Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 25 meeting, the Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development & Development Committee unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Investigations. Sergeant Dale Mcalpine with the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit presented th...
Chris Frost · Jun 28, 2024
Port Hueneme—On Monday, June 17, the City Council unanimously approved the Regional Defense Partnership budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The agreement means a $8,362 increase in budget appropriation and annual cost of living adjustments from $5,000 in prior years to continue participation with the Regional Defense Partnership. The Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) is Ventura County’s comm...
Chris Frost · Jun 28, 2024
Oxnard—It was a pride-filled day at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 18, as the 33rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Ventura County Celebration scored with residents. THE free event featured local artists, great food, and plenty of music for the happy crowd. The celebration was joyous but reminded people there is still progress to be made. Juneteenth Committee Co-Chairs Angela Mitchell-Landers an...
Chris Frost · Jun 21, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council, during its Monday, June 17 meeting, authorized purchasing a search-only non-apprehension Police canine and any related items with an estimated cost of approximately $25-30,000 using identified funds. K9 Commander Robert Albertson said the Police Department has no canines, but the Department has a long history of Police canines. “We were the first agency in Ven...
Chris Frost · Jun 21, 2024
Oxnard—On Monday, June 18, the City Council set the battlelines over Riverpark’s CFD (Community Facilities District) 5 this November, as Aaron Starr and Moving Oxnard Forward measures move to the ballot. Items discussed and voted on include the “Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes,” “Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes that can be imposed within Community Faciliti...
Chris Frost · Jun 21, 2024
Port Hueneme—The third annual Hueneme Beach Car Show, Sunday, June 9, brought fans together for lots of fun and friendship. THE event, with all proceeds benefitting the Port Hueneme Police Explorers, was full of activities. DJs mixed all day, and food trucks and a vendor alley made the day memorable. Port Hueneme Police Sergeant Baltazar Tapia is one of the Police Explorer Supervisors and l...
Chris Frost · Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 11 meeting, the Finance and Governance Committee unanimously approved a third amendment with Aten Design Group for website strategy, design, and development on-call services. The agreement adds $105,000 to the contract amount and extends the term to June 30, 2026, at a cost not exceeding $421,140. Communications Manager Katie Casey presented the agreement and...
Chris Frost · Jun 14, 2024
Port Hueneme—The City Council approved priorities between the City and the Navy during its Monday, June 3, meeting. City Manager James Vega said they’ve discussed key priorities that advocate for the same thing. “The Mayor, myself, or Mayor Pro Tem are asked to speak at some of these groups and things and make sure we have a consistent message when we work with our partners,” he said. “In the f...
Chris Frost · Jun 14, 2024
Oxnard—Education and family fun highlighted the Fourth Annual Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 1. OVER 10,500 visitors attended the Festival, learned about 100s of species, and consumed about 100,000 bugs. The free community event enhances learning and expands minds. City Manager Alex Nguyen founded the Insect Festival and is happy to see the event grow. “The under...
Chris Frost · Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council unanimously approved its five-year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) during its Tuesday, June 4, meeting. Council Member Gabriela Basua motioned the South Oxnard Library to Priority One on category list four, which Council Member Arthur Valenzuela seconded. Basua offered City Staff direction to have the Public Works Department bring back direction and offer...
Chris Frost · Jun 7, 2024
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