Oxnard—The 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Plaza Park, held on Saturday, June 21, was a fantastic, free family event featuring great food, local art, and memorable entertainment. IT was a day to celebrate, but we also acknowledge that the journey is not over. “Juneteenth is celebrated each June 19 and commemorates the emancipation of people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated...
Chris Frost · Jun 27, 2025
Ventura—The City Council honored Stephen Baird with an award from the California Association of Public Information Officials on Tuesday, June 24. “Crisis communications management is the strategic process of planning for, responding to, and recovering from a crisis to protect an organization’s reputation and minimize negative impacts. It involves developing communication strategies, establis...
Chris Frost · Jun 27, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council heard the great 2025-2026 Budget Tuesday, June 15, which focuses on restoring lost services, most notably for kids and Seniors. The City has come a long way from its $9.2 million Budget deficit from 2020-2022, which meant laying off 30 employees. Measure E helped them recover. The Council approved its five-year priorities, which included restoring some of its program...
Chris Frost · Jun 27, 2025
Channel Islands—The Fourth Annual Channel Islands Harbor Father’s Day Car Show was a loving tribute to Dad, as families gathered from the park to Channel Islands Maritime Museum to enjoy the cars. THERE was classic rock, along with a sea of Food Trucks to keep everyone’s stomachs full. Food Share of Ventura County’s Chief Development Officer, Jennifer Caldwell, is proud to be part of the Fo...
Chris Frost · Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council took a few minutes on Tuesday, July 17, to honor its Lowrider Community. A large group accepted the award, which Council Member Gage Teran said the State of California declared the first Sunday of the summer as California Lowrider Day. “The City of Oxnard has long been home to a rich, diverse car culture that has allowed cultural identity while defying racial discriminat...
Chris Frost · Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council approved the third amendment to financially support the construction of a permanent, year-round homeless shelter for the homeless called “Casa de Carmen.” The vote was 5-1, with Councilman Starr casting the dissenting vote. On May 17, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement between the City and County of Ventura to fund and construct a shelter for homeless peopl...
Chris Frost · Jun 20, 2025
Oxnard—The Fifth Annual City of Oxnard Insect Festival, Saturday, June 7, combined education and activities, wrapped up in a cockroach and cricket burrito. THE event was free, thanks to Terrel Harrison and the folks at Oxnard Rec, and featured learning about monarch butterflies and other bugs, with kids of all ages taking some home! This year’s special guests were crustaceans!! Vendors sold...
Chris Frost · Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 10, approved the third amendment with TG Consulting for the EPL Licensing Module. Assistant Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer Jialan Su presented the item, stating that the new deal increases the amount with TG Consulting by $70,000, with the total contract amount not exceeding $366,938, and extends the contract to November 30,...
Chris Frost · Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, June 10, approved the first amendment with InfoSend for Business Tax Form printing, inserting, and mailing services. The billing and licensing division mails approximately 45,000 customer utility bills, 2,000 tax bills, and 1,000 business tax certificates each month. Assistant Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jialan Su said the agre...
Chris Frost · Jun 13, 2025
Oxnard—The Oxnard Eagles had a full day of activities on Sunday, June 1, starting with the Scrambled Crew serving breakfast, including a variety of tasty omelets, sausage, bacon, and ham, along with plenty of juice and coffee. THE afternoon marked the transition to its new leadership, led by Michele Two Coats, who loves the sense of family and community action, and feels at home as the new M...
Chris Frost · Jun 6, 2025
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