Oxnard— Roads in the City continue on their upward trend as CalTrans presented its Pavement Rehabilitation Project on State Route 232 (Vineyard Ave.) between U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 118 during its Thursday, June 27 meeting. THE project will begin advertising in November, followed by a January 2025 bid opening. The award will take place in February 2025, and construction will start i...
Jul 5, 2024
Oxnard—The CFD (Community Facilities District ballot measure, set for a vote this November 5, continues with the City’s revenue impact if the CFD 5 Special Tax is repealed. CFD 5 property owners’ annual taxes will be reduced, but park landscape and maintenance will likely be reduced accordingly. Items discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Speci...
Jul 5, 2024
Oxnard—Police Commander Dan Whitmer presented the Oxnard Police Department’s 2023 Calendar Year Military Use Report to the City Council during its Tuesday, July 2, meeting. THE action includes approving the continued authorization for funding, acquisition, and use of Military Equipment by the Oxnard Police Department’s Military Equipment Inventory, required by Government Code section 7071 (...
Jul 5, 2024
Ventura—This month, Cassie’s Cats and Kittens features Noah, who is orange and white, and Dotty, a black-and-white “Cow Cat,” who are best friends looking for the “purrfect” home together to continue their friendship. THE duo has well-suited personalities, is affectionate best friends, and plays with the same level of intensity. They get each other. Dotty, the gregarious one, is the perfect...
Jul 5, 2024
Oxnard—The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC) Parking Lot was full of excitement, Saturday, June 22, as the Unique Auto Fest, a free one-day car show fundraiser supported OPAC’s Children’s Art Programs, proudly displayed their prized automobiles. ATTENDEES enjoyed classic cars as expert judges and car aficionados crowned the champions, while kids and families created art. The marketplace...
Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 25 meeting, the Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development & Development Committee unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Investigations. Sergeant Dale Mcalpine with the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit presented th...
Jun 28, 2024
Port Hueneme—On Monday, June 17, the City Council unanimously approved the Regional Defense Partnership budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The agreement means a $8,362 increase in budget appropriation and annual cost of living adjustments from $5,000 in prior years to continue participation with the Regional Defense Partnership. The Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) is Ventura County’s comm...
Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—Nothing is worse than fixing past mistakes and paying for such a privilege, and I did that in spades this week. YOU probably don’t remember, but 5.5 years ago, we went all in on electric vehicles in the house, and at the time, I noted the cost savings at the gas pump. The car had a decent range, and I could travel from Oxnard to Thousand Oaks and back on a single charge. Two cars add...
Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 25 meeting, the Public Works and Transportation Committee approved the third amendment to its agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, using Sourcewell Contract 03122-EFM for vehicle leasing and maintenance management. THE amendment increases the agreement value by $8.518 million to a not to exceed amount of $15.313 million and extends the term through Apri...
Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 25 meeting, the Public Works and Transportation Committee approved its agreement with M.O. Dion & Sons for the purchase and delivery of bulk fuel to various City locations. AGREEMENT 32500018 is for a not to exceed total of $4.135 million for an initial one-year term from July 1, 2024, until June 30, 2025, with the option for an additional four consecutive...
Jun 28, 2024
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