Oxnard—The Annual Oxnard Insect Festival buzzed into Plaza Park on Saturday, May 6, and gave residents the opportunity to learn about the role insects play in our world. THIS year’s event was entitled “Everything Bees.” The event was brought forward by the Cultural and Community Services Department and featured a butterfly tent, Family Time, lots of education for kids of all ages, plenty of...
Jun 12, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election, followed by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, who discussed a potential tax measure and the Citizen Survey and timeline. “At a February 2024 City Council meeting, they had a goal-setting session, and we called it that, because we didn’t call them...
Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 26-27 Budget. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Thomas Liu continued his presentation and said that Water Funds’ revenues and expenditures result in the use of a $1.6 million fund balance for the year. “The combined Water Fund had a total spendable fund balance of $19.2 million, as of June 3...
Jun 12, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, June 9, marked and celebrated its 151st Ventura County Fair for everyone to enjoy. CHAIR Jeff Gorell invited Gloria Martinez to the podium, and she is also a member of the County’s Economic Vitality Team, to speak, as well as other members of the Fair team. “The Ventura County Fair showcases the very best of our community, with the agriculture,...
Jun 12, 2026
Ventura —The City Council, on Tuesday, June 9, presented its Annual Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 26/27, for Street Lighting District 36, which the Council unanimously approved. PRINCIPAL Transportation Engineer Jeff Hereford presented the item, along with the Public Works Director Charles Eberling. Hereford said it’s an Annual Public Hearing to conduct street light assessments for t...
Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 2 City Council meeting, Council members declared June 12 as Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising Day in the City. MAYOR Luis McArthur read the Proclamation and said, “The Philippines declared independence from Spain over 128 years ago after more than 300 years of Spanish Rule. “The first Filipino Immigrants came to Ventura County in the early 1930s and wo...
Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard —The City of Oxnard’s Memorial Day Service continues with VA Chaplain Father Frederick Byaruhanga of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System thanking all Veterans for facing all the dangers of War with courage and their willingness to serve. "BECAUSE of them, the Flag of Freedom flies,” he said. “We ask your blessing for the families who carry the weight of loss, the lives of Childr...
Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard—It was a celebration and remembrance Saturday, May 30, as the Ride for the Blue Honoring Fallen Officer Ron Helus brought out motorcyclists from everywhere to participate and honor the Sergeant. THE Ride began at 8:30 a.m. and made stops throughout Ventura County. Helus was killed in the line of duty on November 7, 2018, while responding to a call in Thousand Oaks. “The Sergeant Ron...
Jun 5, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election. He was joined by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, and Riser said the November 3 General Election will be held in conjunction with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election. “Voters will elect City Council members representing Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6,...
Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, June 2, held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 26-27 Budget. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Thomas Lid presented the Budget, and he said the Council and Housing Authority give the Staff direction about making any adjustments. The Budget will be adopted on June 16, 2026. “The revenue and expenditures approved by the City Council at the B...
Jun 5, 2026
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