Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Dec 10, Finance & Governance Committee meeting, the body approved its AD 2000-I Improvement Account Close-out and Budget appropriation. Deputy Public Works Director Juanita Guzman presented the agreement, which authorizes $16,500 from Fund 5000 to administer the improvement fund close-out and approve a declaration of surplus and the distribution of the Limited Obl...
Dec 13, 2024
Ventura—During its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting, the City Council amended its Ventura Veterans Affordable Housing Project (Ventura Springs) at 10866 Morning Glory Road. The agreement increases the contribution to $817,834 and authorizes the City’s Finance Department to support the increase partially. City Manager Bill Ayub said the project contains 122 affordable units on 10.03 acres, with 54 p...
Dec 13, 2024
Oxnard—It’s been quite a year; that’s the understatement of all time, without a doubt. MOST everyone knows my travails, a Country adventure where people had no clue how to operate a newspaper, a little legal scuffle to get out of my lease my attorney helped with, which ended with the whole family in a moving truck, with a damaged car carrier for eight horrifying days. I encountered a lot du...
Dec 13, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Dec. 10 meeting, the Public Works & Transportation Committee approved an agreement with Tri County Transportation for backfill, resurfacing material sales, delivery, and hail away services. THE agreement runs from Jan. 8, 2025, through Jan. 7, 2026, with the option to extend it for four consecutive years for an amount not to exceed $1 million. “The City of Ox...
Dec 13, 2024
Oxnard—The BRINC Drone Agreement story continues with Issac Michael Morales saying during public comments that the Drone surveillance program concerns him. THE Council approved its BRINC Drone Agreement with a 6-1 vote to act as a first responder plan in the City. Council Member Arthur Valenzuela voted no. “While we all desire safety and security in our community, most acknowledge the use...
Dec 13, 2024
Oxnard—Unique one-of-a-kind crafts and specialties highlighted the Oxnard Knights of Columbus Council 750’s Holiday Craft Boutique, Sun. Dec. 8. THE crafters offered plenty of year-round gifts perfect for Christmas morning, a great meal, a raffle, and lots more. Deputy Grand Knight Michael Hernandez said the money raised sponsors area High Schools in Santa Clara and Saint Anthony’s High Sch...
Dec 13, 2024
Channel Islands Harbor—The Harbor’s Streets were on fire with runners ready to stake their claim at the Annual Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon Sun., Dec. 8. THE event raises all its money for the community. It’s mission is to serve over 3000 low-income children every year, giving out toys to those in need for Christmas and partnering with local food banks and scholarship funds to support fami...
Dec 13, 2024
Ventura—The spirit of the holidays filled the air at the Dudley House’s 30th Annual Victorian Harbor Boutique, as people found quality crafts, home décor, antiques, and collectibles, plus a silent auction and “bargain basement” on Saturday, November 30. THE classic mansion was fully loaded with ornate handmade gifts that were perfect for decorating the home, and the Docents ensured plenty of...
Dec 6, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council, during its Tuesday, Dec. 3, meeting, approved its BRINC Drone Agreement with a 6-1 vote to act as a first responder plan in the City. Council Member Arthur Valenzuela voted no. Police Chief Jason Benites presented the item, which included an overview of the drone’s uncrewed aerial system with examples for public safety, some examples of successful drone use, and an...
Dec 6, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting, the City Council received an update to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and aligned them with the State’s guidelines. Project Planner Heather Davis presented the update along with Planning & Sustainability Manager Kathleen Mallory, George Dix from Rincon Development, and AICP John Muggridge from Feher & Pierce, and Dav...
Dec 6, 2024
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