Oxnard—I hope all the Dads in the County have a great Father’s Day and enjoy their greatest gift ever: having sons and daughters. T makes me think of my Dad, Ward Ryder Frost Junior, an astute businessman who, like me, made plenty of mistakes but, in time, figured it out and made peace with everyone. Ward and Dolores were a typical married couple. They’d fight, and trust me, they were epic f...
Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—The City’s CIP (Capital Improvement Program) story continues with Quimby-funded parks, which are on a different, yet parallel, timeline to CIP development. Projects above the line and included in Category 1 include the exterior improvements to City Hall and Annex, improvements to the Civic Center West Wing Building, CUPA Improvements at River Ridge Golf Course, a Police Station Emerge...
Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 12 meeting, the Finance and Governance Committee approved the transfer of $15,389 to fund the cost of a Paramedic vehicle that exceeds ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding. THE Committee also approved $10,104 to fund the purchase of eight LUCAS Chest Compression devices that exceed the available ARPA Project Funds and $6,173 for a local match increase to th...
Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—Education and family fun highlighted the Fourth Annual Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 1. OVER 10,500 visitors attended the Festival, learned about 100s of species, and consumed about 100,000 bugs. The free community event enhances learning and expands minds. City Manager Alex Nguyen founded the Insect Festival and is happy to see the event grow. “The under...
Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council unanimously approved its five-year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) during its Tuesday, June 4, meeting. Council Member Gabriela Basua motioned the South Oxnard Library to Priority One on category list four, which Council Member Arthur Valenzuela seconded. Basua offered City Staff direction to have the Public Works Department bring back direction and offer...
Jun 7, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council received an update about the Museum Rehabilitation Project and approved a request of the Ad Hoc Museum Governance Committee to reconstitute the Port Hueneme Historical Museum Commission and provide the Staff with direction during its Monday, June 3 meeting and recommend future actions. City Manager Charles James Vega said they’ve been meeting frequently with the...
Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard--It goes without saying that we’re having a tough month, which is ironic since December is usually my most challenging month. TO recap, I’ve had medical issues that caused me to be hospitalized two times, followed by Buddy “The Happy Wanderer,” taking a stroll that ended up with a trip to the shelter. That was followed by the J-Train’s trip to the doctor, which didn’t go well and mea...
Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard-- During his Tuesday, June 4, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen reminded everyone that fireworks are illegal in the City of Oxnard. "THE primary fireworks season is upon us, so here’s a reminder that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Oxnard,” he said. “That means possession, sales, and use subject the property owner and the tenants to being arrested or fined...
Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council approved agreement 32400521 with Toro Enterprises during its Tuesday, June 4 meeting. THE agreement enhances the Safe Routes to School Project, a Capital Improvement Project with an Active Transportation Grant. Its purpose is to improve visibility at pedestrian crossings, complete missing or inaccessible curb ramps, install traffic signs and pavement markings, and en...
Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard—Community members across Ventura traveled to Plaza Park on Monday, May 27, to honor and remember those lost during its Memorial Day remembrance. MEMORIAL Day honors and remembers soldiers who paid the ultimate price defending freedom and did not return from the field of battle. Among the items commemorating Veterans, Soldiers were honored by the Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County, wh...
May 31, 2024
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