Oxnard-- Deep inside the Murphy Auto Museum, a dedicated group of people who love model trains get together, sharing their mutual love of locomotives. THE Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club arrives each Saturday and Sunday and focuses on building the ultimate Train Village. Club Vice President George Carr said the Club started at the old Murphy location, which he visited before becoming a mem...
Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023
Oxnard-- The Finance & Governance Committee, Tuesday, February 14, received its 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Summary Presentation. External Financial Auditors Eadie & Payne delivered the report, and Eden Casareno said Oxnard has a Clean Opinion for June 30, 2022. “Kudos to your management and the entire City for receiving a clean opinion,” she said. “This is t...
Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City Council has a framework and process to hire a new City Manager and received an update on February 6. The City did not renew City Manager Brad Conners’ contract. The Council voted 3-2 on January 17 to appoint Human Resources/Risk Manager Nick Jones to oversee the recruitment process for the City Manager position. Jones elected to use a hybrid approach with a $25,000 to...
Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023
Oxnard-- After a long Covid layoff, the Oxnard Pal Boxing Program made its triumphant return to 350 K Street Monday, February 6. THE kids were excited to return, as the location was full of energy and excitement. The kids were ready to get back to work under the watchful eyes of coaches Pena and JoJo, who provided valuable instruction. Head Coach Luis Pena said he was the trainer before the...
Chris Frost · Feb 10, 2023
Oxnard--The City Council, Tuesday, February 7, held a discussion regarding adjusting expectations because of economic and social circumstances. The discussion focused on supply chain disruptions in Oxnard, along with inflation and labor shortages. “We need to have a discussion about why we need to shift gears to have the correct pace,” City Manager Alex Nguyen said. “We also need to have a disc...
Chris Frost · Feb 10, 2023
Port Hueneme--The City’s big 75th Anniversary celebration is moving forward, as the City Council unanimously approved a special-use permit application. Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented the item and said the applicant REACH (Recreation, Education, Arts, and Culture in Hueneme) proposes to hold a parade and public event commemorating the City’s 75th Anniversary. “The even...
Chris Frost · Feb 10, 2023
The Oxnard Recreation Department held a Meet Up/Clean Up event on Sunday, January 28 at College Estates Park. THE beautification program has been established by the Oxnard Department of Parks & Recreation and the City Corps. Among those in attendance were Members from the Oxnard Peace Officers Association (OPOA). They included two South District storefront officers, part of the Neighbor...
Staff Reports · Feb 7, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated Ventura County Superior Court Judge Tari Cody to the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six. Cody, 63, has served as a judge since 2000. She was previously a partner at Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton from 1985 to 1994 and later an associate at Lemieux & O’Neill from 1994 to 2000, where she specialized in municipal law, representing government...
Staff Reports · Feb 7, 2023
Chief Deputy Probation Officer Gina Johnson has been appointed to the position of Interim Chief Probation Officer, effective January 29, 2023. Johnson will serve in this role while the County of Ventura continues its search for the permanent Chief Probation Officer. Johnson succeeds Chief Probation Officer Mark Varela who is retiring from County service on January 28 after 34 years of service,...
Staff Reports · Feb 7, 2023
Oxnard--As 2023 hits the ground running, the Wilson Senior Center “Keenagers” (Senior adults not old in spirit) enjoy the sense of community laced with friendships that exist at the Venue daily. UPON arrival, new Keenagers will find plenty of people pursuing their passions and enjoying a sense of community and friendship that exists within the Center. The gang can enjoy a lively game of Dom...
Chris Frost · Jan 27, 2023
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