Oxnard-- During his Tuesday, June 4, report to the City Council, City Manager Alex Nguyen reminded everyone that fireworks are illegal in the City of Oxnard. "THE primary fireworks season is upon us, so here’s a reminder that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Oxnard,” he said. “That means possession, sales, and use subject the property owner and the tenants to being arrested or fined...
Chris Frost · Jun 7, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council approved agreement 32400521 with Toro Enterprises during its Tuesday, June 4 meeting. THE agreement enhances the Safe Routes to School Project, a Capital Improvement Project with an Active Transportation Grant. Its purpose is to improve visibility at pedestrian crossings, complete missing or inaccessible curb ramps, install traffic signs and pavement markings, and en...
Chris Frost · Jun 7, 2024
OXNARD All American Car Wash (at the gas station) 1100 Oxnard Boulevard, Best Breakfast Cafe, 5141 Saviers Road, BG’s Cafe, 428 South A Street, Cabo Restaurant, 1041 South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard City Hall, 300 W. Third Street, Oxnard Public Library, 251 S. A Street, South Oxnard Library, 4300 Saviers Rd, Oxnard Donuts, 1351 W Gonzales Rd, Firestone, 321 S Oxnard Blvd, Red Barn Market, 1712 S...
Jun 7, 2024
Ventura—If you’re looking for a new, furry best friend, Spencer is May’s featured Cat at Cassie’s Cats and Kittens. SPENCER is about two years old, and Cassie’s Cats Founder and President Jennifer Thompson said he arrived at the Lounge through a trapper they work with in Los Angeles. “He joined us with a female Cat named Sophie, and they’ve been here for a couple of months,” she said. “Spen...
Chris Frost · May 31, 2024
Oxnard—The Fiscal Year 24-25 budget preview continues as the Colonia Senior Center’s hours were extended by two hours daily, increasing programmable time by over 500 hours annually. ASSISTANT City Manager Ashley Golden said that the increase in programmable time at the Colonia Senior Center is 60 percent. “Regarding homelessness, we know this is a crisis, but we continue to increase support...
Chris Frost · May 31, 2024
Ventura—The weather is warming, and the fun and hot rodders continue at Antique Adventures, which means donuts, hot coffee, plenty of camaraderie, and classic cars, which are always the highlight. MIKE Strawhun brought his 1969 Pontiac GTO, featuring a 2010 6.2 liter engine. “It’s been on the road for a couple of years,” he said. “I took it to Idaho and built it to drive.” He said the GTO...
Chris Frost · May 31, 2024
Oxnard--The City of Oxnard’s 2024-2025 Budget preview continues with the effects of the Aaron Starr bonding litigation. THE City of Oxnard proposes a 2024-2025 general fund revenue budget of $235.7 million, with expenses by department totaling $255.7 million. The revenue shows a five percent increase over the fiscal year 2023-2024, with 6.5 percent of the revenue related to interest income...
Chris Frost · May 24, 2024
Oxnard—The City Council tabled declaring three parcels in downtown Heritage Square surplus land during its Tuesday, May 21 meeting. THE item will come back with a study about developing a public restroom at the site. Housing Director Emilio Ramirez presented the item and said Heritage Square is a redevelopment act relocating 15 historic homes from throughout the City to the square bounded b...
Chris Frost · May 24, 2024
Oxnard--The Finance and Governance Committee, Tuesday, May 14, approved an increase to appropriations and the transfer of funds from the general fund to restore the State Gas Tax Fund balance. ASSISTANT Chief Financial Officer Mark Sewell presented the item, which transfers $3.3 million from the general fund operating budget to the State Gas Tax Fund for prior-year activity. The action also...
Chris Frost · May 17, 2024
Oxnard--The City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, May 7, accepting a State Grant to fund the Special Districts Water Quality Remediation Projects in Channel Islands Harbor. ASSISTANT Public Works Director Steve Howlett presented the item, which is an agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for $500,000 and approve budget appropriations to use the grant funds...
Chris Frost · May 10, 2024
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