Oxnard--In his report to the City Council on Tuesday, December 5, City Manager Alex Nguyen discussed Southern California’s food vendor problem. HE said some statements made are out of date with current reality, and he believes it’s a Statewide problem. “This is not, as everyone always assumes, not a City of Oxnard-created problem,” he said. Recently, he said legislators from the Southgate...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard-- Council members reflected on the Holiday Spirit and concerns during their Tuesday, December 5, public comments as the body looks forward to the New Year. COUNCIL Member Gabe Teran said he attended the City’s Christmas Tree Lighting and thanked the Oxnard Downtowners for coordinating the event. “Especially our Public Works Department,” he said. “I was at a meeting at Starbucks and...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard-- We’re rolling into December, and, like usual, I’m left searching for holiday cheer and turning that into gifts people love. LET’S start simple. Sorry, I had to make myself laugh. The J-Train is not the easiest person to buy for. I covered a couple of craft fairs this weekend while she was working and bought her some earrings because I know she loves these events. I bought her some...
Dec 8, 2023
Oxnard--The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing, & Development Committee unanimously ratified authorization for the Fire Department to submit a grant application to partner with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) and provide Ventura County Youngsters EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training on Tuesday, November 28. FIRE Chief Alex Hamilton presented the item...
Dec 1, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee adopted a resolution updating changes to the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) bylaws during its Tuesday, November 28 meeting. Project Manager Samantha Shapiro presented the item and said the City Manager’s staff and Citizen’s Advisory Group Chairs started meeting in 2019 to improve their overall effectiveness, including redefining and realigning CAG...
Dec 1, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation Committee approved an agreement with Quest National Security for security guard services during its Tuesday, November 28 meeting. The agreement has a not-to-exceed amount of $6 million for an initial term starting January 1, 2024, ending December 31, 2024, with the option to extend through December 31, 2028. Environmental Resources Manager Eric...
Dec 1, 2023
Oxnard--Folks, it never fails. Every December, something bad happens to me, costing me money I don’t want to spend. was shooting an event the other day, and like usual, I came home and processed the photos so the colors are bright and balanced. Then I started looking at them and thought, oh my God, the pictures are kind of blurry and not good. I had my camera looked at, which costs money and...
Dec 1, 2023
Oxnard-- In his report to the Council, which included graphs and one photo, City Manager Alex Nguyen put a State perspective on the homeless crisis, showed the audience a picture of someone homeless, and asked residents to reflect on the knowledge and ideas they feel about the issue. "THIS is a relatively typical image, not only in California, but up and down the west coast of this Country a...
Nov 24, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council approved the reappropriation of Measure O Funds to fund the replacement of a breathing air compressor for Fire Station One during its Tuesday, November 21 meeting. The action will be funded with $102,000 budgeted for grant matches during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from Measure O, Fund 104, and the corresponding Capital Outlay Fund, 301, and utilize those funds to replace...
Nov 24, 2023
Oxnard-- Things run through my head during the week; what do I want to write about? Then, I look at the calendar and notice that we’re rolling into Thanksgiving and the Christmas season, and I think I’ve got to get organized. OKAY, I start with what I am thankful for - my sons, Travis, the Paramedic, and the Sarge, Colin. They’re good boys who somehow have become outstanding young men. Wel...
Nov 24, 2023
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