Oxnard—The City of Oxnard’s Memorial Day remembrance continues with US Army Vietnam Veteran Sal Gonzales. Memorial Day is a day to remember the Men and Women from all generations who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their Country. "WE’RE here to honor the enduring meaning of this day,” he said. “They represent the same conflicts, represented by time and circumstance. They were unite...
Chris Frost · Jun 5, 2026
Board Chairman Jeff Gorrel introduced the report. Photo Courtesy County of Ventura Ventura—The Board of Supervisors reviewed its recruitment and retention efforts during its Tuesday, May 19, meeting. BILL Friedal with the County’s Executive Office, Human Resources Division, said his report fulfills the State’s requirement on job retention and recruitment efforts. AB2561 became effective on...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, review of Public Works Week continues with Manager of the Year. DIRECTOR Greg Straka said the nominees are Tobie Mitchell from Central Services, Devi Nallamala from Engineering Services, Matt Hespenheide from Roads & Transportation, David Laak from Watershed Protection, and Homer Arrendondo from Water & Sanitation. “The Winner is David Laak,” Straka...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Oxnard—The Oxnard Police Department held its 27th Annual Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, honoring those who died in the line of duty. Rabbi Dove Muchnik, from Chabad of Oxnard, called on those in attendance to pay tribute to the City’s fallen Officers. "IMMORTALIZE those whose lives are dedicated to preserving the safety and security of our people,” he said. “They gave the ultimate s...
Chris Frost · May 29, 2026
Oxnard—During the Tuesday, May 19 meeting, the Oxnard City Council invited its Memorial Day Committee to receive a proclamation declaring Monday, May 25, as Memorial Day. DISTRICT 4 Council Member Gabriela Rodriguez read the proclamation, which said, “whereas, on Memorial Day, our Nation pauses to reflect on our brave men and women in uniform, and their sacrifice to protect the interests of...
Chris Frost · May 22, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 19, celebrated National Public Works Week and invited Director Greg Straka to speak at the celebration. BOARD Chair Jeff Gorell said he was excited to bring the item forward and that Ventura County Public Works is inviting community groups to the campus to highlight all things Public Works that keep community members safe and keep the communi...
Chris Frost · May 22, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Executive Facilities for custodial services at the Oxnard Main Library. FACILITIES Manager Ted Quiroz presented the agreement, and he said the agreement does not exceed $675,000 for an initial term of one year, from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027, with an option for four one-year period ex...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, May 12, recognized May 11-17, as Salvation Army Week in Ventura County. SUPERVISOR Matt LaVere presented the Salvation Army honor and said that for over 70 years, the Salvation Army Ventura Corps has served local residents across the County. “Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually, and whenever those of our neighbors and friends here in the County...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Ojos Trucking School (AGT Trucking School) for Commercial Driver’s License Training. WATER Division Manager Chris Peyton presented the agreement for Commercial Driver’s License Training, with an initial term of three years at $385,000, from June 2, 2026, until June 1, 2029, and an option for...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
Oxnard—The Public Works and Transportation Committee, on Tuesday, May 12, approved an agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the short-term rental of refuse equipment for refuse collection vehicles for the Environmental Resources Division (ER). MARIA Martinez presented the item, on behalf of Assistant Public Works Director Brian Yanez, and Martinez said the Haaker Agreement is for $2.8...
Chris Frost · May 15, 2026
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