Oxnard—The fights triumphantly returned to the Inaugural Oxnard PAL Boxing International Championships, October 1-5, as fighters battled, showed off their skills, and shook hands with the true spirit of friendship. OXNARD PAL and National PAL teamed up for its Inaugural International Boxing Championships. The event featured boxers from all over the United States and athletes from England (UK...
Oct 11, 2024
Oxnard—The Prop 36 story continues with Chief Jason Benites saying that overdose responses by Public Safety and overdose deaths have steadily increased since 2014 when Prop 47 passed. PROPOSITION 47 made California’s Criminal Justice System more equitable but created unintended consequences over the past decade: repeat and often organized retail theft, inner City store closings, and difficul...
Oct 11, 2024
Channel Islands—A little rain fell on Wheels & Waves at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Sunday, October 6, but that didn’t dampen the car lovers’ spirits, who enjoyed coffee, donuts, and good times. THE all-new show featured lots of classic rides, a little music mixed in, and plenty of stories about classic car owners pursuing their passion. Fireball Tim Lawrence led the effort a...
Oct 11, 2024
Oxnard— On Saturday, October 7, Plaza Park transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cultures during the 27th Annual Multicultural Festival. Visitors were transported around the globe as they savored international cuisines, enjoyed lively music performances, and explored diverse arts and crafts. The park buzzed with energy, offering a rich celebration of the world’s nations right in the heart of...
Oct 11, 2024
Port Hueneme—Area residents went “Bananas” for the 11th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival on Saturday, September 28, celebrating a diverse, working, carbon-neutral Port. THE free event featured plenty of music, food, entertainers, vendors, arts and crafts, kid activities, and plenty of free Bananas for the large, appreciative crowd. The colossal event celebrates a diverse working Port...
Oct 4, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, October 1, took no action on Proposition 36, which supports homelessness, drug addiction, and the Theft Reduction Act. Voters will consider the bipartisan Proposition acknowledging that Proposition 47, which made California’s criminal justice system more equitable, also created unintended consequences over the past decade, repeat and often organized retail t...
Oct 4, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council, Monday, September 16, approved additional revisions for its Library Mural, suggested by the Mural Sub-Committee, and the City Council approved the Mural design. The project is funded with $50,000 in Community Benefit Funds, $35,000 used for the Mural’s installation, and the remaining $15,000 initially used for two pop-up Murals but could be used to pay for repl...
Oct 4, 2024
Oxnard—As I have mentioned many times, I deal with a lot every week: Dialysis, which means stupid and frustrating doctor visits; surgery to start home Dialysis; running the Tri County Sentry; reporting on, writing, and taking photos for the paper, along with managing my household, paying bills, the endless cleanup, not to mention managing Daisy and Buddy, who need structure to ensure no house...
Oct 4, 2024
Ventura—The good work continues at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens, as the Cat Lounge’s latest fundraiser, Bonding with Cats, taught Cat moms and dads excellent skills that will help foster a loving, lifelong relationship. PRESENTER Dulcy Sturtevant practices animal Reiki and taught skills to the crowd while the Kitties watched intently, getting involved and interacting with everyone. “I have a C...
Oct 4, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, October 1, meeting, the City Council approved its Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. THE Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers different opportunities through its mission, providing affordable housing in the City’s areas in need. Housing Department Director Emilio Ramirez presented the item, and the Choice Neighborhood’s Program creates vibrant...
Oct 4, 2024
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