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Backpack Medicine offers homeless good help

Port Hueneme-- The City Council’s report of the situation among the homeless in the area on November 7 continues with Homeless Liasion Officer Henry Montelongo saying 12 residents of the homeless community were contacted about the City’s Backpack Medicine Program, and 11 were receptive to receiving services. He pointed to issues at area hot spots and the Goodwill location at Channel Islands...

Chris Frost · Nov 25, 2022

Meter size related to wastewater rate

Oxnard--Part Three of the water waste ordinance starts with the water rate, which Public Works Director Michael Wolfe said is set on the meter size. The Council approved the emergency ordinance Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Oxnard City Code regarding water waste Tuesday, November 1. They updated the City’s water waste code by implementing emergency water conservation measures that apply wh...

Chris Frost · Nov 18, 2022

Fines and enforcement planned to water wasters

Oxnard-- The emergency ordinance that amends Chapter 22, Article VIII of the Oxnard City Code regarding water waste, Tuesday, November 1, continues with Assistant City Attorney Elma McCarron saying the emergency ordinance updates the City’s water waste code by implementing emergency water conservation measures that apply when the City Council or the Director of Emergency Services declares a d...

Chris Frost · Nov 11, 2022

Meet Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla

Oxnard-- Paul was born in Thousand Oaks and raised in Simi Valley. He grew up surrounded by art and music - his parents met in the band at C.L.U. (then C.L.C.), and both became educators. At Royal High School, Paul was the Drum Major of the Marching Band, President of the Choir, and very active in theater. At Moorpark College and U.C.L.A., he continued his creative journey in the Theatre depa...

Nov 11, 2022

Trunk or Treat is a sweet event

Oxnard-- The People Helping People pledge to the community continues at the Oxnard Eagles Lodge 232 Sunday, October 31, as the group hosted a Trunk or Treat event and delivered candy to local community members. The event featu­red plenty of food and fun for kids ages 2 to 10, followed by a Cakewalk in the community room. Eagles Member Sherry said she was having a great time and looking f...

Chris Frost · Nov 4, 2022

Meet Rabbi Dov Muchnik

Oxnard--Rabbi Dov studied in rabbinical colleges in New York and Israel, and his internship included community service in the Former Soviet Union and South Africa. He was ordained by the Chief Rabbi of Israel. He and his wife of 20 years, Racheli, founded the Chabad of Oxnard Jewish Center in 2003, where Oxnard residents and visitors can learn about and celebrate Jewish traditions in a warm and...

Nov 4, 2022

Fall Festival - Is a Diverse and Happy Event

Oxnard-- The Oxnard Rec Department Fall Festival celebrated a fun day full of decorated pumpkins Sunday, October 30, and kids that love carving Jack O Lanterns. The kids dropped their entries at the small stage and won that afternoon. The event had many sponsors who came together to celebrate Oxnard all being together. Cultural and Community Services Director Terrel Harrison said having...

Chris Frost · Nov 4, 2022

Frosted Thoughts

Oxnard-- I’ve spent another week trying to figure out how to use technology to make my life easier, but failed miserably. took a car trip out of the area the other day, parked my car, and couldn’t find it when I finished my task. I asked my phone to give me walking directions to my car and ended up walking in circles for about 90 minutes. Of course, my oldest got a massive laugh about my late...

Chris Frost · Oct 28, 2022

Fleet Services purchase agreement approved

Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a purchase order with Fleet Services Incorporated Tuesday, October 25, for Heavy Duty Equipment Parts and Supplies. The purchase order will not exceed $750,000 and will be for a three-year term that can renew in one-year increments until November 30, 2025, upon agreement by both parties. Fleet Services fund 741 will pay for the a...

Chris Frost · Oct 28, 2022

Funding youth programs featured during forum

Oxnard-- The Ventura County League of. Women Voters District One Candidate Forum continues with Moderator David Maron asking the candidates how they’ll advocate for Oxnard’s youth. Christopher Arevalo said he’ll advocate a youth budget that can expand youth programs. “For children, the Elementary School District has after-school programs,” he said. “My daughter, who is 30, participated in t...

Chris Frost · Oct 28, 2022

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