, received its Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) Annual Report. CHAIR Teodoro Lopez presented the report, stating that they are a Commission of creatives, and he works within the multimedia and communications industry. “Our Vice Chair, Paloma Concordia, does public relations for the entire organization,” he said. “Our past chair, Sandra Diaz, c...
Oct 10, 2025
Oxnard—It’s a festive time each Sunday morning, as the Oxnard Lawn Bowling Club at the Wilson Senior Center gets together for a few laughs, and a little friendly trash talk. COMPETITORS have to bowl with a bias, so it doesn’t roll straight. The object of the game is to get closest to the Jack, a white ball in the center. Competitors try to knock each other’s bowls away from the Jack, which...
Oct 3, 2025
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, Tuesday, September 23, received a water quality update from the Channel Islands Marine Advisory Committee. Special Districts Director Anthony Miller introduced a video from the Marine Advisory Committee, which supports the effort around the Harbor. “Thanks to Chuck Carter, who put this together and has been with us every step of the way,” Mi...
Oct 3, 2025
Ventura—The City of Ventura’s Main Street Plan story continues with maintaining the existing closure under the existing code. The agreement, loaded with amendments and timelines, stipulates that restrooms remain open, drawing praise from the crowd. The Body also approved its RRM Design Group to create and complete a vision plan and a Capital Improvement/ Implementation Plan for the Main Str...
Oct 3, 2025
Oxnard—Good news this week, as I addressed the management at the dialysis clinic regarding my dry weight, and my doctor ordered the clinic supervisor to increase my total weight. "DRY weight is a specific measurement of weight excluding liquids, fuel, and cargo, with its exact definition varying by context.” Some people know, but most don’t, getting a kidney transplant in California is like...
Oct 3, 2025
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, September 30, received its report on investments for the month ending June 30. Treasurer and Tax Collector Sue Horgan reported on the County’s Investment Pool’s performance, calling it great news. “The year 2025 was an excellent year for our investment pool,” she said. “Our investments are safe, with sufficient liquidity to sustain the County’s ca...
Oct 3, 2025
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
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