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Surplus Property Sale Approved

Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, September 8, considered its 2nd Quarterly Sale and Disposal of Surplus City Property.PURCHASING Manager Libertad Macias presented the sale and said the auctioned items are obsolete and no longer needed for City Operations.City Staff recommends that the Finance and Governance Committee recommend that the City Council authorize the Purchasi...

Chris Frost · Sep 11, 2026

Fall Market Rains but Still Shines

Channel Islands—It was a rainy Sunday, September 6, but the Channel Islands Farmers' Market kept going and was full of jewelry, produce, fruit, human-grade dog and cat food, clothes, and more.FAMILIES were busy shopping, dodging the raindrops, and enjoying their Sunday shopping.Yvette Balzano sells human-grade Dog and Cat food and decided to call it an early day because of the inclement weather...

Chris Frost · Sep 11, 2026

Axon Agreement Approved

Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, September 1, invited Commander Eric Tennessen from the Sheriff's Office, who said he oversees Police Services in the City of Camarillo, and with him is Commander Jeremy Paris, the City of Thousand Oaks Police Chief, and they asked the body to approve an agreement with Axon for drones as first responders.THE agreement will also add a Drone as a first re...

Chris Frost · Sep 11, 2026

Models Rule at OPC

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

Park Bench and Tree Donation Program Debated

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

Suicide Prevention Month in September

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

Down Syndrome Awareness Month Proclaimed in Oxnard

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

Sewer Collection System Repairs Averts Huge Problem

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

Supervisors Honor Gemma

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

Park Bench and Tree Donation Program Being Considered

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

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