Oxnard-- Sometimes, I bypass the dishwasher, make a sink full of water, wash the dishes and think about things I see, do, and observe in life. THIS started on Saturday afternoon while I was at the store. I saw the J-Train’s favorite cookies while wandering by, so I got her favorites, along with a pint of ice cream. I had them waiting for her with the television remote when she got home from...
May 19, 2023
Oxnard—Discussion of the City of Oxnard’s water rate increase continues with Council Member Gabe Teran, who made the motion and said the process differs from several years ago when the rates had to be looked at for the Enterprise funds before he was on the Council. The City Council, by unanimous vote, approved the increase Tuesday, May 2, and introduced an ordinance establishing new water ra...
May 19, 2023
Oxnard--Area residents can now get free smoke detectors, courtesy of the Oxnard Fire Department, who will come out and install them, making home a safer place. THE Department is offering First Alert Smoke Detectors with 10-year batteries to Oxnard residents as part of its community outreach program. Deputy Fire Marshall Blair Martin said the Fire Department has smoke detectors for household...
May 19, 2023
Oxnard-- Moms with their kids enjoyed a special Mother’s Day treat at the Oxnard Public Library Main Branch Saturday, May 13, as the group got to make gifts and cards for Mom while enjoying snacks. THE groups worked diligently making the prizes and had plenty of books on hand about how important Moms are in the family. Children’s Librarian Vanessa Chua said it’s important to celebrate Moms’...
May 19, 2023
Oxnard--The Eighth Annual Ron Helus Ride for the Blue, Saturday, May Saturday, May 6, was a triumphant event honoring Sergeant Ron Helus, who was killed in the line of duty on November 7, 2018, while responding to a call in Thousand Oaks. THE ride also honors First Responders across Ventura County. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Oxnard Police Community Foundation, which paid for the...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- The Public Works and Transportation Committee passed the Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Rehabilitation Account Project List for Fiscal Year 23-24 Tuesday, May 9. The item will fund all or part of the proposed projects with Road Maintenance Account Resources and authorizes City Manager Alex Nguyen to take any necessary and appropriate actions to execute the purpose and intent of the resolution....
May 12, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement of 140 West Pleasant Valley Road from the Larramendy Exemption Trust on May 2. The $750,000 purchase price will come from the Development Trust Fund. Community Development Manager Steve Kinney presented the item and said the property borders Pleasant Valley Road to the North, San Pedro Street and the Navy Base on the We...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- Mother’s Day evokes both happy and sad memories from me since my Mother, Dolores Frost, died on February 12, 2004. remember the week she died and the phone call I got from my sister when I was in New Jersey, and she told me my Mother wouldn’t be alive much longer. The J-Train and I split our duties; I tackled my boss at work and told him I was going to my Mother. The J-Train coordin...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard--The public comments about the City’s approved price rate increase start with Barbara Macri-Ortiz, who said the water rates are an important City issue. THE Council approved the increase on May 2, which increases the average single-family residential bill from $ 50.39 to $62.65. Multi-families will increase from $91.41 to $108.77. “We have a major water system we have to deal with,...
May 12, 2023
Oxnard-- Shoppers looking for unique and cool gifts were treated to a special event at the Oxnard Historic Farm Park and Museum on Saturday, May 6, as the Vintage Craft Fair & Food Trucks provided lots of shopping, along with lunch and music on a sunny afternoon. VENDORS brought old-school clothing, soaps, oils, and more which had shoppers enjoying the day while visiting the Historic Far...
May 12, 2023
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