Oxnard—The CFD (Community Facilities District ballot measure, set for a vote this November 5, continues with a possible loss of revenue and service loss for the City. ITEMS discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes,” “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes imposed within Community Facilities District No. 5, and limitations on Uses of S...
Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—It was a pride-filled day at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 18, as the 33rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Ventura County Celebration scored with residents. THE free event featured local artists, great food, and plenty of music for the happy crowd. The celebration was joyous but reminded people there is still progress to be made. Juneteenth Committee Co-Chairs Angela Mitchell-Landers an...
Jun 21, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council, during its Monday, June 17 meeting, authorized purchasing a search-only non-apprehension Police canine and any related items with an estimated cost of approximately $25-30,000 using identified funds. K9 Commander Robert Albertson said the Police Department has no canines, but the Department has a long history of Police canines. “We were the first agency in Ven...
Jun 21, 2024
Oxnard—On Monday, June 18, the City Council set the battlelines over Riverpark’s CFD (Community Facilities District) 5 this November, as Aaron Starr and Moving Oxnard Forward measures move to the ballot. Items discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes,” “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes that can be imposed within Community Faciliti...
Jun 21, 2024
Oxnard—Despite the fact that my children are grown and living their lives, I continue parenting daily. It’s a little different, as my four-legged children are equally demanding. I was asleep Saturday night and suddenly awakened by Daisy and Buddy crying and barking. Lots of fireworks were going off within earshot, and they were frightened. They were scrambling around without rhyme or reason...
Jun 21, 2024
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard is wrapping up its 2023-2024 Fiscal Year and approved its 2024-2025 Budget during its Monday, June 18 meeting. THE Citywide Proposed Expenditure Budget is approximately $761.7 million, including the General Fund group: landscape maintenance and community facilities district funds, special revenue funds, assessment district funds, enterprise funds, and internal s...
Jun 21, 2024
Channel Islands— Cars were all over on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, as the Annual Channel Islands Harbor Car Show had cars on display from Harbor View Park to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. DADS, kids, other family members, and more marveled at the classic rides while food trucks ensured no one went hungry. Dad Jared Smith, along with his sons Parker and Asher, loved checking out al...
Jun 21, 2024
Port Hueneme—The third annual Hueneme Beach Car Show, Sunday, June 9, brought fans together for lots of fun and friendship. THE event, with all proceeds benefitting the Port Hueneme Police Explorers, was full of activities. DJs mixed all day, and food trucks and a vendor alley made the day memorable. Port Hueneme Police Sergeant Baltazar Tapia is one of the Police Explorer Supervisors and l...
Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 11 meeting, the Finance and Governance Committee unanimously approved a third amendment with Aten Design Group for website strategy, design, and development on-call services. The agreement adds $105,000 to the contract amount and extends the term to June 30, 2026, at a cost not exceeding $421,140. Communications Manager Katie Casey presented the agreement and...
Jun 14, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council approved priorities between the City and the Navy during its Monday, June 3, meeting. City Manager James Vega said they’ve discussed key priorities that advocate for the same thing. “The Mayor, myself, or Mayor Pro Tem are asked to speak at some of these groups and things and make sure we have a consistent message when we work with our partners,” he said. “In the f...
Jun 14, 2024
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