Ventura—During the December 16 City Council meeting, the body approved a professional services agreement with Kennedy Jens Consultants for engineering design services on well repair and restoration of its intake structure project. Public Works Department Principle Civil Engineer Greg Knudsen presented the report, and he said Assistant Public Works Director and Associate Civil Engineer joined hi...
Chris Frost · Jan 2, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, December 16, approved its agreement with the County Employee Retirement Association amendment of bylaws and regulations to remove the 1999 disability and procedures. During public comments Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA), Retirement Administrator Amy Herron, said their updated bylaws have been approved by its board. The amen...
Chris Frost · Jan 2, 2026
Ventura—The holy days of Chanukkiah wrapped up over the weekend, and on Sunday, December 21, the Chabad of Ventura family celebrated its sense of togetherness. THE celebration included dancing, a juggler, who engaged the audience, plenty of donuts, some history and much love across Ventura Harbor Village. Ventura Chabad Rabbi Yakov Latowic led the celebration, which started when he arrived...
Chris Frost · Dec 26, 2025
Ventura—In her Tuesday, December 16 comments made to the public, Council Member Liz Campos said the Zoppe’ Family Circus will run from December 26, through January 2, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. “Tickets are available at the Fairgrounds, or you can get discounted tickets at zoppefamilycircus.com,” she said. “The joy of this circus coming is their youngest clown, at age 5, was a born,...
Chris Frost · Dec 26, 2025
Oxnard— The Oxnard City Council, on Tuesday, December 16, passed an agreement with Axon International. The agreement will not exceed $3.741 million over five years for body-worn cameras less lethal worn equipment, plus services and subscriptions. Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Teran spoke with Police Chief Jason Benites about two of the items, and he asked if the Commander would speak about the items t...
Chris Frost · Dec 26, 2025
Channel Islands—There was a sea of runners at the Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon on Sunday, December 14, all hoping for prizes, but most were there for the joy of running and the love of exercise. RUNNERS competed in the Half-Marathon, Quarter-Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Kids 1K, and Diaper Dash. Frankie Flores, the Shake Shack Assistant General Manager, said Shake Shack likes being part of the c...
Chris Frost · Dec 19, 2025
Ventura—During his Tuesday, December 16, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub congratulated the Public Works and Parks departments on winning Ventura County’s American Public Works Association Project of the Year award for the Westpark Skatepark. “The Westpark Skate turned a deteriorating 3,200-skate bowl from the mid-1990s into one of the most inclusive skate parks in the regi...
Tri County Sentry Publisher · Dec 19, 2025
Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, December 16, re-elected Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez as its next Mayor Pro Tem on a 5-2 vote over Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez. City Clerk Luly Lopez presented the selection of the Mayor Pro Tem, noting that the Mayor Pro Tem will serve in the event of the Mayor’s absence. “On December 11, 2024, the Mayor announced that the Mayor Pro Tem position...
Chris Frost · Dec 19, 2025
Oxnard—The City of Oxnard, Moms, Dads, Kids, Grandparents, and Dogs were out en masse for the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6. THE streets around Plaza Park and up A and C Streets were a sea of people, all ready to welcome the Holiday Season and Yuletide Spirit, and everyone welcomed the day’s star, Santa Claus. This year’s Grand Marshall was Anderson Paak. The Oxnard Downto...
Chris Frost · Dec 12, 2025
Ventura—The City Council issued a proclamation honoring December 1, as World AIDS Day. Deputy Mayor Doug Halter said he’s been observing World AIDS Day for 30 years, with the last five on the Council and now as Deputy Mayor. “On December 1, we recognize World AIDS Day to honor those who have lost their lives to HIV and AIDS,” he said. “We support those living with the disease and recommit to pr...
Chris Frost · Dec 12, 2025
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