Oxnard-- The Carmen Ramirez Candlelight Vigil story continues with a list of her accomplishments that Barbara Macri-Ortiz told the crowd brought Ventura County into the 21st Century. “The first Latina Public Defender in the history of Ventura County,” she said. “The first African- American CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and a woman at that. Carmen did that in a climate that was anti-everything.”...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 26, 2022
Port Hueneme-- Port Hueneme VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 3935 played host to a special fundraiser honoring Rudy “Speedy” Moraga Sunday, August 21. Attendees enjoyed plates of chicken with lots of sides, with the proceeds going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to bring educational programs to schools and employers and increase understanding of what it is and how to hel...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 26, 2022
Oxnard--Community members, elected officials, and more all packed Plaza Park Saturday, August 14, to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez, who was run over in a traffic incident on August 12. at an emotional Candlelight Vigil. RAMIREZ was in the crosswalk at West Seventh Street and South A Street, August 12, according to a report from the Oxnard...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 19, 2022
Oxnard-- The Community Meeting about the South Oxnard Aquatic Center continues with community input from Larry Stein, who asked where the saunas would go. “Where will the wave pool go,” he said. “A lot of places have wave pools.” Attendees heard a presentation from els/ about the design and then broke into groups and suggested input for the Aquatic Center’s potential design. The center has a pr...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 19, 2022
Oxnard--Oxnard Beach Park was full of excitement and fun Saturday, August 13, as the Oxnard Special Populations (OSP) Day at the Park family enjoyed a great summer afternoon in the sun. The Day at the Park was a fun afternoon of group and individual activities, arts, crafts, and board games for residents with special needs and who are physically challenged. The group enjoyed lunch, and the...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 19, 2022
Channel Islands-- The Concerts by the Sea Series continued with a rocksolid and bluesy performance by Teresa Russell Saturday, August 6. RUSSELL displayed brilliant guitar skills, as her ceiling shattering work makes her the only female guitarist qualifying “in the top eight for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Guitar Center’s lead guitar competition, Guitarmageddon national finals.” She played...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard-- The Community Meeting about the South Oxnard Aquatic Center continues with Els/ President/CEO Clarence Mamuyac Jr. saying there will be two ways into the Aquatic Center at College Park off North Rose Avenue based on the proposed design. Meeting two attendees heard a presentation from els/ then broke into groups and suggested input for the Aquatic Center’s potential design. The cente...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard--Sleep Out Oxnard, an event and resource for the unhoused, faced some cold weather and wind at Oxnard High School, August 6-7, which Organizer Lucy Cartagena said emulates challenges the unhoused community faces daily. The effort strives to create a permanent funding solution in the City of Oxnard. The area was open to campout and included music, inspirational speakers, and breakfast...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 12, 2022
Oxnard-- Members of the public joined the Oxnard Police and Fire departments Tuesday, August 2, at Eastwood Park, as National Night Out brought everyone together to strengthen community partnerships and learn about making Oxnard safer. CITY of Oxnard Employees and elected officials also came out and enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and good fellowship as they spoke about issues important in...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 5, 2022
Oxnard-- The City Council, Thursday, July 28, approved an amendment to the employment agreement between City Manager Alex Nguyen and City Attorney Stephen Fischer. The agreement increases Nguyen’s salary by 12 percent, $34,200, and extends his contract until July 8, 2029, with no built-in raises during the extension. Fischer gets a 10 percent increase, $24,853, and extends his contract unti...
Chris Frost Tri County Sentry · Aug 5, 2022
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