Oxnard--I’ll be honest, some of my best memories growing up are from the Fourth of July. AS a young Boy, the Fourth meant a family trip to Freeport Stadium to see Midget Racers, along with the Demolition Derby, and finally, a big Fireworks Show above Freeport Stadium, all put together by Volunteers at the Freeport Fire Department. My Father was part of the Freeport Fire Department. Fire Dep...
Jul 7, 2023
Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, July 29, approved the first amendment to agreement A--8368 with Toter LLC to replenish curbside containers and their parts. ASSISTANT Public Works Director Brian Yanez presented the item and said the amendment is for $775,000, and the new total will not exceed $1.525 million for an additional two years ending May 28, 2025. “In order to provide uninterrup...
Jul 7, 2023
Oxnard--The City of Oxnard welcomed and approved a new board member to serve on its Cultural Arts Commission during the Tuesday, June 29, meeting. Assistant City Clerk Dee Lai presented the item and said Paloma Concordia will serve and represent District 2. “The Cultural Arts Commission advises on all matters related to Cultural Arts, public art in the City,” she said. The Cultural Arts Com...
Jul 7, 2023
Oxnard—The Wilson Senior Center Family was living life and having a great time Monday, June 26, as regulars enjoyed Dominoes, playing pool, reading, crafts and word puzzles and, as always, enjoyed the comaraderie that makes the location special. THE group will enjoy an eventful summer, Director Jessica Serrano said, as the Center is getting ready to hold its first Prom scheduled for the end...
Jun 30, 2023
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 27, heard the latest update about Whistleblower activity within the City. Since June 6, 2022, the City has received 11 complaints through two Whistleblower systems. Five complaints came through Price Paige, which included four allegations of violations of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. There was one allegation of w...
Jun 30, 2023
Port Hueneme--The Port Hueneme Water Agency (PHWA) approved its 2023-24 fiscal year budget during a special meeting Monday, June 26. The Budget is balanced with projected revenues at $6.5 million versus $6.5 million in expenses. Finance Department Accounting Manager Ashley Chaparro presented the Budget to the Agency and said the PHWA operates as a utility enterprise with its own funds separ...
Jun 30, 2023
Oxnard-- You know, after five years of writing Frosted Thoughts, most people can read these little thoughts and develop some opinions about my life. ONE thing is for sure; I cannot make even the slightest car repair or alteration in any way. For example, the back windshield wiper on my car was worn out, so I thought, no problem, I’ll buy a new wiper and replace it. After reading the instruc...
Jun 30, 2023
Ventura—Antique Adventures goes the extra mile to be successful and reaches to the community as its business model for support which supports them right back. THE business welcomes hot rodders to the parking lot each Sunday, for coffee, donuts, cool cars, and plenty of friendship. Owner Chuck Ackerman said while devising a business plan to make the location a community hub, he, and his wife...
Jun 30, 2023
Oxnard--The City of Oxnard came together for the 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17, at Plaza Park. THE free event celebrates the 1865 historical Proclamation of Freedom from Slavery in Texas and welcomed The Buffalo Soldier Mounted Cavalry Unit showcasing American Soldiers from the era. Featured guests included SiDerek Rose & Praise Band, the VC College Jazz Band, the...
Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--In his report to the City Council Tuesday, June 19, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the City issued a Groundwater Adjudication Notice on May 16. “This is about Groundwater Adjudication Notices that property owners in Oxnard and the Oxnard Basin have been getting in the mail,” he said. “It seems like it’s been rolling out week after week. The best place to get the information is at opvc...
Jun 23, 2023
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