Oxnard—It usually never happens, but this Thanksgiving meant no doctor visits, Dialysis, or grocery store trips, and even the printer was closed, so I had a whole day at home. I wasn’t sure what to do with myself; my days are planned to the last second, and I’m always working. I turned off my alarm first, which sort of worked; I slept all the way to 4:45 instead of 4:30 a.m., which was not...
Dec 6, 2024
Channel Islands Harbor—The Channel Islands Maritime Museum caught the Holiday spirit on Sunday, Dec. 1, as Fireball’s Wheels & Waves Car Show meant cool cars, plenty of coffee and donuts, music, and lots of joy. THE event featured over 40 classic rides after weather slowed the Nov. show, as Fireball looked forward to a great Christmas. “We’re going to celebrate New Year’s at the Jan. s...
Dec 6, 2024
Oxnard—Christmas is right around the corner, and savvy shoppers can pick up great Christmas items to place under the tree or for Channukah and help the Oxnard Public Library at its Bookstore. THE Bookstore has a bevy of great gift ideas, including toys, art, clothes, pocketbooks, and, of course, lots of reasonably priced books for sale. There are also classic toys, like Slinkies, Paddleball...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, November 26 meeting, the Public Works & Transportation Committee approved an agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction for minor fencing repairs. The agreement will not exceed $600,000 for a two-year agreement to provide on-call minor fencing repair services. Special Districts Manager Anthony Miller presented the item and noted the Public Works Department...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—The Finance & Governance Committee, during its Tuesday, November 26, meeting, accepted $1 million from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The money will be used for the Santa Clara River Levee #3 Construction Project (SCR3). Project Manager Adam Smith presented the item, which is part of the State’s 2023-2024 Budget, with Assembly Members Jacqui Irwin, Steve Benn...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—I was going through the endless labyrinth of paperwork involved with having a Kidney Transplant last weekend when I decided to take a break to use the bathroom. I caught a glimpse of myself out of the corner of my eye and thought about the lyric, “And the sign said the long-haired freaky need not apply.” In case you’re wondering, the picture of J-Train and I kissing took place shortl...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Plaza Park continues with Mayor John Zaragoza reading a proclamation about Armistice Day, which concluded World War I. THE City held a moving ceremony at Plaza Park on Monday, November 11, which drew a large crowd that wanted to thank Veterans for their service to the United States of America. “The Allied victory in World War I affirmed...
Nov 29, 2024
Ventura— The Antique Adventures Car show braved the rain and held a small but enjoyable gathering on Sunday, November 24. THE Group enjoyed hot coffee and tasty donuts, swapped stories about their rides, and made Thanksgiving and Christmas plans. Pharoahs Car Club SoCal General Tom Berger brought his 2000 Ford F-150 Truck, left his classic 1937 Ford Slantback home, and said he had nothing s...
Nov 29, 2024
Oxnard—It was a shoppers’ delight at Port Hueneme VFW on Sunday, November 17, as the Post continued its tradition of offering a Holiday Shopping Paradise, which meant great gifts everywhere, fitting every budget, all handmade and ready to go. THE event drew a huge crowd along with 33 vendors, with some of the proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. Event Organizer Marci Fiala has...
Nov 22, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council, during its Tuesday, November 19 meeting, approved a contract amendment and budget appropriation for design activities for the Campus Park activation project. The third amendment to the project with Moore, Goltsman Incorporated is for $180,325, not exceeding $1.282 million, to perform landscape architecture and design services and authorizes a $65,000 budget appropria...
Nov 22, 2024
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