Ventura—The City of Ventura welcomed Barbara Brown and Christy Weir to its Tuesday, March 25 meeting, who came to discuss the Ventura Tree Alliance. BROWN stated that there was a significant loss of trees due to the combined effects of the Thomas Fire, Bark Beetle infestation, and drought. “Our goal was to revitalize Ventura’s Tree Canopy,” Brown said. “Since 2021, we’ve planted 245 trees a...
Mar 28, 2025
Oxnard —Officers in the City, in partnership with Oxnard Public Library, teamed up with kids to have a little fun. OFFICERS continued it’s ongoing service to the community and played Ring Around the Rosie’ and read stories to local youth at the Oxnard Library today during a fun impromptu community-connecting event. The Oxnard Police Department thanks the library staff, parents, and kids for...
Mar 28, 2025
Oxnard —The Purchase Agreement Story, Tuesday, March 18, continues with the City’s 15 Purchasing System, focusing on its aggregate value. "IT creates some confusion about when certain authority thresholds required City Manager or City Council approval,” Assistant City Attorney Michelle McCarron said. “This levels the playing field and makes it equal for every single solicitation throughout t...
Mar 28, 2025
Oxnard—It was a fundraiser for a great cause on Sunday, March 16, as heroes packed Grey Cellars for its annual Puppies and Pino event benefitting the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.). A large crowd spent the day enjoying great wine and meeting fur babies; some brought home their new best friend. Grace Cunningham is C.A.R.L. president and is based out of Santa Paula. “Our Dogs n...
Mar 21, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, Mar. 18, approved introducing an ordinance and repealed Chapter 6 of its code to purchase and contract public projects. Assistant City Attorney Elle McCarron presented the change and said the City Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Finance Division and Public Works Department, prepared extensive updates of its purchasing system, updating it from 2018...
Mar 21, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, Mar. 18, approved its five-year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, action plan, and annual Capital Fund Budget. Interim Housing Director Brenda Lopez presented the PHA’s plan, which describes the PHA’s rules and regulations, requirements, and operational policies and will run through Jun. 30, 2030. “This serves as application for Capital Fund Grants, which p...
Mar 21, 2025
Ventura—The March featured Cat at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens is Alexandra, a shy Kitty ready to meet her heroes who will bring her home. ALEXANDRA is about three years old and was trapped in Los Angeles by a partner trapper. "She was an older Kitten and was about 3-4 months old,” Cassie’s Cats and Kittens Founder Jennifer Thompson said. “They got her into foster care rather than putting her...
Mar 21, 2025
Oxnard—There’s a new group at the Wilson Senior Center, as the Bone Builders use weights and togetherness to fight osteoporosis. They also enjoy card games, Loteria, lunch, puzzles, Wii Bowling, and informational events. THE group uses weights to build resistance while discussing everything, like food and politics, and laughs the day away. Leader Grace Nishihara helps the group get together...
Mar 14, 2025
Oxnard—The Tri County Sentry sat down for an open, frank, and transparent conversation with City Manager Alex Nguyen on Thursday, March 6, to discuss a range of topics varying from the new City Council, roads, crime Heritage Square, roads, and the new Homeless Shelter along with reflections on Alex’s six years guiding Oxnard. Gonzales Road received a makeover in 2024, which delayed traffic b...
Mar 14, 2025
Oxnard—During his Tuesday, March 11 City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager Eric Sonstegard smended its bylaws. In Nov. 2018, he said the City Council adopted resolution 29, establishing the Finance & Governance, Public Works & Transportation, Public Safety Housing & Economic Development, and Community Services Committees. “On December 9, 2019, you established its bylaws,”...
Mar 14, 2025
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