Port Hueneme—During its Monday, May 5 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved an outdoor flag policy for June, including the Pride Flag. City Manager James Vega said in June 2023, the City Council designated June 2023 Pride Month through a proclamation, and the Council expressed the intent to have the Pride Flag displayed annually in perpetuity to honor Pride Month. “Later at that meetin...
Chris Frost · May 10, 2024
Oxnard—Emotions ran high during public comments during the Tuesday, May 7, meeting, as City Manager Alex Nguyen was accused of conspiring to sell a portion of the City’s art collection. The issue stems from a September 12, 2023 memo that said the Oxnard City Council, as directed by the City Manager, would have the ability to sell the art. Dr. Henry Villenueva represented Saving Oxnard’s Art...
Chris Frost · May 10, 2024
Oxnard--Members of the Oxnard Police Department traded in their badges for aprons Thursday, April 25, as Tip-a-Cop 2024 at Lazy Dog at Riverpark featured officers serving customers delicious hot dinners and salads and collecting tips to support the upcoming Torch Run on June 6, and Special Olympics. THE officers received excellent training from the servers. The evening turned into a happy ev...
Chris Frost · May 3, 2024
Oxnard--On a 5-1 vote, the City Council approved the acquisition of 201 South D Street, improved with a 10-unit multi-family development during its Tuesday, April 30 meeting. The site is at the corner of Second and D Streets and directly across the street from the Oxnard Police Department. Council Member Bert Perello voted no and did not want to put the City at risk over the possibility of...
Chris Frost · May 3, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment and waived a second reading, adding public areas to regulations on camping during its Tuesday, April 30 meeting. Deputy City Attorney Andrew Gonzales presented the amendment and said on September 4, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in the case of Martin vs. the City o...
Chris Frost · May 3, 2024
Oxnard--The Oxnard Eagles Lodge continued its longstanding tradition of people helping people on Sunday, April 21, as its Autism Awareness Fundraiser breakfast featured all-you-can-eat pancakes and waffles, along with additional sides and plenty of coffee. THE event drew a friendly crowd of breakfast lovers ready to enjoy the morning and support Autism Awareness. The Oxnard Police Department...
Chris Frost · Apr 26, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee received its single audit report during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting. Eden Casareno, partner in charge of Attest Services, led off the report and said the Single Audit Report is an internal government control report required by Government Auditing Standards. “It’s a requirement by the Office of Management and Budget when a non-federal entity, like a...
Chris Frost · Apr 26, 2024
Port Hueneme--The City Council received the Measure U Annual Report during its Monday, April 15, meeting. Measure U is a 1-cent local sales tax that generates $1.8 million in locally controlled funds for the City’s 911 and essential services, which the State can’t touch. Measure U Chair David Scrivner led the presentation and said Port Hueneme has a small tax base. “We’re trying to ha...
Chris Frost · Apr 26, 2024
Port Hueneme—VFW 3936 put its best foot forward for its Veterans on Saturday, April 13, as the Post hosted Taco Day and held a meet-and-greet with Next Step Service Dogs. THAT gave the attendees the opportunity to enjoy a nice lunch and interact with the Dogs who stole the show. VFW Auxiliary Treasurer Jeanette Beck said service dogs Tillman and T-Challa and their handlers were stopping by...
Chris Frost · Apr 19, 2024
Port Hueneme--The City Council’s dredging update during its Monday, April 15, meeting brought the body up to speed about the project affecting Hueneme Beach. The project includes key partners, the Port of Hueneme, the Harbor, the Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Navy, BEACON, and others, which advocate for the project. In the 1960s, Congress authorized dredging to re-nourish Hueneme B...
Chris Frost · Apr 19, 2024
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