Oxnard-- The Eagles Lodge continued its people-helping-people mission and hosted a BBQ Fundraiser benefitting those people living with Diabetes on Saturday, September 9. ATTENDEES were treated to chicken leg quarters, sausage, salad, chili beans, garlic bread, and homemade ambrosia for dessert. All proceeds from the fundraiser went to the Robert Hanson Research Center for Diabetes Research....
Sep 15, 2023
Oxnard-- The Public Works and Transportation Committee, Tuesday, September 12, received and filed the completion of Calleguas Municipal Water District (CMWD) Agreement A-7814. The Salinity Management Pipeline (SMP) is a recycled water conveyance distribution system for agricultural users on the Oxnard Plain. Public Works Administrative Services Manager Juanita Guzman presented the item and said...
Sep 15, 2023
Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee had preliminary discussions about transforming the closed Carnegie Arts Museum into the Carnegie Arts Center on Tuesday, September 12. City Manager Alex Nguyen presented the concept and said they are not asking the committee to make any final decisions, and the item is to begin a conversation about transforming...
Sep 15, 2023
Oxnard--My typical week is busy, by definition, as I spend almost all my time running the Sentry, helping new reporters at my project, and trying to balance a potpourri of issues ranging all the way to dealing with the J-Train. LET’S dial back to September 8, when I was looking at a ton of stories and getting people to cover the events. Meanwhile, things were happening that required me to in...
Sep 15, 2023
Oxnard-- The City Council received a tree maintenance update during its Tuesday, September 12 meeting. THE City’s Annual Operating Budget for the park’s urban forestry sub-division was approximately $1.25 million in fiscal year 2021-22, $1.5 million in fiscal year 2022-23, and $1.3 million in fiscal year 2023-24. When Measure E passed, Parks Manager Kevin Thompson said funding was identifie...
Sep 15, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council Tuesday, September 5, approved an agreement with Toro Enterprises and will resurface streets in Kamala Park and Bartolo Square South. THE project will use $4.17013 million in project funds and $3.4751 million for the project, along with a $347,511 contingency fund, 10 percent of the project. Assistant City Engineer Christopher Solis presented the agreement and said...
Sep 8, 2023
Oxnard-- In his report to the City Council Tuesday, September 5, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Oxnard Fire Department’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony takes place at all eight Fire Stations starting at 6:45 a.m. when the fire apparatus (trucks) are positioned on the Station ramps. “Not only will the Fire Department be conducting these ceremonies, they’re inviting members of the public if anyone...
Sep 8, 2023
Oxnard-- The approved zoning text amendments to implement the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element continue with Contract Planner Heather Davis saying the low-barrier navigation center is a housing-first service enriched shelter helping homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing quickly. She said the proposed amendment enables the establishment of low-barrier navigation centers...
Sep 8, 2023
Oxnard—Sometimes, my past truly haunts me, making me realize that I’ll never escape what’s been ingrained into my mindset. TO explain, the J-Train and I were out the other day, and on the way home, we decided to pick up dinner at one of the local restaurants. It started okay; I was being my usual goofball self, and the J-Train and I each ordered chicken salads. Sounds nice, right? Well, fro...
Sep 8, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council renewed and unanimously approved the Oxnard Tourism Marketing District (OTMD) Agreement during its Tuesday, September 5 meeting. THE District creates a revenue source to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for lodging businesses with 55 rooms or more within Oxnard’s boundaries. Assistant City Manager Ashley Golden presented the item and said the City Cou...
Sep 8, 2023
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