Oxnard—The 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration kicked off at 8 a.m. at Plaza Park, with the annual march being held Monday, January 19. The march proceeded to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center for a remembrance ceremony. THIS year’s theme was “Cultivating Compassion and Justice in Ventura County.” The Keynote speaker was Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, Director of the Blum Center on...
Chris Frost · Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—On Tuesday, January 20, the City Council heard a Cultural and Community Services Department update on the department’s functions, priorities, challenges, and anticipated future needs. Cultural and Community Services (CCS) Director Terrell Harrison presented the update, and he brought plenty of people to answer questions. “I am happy to be here tonight, not only to present the good ha...
Chris Frost · Jan 23, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, January 13, unanimously elected Jeff Gorell its new Chair and Vianey Lopez as its new Vice Chair and County Governing Special Districts for 2026. Supervisor Matt LaVere nominated Gorell to serve as Chair, and Lopez to serve as Vice Chair. “It will be my honor to serve,” Gorell said. “On behalf of the residents of the second district, I’m excited...
Chris Frost · Jan 23, 2026
Oxnard—The first 2026 Wilson Senior Center featured Senior is an old friend, David Weaver, who unfortunately lost his wife, but he still takes good care of himself. He continues to walk a lot, with no plans to change that for 2026. DAVID first arrived at the Wilson Senior Center in 2023, and he really enjoyed it, after his daughter suggested that he try it out. “I wanted to try it out yeste...
Chris Frost · Jan 16, 2026
Ventura— During his Tuesday, January 13, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said the Ventura Housing Connection Series is hosting free workshops for tenants, property owners and managers. “To learn more and to register, visit Cityofventura.ca.gov/VCHS,” he said. The City is looking for people to join their team, and he said there are job openings, including Legal Litig...
Chris Frost · Jan 16, 2026
Oxnard—The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development, Tuesday, January 13, approved a resolution establishing an Administrative Regulation for The Fair Rate of Return Petition, to implement its Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The item will move forward to the full council, but the conversation continues, as some revisions will be made, like typos. Housing Director B...
Chris Frost · Jan 16, 2026
Oxnard—The Fraternal Order of the Eagles are welcoming 2026, with its Annual New Year’s Day Rock-a-Thon, in memory of Rene Reeves, a past Madame President. THE Rock-a-Thon is chaired by Peggy Duske, and she said Reeves was lost about 20 years ago, and the event generally raises about $200 in donations. “Reeves was an animal lover, so we took on the seeing eye dogs, which are now called the...
Chris Frost · Jan 9, 2026
Oxnard—During his Tuesday, January 6 report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the Governor will release his budget for the coming year. “Many eyes will be on that, and it’s very important in all sectors in the California community to be attentive, given the deficit the State has been bandying about,” he said. “It will be the Governor’s initial proposal, and over the next four m...
Chris Frost · Jan 9, 2026
Oxnard—The City Council, Tuesday, January 6, heard an update from the housing and Community Development presentation. Housing Director Brenda Lopez, along with Assistant Community Development Director Jeff Pengilly presented the item to the Council, and Lopez said her entire management team was involved. Lopez said there are seven divisions with 68 employees in the Housing Department. “Som...
Chris Frost · Jan 9, 2026
Ventura—It’s Christmas, but it’s always a holiday at Antique Adventures where cars, classics, along with donuts, coffee, and camaraderie are always the gift. PHAROAH’S President Tom Berger feasted on a 22 lb. turkey. “I like white meat with all the fixings,” he said. “I have about 18 pounds of turkey in the freezer, and I’ll be eating sandwiches for the next two months.” He hopes the Pharo...
Chris Frost · Jan 2, 2026
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