Ventura--The featured Cat in April at Cassie’s Cat and Kittens is April, a playful and curious Cat that loves people. CASSIE’S CAT and Kittens Founder Jennifer Thompson said April came to the Lounge from a rescuer in Los Angeles and was found with three Kittens. “She is an adorable Back and White Tuxedo Kitty that is extremely friendly with humans, but she is not as sure about the other Cat...
Apr 28, 2023
Channel Islands--The creative community received a special treat at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum Saturday, April 17, as the venue hosted a Watercolors & Wine event where attendees got to enjoy a glass of wine while creating pictures of California Wildflowers. THE group received instruction from Artist Christine May and learned the basics of watercolors, while discovering their art...
Apr 21, 2023
Oxnard-- City Attorney Stephen Fischer updated the City Council about the consequences Oxnard faces due to the Aaron Starr lawsuit that blocks the financing mechanism in the City. Fischer said the lawsuit blocks the City’s ability to finance major projects. “Last October, the Council, and the Oxnard Financing Authority approved issuing lease revenue bonds to finance up to $36 million of str...
Apr 21, 2023
Port Hueneme--On a 3-1 vote, the City Council approved the budget for the Hueneme Beach Festival Monday, April 17. The Hueneme Beach Festival takes place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. August 26-27 and will have the same layout as 2022. Community Development Manager Steve Kinney led off the discussion and said the Festival’s budget has key issues that need review. The Festival will feature live mus...
Apr 21, 2023
Oxnard--Some weeks roll along smoothly, while others, well, let’s say they present challenges. IT’S never going to be a smooth week when I have to spend a ton of time buried in accounting software doing my least favorite thing; Accounting, what I call a necessary evil. But you power through the tasks and get them done as we approach tax time. Then I had to stop my week because my Doctor wan...
Apr 21, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council ended its Stage Two Water Shortage emergency during its April 18 meeting and replaced it with a Stage One Shortage. THE action also included new Mandatory Water Conservation Measures pursuant to the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Assistant Public Works Director Joseph Marcinko noted that on March 18, 2022; the State Water Project Allocations were reduced fr...
Apr 21, 2023
Channel Islands--The Oxnard Police Department continued its longstanding tradition of doing good deeds through community engagement Sunday, April 17, as department members brought their Autism Awareness Pop-Up Tent and sale to the entrance of the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market. THE event featured Autism Awareness Patches from 2023 and 2022 and t-shirts emblazoned with new and old designs....
Apr 21, 2023
Port Hueneme--The Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center was a hotbed of fun and pure revelry Saturday, April 8, as the City’s Eggstravaganza Celebration was full of adventure, knowledge, fun, and candy. CHILDREN enjoyed having their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, petted and learned about farm animals, got their faces painted, and received a free book while waiting to grab the treat-fil...
Apr 14, 2023
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee approved new user fees for two new group picnic sites within Community Facilities District 7 at Wagon Wheel on April 11 and moved the issue to the full City Council. The recommended rate for Wagon Wheel Picnic Area 1 is $30 a day with a $50 refundable deposit, and the rate for Wagon Wheel Picnic Area is $15 a day. Project Manager Anthony Miller prese...
Apr 14, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council adopted a resolution recognizing a new Sister City relationship with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and authorized establishing a Sister City Committee during its April 3 meeting. The City joined Sister Cities International on May 21, 2018, which “unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers of approximately 500 communities, 2,000 partnerships in 14...
Apr 14, 2023
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