Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, September 9, approved purchase orders (PO) with Gibbs International and the Charles Machine Works to purchase heavy equipment. Water Division Manager Chris Payton presented the PO and said the Gibbs International PO will not exceed $300,000 to purchase a 10-ton 2026 HV607 SBA International Truck. The Charles Machine Works is...
Sep 12, 2025
Oxnard—There were so many possible headlines to this Frosted, like no more shortcuts or let’s all be sick. IN the end, I decided to go with the direct approach, LIARS. Let me explain. I was running late for dialysis, which always makes my caregivers mad. I went as fast as I could to Ventura, traffic was not good, and I arrived late. I’ve admitted in the past that I have a routine personali...
Sep 12, 2025
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, September 9, approved its 2025-2026 Harbor Islands Homeowners Association Donation to Waterways Maintenance Assessment District 2-Harbor Island. SPECIAL Districts Manager Patrick Flemming presented the donation of $17,400 from the Harbor Island Homeowners Association to support landscape maintenance and on-call services within...
Sep 12, 2025
Oxnard—On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 4:03 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers conducted a traffic stop in reference to graffiti in progress. During the stop, Officers observed spray paint cans and other items associated with graffiti in plain view. During a subsequent search, officers located a loaded 9mm P80-style firearm. Ayala was arrested for multiple firearm offenses. Anyone with information a...
Sep 12, 2025
Channel Islands—The Concerts by the Sea Series concluded with a nostalgic trip into the past, Saturday, August 30, as Psychedelic Summer played great hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s. THE dance area was packed with concertgoers who rejoiced and felt sad that the summer series was over for 2025. Guitar Player and vocalist Jerry Briener was thrilled to close the season for the Harbor. “I started...
Sep 5, 2025
Oxnard—In his Tuesday, September 2, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said Ventura County is doing important work in Oxnard. “There will be a temporary road closure on North Ventura Road, between Stone Creek Drive and Wagon Wheel Road,” he said. “There will be appropriate signage for the detours. This begins on September 8 and continues through October 17. They are doing v...
Sep 5, 2025
Oxnard— The Oxnard City Council, on Tuesday, September 2, approved an agreement with AECOM for engineering services during construction. The agreement is for one year and four months, from September 3, 2025, until December 31, 2026, and will not exceed $835,335. Assistant Director of Public Works Tim Beamon presented the item, stating that on June 7, 2023, the Wastewater Division awarded an...
Sep 5, 2025
Oxnard—Things keep rolling along for me. Last week, I made some bad choices, and this week, I’m catching things that, if I had missed them, would have hurt me. THIS has been going on since I was a child. During gym class at Our Holy Redeemer School, Mr. Mills, our lacrosse coach, would volunteer his afternoons to throw us passes. While everyone crossed the middle of the schoolyard, I ran de...
Sep 5, 2025
Oxnard—The Fraternal Order of the Eagles celebrated Labor Day weekend grandly, as the venue sold lunch plates. THE Fraternal Order of the Eagles’ motto, People Helping People, branches out with many fundraisers that help the community. Some of their many charities include cancer research, Diabetes awareness, victims of domestic violence, and kidney disease. Social Room Manager Lisa Gonzale...
Sep 5, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, September 3, approved the At Your Service Construction & Energy Contract for restroom improvements at College Estates Park. THE agreement provides, $10,000 in additional contingency funds and has a not-to-exceed value of $429,980 for the restroom contingency project. Civil Engineer Taylor Gambino presented the agreement and said the project includes...
Sep 5, 2025
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