Ventura—The Board of Supervisors declared January 30 through February 6 as Earned Income Tax Awareness Week (EITAW)in Ventura County. The item, brought forward by Supervisor Vianey Lopez, invited Mitchell Sloan, President and CEO of United Way of Ventura County, as well as Leo Alvarado, to share what the awareness week is all about. “It’s a pleasure to be here and receive this special acknowled...
Jan 30, 2026
Oxnard—The Cultural and Community Services Workshop continues with its Library Division, including homework assistance, Literacy, and ESL (English as a second language) programs. “Whether it is providing homework assistance for students, one-on-one tutoring for adults, or ESL classes, these services directly support educational equity and workforce readiness,” Assistant Director Rene Rakestr...
Jan 30, 2026
Oxnard—As I reflect on the last 38 years as a Diabetic, I consider myself one of the lucky ones, of the millions of patients who’ve endured this miserable disease. A LONG time ago, when I was first diagnosed, I thought it would help me to learn all I could about this disease, so I took Advanced First Aid, and by the time I graduated, I ended up being number one in the entire class. That’s ne...
Jan 30, 2026
Channel Islands— There was a great crowd at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market on Sunday, January 25, as dog and cat owners flocked to see Yvette at Divine Health Human Grade Pet Food. DOGS received plenty of treats, free samples as Yvette Balzano, the affable business founder, talked about her five-year journey of discovery to save her dog, Gaia. The pit bull has since bounced back to heal...
Jan 30, 2026
Oxnard—The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. at Plaza Park, with the annual march being held Monday, January 19. The march proceeded to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center for a remembrance ceremony. THIS year’s theme was “Cultivating Compassion and Justice in Ventura County.” The Keynote speaker was Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, Director of the Blum Center on...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—On Tuesday, January 20, the City Council heard a Cultural and Community Services Department update on the department’s functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs. Cultural and Community Services (CCS) Director Terrell Harrison presented the update, and he brought plenty of people to answer questions. “I am happy to be here tonight, not only to present the good ha...
Jan 23, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, January 13, unanimously elected Jeff Gorell its new Chair and Vianey Lopez as its new Vice Chair and County Governing Special Districts for 2026. Supervisor Matt LaVere nominated Gorell to serve as Chair, and Lopez to serve as Vice Chair. “It will be my honor to serve,” Gorell said. “On behalf of the residents of the second district, I’m excited...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—I don’t mean to take a line from Alice Cooper, but when you have kidney disease, every day is a nightmare. THAT nightmare includes insane diet restrictions, having a perpetual foul taste in my mouth that never leaves you, well, maybe if you spend 24 hours a day at the water fountain, which is, of course, not possible. It also means dealing with the worst nurses, technicians, and care...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard— G’Ma’s Crew was doing what it does best, Sunday, January 19, cooking a great breakfast, as hungry people came streaming through the door at the Eagle’s Oxnard Lodge. THE crew arrived early, and all the work was divided equally. “We love working in the kitchen,” Madame Auxiliary President Michele Two-Coats said. “We also have new members.” They had their traditional Eagle’s Breakfas...
Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—The first 2026 Wilson Senior Center featured Senior is an old friend, David Weaver, who unfortunately lost his wife, but he still takes good care of himself. He continues to walk a lot, with no plans to change that for 2026. DAVID first arrived at the Wilson Senior Center in 2023, and he really enjoyed it, after his daughter suggested that he try it out. “I wanted to try it out yeste...
Jan 16, 2026
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