Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Jan. 7, meeting, the City Council will contemplate abandoning its current Committee System. NEWLY Elected Council Member Aaron Starr proposed eliminating the Committee structure During its Tuesday, Dec. 11, meeting. City Manager Alex Nguyen spearheaded the Committee system in Oct. 2018, initially, and it has been functional since 2019. “A long time ago, the City...
Jan 3, 2025
Oxnard—At 4 p.m., Sun. Dec 29, 2024, an Oxnard Police Officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. ONE of the vehicle’s occupants suddenly fled and discarded a bag on top of a nearby apartment roof. Officers apprehended the passenger after a brief foot pursuit, and the discarded bag was retrieved and contained a loaded Glock 9mm handgun. T...
Jan 3, 2025
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Dec. 17 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved its Professional Services Agreement with CBRE (Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis) for real property services in the City of Oxnard. CBRE and the City of Oxnard have worked together since 2019, including property evaluations, listing, representation, and negotiations for potential acquisition and disposition by the...
Jan 3, 2025
Oxnard—Cloudy weather didn’t deter the Oxnard Lawn Bowlers on Sunday, Dec 22, as the group gathered and enjoyed their trademark fun, laced with a bit of friendly competition right outside the Wilson Senior Center. LAWN Bowling involves rolling a biased ball toward a “White Jack” on the field of play, called the green, with the closest team to the Jack declared the winner. “Lawn bowling ori...
Dec 27, 2024
Oxnard—During its final full meeting on Tuesday, December 3, the City Council stopped to honor Former Mayor John Zaragoza and renamed the Oxnard Transit Center the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center Oxnard. The Mayor was elected in 2020 after terming out his County Supervisor Seat after his service began in 2008. That was preceded by serving on the City Council from 1996 until 2008, including four...
Dec 27, 2024
Ventura—During its Monday, Dec. 10 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved Tony Lee as its Interim Police Chief. The City has been recruiting a new Chief since Darin Schindler retired, effective Monday, Dec. 29. Human Resources Director Valarie Barroso said the recruitment process is expected to last about four months, and Lee has specialized skills related directly to the interim as...
Dec 27, 2024
Oxnard—On December 23, 2024, Cristero Peter Luna succumbed to his injuries sustained from the collision. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit continue to investigate the details of the crash. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Officer Joseph Clarke at 805-385-7750 or via email at joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding t...
Dec 27, 2024
Ventura—Christmas may be over, but it’s never too late to drive to Antique Adventures and pick up some classic gifts that will highlight any home. IN addition to a wide array of classic cars with their wonderful owners outside each Sunday morning, savvy shoppers can pick up classic gifts, often handmade, which puts online shopping to shame. Mickey Putlansky brought his 1937 Ford Three-Windo...
Dec 27, 2024
Channel Islands Harbor - Channel Islands Harbor was loaded with fun seekers on Saturday, Dec 14, as the Harbor’s Christmas added to the Holiday fun. KIDS reveled in bouncy houses and slides and got some critical information while filling up on great food trucks full of treats and visited Santa Claus. The day culminated with the 58th Annual Parade of Lights as more than 60 vessels took to th...
Dec 20, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, Dec. 11, meeting, the new City Council took its seat at the Dais and started organizing its upcoming session. After the oath of Office and certifying the election during opening remarks, Mayor Luis McArthur thanked everyone who trusted him and Oxnard’s vision. “I grew up in this City and attended our local schools in South Oxnard and graduated from Channel Islands Hi...
Dec 20, 2024
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