Oxnard—There isn’t much to do while I’m sitting in the chair receiving dialysis for three hours of my day, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and during those hours, I tend to reflect on lessons learned throughout my life. OKAY, let’s start with the most recent lessons: I don’t enjoy putting together furniture that comes with what seems like thousands of little pieces. I should note that Daisy l...
Aug 23, 2024
Ventura—Friends, family, good times, and classic car aficionados bound by a sense of community were on full display Sunday, August 18, as the Antique Adventures Car Show rolls forward. THE parking lot was full of carefully restored and preserved cool rides, and the community enjoyed a big morning of fun. The cars have a home because Antique Adventures Owner Chuck Ackerman, a classic car b...
Aug 23, 2024
Channel Islands - Beautiful lyrics and personal experiences made Natalie Gelman’s performance at the Concerts by the Sea series unforgettable. GELMAN mixed songs and stories into a show with concertgoers grooving, which segued into a dance party full of fun and memories. Michael Kuykendall and his better half Rebecca Rothman hadn’t yet heard Gelman perform but were excited to enjoy the show...
Aug 16, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, July 30, unanimously approved an additional project contingency and budget appropriation for the Pleasant Valley Park restrooms. The additional project contingency for agreement A-8485 with NoHo constructors is $2,912. The new contract amount is $242,162. Public Works CIP Project Manager Niousha Mohammedi presented the budget appropriation and said the project...
Aug 16, 2024
Port Hueneme—Before its August break, the City Council received an update on the Bubbling Springs Park project and was treated to projected renderings of the completed park. Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua presented the update and said the budget was $11.486 million, of which $3.3 million has been completed. The project has a $1.111 million contingency. “We have spent $33,000 (conti...
Aug 16, 2024
Oxnard—Things roll along as best as possible in my life; I run the Tri County Sentry, cover community and government stories, deliver the paper, manage the chaos of my daily life, and somehow go to my Kidney treatments to stay healthy. PART of the overall care means a strict diet with massive limitations, and that means I’ve lost quite a bit of weight. Okay, more on that in a minute, but in...
Aug 16, 2024
Oxnard - On Saturday, August 10, the South Oxnard Public Library welcomed Magician Shawn McMaster, who delighted the audience with a few tricks while also sharing some secrets and sparking their interest in the art of becoming a magician. THE Prestidigitator showed mind-blowing tricks, like putting a torn napkin back together, asking audience members to pick a hidden card without seeing it...
Aug 16, 2024
Port Hueneme—Serious athletes ready to compete, along with families and friends, celebrated the Second Hueneme Summer Fun Run on Saturday, August 10. THE Fun Run began with a Run/Walk on the promenade down to the lighthouse, culminating on the sand with different stations, such as Hula Hooping, a Limbo Bar, and an inflatable Maze. Participants took off from the Hueneme Wharf bright and earl...
Aug 16, 2024
Oxnard—Residents across the City gathered joyously on Tuesday, August 6, as National Night Celebrations built neighborly camaraderie with a splash of fun and food. NEIGHBORS met Police and Fire Department members, connected with neighbors and enjoyed fun activities while local resources provided vital information. Oxnard Shores Neighborhood Chair Walt Hagedohm is proud to hold such a great...
Aug 9, 2024
Oxnard—Mayor Pro Tem Bryan MacDonald’s mayoral campaign feature continues with his vision for Oxnard, a place where people can live, work, and recreate without going bankrupt. He said his number one goal if elected Mayor is to keep Oxnard on the same path it has followed for the past five years. “Sometimes, when you get new members on the panel, they want to make a name for themselves, not nec...
Aug 9, 2024
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