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
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
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