Oxnard-- For the most part, my life is pretty mundane. While it is true that I have an atypical job, followed up with bookkeeping and assisting customers and clients, not a whole lot changes for me on a daily basis. THEN it finally happens, and a warning light starts flashing on my car’s dashboard. I’m having an issue, and I can’t drive the car anymore. Yup, I’m grounded. I struggle to get...
Jul 22, 2022
Oxnard-- The car shows in Downtown Oxnard have returned in a grand way, Sunday, July 17, as the Low Rider edition meant classic rides lining A Street for pure viewing pleasure. ADD in a Farmers’ Market on the street, along with lots of people, and the day quickly became a walk, talk, shop, meet your neighbor, and revel in the family atmosphere created within the area car clubs. The event wa...
Jul 22, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, July 20, received an update on Campus Park design. THE City acquired the former Oxnard High School site in 1995 with a future goal of re-orienting the site toward downtown, neighborhoods, and other key civic organizations. The City applied for and received an $8.5 million Proposition 68 grant for the design and park construction. MIG and M6 presented the...
Jul 22, 2022
Channel Islands-- The Channel Islands Harbor Concerts by the Sea series continued Saturday, July 16, with Unkle Monkey playing music from around the world, highlighted by pop, rock, jazz, funk favorites, and original compositions. THE crowd delighted in the music as Unkle Money lead singer Steve Stafford opened the Tiki Lounge, and attendees danced the night away. Gina Rae and her friend Ju...
Jul 22, 2022
Channel Islands-- It was the Summer of Love once again, Saturday, July 9, as the Concerts by the Sea series returned to a new location, Harbor View Park, as construction near Peninsula Park continues. PSYCHEDELIC Summer kicked off the series of free concerts, and the band brought great, classic old-time Rock n Roll to the big crowd who made the evening special. Attendees partied and danc...
Jul 15, 2022
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, July 12, approved the second amendment to the Gallagher Benefit Services Agreement. The amendment covers recruitment, classification, and market study in the City of Oxnard Agreement Number 9109-21-HR for services related to classification and market study for an increase of $75,000. The total contract amount may not exceed $150,000....
Jul 15, 2022
Oxnard-- The Public Works & Transportation Committee, Tuesday, July 12, took a virtual tour of the City’s water campus and was impressed. When the Covid-19 crisis peaked, the Water staff stopped its tours and educational outreach to the schools and community to help stop the spread of the pandemic. Water Division Manager Omar Castro said the Water Division implemented a contactless cons...
Jul 15, 2022
Oxnard-- Okay, it’s summertime, so the Concerts by the Sea series has resumed at a new location as construction is underway next to Peninsula Park. I PERSONALLY enjoy the shows, as does the J-Train, particularly when the music from the 1960s gets featured. I doubt anyone would disagree with me, as there was lots of dancing, partying, food, camaraderie, and period clothing being worn across t...
Jul 15, 2022
Ventura-- The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, July 12, approved updates to its administrative manual. THE updates include updates for the Board of Supervisors and bring its actions current with the common practice. Assistant County Executive Officer Mike Pettit presented the item. He told the Supervisors that the update removes a reference to the special form in rule 33, which has been super...
Jul 15, 2022
Channel Islands-- Harbor Landing was the creative mecca for all to enjoy Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10, as the 2022 Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts Festival was full of beautiful works of art that everyone appreciated. THE event featured 45 artists displaying original fine arts and crafts in all mediums. Attendees could purchase artwork made from clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media,...
Jul 15, 2022
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