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OFD Annual Report highlights teamwork and training

Oxnard--The Oxnard Fire Department Annual Report shows a busy 2022 with over 20,000 service calls and over 30,000 unit responses. FIRE Chief Alex Hamilton told the Council that the Fire Department personnel do a phenomenal job daily. He showed videos and photos highlighting the training Firefighters use in real-life events. “You risk a lot to save a lot,” he said. “These Firefighters were p...

Chris Frost · Mar 10, 2023

Pickup Locations

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...

Mar 10, 2023

Supervisors approve revenue sharing agreement

Ventura-- The Board of Supervisors approved a One-Year Annual Renewing Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks (T.O.) providing Financial Support ($2 million in Initial Capital Funding and $450,000 Annual Operations Funding) for a permanent, year-round Shelter with 30 Beds, February 28. THE Shelter will serve homeless individuals and families and authorizes the County Executive Officer to a...

Chris Frost · Mar 10, 2023

Public Works approves fence repair project

Oxnard--The Public Works & Transportation Committee, February 28, approved an agreement with Blackpointe Group Construction & Management for on-call fencing repair in the City. PUBLIC Works Special Districts Project Manager Anthony Miller presented the item and said the total does not exceed $400,000 over a three-year term, tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2023 through April 2...

Chris Frost · Mar 3, 2023

Pickup Locations

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...

Mar 3, 2023

Minor changes mean Audit Report is great

Oxnard--The conversation about the City of Oxnard’s Clean Audit Report continues, with Mayor John Zaragoza asking about liability percentages, noting that most agencies look at 60-70 percent. EDEN CASARENO from External Financial Auditors Eadie & Payne said the percentages increased to 70-80 percent. “I think the City, in terms of funding, you are at 84 percent this year,” Casareno said...

Chris Frost · Feb 24, 2023

Utility Bill Assistance available

Oxnard-- In his report to the City Council Tuesday, March 21, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the City is having a community workshop from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on February 27, at 214 South C Street, for people to come and learn how to access utility bill assistance. “This is in partnership with Community Action of Ventura County,” he said. “For information, call them at 805-436-4000.” He s...

Chris Frost · Feb 24, 2023

Yoga with Cats is serene fun

Ventura--Attendees enjoyed a fun, tranquil, and peaceful afternoon Sunday, February 19, as Cassie’s Cats and Kittens hosted a 60-minute Yoga relaxing class that included all levels, even beginners. THE class was led through the process by instructor Robin Briceno while the Cats mingled through the crowd and snuggled with the participants. Founder and President Jennifer Thompson chose not to...

Chris Frost · Feb 24, 2023

Labor Shortages Supply Chain and Inflation issues hurt City

Oxnard-- The community discussion about adjusting expectations because of economic and social circumstances on February 7 continues with the Oxnard Arts Academy being launched in the Colonia Neighborhood. "THE pandemic waylaid a lot of our efforts,” City Manager Alex Nguyen said. “That classroom is open and in full operation. I believe they’ve already had one recital. We’re still looking for...

Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023

PHA Agency Plan Moves Forward

Oxnard-- The Community Services, Public Safety, Housing & Development Committee, Tuesday, February 14, adopted the Five-Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan, Annual Agency Plan, and Capital Fund Program Five-Year Low Rent Public Housing Action Plan. THE item was presented by Housing Programs Manager Brenda Lopez, who said the Five-Year Housing Authority plan describes the Housing Author...

Chris Frost · Feb 17, 2023

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