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
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
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