Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Ojos Trucking School (AGT Trucking School) for Commercial Driver’s License Training. WATER Division Manager Chris Peyton presented the agreement for Commercial Driver’s License Training, with an initial term of three years at $385,000, from June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029, and an option for...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the short-term rental of refuse equipment for refuse collection vehicles for the Environmental Resources Division (ER). MARIA Martinez presented the item, on behalf of Assistant Public Works Director Brian Yanez, and Martinez said the Haaker Agreement is for $2.8...
May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The crowd at the Wilson Senior Center starts getting excited during the late morning each day, because they’re about to eat a great lunch. THE kitchen is filled with the aroma of the day’s special, which is nutritious, low-sodium, and designed to be diabetes-friendly. Martha Gonzalez leads the team of cooks, and she said the menu includes Shrimp Salsa Verde, accompanied by fruit, sal...
May 8, 2026
Ventura—During the Tuesday, April 18, Board of Supervisors Meeting, the group reviewed the dangers of E-Bikes in Ventura County. Board Chairman Jeff Gorell said at the start of the item that Reece Beck sadly passed away as a result of an accident in Simi Valley. “He happened to be on an E-Bike at the time, and I don’t want to begin to come to a conclusion that E-Bike was at fault or not, but it...
May 8, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council approved its 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation during its Tuesday, May 5, meeting. Grants Manager Lorraine Mendez presented the Action Plan, and she said the City of Oxnard receives three entitlement grants annually from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports...
May 8, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Committee continued on Tuesday, April 28, with a request to appropriate funds from the Public Art Fund for the installation of public art along the Fourth Street Corridor, which connects the John C. Zaragoza Transit Center to surrounding neighborhoods. CULTURAL Arts Manager Julie Estrada said the intersections identified are...
May 8, 2026
Oxnard—During his Tuesday, May 5, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Annual Oxnard Memorial Police Ceremony will be held at 10:30, Wednesday, at 251 South C Street, in Oxnard. "THIS is a ceremony to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our community,” he said. “It will take place, right next to the Police Station, and it will be held next Wednesday. Every...
May 8, 2026
Channel Islands—It was a bright, sunny, and windy day, on Sunday, April 26, as shoppers, bargain hunters, kids, Seniors, and everybody came out to the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market for unique treats sure to please everybody’s fancy. THE venue was loaded with people enjoying the day, catching up with friends, getting in some healthy steps. and Dee Neilson was shopping around with her Doggi...
May 1, 2026
Ventura— During his Tuesday, April 28, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the Jackalope Block Party will kick off on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3. “The event is free to the public,” he said, “Visit www.cityofVenturaCaJackalope/smallbusinessweek.” He said these events drive foot traffic, increase visitor spending, create strong ties, and continue to create Ventur...
May 1, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services Public Safety, Housing, and Economic Committee, on Tuesday, April 28, approved a request for the appropriation of funds from the Public Art Fund for the installation of public art. Cultural Arts Manager Julie Estrada presented the appropriation request, and she requested $150,000 from the available Public Art Fund balance available to the Downtown Arts Hub Mural...
May 1, 2026
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