Channel Islands—The Farmers Market was a busy place on Sunday, May 10, Mother’s Day, as everybody was buying something special for their Mom or wife. ONE of the people at the Market was Mike Malak, who is a candidate running for Judge of the Superior Court, office 15. Malak, whose motto is “When it’s your rights, it matters who Judges,” is an environmentalist. “I’ve done corporate, general...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—On a 2-1 vote, the Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved its Landscape Maintenance Districts Agreement to levy assessments. Special Districts Manager Anthony Miller presented the engineer’s report and the Declaration of Intention to Levy Assessments. Miller said the hearing to assess the assessments will be on June 16. The Special Districts Division includes...
May 15, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 12, recognized Michael Nye for his 38 years with the Housing Authority. Chairman Jeff Gorell said Nye helped expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for thousands of individuals and families. Mark Lund said he saw the vote signs on the way in, and he started to shake. “I’m here on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. There ar...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Executive Facilities for custodial services at the Oxnard Main Library. FACILITIES Manager Ted Quiroz presented the agreement, and he said the agreement does not exceed $675,000 for an initial term of one year, from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027, with an option for four one-year period ex...
May 15, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 12, recognized May 11-17, as Salvation Army Week in Ventura County. SUPERVISOR Matt LaVere presented the Salvation Army honor and said that for over 70 years, the Salvation Army Ventura Corps has served local residents across the County. “Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually, and whenever those of our neighbors and friends here in the County...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Ojos Trucking School (AGT Trucking School) for Commercial Driver’s License Training. WATER Division Manager Chris Peyton presented the agreement for Commercial Driver’s License Training, with an initial term of three years at $385,000, from June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029, and an option for...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the short-term rental of refuse equipment for refuse collection vehicles for the Environmental Resources Division (ER). MARIA Martinez presented the item, on behalf of Assistant Public Works Director Brian Yanez, and Martinez said the Haaker Agreement is for $2.8...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The crowd at the Wilson Senior Center starts getting excited during the late morning each day, because they’re about to eat a great lunch. THE kitchen is filled with the aroma of the day’s special, which is nutritious, low-sodium, and designed to be diabetes-friendly. Martha Gonzalez leads the team of cooks, and she said the menu includes Shrimp Salsa Verde, accompanied by fruit, sal...
May 8, 2026
Ventura—During the Tuesday, April 18, Board of Supervisors Meeting, the group reviewed the dangers of E-Bikes in Ventura County. Board Chairman Jeff Gorell said at the start of the item that Reece Beck sadly passed away as a result of an accident in Simi Valley. “He happened to be on an E-Bike at the time, and I don’t want to begin to come to a conclusion that E-Bike was at fault or not, but it...
May 8, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council approved its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation during its Tuesday, May 5, meeting. Grants Manager Lorraine Mendez presented the Action Plan, and she said the City of Oxnard receives three entitlement grants annually from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports...
May 8, 2026
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