Oxnard—The Annual Oxnard Insect Festival buzzed into Plaza Park on Saturday, May 6, and gave residents the opportunity to learn about the role insects play in our world. THIS year’s event was entitled “Everything Bees.” The event was brought forward by the Cultural and Community Services Department and featured a butterfly tent, Family Time, lots of education for kids of all ages, plenty of...
Chris Frost · Jun 12, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election, followed by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, who discussed a potential tax measure and the Citizen Survey and timeline. “At a February 2024 City Council meeting, they had a goal-setting session, and we called it that, because we didn’t call them...
Chris Frost · Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 26-27 Budget. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Thomas Liu continued his presentation and said that Water Funds’ revenues and expenditures result in the use of a $1.6 million fund balance for the year. “The combined Water Fund had a total spendable fund balance of $19.2 million, as of June 3...
Chris Frost · Jun 12, 2026
Oxnard—It was a celebration and remembrance Saturday, May 30, as the Ride for the Blue Honoring Fallen Officer Ron Helus brought out motorcyclists from everywhere to participate and honor the Sergeant. THE Ride began at 8:30 a.m. and made stops throughout Ventura County. Helus was killed in the line of duty on November 7, 2018, while responding to a call in Thousand Oaks. “The Sergeant Ron...
Chris Frost · Jun 5, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election. He was joined by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, and Riser said the November 3 General Election will be held in conjunction with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election. “Voters will elect City Council members representing Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6,...
Chris Frost · Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, June 2, held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 26-27 Budget. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Thomas Lid presented the Budget, and he said the Council and Housing Authority give the Staff direction about making any adjustments. The Budget will be adopted on June 16, 2026. “The revenue and expenditures approved by the City Council at the B...
Chris Frost · Jun 5, 2026
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard, Monday, May 25, had a moving ceremony of remembrance on Memorial Day, for those who paid the price on the field of battle. ELECTED officials, Veterans, Clergy, and those in attendance remembered all the fallen heroes who are forever immortalized, along with their families. Ron Robinson is on the Board of Directors for American Veterans of Southern California (Am V...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors review of its plan and schedule of prior audit findings during its Tuesday, May 19, meeting continues with David Showalter, the partner for Eide Bailly asking for any questions. “I want to thank the County for all their work and effort they did with the audit,” he said. “We appreciate the partnership in this particular year’s audit, and we had quite a few progra...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, on May 19, approved the Avalon Homes Planning and Zoning Permit. Planning Supervisor Jamie Peltier presented the project, and the applicant, Tanner Shelton, with San Belt. “The project request consists of two major components, a residential development, and preserved open space,” she said. “The proposed subdivision divides the vacant properties into 10 lots, three o...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Oxnard—On Wednesday, May 13, the Oxnard Police Department held its 27th Annual Memorial Ceremony, honoring and paying tribute to those who died while on duty. THE solemn event was packed with residents and family members who lost loved ones, Oxnard Police Department Officers, the Oxnard Fire Department, dignitaries, and fellow Officers from out of State. Oxnard Police Department Chief Jason...
Chris Frost · May 22, 2026
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