Oxnard—During the Tuesday, May 19 meeting, the Oxnard City Council invited its Memorial Day Committee to receive a proclamation declaring Monday, May 25, as Memorial Day. DISTRICT 4 Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez read the proclamation, which said, “whereas, on Memorial Day, our Nation pauses to reflect on our brave men and women in uniform, and their sacrifice to protect the interests of...
Chris Frost · May 22, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 19, celebrated National Public Works Week and invited Director Greg Straka to speak at the celebration. BOARD Chair Jeff Gorell said he was excited to bring the item forward and that Ventura County Public Works is inviting community groups to the campus to highlight all things Public Works that keep community members safe and keep the communi...
Chris Frost · May 22, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Executive Facilities for custodial services at the Oxnard Main Library. FACILITIES Manager Ted Quiroz presented the agreement, and he said the agreement does not exceed $675,000 for an initial term of one year, from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027, with an option for four one-year period ex...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 12, recognized May 11-17, as Salvation Army Week in Ventura County. SUPERVISOR Matt LaVere presented the Salvation Army honor and said that for over 70 years, the Salvation Army Ventura Corps has served local residents across the County. “Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually, and whenever those of our neighbors and friends here in the County...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Ojos Trucking School (AGT Trucking School) for Commercial Driver’s License Training. WATER Division Manager Chris Peyton presented the agreement for Commercial Driver’s License Training, with an initial term of three years at $385,000, from June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029, and an option for...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the short-term rental of refuse equipment for refuse collection vehicles for the Environmental Resources Division (ER). MARIA Martinez presented the item, on behalf of Assistant Public Works Director Brian Yanez, and Martinez said the Haaker Agreement is for $2.8...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Oxnard-– The Oxnard Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31. During this time, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. This includes ve...
May 15, 2026
(StatePoint) Millions of women rely on birth control, but understanding how different options affect overall health is key to making informed choices. DURING National Women’s Health Month, advocates are encouraging women who are considering birth control to take a closer look at hormonal and non-hormonal methods to gain a better understanding of the potential risks of each method and to dete...
May 8, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Committee continued on Tuesday, April 28, with a request to appropriate funds from the Public Art Fund for the installation of public art along the Fourth Street Corridor, which connects the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center to surrounding neighborhoods. CULTURAL Arts Manager Julie Estrada said the intersections identified are...
Chris Frost · May 8, 2026
I have been known to grow things in my garden, cook them up, and then write a recipe about it. And that is exactly what I have done here as well. YOU are always hearing about the health benefits of kale. Eat kale, they say. But how? Well, all you have to do is put it in your mouth, chew, and swallow. Sorry bad dad joke there. I use that one on my kids a lot. I like to use kale in a salad m...
Connor Forbes · May 8, 2026
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