Oxnard—The City Council approved an amendment to the City’s Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan during its Tuesday, July 29 meeting. HOUSING Director Emilio Ramirez presented the amendment and said Senate Bill 2, the Building Homes and Jobs Act, created the first permanent funding source for affordable housing in California in 2017. “Revenue is generated through recording fees...
Chris Frost · Aug 2, 2024
OXNARD All American Car Wash (at the gas station) 1100 Oxnard Boulevard, Best Breakfast Cafe, 5141 Saviers Road, BG’s Cafe, 428 South A Street, Cabo Restaurant, 1041 South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard City Hall, 300 W. Third Street, Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A Street, South Oxnard Library, 4300 Saviers Rd, Oxnard Donuts, 1351 W Gonzales Rd, Firestone, 321 S Oxnard Blvd, Red Barn Market, 1712...
Aug 2, 2024
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, July 23, approved implementing the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Long-Term Debt Reduction for Pension and OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits). CHIEF Financial Officer Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro presented the item and directed Staff to make an additional $15 million Discretionary Payment to CalPERS toward the City’s Unfunded Actuarial Liabili...
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
Oxnard—The CFD (Community Facilities District) ballot measure series, set for a vote this November 5, continues with Council Member Gabe Teran asking for clarification about how eliminating CFD No. 5 affects Riverpark residents and the City’s health. DURING Public Comments, Moving Oxnard Forward Chief Aaron Starr said the ballot initiatives stem from conversations with hundreds of Riverpark...
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
Channel Islands— Classic funk and blues mixed in with some jazzy hits electrified the Harbor on Saturday, July 20, as the Brandon Ragan Project engaged the crowd from the opening with songs like "Dirty Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs, which mobbed the dance area with concertgoers reveling in the music. RAGAN left the stage during the show with his saxophone blazing while concertgoers danced around hi...
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
Oxnard—The drinks, music, and shopping filled Heritage Square on Saturday, July 13, as the Second Annual Chelita celebration brought out a great crowd ready to enjoy the afternoon. THE event, made possible by the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, featured the “ultimate Michelada Competition,” plus plenty of music, art, and dancing, while vendors helped shoppers pick up great keepsak...
Chris Frost · Jul 19, 2024
Ventura—The good work continued at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens on Saturday, July 15, as Diamond Painting with Cats was a creative joy. THE fundraising event for Cassie’s Cats and Kittens provides funding for its ongoing work to provide Cats and Kittens with a loving, caring home while ensuring they find special parents. Diamond Painting involves a canvas with an adhesive that resembles a colo...
Chris Frost · Jul 19, 2024
Chanel Islands—Artistic Beauty and unique crafts highlighted Harbor Landing on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, as the Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts Festival brought in a crowd that loves creativity. THE show featured 45 artists showcasing their masterpieces across various media. Ronda Mills has owned West Coast Artists since 1983 and said the show has approximately 40 artists displa...
Chris Frost · Jul 19, 2024
Oxnard—The upcoming CFD (Community Facilities District) ballot measure, set for a vote this November 5, continues with the effect it will have on the Unassigned General Fund Balance. ITEMS discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes,” “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes imposed within Community Facilities District No. 5, and limitati...
Chris Frost · Jul 12, 2024
Oxnard—Commander Dan Whitmer’s Oxnard Police Department 2023 Calendar Year Military Use Report continues with tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection and utilize a tracked system. "THE Oxnard Police Department does not own this type of vehicle,” he said. “The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department owns a Rook, a small ballistic caterpillar device which mitigates risks to SWAT...
Chris Frost · Jul 12, 2024
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