Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, May 14, approved an increase to appropriations and the transfer of funds from the general fund to restore the State Gas Tax Fund balance. ASSISTANT Chief Financial Officer Mark Sewell presented the item, which transfers $3.3 million from the general fund operating budget to the State Gas Tax Fund for prior-year activity. The action also...
May 17, 2024
Oxnard--Motorcycle Riders across Ventura County came out in full force on Saturday, May 4. for the Annual Ride for the Blue, which came rolling through downtown Oxnard. THE Sergeant Ron Helus Ride For The Blue supports Ventura County First Responders, the first on the scene when an emergency strikes. “First Responders run towards danger when others run away. They go to work daily, knowing t...
May 10, 2024
Port Hueneme—During its Monday, May 5 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved an outdoor flag policy for June, including the Pride Flag. City Manager James Vega said in June 2023, the City Council designated June 2023 Pride Month through a proclamation, and the Council expressed the intent to have the Pride Flag displayed annually in perpetuity to honor Pride Month. “Later at that meetin...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard—Emotions ran high during public comments during the Tuesday, May 7, meeting, as City Manager Alex Nguyen was accused of conspiring to sell a portion of the City’s art collection. The issue stems from a September 12, 2023 memo that said the Oxnard City Council, as directed by the City Manager, would have the ability to sell the art. Dr. Henry Villenueva represented Saving Oxnard’s Art...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard—I start every new edition of the Tri County Sentry the same way—yea, I know, Mr. Routine—but this week, I wasn’t sure what I would write about. THERE are some weeks when words are right there, like last week when I had to rush out and buy a new computer and change on the fly. But for some reason, things have not gone sideways for me this week. So, my week was rolling along. I cleaned...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, May 7, accepting a State Grant to fund the Special Districts Water Quality Remediation Projects in Channel Islands Harbor. ASSISTANT Public Works Director Steve Howlett presented the item, which is an agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for $500,000 and approve budget appropriations to use the grant funds...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard—The camping ordinance approval story continues, with Housing Director Emilio Ramirez saying the Street Outreach Team coordinates the effort with the Salvation Army. The team’s initial contact with the homeless is through the Street Outreach Team effort. THE City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment and waived a second reading, adding public areas to regulations...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council unanimously approved the Fore Property Development Amendment (DA) at 2700 and 2750 North Ventura Road during its Tuesday, May 7 meeting. ASSOCIATE Planner Daniel Houck presented the third development agreement amendment for the property, which removes section five, a maintenance agreement with the City of Oxnard for a service road the City was acquiring to service th...
May 10, 2024
Oxnard--Members of the Oxnard Police Department traded in their badges for aprons Thursday, April 25, as Tip-a-Cop 2024 at Lazy Dog at Riverpark featured officers serving customers delicious hot dinners and salads and collecting tips to support the upcoming Torch Run on June 6, and Special Olympics. THE officers received excellent training from the servers. The evening turned into a happy ev...
May 3, 2024
Oxnard--On a 5-1 vote, the City Council approved the acquisition of 201 South D Street, improved with a 10-unit multi-family development during its Tuesday, April 30 meeting. The site is at the corner of Second and D Streets and directly across the street from the Oxnard Police Department. Council Member Bert Perello voted no and did not want to put the City at risk over the possibility of...
May 3, 2024
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