Oxnard—Housing Director Emilio Ramirez has left his position to serve as Chief of Staff to Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina. City Manager Alexander Nguyen has appointed Assistant Housing Director Brenda Lopez as Oxnard’s Interim Housing Director while the City begins a formal recruitment process for the position. "EMILIO gave Oxnard nearly six great years of service, “City Manager Ale...
Jan 17, 2025
Channel Islands Harbor—Wheels & Waves made its excellent return to Channel Islands Harbor, Sun. Jan. 5, as hot rodders and their incredible rides rolled into Channel Islands Museum’s parking lot, which meant loads of fun and plenty of camaraderie. THE parking lot was loaded with the classics, as the morning featured sunshine, eggs, aromatic bacon, some great lucrative career advice, and...
Jan 10, 2025
Oxnard—On a 6-1 split vote, the City Council voted to keep its committee system. Council Member Aaron Starr, who brought the item forward, voted no. The City Council had been a five-member body; all five members and the Mayor were elected at large. Six years ago, the City Council transitioned from its five-member at-large system to seven members with six districts, each with a Council Member an...
Jan 10, 2025
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, during its Dec. 17 meeting, discussed developing the East County Family Justice Center. The goal is to bring services to Ventura County’s East Side and assist victims experiencing trauma and debilitating crimes in Moorpark, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and surrounding communities to access services locally. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko led the...
Jan 10, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council debated into the night but unanimously selected Committee Members during its Tues, Jan 7 meeting. THE Committees will serve for two years and change to add some diversity and experience for its members. Mayor Luis McArthur will chair each Committee and selected Gabriela Rodriguez and Council Member Aaron Starr, along with himself sitting on the Committee. Perez will...
Jan 10, 2025
Oxnard—At approximately 1:34 a.m., Sunday, Jan 5, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Eight Street and Oxnard Blvd. to assist the Oxnard Fire Department with a vehicle fire. THE fire was later determined to be arson. Surveillance video captured a male subject at the scene of the arson. After further investigation, Oxnard Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit identified 30-year-old Oxnard...
Jan 10, 2025
Ventura—Things are shaping up for a great 2025 at Cassie’s Cats & Kittens, as Founder Jennifer Thompson believes that more Cats will find their furever home this year. THE Lounge had 38 Cats going out to deserving families in 2024, which was down slightly. “We’re looking to redo our lobby with a secure wall and door system,” she said. “We’ve got some quotes, and a team is coming out to...
Jan 10, 2025
Ventura—Things are looking great at Cassie’s Cats & Kittens, as the Lounge had 38 Cats going out to deserving families throughout the year and plans an even bigger 2025. UNDER Founder Jennifer Thompson’s watchful, caring eye, fueled by passion plus an amazing group of volunteers, the group cares for, socializes, tends to medical needs, and ensures each Kitty has a fantastic furever home....
Jan 3, 2025
Ventura—During its Dec. 17 City Council Meeting, Deputy Mayor Dr. Jeanette Sanchez-Palacios was appointed Mayor of the City of Ventura. A lifelong Ventura resident, she earned a Doctorate in Higher Education from California Lutheran University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from the Universi...
Jan 3, 2025
Oxnard—After two closed sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 31, Council Member Aaron Starr recused himself from discussions and votes about the lawsuit, the City of Oxnard vs Moving Oxnard Forward, in which Starr is an officer. The unscheduled special meeting brought a large crowd to City Hall to make comments, and after another closed session, City Attorney Stephen Fischer said the Council would be en b...
Jan 3, 2025
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