Oxnard—In his Tuesday, April 2, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Staff, City Attorney’s Office, and Housing Department are working to resolve residents’ issues. They agree that the eviction notices residents are receiving are “woefully deficient.” DURING public comments, the City Council heard a comment from a Via Oxnard tenant saying they were being evicted and...
Chris Frost · Apr 5, 2024
Oxnard--The Oxnard Public Library’s Main Branch treated book lovers with a special visitor on Saturday, March 30, as Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie shared indigenous stories, highlighted by handmade custom crafts and furs to keep the Chumash population warm and full of tradition. TUMAMAIT-Stenslie loves history and was excited to share her story with the attendees. “I’m Chumash on my...
Chris Frost · Apr 5, 2024
Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a contract with Garcia’s Landscaping & Maintenance for Seabridge Park Bench installation during its Tuesday, March 26, meeting. THE contract amount is $12,650 to install park benches in Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 4. The Special Districts Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining, o...
Chris Frost · Mar 29, 2024
Oxnard--The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a public project agreement with Best Contracting Services for on-call roofing maintenance and minor repair services during its Tuesday, March 26 meeting. THE agreement does not exceed a total of $190,000 for a two-year maximum term. Public Works Administrative Services Manager Juanita Guzman presented the item and said the City...
Chris Frost · Mar 29, 2024
Port Hueneme-- The City of Port Hueneme Egg-Stravaganza started off a little rainy, but the weather cleared, and children’s spirits flew throughout Moranda Park on Saturday, March 23. Kids enjoyed activities offered by Ventura County Library, had their faces painted, interacted with animals at a petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, all culminating with an Easter Egg hunt that filled b...
Chris Frost · Mar 29, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council approved its general fund reimbursement of service charges to special districts during its Tuesday, March 19 meeting. THE agreement transfers $166,248 for the reimbursement of sidewalk service charges, including interest, to 21 Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) (Fund 120) to the general fund with the corresponding budget appropriation adjustments. The special di...
Chris Frost · Mar 22, 2024
Oxnard—The Calleguas Water District sustainability and reliability presentation on Tuesday, May 4, continues with General Manager Kristine McCaffrey telling the City Council that it held a WRIST (Water Resources Implementation Strategy) Partner Workshop in the summer of 2023. HE said there were representatives of 40 agencies across Ventura County, including Oxnard. “We had representatives f...
Chris Frost · Mar 22, 2024
Channel Islands-- The Farmers’ Market at the end of Harbor Blvd is a shop-till-you-drop extravaganza weekly. It offers delectable treats, great gifts, clothes, and more for those who love open-air shopping. CUSTOMERS spent Sunday afternoon checking out the many fresh and hand-crafted items while vendors interacted with the crowd, offering great customer service and enjoying the sun. Annie A...
Chris Frost · Mar 22, 2024
Oxnard-- The Oxnard Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited two individuals during ABC’s statewide Shoulder Tap operation on Saturday, March 9, for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. The enforcement operation creates awareness about the dangers of underage drinking throughout California and keeps communities safe. A Should...
Mar 15, 2024
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced a pilot program Tuesday, March 12, to reconnect three communities historically divided by transportation infrastructure in California. THE Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards grant program will increase access and traveling options in underserved and underinvested neighborhoods in Arcata, South San Francisco, and southeast San Diego/...
Mar 15, 2024
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