Port Hueneme--The City Council Monday, June 5, approved the Capital Improvement Program Budget (CIP) for Fiscal Years 23-24 and 24-25. Finance Director Lupé Acero presented the budget and said the workshop on May 25 brought forward some changes from Council input, which include adding an $8,000 appropriation in 23-24 for two firepits and $10,000 in 24-25 to convert a tennis court into a socc...
Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--Have you ever looked at your home and said oh man, this place needs some work? I did this past weekend, and it can be a challenging task. FOR starters, the J-Train is a self-proclaimed “clutter queen,” which is the polar opposite of me. I dislike clutter, so onward I rolled, trying to box things that haven’t been used in years and placing them in our outdoor storage. That’s where th...
Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--The Juneteenth Committee of Ventura County's pre-celebration at the Oxnard Public Library Saturday, June 10, continues with Retired Major Gamaliel W. Turner, who told the attendees that he feels the Lord at the celebration. "Too much has happened this morning," he said. "Brother (David) Lee talked about recognizing where we are, and we talked about what people have done, and we talke...
Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard-- Children across Oxnard and Channel Islands all agree; Dads are the best. THE Tri County Sentry traveled through the weekend asking Kids about their Father, and Alesha Lee said her Dad, Lawrence is important to her and her siblings because he’s always been there showing his support no matter what. “He’s let us make our mistakes, and he’s always been there to fall back on and always...
Jun 23, 2023
Channel Islands-- Father’s Day was special across Channel Islands Harbor Sunday, June 18, as Car Shows at the Harbor and Channel Islands Maritime Museum had Dads enjoying their special day with Kids and families. CLASSIC cars and their owners were ready to answer questions, swap stories and enjoy the day as they competed for trophies. Plenty of vendors were on hand, so Dads were treated to s...
Jun 23, 2023
Oxnard--The Oxnard Public Library hosted a special event Saturday, June 10, as the Juneteenth Committee of Ventura County hosted the pre-celebration and noted that it’s like a pre-Super Bowl Party. LAWRENCE D. LEE hosted the celebration and said the attendees were winners for attending the event. “Juneteenth was a time of celebration for so many and also a time of reflection,” he said. “Whe...
Jun 16, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee adopted a resolution for the Utility Ratepayers Assistance Program, Project Assist, for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The action will assist eligible ratepayers in Oxnard during fiscal year 23-24 and authorize relief equal to $25 monthly for residential customers. The City Staff will fund Project Assist with $241,500 paid by late fees charged to utili...
Jun 16, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council, Monday, June 5, appointed James Vega as their new City Manager and also approved a four-year employment agreement. Vega will start on July 17, and his annual salary will be $239,000 per year. During public comments, Ojai City Council Member Rachel Lang said she couldn’t say enough positive things about James. “We are, of course, heartbroken to see him go, bu...
Jun 16, 2023
Oxnard-- I hope all the Dads out there have a great Father’s Day and all the children take the time to appreciate everything that Dads go through daily to ensure their kids are happy, safe, and loved. I’VE written in detail about my Father already, Ward Ryder Frost Jr., so I won’t relive all those memories. Still, they live inside of me every day. It took me some time to embrace those memori...
Jun 16, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance & Governance Committee approved a Golf audit to be performed by Eadie & Payne during its Tuesday, June 13 meeting. THE City of Oxnard owns the River Ridge Golf Club, which the Public Works Department supervises. The American Golf Corporation (AGC) currently manages the Golf Course under an agreement with the city, which expires on June 30, 2024. Assistant Public...
Jun 16, 2023
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