Oxnard--The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment and waived a second reading, adding public areas to regulations on camping during its Tuesday, April 30 meeting. Deputy City Attorney Andrew Gonzales presented the amendment and said on September 4, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in the case of Martin vs. the City o...
May 3, 2024
Oxnard--It’s always amazing to me how you can roll through life, and before you know it, disaster strikes, and everything goes sideways. IN other words, it’s a typical Monday, which starts with delivering the paper, stopping at my mail annex to check my box, and then it’s time to write. That’s when things went sideways. I’d started typing, and to capitalize a word, you know, hit the shift k...
May 3, 2024
Camarillo—The Annual Aut2Run race, Sunday, April 28, culminated a big month of Autism Acceptance and awareness across Ventura County. THE Run featured a 15K,10K,5K, one mile, and FunK across the California State University Channel Islands campus, as “100 percent of the proceeds from Aut2Run go directly towards fulfilling Autism Society Ventura County’s (ASVC) mission of improving the lives o...
May 3, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council approved urgent services performed by Toro Enterprises for on-call services related to the Sunkist fire during its Tuesday, April 30 meeting. THE action authorizes a one-time General Fund’s available fund balance to the Fire Department’s operating budget totaling $42,668. Fire Chief Alex Hamilton presented the item, which, per the City’s purchasing policy manual, a...
May 3, 2024
Oxnard— Community Center Park was the happiest place in Oxnard on Saturday, April 27, as Rescue Con went off without a hitch. PROSPECTIVE pet moms and dads mingled with plenty of adoptable animals waiting for the special ride home to be with their new family. Rescue Con featured a whirlwind of activities, including a meet-and-greet with the Kitten Lady, plenty of arts and crafts, and plenty...
May 3, 2024
Oxnard--The Oxnard Eagles Lodge continued its longstanding tradition of people helping people on Sunday, April 21, as its Autism Awareness Fundraiser breakfast featured all-you-can-eat pancakes and waffles, along with additional sides and plenty of coffee. THE event drew a friendly crowd of breakfast lovers ready to enjoy the morning and support Autism Awareness. The Oxnard Police Department...
Apr 26, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee received its single audit report during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting. Eden Casareno, partner in charge of Attest Services, led off the report and said the Single Audit Report is an internal government control report required by Government Auditing Standards. “It’s a requirement by the Office of Management and Budget when a non-federal entity, like a...
Apr 26, 2024
Port Hueneme--The City Council received the Measure U Annual Report during its Monday, April 15, meeting. Measure U is a 1-cent local sales tax that generates $1.8 million in locally controlled funds for the City’s 911 and essential services, which the State can’t touch. Measure U Chair David Scrivner led the presentation and said Port Hueneme has a small tax base. “We’re trying to ha...
Apr 26, 2024
Oxnard--It’s become evident to me recently that I’m the most boring and routine guy in Ventura County, and I’m a big enough boy to admit this. have a simple routine that starts every morning at 4:30 a.m.: I test my blood sugar to see where I am and determine how much insulin I need, and then I portion out my blood pressure medication and complete the medication portion of my day. From ther...
Apr 26, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee received an update on the financial corrective active plan for closing past audit findings during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting. THE last corrective action plan was presented in November 2023, and auditors have tested and determined that corrective action is ready for auditors to test for the next single audit. Internal Controls Senior Manager Je...
Apr 26, 2024
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