Ventura—The City Council, during its Tuesday, November 19, meeting, heard a progress update on its 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 goals. The Council retired, completing the Fire Services initiative within the 2023-2024 calendar year and its 2022-2023 goal to protect and restore Ventura’s Coastline. Assistant City Manager Carlene Saxton presented the update and said the Council recommended it trans...
Nov 22, 2024
Oxnard - It’s no secret that Daisy is a finicky eater, and this has been a persistent problem for her. FOR the longest time, we found some respite with this and bought her some expensive and fresh dog food; then, one day, it was over, and she would cry. We changed flavors and mixed in some expensive dry food to change things up, which was scoffed. The solution? The J-Train and I went to the...
Nov 22, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council approved an agreement with KYA Associates for improvements at the Oxnard Tennis Center during its Tuesday, November 19 meeting. THE Council approved $1.543 million in project funds to design and build the Oxnard Tennis Center and have Mayor John Zaragoza execute a $1.397 million with a $27,948 contingency for engineering, inspection, surveying, and project management....
Nov 22, 2024
Oxnard—Kids of all ages enjoyed a special Storytime featuring “I’m a Shark!” by Bob Shea, hunted for real fossils, made their own shark puppet, and played in the professional puppet theater. THE highly educational and interactive event piqued minds, demonstrating the South Oxnard Public Library is a valuable resource for the community. Librarian, Krista Ward-Sell, specializes in the Childre...
Nov 22, 2024
Ventura—The Vintage Winter Wonderland, a curated vintage shopping experience alongside Just Our Junk and Santa Barbara Apothecary Company, was a day of winter magic and vintage treasures. SHOPPERS loaded up on ornate winter treasures and went home with full bags, big smiles, and no regrets. Burnie Gilmore said she brings home treasures that speak to her. “It has to scream at me, and I have...
Nov 22, 2024
Oxnard—Community Members packed Plaza Park on Monday, November 11, as the City of Oxnard’s Veterans Day Ceremony was a great event that offered its eternal gratitude to the many soldiers who kept and continue to keep the United States safe. THE day started with a parade and continued at Plaza Park, where Veterans heard moving stories and could access help and resources if needed. Claims Off...
Nov 15, 2024
Oxnard—The Harrison Avenue Apartments story continues with Community Development Department Planning Supervisor Teri Avakian saying the City will look at potential improvements along Cooper Road adjacent to the railroad, which may be limited because of the railroad’s property and easements. The Council commented on the site’s pre-application process on a vacant existing lot with five parcels...
Nov 15, 2024
Ventura—The City Council, Monday, November 17, took no action on the Main Street Moves survey results. Main Street Moves (MSM) began as a response to COVID-19 restrictions and allowed businesses to expand outdoors, enhancing placemaking in Downtown Ventura with design guidelines and a bollard plan. Deputy City Manager Brick Connors introduced the item and said it was a team effort. Economi...
Nov 15, 2024
Oxnard—I was driving home from Dialysis Monday night, and while I was on Victoria Avenue just before Oxnard, my car started to ding. I initially thought oh no, thank God I bought an extended warranty for my car, and as I looked at the dashboard, I noticed I was almost out of gas. Ok, it’s time to make a stop and gas up, and I choked when it cost me $55. I’m looking forward to lower gas pric...
Nov 15, 2024
Oxnard—At about 1:50 a.m., November 10, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a brandishing a Firearm call in the 600 block of W. Gonzales Road. UPON arrival, Officers learned the suspects challenged the victims to fight and possibly brandished a firearm and fled the area before Officers arrived. Officers located the suspect vehicle in the 400 Block of Ivywood Drive. Jose Herrera and fo...
Nov 15, 2024
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