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
Oxnard—It usually never happens, but this Thanksgiving meant no doctor visits, Dialysis, or grocery store trips, and even the printer was closed, so I had a whole day at home. I wasn’t sure what to do with myself; my days are planned to the last second, and I’m always working. I turned off my alarm first, which sort of worked; I slept all the way to 4:45 instead of 4:30 a.m., which was not...
Dec 6, 2024
Channel Islands Harbor—The Channel Islands Maritime Museum caught the Holiday spirit on Sunday, Dec. 1, as Fireball’s Wheels & Waves Car Show meant cool cars, plenty of coffee and donuts, music, and lots of joy. THE event featured over 40 classic rides after weather slowed the Nov. show, as Fireball looked forward to a great Christmas. “We’re going to celebrate New Year’s at the Jan. s...
Dec 6, 2024
Oxnard—Christmas is right around the corner, and savvy shoppers can pick up great Christmas items to place under the tree or for Channukah and help the Oxnard Public Library at its Bookstore. THE Bookstore has a bevy of great gift ideas, including toys, art, clothes, pocketbooks, and, of course, lots of reasonably priced books for sale. There are also classic toys, like Slinkies, Paddleball...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, November 26 meeting, the Public Works & Transportation Committee approved an agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction for minor fencing repairs. The agreement will not exceed $600,000 for a two-year agreement to provide on-call minor fencing repair services. Special Districts Manager Anthony Miller presented the item and noted the Public Works Department...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—The Finance & Governance Committee, during its Tuesday, November 26, meeting, accepted $1 million from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The money will be used for the Santa Clara River Levee #3 Construction Project (SCR3). Project Manager Adam Smith presented the item, which is part of the State’s 2023-2024 Budget, with Assembly Members Jacqui Irwin, Steve Benn...
Nov 29, 2024
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