Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved its Annual Safe Routes to School Plan on Tuesday, November 9. Jose Rivera, an Associate Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Division, presented the plan and said the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is a federally established initiative developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to enhance the safety and overall ex...
Dec 12, 2025
Oxnard—Hi everybody, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, followed by a wonderful week. I HOPE your Holiday was full of family, friends, turkey, gobble gobble, and, if you’ve been blessed with the younger generation, grandchildren. Since I was shaking pretty badly, thanks to my miserable kidneys not filtering well, I sat up and powered through another Frosted. Not much has change...
Dec 12, 2025
Oxnard—On Friday, December 6, 2025, at approximately 1:18 A.M., the Oxnard Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call of a suspicious subject who was trespassing in the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of St. Mary’s Drive in Oxnard. ONCE on scene, officers learned the suspicious subject who had trespassed was Sergio Contreras, a 44-yearold Oxnard resident. Officers also lear...
Dec 12, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee reviewed the Financial Corrective Action Plan (FCAP) for closing past audit findings on Tuesday, December 9. SENIOR Manager of Internal Controls, Jennifer Hiraoka, presented the audit findings and the last corrective action plan, which took place in April, to the Finance and Governance Committee, followed by a May report to the City Council. “Sinc...
Dec 12, 2025
Oxnard—The 18th Annual Tamale Festival was an epic event of tasty proportions at Plaza Park, Saturday, December 6. THE event featured live music, plenty of dancing, holiday gifts, and TAMALES!! Roberto has been in business for over 30 years, running The Tamale Fiesta, which has received a lot of awards. “This is a family recipe,” he said. “I’ve been involved for 10 years. This is a family...
Dec 12, 2025
Channel Islands—Smart Shoppers filled their bags with Holiday Treats and Treasures on Sunday, November 30, at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market. HOLIDAY Shoppers found great stocking stuffers, handmade gifts, and unique items, which support local vendors. Emily Barbata from Golden Bee Candles and Crochet said she’s made candles her whole life. “It’s a family business,” she said. “I grew...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Council, on Tuesday, December 2, approved an agreement with Carollo Engineers for construction management and inspection services for the primary clarifiers and sludge improvement project. Assistant Director of Public Works Tim Beaman presented the item and noted it’s the second project presentation. The agreement is for an initial term of three years, from December 2025 through Dece...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Council, on Tuesday, December 2, approved the fifth amendment with Brown and Caldwell for primary clarifiers and the activator. The agreement is through December 2, 2028, with an option for two additional one-year terms ending in 2030, for a total not to exceed $3,782 million for construction management and inspection services for the primary clarifiers and the activated sludge ta...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—As I said last week, God is good, and Janis is off and running at her new restaurant job as a hostess. SHE is thrilled because she gets to work with her friend, Claudia, and the duo plans to enjoy steak and shrimp fajitas following a shift. It’s a new restaurant, which means busy, busy, busy, learning new skills. There are challenges. Janis isn’t sure about the seating chart, but she...
Dec 5, 2025
Oxnard—Part two of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Winter Market continues with event Chair April Rodriguez selling soaps and items to make someone look 20 years younger. "MY soaps have shea butter and oatmeal, and candlelight makes you look better and feel younger, but I don’t have a magic wand,” she said. Kelly Larsen has stuff to color, stress balls, which offer arthritis relief. “We...
Dec 5, 2025
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