Oxnard—During a Monday, August 10, special meeting of the City Council, the Finance Department presented its 2025 single audit report and fiscal year 2024-2025 annual comprehensive financial report and summary presentation. LINDA Hurley, Partner with Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, made the presentation and was introduced by Chief Financial Officer Javier Chagoyen-Lázaro. “As Mayor Pro Tem Gab...
Chris Frost · Aug 21, 2026
Channel Islands—The Concerts by the Sea series is not slowing down, as the 805 Social Club knocked out hit after hit on Saturday, August 15. THE band played classics, like Hit Me with Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar, which brought the crowd to its feet, and the crowd joined in the fun. David said the show is amazing. “I love the show, and the 805 Dance Club is excellent,” he said. “I’ve been...
Chris Frost · Aug 21, 2026
Ventura—The City of Ventura’s Historic Preservation Committee, on Thursday, August 13, approved the Minnie P. Gales residence, located at the corner of Poli and Ash streets, at 793 Poli. ASSISTANT Planner Ruby Triguero presented the item, which is located within the Downtown Specific Plan and Coastal Protection Zone. “The Minnie P. Gales residence (the residence) was constructed in 1910, du...
Chris Frost · Aug 21, 2026
Oxnard—The Ventura County Animal Shelter conversation continues with Esteban Rodriguez, the Director of Ventura County Animal Services, saying that recent County Animal construction is taking place in San Bernardino County at a cost of $65.3 million, $37 million in San Diego County, $35 million in Orange County, and $20.3 million in San Luis Obispo County.“THERE has been an ongoing need for a n...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Thursday, July 30, unanimously approved public project agreement 3250067 with Toro Enterprises for a neighborhood street resurfacing project at the Cal Gisler neighborhood. MAYOR Luis McArthur said the recommendation is to approve $4.387 million in project funds for the Cal Gisler Street resurfacing project through Public Works. McArthur will execute an agreement wi...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on July 30, passed its E-Bike Ordinance, adding Article 30 to Chapter 7 regarding motorized conveyances, E-Bikes, and similar devices. THE motion was amended to complete a first-time violation and dismiss any fines and penalties. City Manager Alex Nguyen will add an E-Bike Safety Course. There was a change that gives someone 30 business days to take and complete a...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Thursday, July 30, approved a funding agreement with the Ventura County Watershed Protection District for the Santa Clara River Levee 5 Project. THE City Manager or designee will make the necessary budget appropriations for the use of the developer’s fair share contribution and transfer to the Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD). Assistant Community...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on July 14, approved the 2025 Historic Context Statement and Survey. THE item has been continued since April 8, and the City Clerk said it has been adequately noticed and can proceed. Deputy Mayor Doug Halter said they worked with outside Counsel Best Best & Krieger to look at any potential conflicts of interest. “Some of the details are that I’m elected to repres...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Channel Islands—Channel Islands Harbor was the place to be Saturday, August 8, as Heartbreak Over Petty entertained a huge crowd of people all hitting the beat.THE band hit all the classic Petty hits, and they rocked the Harbor with a capacity Crowd.James Steward is happy to be back after a week away and said, “Moonlight over Petty is kicking some butt.”“Tom Petty is up there with Bob Marley,”...
Chris Frost · Aug 14, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, August 4, was updated by Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) on its exploration of cost-sharing across the County. ESTEBAN Rodriguez, the Director of Ventura County Animal Services, spoke on the subject, thanked the Board of Supervisors, and said they wanted to share the cost-sharing methodology. “If we root our negotiations through a modified...
Chris Frost · Aug 7, 2026
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