Oxnard--I’ve seen the damage caused by the recent surf activity in Channel Islands and Port Hueneme and can’t help but worry about residents and the challenges they face and hope they’ll get through the damage. SO, to exercise the demons of 2023, let’s clean out my attic and eliminate those bad images that made this year less than successful. Challenge one: paying for my 2022 medical challe...
Jan 5, 2024
Oxnard--The Bike and Pedestrian improvements story continues with cues the City can give drivers along with the placement of its new radar feedback placements. PUBLIC Works Director Michael Wolfe said Oxnard uses a traditional setup, utilizing engineering, education, and enforcement by the Oxnard Police Department to manage its system. He said public awareness and education can be encapsula...
Jan 5, 2024
Port Hueneme--The City Council approved a resolution updating the City-Wide Landscape Design Guidelines during its Monday, December 18 meeting. THE new guidelines involved a significant effort to better the City’s future position, and approving it with a resolution gives it flexibility to make future changes. Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented the guidelines, which took a...
Dec 29, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council received an update on its bicycle and pedestrian path improvements during its Tuesday, December 19 meeting. Public Works Director Michael Wolfe presented the update and said the City of Oxnard uses multiple engineering and education programs and infrastructure. “When we do that from a public works perspective, we look at the engineering component of that, and we can...
Dec 29, 2023
Ventura--The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, December 19, received a report summarizing the County’s 150th Anniversary. Economic Vitality Manager Gloria Martinez presented the report and wanted to update the Board on the report she made to the Board on March 28. “At that time, we were just embarking on an almost year-long campaign to engage individuals, artists, culture-bearers, storytellers...
Dec 29, 2023
Oxnard--Christmas Eve at my house is always the same; I get up early, work a little bit, look at the messy house, and spend the day cleaning before Christmas morning. SO, I did one story, then started doing dishes, cleaned up empty cups of dog ice cream treats all over the floor, took out the recycling, worked a little more, and then did a whole lot more cleaning while movies played in the b...
Dec 29, 2023
Port Hueneme--Mayor Bobby Martinez made his State of the City Address to his residents and said the Friendly City by the Sea is a wonderful place to live. HE said the City achieved progress and achievements throughout 2023, starting with new City Manager James Vega joining the Port Hueneme team. “He is locally born and raised and has proven himself as one of the County’s best with over 12 y...
Dec 22, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution granting a special use permit for the Port Hueneme Run/Walk for your Heart 5K during its Monday, December 18 meeting. The event will include ancillary healthcare educational booths, children’s activity area, food, vendors, and entertainment. The run/walk will occur from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024, and is intend...
Dec 22, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council approved the 2020 annual action plan amendment for the Emergency Shelter Cares Act during the meeting on Tuesday, December 19. Council Member Gabby Basua motioned the item, which Council Member Bert Perello seconded. The Emergency Shelter Cares Act approval authorizes City Manager Alex Nguyen and his designee to execute all the necessary agreements to implement the annu...
Dec 22, 2023
Oxnard--In his Tuesday, December 19 Fun Facts report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen wanted to finish 2023 with something interesting and said Stanley Clarke Mestin was born in Oxnard in 1910 and designed the Golden Arches, which has become a fixture in the restaurant industry. "HERE’S the impact: it’s in 114 countries and territories, and at last count, there are just under 20...
Dec 22, 2023
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