Oxnard—The Oxnard City Council voted on June 16, 2026, to place the “City of Oxnard Public Safety, Financial Stability Measure (No Tax Rate Increase)” on the November 3, 2026, ballot, providing Oxnard voters the opportunity to choose whether to continue the City’s existing Measure O sales tax beyond its current expiration date in March 2029. MEASURE O is a locally controlled half-cent sales...
Chris Frost · Jul 31, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, July 14, approved an ordinance implementing Housing Element Program 19 for transitional and supportive housing and emergency supportive services. THE ordinance provides for group shelters and group care facilities in the City. Deputy Mayor Doug Halter excused himself due to a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. Community Development Di...
Chris Frost · Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—The Fifth Annual All for One Car Show returned to downtown on Sunday, July 26, and the event was swamped by gear heads, classic cars, souped-up hot rods, and plenty of car clubs showing off their best.THE show, sponsored by the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association, had vendors selling lots of items, Civic Groups raising money, cars on their edge, and attendees admiring all the classic...
Chris Frost · Jul 30, 2026
Channel Islands—The Concerts by the Sea hit high gear Saturday, July 25, as Buena Onda Music brought their rock and roll classics that brought the crowd to their feet and to the dance area.THE concerts have been a favorite since before moving from Peninsula Park, as music lovers love the atmosphere and enhanced view after some of the trees were removed.Junior Espinoza plays rhythm guitar, sings...
Chris Frost · Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—Public Comments during the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting continued with a video of Council Member Aaron Starr and Alicia “Mama” Percell at a Libertarian Convention, in which he admitted that he has a Libertarian agenda for Oxnard. “HE said, ‘Alicia and I interviewed dozens of people trying to find folks that would actually be part of our agenda,’” the caller said. “Later on, h...
Chris Frost · Jul 30, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, July 14, received a special presentation of Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash Grant Award. KAISER Permanente presented the City with a $54,000 check for Operation Splash, which the City accepted. Mathew Jacobs from Kaiser Permanente came forward to share some words, and he said they are committed to water safety in the community. Jacobs, the Governm...
Chris Frost · Jul 30, 2026
Oxnard—During the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting, Council Members were out in the community hearing about what’s important to residents. COUNCIL Member Bert Perello said there was a presentation by the Ventura County Environmental Health Department and sidewalk food vendors. “It was pointed out how severe the issue is about people selling food on the sidewalks, and they made a tremen...
Chris Frost · Jul 24, 2026
Oxnard—Public Comments during the Tuesday, July 21, City Council meeting began with Alexis Schmidt, Chair of the East Village Neighborhood Council, who said they were recently assigned a new Beat Coordinator, Mike Cole.“I’M not able to get in contact with him for a few months,” Schmidt said. “There are several complaints, and he didn’t come to our last Neighborhood Council Meeting.”Cole was inv...
Chris Frost · Jul 24, 2026
Ventura—The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has passed its 2026-2027 budget, and Dr. Sevet Johnson from the County of Ventura said one of her main responsibilities is to put together a budget each year that reflects the community's needs and priorities for the upcoming year. JOHNSON said County residents drive on County roads, call 911, visit a County Health Clinic, or receive services t...
Chris Frost · Jul 24, 2026
Oxnard—During the Tuesday, July 21 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Teran invited 17-year-old Ashley Baldis to the dais to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and receive a proclamation. BALDIS recited the Pledge of Allegiance and said, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic, for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with Libe...
Chris Frost · Jul 24, 2026
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