Oxnard—Things were happening on Sunday, August 30, as WonderCon IV rolled into the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, with models and books stacked across the ballroom.THE event, brought forward by High Altitude Marketing, honored the 35th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, the war in the desert.Lead Organizer Joseph Osborne said it's their fourth show and sale, with scale models."We have vendo...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Oxnard—After a little debate from Council Members Bert Perello and Aaron Starr, the Council approved its Park Bench and Tree Donation Program.COUNCIL Member Bert Perello said they received a public comment on the tree donation program and that the last group of graduates at the old Oxnard High School site wants to donate a bench."I think it's a good idea, but I'd like to hear what the City Coun...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Oxnard—During his Tuesday, September 1 report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen responded to public comments about the Carnegie Art Museum and said there was a public presentation with an update several months ago."THAT should answer your questions about the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act," he said. "In that discussion, we began that process of contacting the...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, September 1, unanimously proclaimed October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Oxnard.MAYOR Luis McArthur said it's important to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, raise awareness about Down syndrome, and challenge stereotypes and barriers."Also to highlight their abilities and accomplishments," he said. "I think many of us have family memb...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council during its Tuesday, September 1 meeting ratified an emergency order for sewer collection system repairs at Hemlock Street and Patterson Road.ACCORDING to City code, Mayor Luis McArthur said the Director of Public Works may dispense with public bidding requirements pursuant to contract code section 22050 to make emergency repairs to the City's sewer collection system and...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Ventura— During the Tuesday, May 1 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Moment of Inspiration went to Tammie Helmuth and the Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast.BOARD Chair Jeff Gorell said she's a remarkable young leader after they met."The local Girl Scouts have more than 10,000 members across six Counties, and 50 percent represent Ventura County," he said. "The Girl Scouts have a long tra...
Chris Frost · Sep 4, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council will consider its Park Bench and Tree Donation Program at its next City Council meeting. ASSISTANT Public Works Director Steve Howlett presented the item, and he said the Department has received inquiries from residents about purchasing memorials at Ormond Beach Park to honor a family member and a tree at any City Park to honor victims of domestic violence. “The City...
Chris Frost · Aug 28, 2026
Oxnard—City Clerk Luly Lopez discussed the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference voting delegate in advance of the City Council’s Tuesday, September 1 meeting. THIS year’s League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23. The League’s annual business meeting will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 25, to consider and take action on res...
Chris Frost · Aug 28, 2026
Ventura—The City Council on Tuesday, August 18, reviewed the arts and culture definitions framework and grant program redesign. ASSISTANT Parks and Recreation Director Emily Fox presented the item. Recreation Manager Rebecca Ellis also joined her, along with David Plettner-Saunders of the Cultural Planning Group, and Fox said the project grew out of two key City Council actions. “In Februar...
Chris Frost · Aug 28, 2026
Ventura—The City Council on Tuesday, August 18, decided to keep working on an ordinance amending sections 16.210.070 and 16.215.030 of the municipal code to change time limits in City-owned parking lots, allow paid parking in City-owned parking lots, and establish a new downtown parking permit program. THE long and complicated discussion asked pointed questions from assorted Council Members...
Chris Frost · Aug 28, 2026
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