Chris Frost

Cost concerns hurt Aquatic Center Conceptual Design

Oxnard-- The City Council approved revisions to the conceptual design of the proposed South Oxnard Aquatic Center Tuesday, January 17, along with an amendment to the agreement with Design Architecture and Urban Design. CHANGES to the design include the goals for the Aquatic Center, the cost for the Alternate B Concept Plan selected by the Council on September 6, 2022, and information related...

Jan 20, 2023

Water Cost Workshop slated for January 23.

Oxnard--In his report to the Council Tuesday, January 17, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the next community meeting about the water cost related to the drought in Oxnard is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 23, at the River Ridge Golf Course Club Room. THE course ad­dress is 2401 West Vineyard Avenue. Councilman Bert Perello asked if there was anything to report about the area’s recent rain storm...

Jan 20, 2023

Oxnard Eagles Diabetes Fundraiser personifies people helping people

Oxnard--The Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Oxnard was back at work making a difference in the community Sunday, January 15, as the Lodge held its Annual Diabetes Fundraiser, with proceeds going toward research. THE evening featured Chili Relleno, Rice, Beans, and Dessert, DJ Yo Yo, along with a raffle and opportunity drawing. Junior Past Madam President Cynthia Casillas said they’re holdi...

Jan 20, 2023

Oxnard Lawn Bowlers Want New Members

Oxnard-- A small but dedicated group of friends and competitors came out to the Wilson Center playing field Sunday, January 8, as the gang held a classic Lawn Bowling competition while having a great time. The game was full of good fun and a little friendly ribbing, and in the end, the group cleaned up, shook hands, and relished a great Sunday morning. Steve Goodmanson is part of the group...

Jan 13, 2023

IUF Ruling hurts Auditor’s ranking

Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, January 10, received the State Auditor’s 2021 Fiscal Health Ranking of California Cities. The State Audit Office publishes an annual risk assessment on all 482 California Cities and attempts to quantify and rank fiscal health based on publicly available financial indicators. The City of Oxnard improved from number 49 in the Fiscal Year 2...

Jan 13, 2023

Housing contract amendment moves to Council

Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing, & Development Committee, Tuesday, January 10, approved the first amendment to Agreement A-8434 with Nan McKay & Associates for Housing Choice Voucher Case Management Services. The amendment will give the City additional support as it works through issues in the department caused by Covid. The agreement includes comprehensive file...

Jan 13, 2023

Frosted Thoughts

Oxnard—Well, it took a while, but my continuous blood meter is in process and will be here soon. I’m not trying to be gushy about this, but this process started on Thanksgiving morning when I had a low blood sugar episode, crashed through my writing table, and lay unconscious for hours while the J-Train was upstairs, sleeping and reading a book. OF course, that wasn’t the only issue, as I ha...

Jan 13, 2023

Hot Rodders brave the rainy weather at Antique Adventures

Ventura-- It may not have been the best or driest January day last Sunday, but that didn’t stop the Hot Rodders at Antique Adventures, who came out and had a great time, along with some coffee and donuts on the eighth. TOM Berger from the Pharoahs Car Club brought his 1937 Ford Slant Back out and said some people haven’t been showing up lately. “They’re afraid of a little rain,” he said. “T...

Jan 13, 2023

Out-of-town deliveries exempt from Ordinance T

Oxnard--The discussion of the Ordinance regulating Expanded Polystyrene continues with Councilman Bert Perello asking Planning & Sustainability Manager Kathleen Mallory if someone buys products from a wholesaler and needs something packaged that includes delicate instruments in Styrofoam, will it prevent people from buying those products? THE Council ap­pro­ved the Ordinance Tuesday, Jan...

Jan 13, 2023

Cassie's Cats and Kittes Celebrates Great 2022

Ventura-- It was another great year at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens, as lost Cats found a great place full of care and affection, ending up with Cats finding furever homes. A TYPICAL day at the Cat Lounge is always busy; Cats play and interact with visitors while guided by Cassie’s Cats and Kittens Founder and President Jennifer Thompson. Thompson said 99 Cats found loving homes since the Adop...

Jan 13, 2023

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