Oxnard—The City Council, during its Tuesday, Jan. 21 meeting, approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023-2024 mid-year allocation. “The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding eco...
Chris Frost · Jan 24, 2025
Ventura— The City Council, during its Tuesday, January 21 meeting, approved the Foul Weather Shelter Program. Housing Services Manager Leona Rollins explained that the Foul Weather Shelter, established in 2019 with River Community Church, aims to protect lives during severe weather and offer temporary emergency shelter in hotels for those experiencing homelessness. “This program prioritizes...
Chris Frost · Jan 24, 2025
Oxnard—The Wilson Senior Center’s Featured Seniors in January, including the pool players who enjoy a lifelong friendship daily and the kitchen staff who keep everyone fed and happy. THE group enjoys a close extended family, which means games like pool, Loteriá, dominos, and plenty of word search games, while others spend their time knitting, crocheting, and just enjoying each other’s compan...
Chris Frost · Jan 17, 2025
Oxnard—During its Tues. Jan. 14, meeting, the Finance & Governance Committee received its latest quarterly report. The City Council approved a Whistleblower Policy in 2016 and stated it would take all appropriate steps to evaluate any allegation of improper Governmental Action brought to its attention. Improper Governmental Action is defined as “Any local agency or Employee that’s under...
Chris Frost · Jan 17, 2025
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, during its Tuesday, Jan. 14 meeting, considered a lease and license agreement for Oxnard Drainage District #1. The agreement is for five years, with an additional five-year extension. Wastewater Division Manager Jan Hauser presented the agreement and said Oxnard originally entered into the agreement in 1968 as it developed its west side...
Chris Frost · Jan 17, 2025
Channel Islands Harbor—Wheels & Waves made its excellent return to Channel Islands Harbor, Sun. Jan. 5, as hot rodders and their incredible rides rolled into Channel Islands Museum’s parking lot, which meant loads of fun and plenty of camaraderie. THE parking lot was loaded with the classics, as the morning featured sunshine, eggs, aromatic bacon, some great lucrative career advice, and...
Chris Frost · Jan 10, 2025
Oxnard—On a 6-1 split vote, the City Council voted to keep its committee system. Council Member Aaron Starr, who brought the item forward, voted no. The City Council had been a five-member body; all five members and the Mayor were elected at large. Six years ago, the City Council transitioned from its five-member at-large system to seven members with six districts, each with a Council Member an...
Chris Frost · Jan 10, 2025
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, during its Dec. 17 meeting, discussed developing the East County Family Justice Center. The goal is to bring services to Ventura County’s East Side and assist victims experiencing trauma and debilitating crimes in Moorpark, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and surrounding communities to access services locally. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko led the...
Chris Frost · Jan 10, 2025
Ventura—Things are looking great at Cassie’s Cats & Kittens, as the Lounge had 38 Cats going out to deserving families throughout the year and plans an even bigger 2025. UNDER Founder Jennifer Thompson’s watchful, caring eye, fueled by passion plus an amazing group of volunteers, the group cares for, socializes, tends to medical needs, and ensures each Kitty has a fantastic furever home....
Chris Frost · Jan 3, 2025
Ventura—During its Dec. 17 City Council Meeting, Deputy Mayor Dr. Jeanette Sanchez-Palacios was appointed Mayor of the City of Ventura. A lifelong Ventura resident, she earned a Doctorate in Higher Education from California Lutheran University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from the Universi...
Chris Frost · Jan 3, 2025
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