Oxnard—The City Council approved the third amendment to financially support the construction of a permanent, year-round homeless shelter for the homeless called “Casa de Carmen.” The vote was 5-1, with Councilman Starr casting the dissenting vote. On May 17, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement between the City and County of Ventura to fund and construct a shelter for homeless peopl...
Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—For me, April has a mix of both good and bad memories. I start with the bad. ON April 8, 1989, I was diagnosed with type one diabetes. I’m repeating myself, But if it weren’t for my beautiful Mother, Dolores Frost, I wouldn’t be here today. If you weren’t reading what my beautiful Mother told me —that life isn’t fair —I have a strong soul and two little sons. I was ready to give up...
Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The Tri County Sentry’s featured Senior is Sebifinio (Epi) Armas, who, after a 20-year hiatus, rediscovered true joy along with his wife, Maria. “I lived in Oxnard for 19 years, and we moved away to Concord, CA, and we came back,” he said. “I came back because this is the best place for me and my wife.” He said the Wilson Senior Center has friendly people, and the people are nice to...
Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The Fifth Annual City of Oxnard Insect Festival, Saturday, June 7, combined education and activities, wrapped up in a cockroach and cricket burrito. THE event was free, thanks to Terrel Harrison and the folks at Oxnard Rec, and featured learning about monarch butterflies and other bugs, with kids of all ages taking some home! This year’s special guests were crustaceans!! Vendors sold...
Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 10, approved the third amendment with TG Consulting for the EPL Licensing Module. Assistant Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer Jialan Su presented the item, stating that the new deal increases the amount with TG Consulting by $70,000, with the total contract amount not exceeding $366,938, and extends the contract to November 30,...
Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 10, approved the first amendment with InfoSend for Business Tax Form printing, inserting, and mailing services. The billing and licensing division mails approximately 45,000 customer utility bills, 2,000 tax bills, and 1,000 business tax certificates each month. Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jialan Su said the agre...
Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard - I hope everyone had a wonderful week filled with success, happiness, and prosperity. IT’S your little, old, short, and broken-down Italian friend again; I’m happy to share my bizarre eye with you again. My walking time without a cane is increasing, as I’ve said many times, one step at a time. One bizarre habit I have developed over the last week or two is that I take all my medica...
Jun 13, 2025
Ventura—Part two of Cassie’s Cats and Kittens’ Fourth Anniversary focuses on the reader, who has found their new best friend at the Cat Lounge and hopes the little bundle of fur will be their furever best friend. "WE do our best to be transparent with our Cats and share what we know,” she said. “Especially if someone looks on our website and sees a Cat has a condition and needs this pill dai...
Jun 13, 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...
Jun 6, 2025
Oxnard—In his Tuesday, June 3, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Fifth Annual Insect Festival is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Plaza Park. “This is a free family event from our fabulous Recreation and Community Services Department,” he said. “This year, the special guests, in addition to the insects, the special guests are the crustaceans, more go...
Jun 6, 2025
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