Oxnard—Kids and their fur babies brought their Moms, Dads and sisters to the Easter Bunny event on Sunday, March 29, and got pictures with the star of the day, the Easter Bunny. THEY also had the opportunity to shop with local vendors pick up some snacks, along with other specialties. Ashley Delgado has been doing the events for the last 18 months, and on that day, she was making pancakes....
Chris Frost · Apr 3, 2026
Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, March 24, adopted its 2030- 2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Public Works Director Charlie Ebling, Interim Public Works Director and City Engineer Jeff Hereford, and Public Works Senior Management Analyst Sharon Gant spoke, and Ebling said that in the crowd are Department Heads and Division Managers available to speak about specific CIP projects if y...
Chris Frost · Apr 3, 2026
Oxnard—The Planning Commission, on March 31, will consider the Downtown Market Special Use Permit. Case Planner Christopher Murillo said the location of the project is 520 West Fifth Street, which is being filed by primary agent Elias Toma. Murillo said the Project is a request for a new Alcohol Beverage Control Type License (offsale general license) to authorize the sale of alcohol in a tw...
Chris Frost · Apr 3, 2026
Ventura—Families and Seniors came to Cypress Place Senior Living on Sunday, March 22, to hear author Janet Morrante read Jennalynn’s Mabuhay Adventure. JANET said Mabuhay means to live. Attendees also got the chance to sample Filipino culture. “Mabuhay is the trademark of the Philippines, and it means to hang loose and have good vibes,” she said. “Not everyone knows it means to live. It is...
Chris Frost · Mar 27, 2026
Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee received its latest whistleblower report on January 27 from Project Manager Annie Jensen. The report is presented every six months and she said in addition to the standards on its additional update, it also includes something different, an update to the City’s Whistleblower Policy. “The City has had an adopted Whistleblower Policy since 2016,” she sai...
Chris Frost · Mar 27, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, March 24, heard a presentation from Public Defender Claudia Bautista. Board Chairman Jeff Gorell introduced Bautista, who said public defense is a part of the State’s Constitution. “It’s a core part of our Republic, and today we recognize a group of professionals whose work is essential to the fair and just system,” he said. “It’s an honor to prese...
Chris Frost · Mar 27, 2026
Channel Islands—The weather may be warm, but the fashions were way too cool at the Channel Islands Farmers’ Market on March 17. SHOPPERS stocked up on great summer fashions, nutritious items, and many other things, including hanging art available each Sunday. Tsuya Chinn runs Otantica Home. “I represent the company, but it’s owned by a Couple in the Marina Del Ray area,” she said. “We have...
Chris Frost · Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—In his Tuesday report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. “The first St. Patrick’s Day took place on March 17, 1737,” he said. He was commenting on a whistleblower complaint, and he noted that everyone has the right to speak. “At the microphone, you can express your opinion, and you can make your allegations, you can raise your qu...
Chris Frost · Mar 20, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council received a report about 211 Ventura County during its Tuesday, March 17, meeting. Interface 211 Community Information Associate Director Gerardo Gonzales presented the item and said Interface has been supporting residents over the past year. “Interface Children and Family Services 211 Ventura County is a comprehensive information and referral service for Ventura Coun...
Chris Frost · Mar 20, 2026
Ventura—The Ventura Moose Lodge celebrated springing forward Sunday, March 8, with its Spring Boutique. THE Lodge was filled with treasures for everybody, even those with a little raucous sense of humor. There was a 50/50 raffle that had people excited, healthy items were for sale, a little food, and tables of jewelry and clothing. Vrinda Mishre manned the Ninja Kids table, and she said her...
Chris Frost · Mar 13, 2026
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