During a special meeting Tuesday, August 2, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, by unanimous consent, named Interim County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson as its new Executive Officer (CEO). THE offer is subject to final approval of an employment contract Tuesday, September 13, at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Johnson was named interim County Executive Officer Wednesday, M...
Aug 5, 2022
Channel Islands-- The Concerts by the Sea series finished up July with a huge performance by Decadent Decades that offered nothing fancy, just good ol’ Rock ‘n Roll spanning multiple decades. CONCERT goers got involved from the opening song, and the band used its ability to gauge the crowd and make things happen. The band, outfitted in their uniform tuxedo t-shirts, kept the crowd engaged an...
Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, 26, approved the purchase of eight Batallion Chief Command Vehicles with Stonewall Bodies for Uplifting. The action executes a purchase order totalling 869,632 and declares the intent of the City to be reimbursed for certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of indebtedness related to purchasing the vehicles. Fire Chief Alex Ham...
Jul 29, 2022
Oxnard-- The Campus Park design update continues with details about the new park. The revitalized Campus Park is scheduled to be ready by March 2024 and is possible because of an $8.5 million Proposition 68 grant for the design and park construction. MIG Senior Landscape Product Architect Wendy Chan told the Council that a new restroom and reconstructed parking lot will be south of the buil...
Jul 29, 2022
Oxnard-- Sometimes, you make mistakes you can never fix that you end up paying for all your life. It may sound silly, but it’s happening to me this week. LET me back up to the point of the mistake. I was in eighth grade, and the opportunity came up for me to join the youth wrestling team. My best friend Rey was on the high school team, so I went to a practice with him that included a big tri...
Jul 29, 2022
Oxnard-- The Public Works and Transportation Committee, Tuesday, July 26, reviewed the City’s Water Division Public Health Goals (PHG) Report. THE City is required to prepare a Public Health Goal Report, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code 116470(b), if water exceeds any Public Health Code in the three previous calendar years. Assistant Public Works Director Joseph Marcinko...
Jul 29, 2022
Ventura-- The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, July 27, approved a resolution declaring July Parks and Recreation Month in Ventura County. THE County Parks’ mission is to enhance the life of Ventura County residents and visitors through the equitable provision and promotion of quality recreational facilities and parklands and improve physical and mental health through outdoor recreation. Park...
Jul 29, 2022
Oxnard-- It was time to lace up those rollerblades and skates Friday, July 15, as Sk8 night, sponsored by Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, has returned to the Third & B Street parking structure top floor. SKATERS of all ages enjoyed a great night of free skating, as well as music and snacks sold by Oxnard Recreation, Pizza Man Dan’s, and the Oxnard PAL. There was no age requi...
Jul 22, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Tuesday, July 19, adopted a resolution denouncing gun violence and supporting gun violence reduction efforts. The City will forward a copy of the resolution to elected officials in the White House and California Statehouse. The action encourages State and Federal Representatives to review and adopt reasonable, effective laws addressing possessing, manufacturing, a...
Jul 22, 2022
Port Hueneme-- The City Council, Monday, July 18, approved a Coastal Development Permit for the Bubbling Springs Vegetation Removal Project. The permit allows the periodic removal of nonnative vegetation overgrowth from Bubbling Springs Natural Channel between Bard Road and the J Street Pump Station for about 40 workdays yearly. Non-native vegetation, including cattails (Typha angustifolia...
Jul 22, 2022
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