Oxnard--The City Council, by unanimous vote, approved the proposed water rate increase Tuesday, May 2, and introduced an ordinance establishing new water rates, fees, and charges. The action comes after a large effort by the City to educate the public on the need for an increase through workshops across the community. Public protests could have invalidated the increase with a majority of wr...
May 5, 2023
Port Hueneme--After an extended discussion, the City Council voted Monday, May 5, to place the Port Hueneme Beach Festival on hold for 2023 and devise a plan to hold a smaller free event for the community. The issue at hand is charging admission to the Festival and the City’s financial obligation if it doesn’t meet its revenue goals. Economic Development Consultant Steve Kinney with REACH pres...
May 5, 2023
Oxnard--The text finally arrived at long last, and my youngest son, Sergeant Colin R. Frost, is finally home from deployment in the Middle East. IT’S hard to describe the feelings of pride and relief I feel after sitting idly by and watching my son be deployed to an undisclosed location that is less than safe. I know Colin encountered some challenges, but he is part of a great team and came...
May 5, 2023
Oxnard-- In his report to the City Council Tuesday, May 2, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the week of May 25 is Public Works Week, and Thursday, May 25, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Public Works will have an open house at 305 W. Third Street. "THERE will be lots of activities for everyone to learn about what Public Works does, meet the staff, ask them questions, and see some of the interesting m...
May 5, 2023
Ventura--The latest fundraiser at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens was a creative success, as crafters came out to support the Cat Lounge, visit with the Felines, and bring along a craft they’re working on. THE event was full of fun as the Cats were Cats and got involved and played with the yarn and other activities that piqued their interest. Cassie’s Cat and Kittens Founder and President Jennife...
May 5, 2023
Ventura--The sun was shining, the coffee was hot, the donuts were fresh, and the friendship was genuine at the Classic Car Cruise at Antique Adventures Sunday, April 23. THE group gathered, laughed, told stories, joked around, and shared information about their passion, classic cars, and enjoying life. Bill brought his 1956 Ford F100 truck to the event and said he bought it because it is co...
Apr 28, 2023
Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee, Tuesday, April 25, received and approved the update on the Mayor’s Gateway Task Force and authorized an agreement with Found Design DBA MERJE. The item had preliminary schematic designs for the Mayor’s four gateways and authorizes Mayor John Zaragoza to execute the agreement with Found Design for a total not t...
Apr 28, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation Committee, Tuesday, April 25, approved a Trade Services Agreement for on-call preventative maintenance and repairs for portable generators and heavy equipment. The agreement with the Quinn Company authorizes Mayor John Zaragoza to execute the three-year agreement for a total not to exceed $840,000. Environmental Resources Manager James Torrez pr...
Apr 28, 2023
Oxnard-- I was rolling along last Friday, having a typical day, and noticed my face and back were wet. I thought I might have been sick, but then I realized I was hot and sweaty. THE first thing I did was something that’s been coming for a long time; I took my Hoodie off, part of my wardrobe for months. There are some things I had to manage to accommodate the weather change, starting with m...
Apr 28, 2023
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee approved an amendment with Avasant LLC for its I.T. (Information Technology) Transformation Plan Execution Strategy and Roadmap Tuesday, April 25. THE amendment is for $130,375, with the revised cost at most $279,375 to complete the transformation plan, execution strategy, and roadmap before June 23, 2023. Chief Information Officer Helen Mille...
Apr 28, 2023
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