Port Hueneme--The City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement of 140 West Pleasant Valley Road from the Larramendy Exemption Trust on May 2. The $750,000 purchase price will come from the Development Trust Fund. Community Development Manager Steve Kinney presented the item and said the property borders Pleasant Valley Road to the North, San Pedro Street and the Navy Base on the We...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- Mother’s Day evokes both happy and sad memories from me since my Mother, Dolores Frost, died on February 12, 2004. remember the week she died and the phone call I got from my sister when I was in New Jersey, and she told me my Mother wouldn’t be alive much longer. The J-Train and I split our duties; I tackled my boss at work and told him I was going to my Mother. The J-Train coordin...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard--The public comments about the City’s approved price rate increase start with Barbara Macri-Ortiz, who said the water rates are an important City issue. THE Council approved the increase on May 2, which increases the average single-family residential bill from $ 50.39 to $62.65. Multi-families will increase from $91.41 to $108.77. “We have a major water system we have to deal with,...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- Shoppers looking for unique and cool gifts were treated to a special event at the Oxnard Historic Farm Park and Museum on Saturday, May 6, as the Vintage Craft Fair & Food Trucks provided lots of shopping, along with lunch and music on a sunny afternoon. VENDORS brought old-school clothing, soaps, oils, and more which had shoppers enjoying the day while visiting the Historic Far...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- It was a day to remember the fallen Police and Public Servants and pay tribute to their heroism as the 805 Hero Walk brought out a big crowd to offer love, support, and say thanks for their service, Saturday, April 29. THE Second Annual Event was rebranded from the Carry the Load event in 2022 and received the help of the Oxnard Police Community Foundation; participants walked from...
May 5, 2023
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
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