Port Hueneme—Before its August break, the City Council received an update on the Bubbling Springs Park project and was treated to projected renderings of the completed park. Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua presented the update and said the budget was $11.486 million, of which $3.3 million has been completed. The project has a $1.111 million contingency. “We have spent $33,000 (conti...
Chris Frost · Aug 16, 2024
Oxnard—Residents across the City gathered joyously on Tuesday, August 6, as National Night Celebrations built neighborly camaraderie with a splash of fun and food. NEIGHBORS met Police and Fire Department members, connected with neighbors and enjoyed fun activities while local resources provided vital information. Oxnard Shores Neighborhood Chair Walt Hagedohm is proud to hold such a great...
Chris Frost · Aug 9, 2024
Oxnard—Mayor Pro Tem Bryan MacDonald’s mayoral campaign feature continues with his vision for Oxnard, a place where people can live, work, and recreate without going bankrupt. He said his number one goal if elected Mayor is to keep Oxnard on the same path it has followed for the past five years. “Sometimes, when you get new members on the panel, they want to make a name for themselves, not nec...
Chris Frost · Aug 9, 2024
Port Hueneme—Basketball Sharpshooters, with their eyes beyond the 3-point line, came out in force on Saturday, August 3, for the first-ever 3-Point Basketball Competition. Kids of all ages filled the gym at the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club’s Port Hueneme Unit and cheered each other on, to the delight of their parents, grandparents, and friends. City of Port Hueneme Recreation Coordinator T...
Chris Frost · Aug 9, 2024
Oxnard—Music, dancing, shopping, and Salsa that could please your palate or set it on fire made the 2024 Oxnard Salsa Festival, Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, at Plaza Park, a mighty event that scored big. THE event featured a robust salsa competition, which had La Mancha - Salsa de la Casa receiving the Judge’s Choice, BG’s Cafe-House Red winning best red Salsa, and Vallarta - Salsa V...
Chris Frost · Aug 2, 2024
Oxnard—In his Tuesday, July 30 report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Oxnard Fire Department is beginning a special program, the Oxnard EMS Corps, specifically for young people ages 17.5 through 26. “Especially if you’re interested in learning about and pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services, or perhaps the Fire Department in the future,” he said. “The program...
Chris Fost · Aug 2, 2024
Port Hueneme—The Housing Authority approved the Financing Plan submission for RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration Program) Section 18 Small PHA Blend Conversion during its Monday, July 29 meeting. The city authorized Housing to proceed with RAD conversion in 2019 and provides necessary updates every six months. City Manager James Vega said they created a non-profit board to work on the RA...
Chris Frost · Aug 2, 2024
Oxnard—Historic A Street was the place to be Sunday, July 21, as the Summer Classic Car Show, co-hosted by the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association and the All-for-One Car Club, returned to the joy of everyone. THE event featured over 400 Classic and Specialty Autos, with proceeds benefitting the Historic Downtown Oxnard Beautification Fund. It was cars spanning from City Hall to Heritag...
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council will change this November, and Mayor Pro Tem Bryan MacDonald is running for Mayor because he sees the City clicking and wants to continue that trend. MacDonald worked for the Police Department for 30 years before retiring and has served four terms on the City Council. He originally thought that would be enough until he heard that Mayor John Zaragoza planned to step a...
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
Port Hueneme—There was a slight breeze in the air, making it the perfect day for the inaugural Kite Day at Hueneme Beach on Saturday, July 20. The event drew a large crowd of kite fans who gathered for the free event at the Alaska Airlines Memorial and made the mood “high as a kite.” The City of Port Hueneme’s Parks and Recreation Department celebrated National Parks & Recreation Month....
Chris Frost · Jul 26, 2024
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