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Utility Bill Assistance available

Oxnard-- In his report to the City Council Tuesday, March 21, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the City is having a community workshop from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on February 27, at 214 South C Street, for people to come and learn how to access utility bill assistance. “This is in partnership with Community Action of Ventura County,” he said. “For information, call them at 805-436-4000.” He s...

Chris Frost · Feb 24, 2023

Yoga with Cats is serene fun

Ventura--Attendees enjoyed a fun, tranquil, and peaceful afternoon Sunday, February 19, as Cassie’s Cats and Kittens hosted a 60-minute Yoga relaxing class that included all levels, even beginners. THE class was led through the process by instructor Robin Briceno while the Cats mingled through the crowd and snuggled with the participants. Founder and President Jennifer Thompson chose not to...

Chris Frost · Feb 24, 2023

Labor Shortages Supply Chain and Inflation issues hurt City

Oxnard-- The community discussion about adjusting expectations because of economic and social circumstances on February 7 continues with the Oxnard Arts Academy being launched in the Colonia Neighborhood. "THE pandemic waylaid a lot of our efforts,” City Manager Alex Nguyen said. “That classroom is open and in full operation. I believe they’ve already had one recital. We’re still looking for...

Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023

PHA Agency Plan Moves Forward

Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee, Tuesday, February 14, adopted the Five-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, Annual Agency Plan, and Capital Fund Program Five-Year Low Rent Public Housing Action Plan. THE item was presented by Housing Programs Manager Brenda Lopez, who said the Five-Year Housing Authority plan describes the Housing Author...

Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023

Mobile Command Vehicle spurs discussion

Oxnard-- Councilman Bert Perello pulled an item off the consent agenda during the Tuesday, February 6, meeting, which approved the purchase and use of a mobile command vehicle as military equipment as defined by the Government Code. HE said there was much talk happening across Social Media and understands the purchase involves a lot of money. “There are homes going for less and more than th...

Chris Frost · Feb 10, 2023

Pickup Locations

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, Oxnard Donuts, 1351 W Gonzales Rd, Firestone, 321 S Oxnard Blvd, Red Barn Market, 1712 Saviers Road, Superior Grocers, 271 Ea...

Feb 10, 2023

Valentine Vendor’s Market benefits OHS Band

Oxnard--People looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift got their wish and benefitted the Oxnard Band Boosters Sunday, February 5. THE Valentine Vendor Market and Resource Event in the Oxnard High School Parking lots was loaded with treasures and keepsakes to make anyone happy. The event featured food, Face Painting, live music performances, resources, and much more. Event Organizer Lu...

Chris Frost · Feb 10, 2023

Camarillo Desalting Facility Delivers to residents

The City of Camarillo’s largest capital improvement project, the North Pleasant Valley Groundwater Desalter, received a permit to operate from the State Division of Drinking Water and is now delivering high-quality water to City water customers. "THE commitment and persistence of so many individuals and agencies has taken this remarkable project from a conceptual idea to the reality that it...

Staff Reports · Feb 7, 2023

Simi Valley Appoints New Police Chief

City Manager Brian Gabler today announced the appointment of Steve Shorts as the new Police Chief of the Simi Valley Police Department. Shorts, who has 33 years of law enforcement experience, has been serving as the Interim Chief since the retirement of former Chief David Livingstone on December 16, 2022. MAYOR Fred Thomas praised the appointment. “The Simi Valley Police Department is a well...

Staff Reports · Feb 7, 2023

Nursing Home Owners Drained Cash During Pandemic While Residents Deteriorated

After the nursing home where Leann Sample worked was bought, part of a ceiling collapsed on a nurse, the air conditioning conked out regularly, and a toilet once burst on Sample while she was helping a resident in the bathroom, she recalled in a court deposition. “It’s a disgusting place,” Sample, a nurse aide, testified in 2021. The decrepit conditions Sample described weren’t due to a lac...

Jordan Rau · Feb 7, 2023

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