Chris Frost

Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election. He was joined by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, and Riser said the November 3 General Election will be held in conjunction with the Statewide Gubernatorial Election. “Voters will elect City Council members representing Districts 1, 4, 5, […]

Ventura—During his Tuesday, June 2, report to the City Council, City Manager Bill Ayub said Ventura’s 49th Annual Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade on July 4, plus a weeklong series of events celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday. “THE parade is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Downtown Ventura,” he said. “This year, the celebration expands beyond a single day, […]

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 […]

Oxnard—During its Tuesday, June 1 City Council meeting, Council members declared June 2026 as Pride Month in Oxnard with a proclamation. MAYOR Luis McArthur said they gathered earlier that morning and raised the Pride Flag, which is prominently displayed over City Hall. “A few of us made comments, indicating our staunch support for the Pride Community, and the role they […]

Oxnard —The City of Oxnard’s Memorial Day Service continues with VA Chaplain Father Frederick Byaruhanga of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System thanking all Veterans for facing all the dangers of War with courage and their willingness to serve. “BECAUSE of them, the Flag of Freedom flies,” he said. “We ask your blessing for the families who carry the weight […]

Ventura—The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, June 9, marked and celebrated its 151st Ventura County Fair for everyone to enjoy. CHAIR Jeff Gorell invited Gloria Martinez to the podium, and she is also a member of the County’s Economic Vitality Team, to speak, as well as other members of the Fair team. “The Ventura County Fair showcases the very best […]

Oxnard—The Annual Oxnard Insect Festival buzzed into Plaza Park on Saturday, May 6, and gave residents the opportunity to learn about the role insects play in our world. THIS year’s event was entitled “Everything Bees.” The event was brought forward by the Cultural and Community Services Department and featured a butterfly tent, Family Time, lots of education for kids of […]

Oxnard—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, held a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 26-27 Budget. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Thomas Liu continued his presentation and said that Water Funds’ revenues and expenditures result in the use of a $1.6 million fund balance for the year. “The combined Water Fund had a total spendable fund balance of […]

Ventura—The City Council, on Tuesday, June 2, received an update from Derek Riser, Assistant City Clerk, about the November 3 General Election, followed by Chief Financial Officer Greg Morley, who discussed a potential tax measure and the Citizen Survey and timeline. “At a February 2024 City Council meeting, they had a goal-setting session, and we called it that, because we […]

Ventura —The City Council, on Tuesday, June 9, presented its Annual Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 26/27, for Street Lighting District 36, which the Council unanimously approved. PRINCIPAL Transportation Engineer Jeff Hereford presented the item, along with the Public Works Director Charles Eberling. Hereford said it’s an Annual Public Hearing to conduct street light assessments for the next FY […]