Oxnard-- Nothing wreaks havoc on me more than rain washing out community events. I know we need the rain, but it would be better if it rained on Wednesday. MY Sunday started well; there was an early event scheduled, so I got out the door at 7:30 a.m. with my camera and microphone to do a story, only to find a canceled sign on the door. It was raining. Well, there was no permanent damage,...
Mar 24, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council took action and approved two TERA low-cost affordable housing projects in the City Tuesday, March 21, the Casa Aliento andnVintage at LockwoodnApartments. OXNARD Housing Director Emilio Ramirez presented the item and said the Casa Aliento Project and the Developer applied to issue $22 million of Tech Exam, multifamily housing revenue bonds with the California Statewi...
Mar 24, 2023
Oxnard--The City will conduct a public hearing on May 2 to consider proposed rates for water services. THOSE rates include purchasing, treating, and pumping limited local and imported water sources, maintaining over 500 miles of water pipelines, maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure for reliable water delivery, replacing aging infrastructure, conducting weekly and monthly certi...
Mar 24, 2023
Oxnard--On a split vote, the City Council approved an amended motion to construct a Digital Billboard along Ventura Road on about 1,000 square feet on the North side of U.S. Highway 101. THE approval allows for the construction of a Digital Display Billboard that will advertise businesses, activities, or products. The top of the Billboard will be 80 feet above the ground, 14.5 feet tall by 4...
Mar 24, 2023
Oxnard-- The Oxnard Eagles continued their long-standing tradition of people helping people Saturday, March 11, as the group hosted a benefit for the Children’s Fund. THE Auxiliary event raised money for the Children’s Fund, which benefits the Ventura County Medical Center NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care unit). The evening featured Irish Stew, gift bas...
Mar 17, 2023
Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Housing, Housing & Development Committee approved the Military Equipment acquisition by the Oxnard Police Department Tuesday, March 14. The purchase will include a DUI enforcement command trailer, a traffic collision investigation response van, an unmanned aerial vehicle response van, three Patrol Sergeant command vehicles, precision rifles, an...
Mar 17, 2023
Oxnard--I hope everyone had a great week. I keep rolling along, generally with no time to just relax and take it easy. MY adjustment to this new salt-free diet the doctors placed me on continues to be challenging. There are a few things that I’m trying to deal with; first, I miss salt, and no matter what spice I try to add, it never takes the place of sodium. Discovery number two is how much...
Mar 17, 2023
Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee, Tuesday, March 14, approved the Trade Services Agreement with Executive Services Incorporated. THE agreement will provide maintenance services at Blending Stations 3, 4, and 5, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF), and Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station. Assistant Public Works Direct...
Mar 17, 2023
Ventura-- Car enthusiasts of all types at Antique Adventures enjoyed all the benefits Sunday, March 12; cool, unique cars, hot coffee, plenty of mechanic talk, and advice. IT’S the sense of community the family loves that keeps them coming back and attracting newcomers who are always welcomed. Ramiro Victoria brought his 1955 Chevy 210 with a 383 Stroker Engine with 450 Horsepower to the pa...
Mar 17, 2023
Oxnard- Area residents got a special treat at the Oxnard Public Library Saturday, March 4, as the Old Time Fiddlers delivered a solid performance that the crowd loved, courtesy of The Friends of the Oxnard Public Library. THE Fiddlers delivered a “bakers’ dozen” of classics from the Allman Brothers, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, and more. The group’s Mission is to preserve all the “wonderful...
Mar 10, 2023
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