Oxnard—On most days, outside of running the Tri County Sentry, I don’t get much done. For some reason, I woke up with plenty of energy the other day and decided to get work done around the house. I started in my office, changing room, which is code for me using the extra closet in the spare bedroom because the bedroom is full of the J-Train’s clothes closet and packed to the gills. Okay, th...
Jul 19, 2024
Oxnard—The drinks, music, and shopping filled Heritage Square on Saturday, July 13, as the Second Annual Chelita celebration brought out a great crowd ready to enjoy the afternoon. THE event, made possible by the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, featured the “ultimate Michelada Competition,” plus plenty of music, art, and dancing, while vendors helped shoppers pick up great keepsak...
Jul 19, 2024
Ventura—The good work continued at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens on Saturday, July 15, as Diamond Painting with Cats was a creative joy. THE fundraising event for Cassie’s Cats and Kittens provides funding for its ongoing work to provide Cats and Kittens with a loving, caring home while ensuring they find special parents. Diamond Painting involves a canvas with an adhesive that resembles a colo...
Jul 19, 2024
Chanel Islands—Artistic Beauty and unique crafts highlighted Harbor Landing on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, as the Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts Festival brought in a crowd that loves creativity. THE show featured 45 artists showcasing their masterpieces across various media. Ronda Mills has owned West Coast Artists since 1983 and said the show has approximately 40 artists displa...
Jul 19, 2024
Chanel Islands — The 2024 Concerts by the Sea kicked off grandly on Saturday, July 6, as Nautical Thrust delivered classic hits from the 1970s and 80s to concertgoers’ delight. THE large crowd danced the night away to hits from The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Genesis, the Electric Light Orchestra, and many other classics. Matthew Barisic and his Dog Ripley said he always attends the...
Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—The Finance & Governance Committee heard the latest Whistleblower Activity Report during its Tuesday, July 9 meeting. Project Manager Annie Jensen presented the report and said the Oxnard City Council adopted a Whistleblower Policy in 2016. The policy states the City will take all appropriate steps to thoroughly evaluate any allegation of improper Government action brought to its...
Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—The Finance & Governance Committee approved a second amendment with Hireclout Inc. for professional services for IT (Information Technology) recruitment during its Tuesday, July 9 meeting. The amendment extends its value to $1.5 million through June 30, 2025, for Information Technology consulting and recruitment services. Chief Information Officer Rob Rubin presented the amendmen...
Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—I have to be honest; there are some places that I just don’t belong, but clothes shopping with the J-Train is the classic wrong place at the wrong time scenario. TO explain, we were on the road delivering the latest edition of the Tri County Sentry the other day when the J-Train told me she needed some new jeans but didn’t want to shop at Walmart, but the discount clothing store in th...
Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—The upcoming CFD (Community Facilities District) ballot measure, set for a vote this November 5, continues with the effect it will have on the Unassigned General Fund Balance. ITEMS discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes,” “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes imposed within Community Facilities District No. 5, and limitati...
Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—Commander Dan Whitmer’s Oxnard Police Department 2023 Calendar Year Military Use Report continues with tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection and utilize a tracked system. "THE Oxnard Police Department does not own this type of vehicle,” he said. “The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department owns a Rook, a small ballistic caterpillar device which mitigates risks to SWAT...
Jul 12, 2024
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