Tag: City of Oxnard

County of Ventura Moves to Stage 2 Reopening • El Condado avanzará con la Etapa 2 del estado de reapertura

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2020 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura has reached an important milestone for our community, County and our local economy. The Public Health Officer announced today a new modified Stay Well VC Health Order to align with the State of California’s four-stage framework for reopening. The County will move forward with the State’s Stage 2 of reopening lower-risk businesses on May 8, 2020. This will allow retail businesses, such as clothing stores, bookstores, sporting goods stores and florists, for example, to reopen with curb side delivery, as well as the related manufacturing and supply chain businesses.

City of Oxnard: Coronavirus – Ventura County Resource List

by Community Contributor • April 13, 2020 • Comments Off

RESOURCE LIST – COVID-19: STAY INFORMED Ventura County Information line: 211 or send a text to: 211211 with the word “covid19” Official Ventura County Incident Information Source: www.vcemergency.com Ventura County Behavioral Health Crisis line: 1-866-998-2243 Logrando Bienestar – Mental Health…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Public Access Programming Updates | Actualizaciones de programación de acceso público

by Community Contributor • April 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The City of Oxnard updated the local public access stations (Spectrum channel 10 and Frontier channel 35) with coronavirus content from the City, County, State and the CDC. Please see the broadcast schedule below.

Additionally, Ventura County hosts live press conferences everyday at 1 p.m. on News Channel 3 and ABC 7. Please be sure to tune in! These broadcasts from the County will also be shared online at https://vimeo.com/capsmediacenter.

Bilingual report: Coronavirus – Oxnard beaches and parks closed April 11 & 12, 2020 | Los parques y las playas estan cerradas 11 de abril y 12 de abril

by Community Contributor • April 9, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — For the safety and wellness of our community during this national health crisis, Oxnard beaches and parks will be temporarily closed this weekend: April 11 & 12, 2020. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to do the best…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus – Scam Alerts | Alertas de estafa del coronavirus

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020 • Comments Off

CORONAVIRUS SCAM ALERTS There are a growing number of scams related to the coronavirus. Here are a few known examples for you to be aware of. Visit: ftc.gov/coronavirus. *** ALERTAS DE ESTAFA DEL CORONAVIRUS Hay un número creciente de estafas…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Stay home except for essential needs | Quédese en casa excepto por necesidades esenciales. See more bilingual City of Oxnard Coronavirus news here

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a stay at home order for all residents of California, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus Guidance for Residents | Orientació Para Los Residentes

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2020 • Comments Off

COVID-19 | CORONAVIRUS COMMUNITY UPDATE March 16, 2020 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS The City of Oxnard strongly encourages our community to follow the Governor’s guidelines for residents. Seniors age 65 or older or those with chronic conditions must stay indoors and…

City of Oxnard Issues Emergency Proclamation in Response to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — This morning City Manager Alexander Nguyen issued a proclamation of a local emergency in response to the coronavirus. This proclamation should not cause any panic. It is a necessary step for the City to take in order to 1.)…

City of Oxnard Awarded $8.5 Million Grant to Expand and Revitalize Campus Park

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard will receive $8.5 million in Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds for the Campus Park Activation Project, which will transform an additional 26 acres of park space that has been closed…

Bilingual report: What you need to know about the flu and the Novel Coronavirus

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard understands that some residents may be concerned about the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The novel coronavirus is a newly discovered virus that causes respiratory illness and is believed to have originated in Wuhan,…

Bilingual report: No ‘Forever Chemicals’ detected in Oxnard’s drinking water

by Community Contributor • February 6, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Oxnard’s commitment to protecting local drinking water sources continues as the City’s tap water remains safe, clean and reliable. Water quality testing shows there are no per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) contaminants in any of Oxnard’s water sources. PFAS…

Bilingual report: Sign up today for Oxnard’s Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers

by Community Contributor • January 17, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is offering two more sign-up opportunities on January 22 and 23 for the Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers. Eligible residents will receive a $15 monthly discount toward their trash, sewer,…

City of Oxnard announces closures, reminders for Christmas, New Year’s Day Holidays

by Community Contributor • December 19, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City departments will be closed for the upcoming holidays. The holiday office hours are listed below. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS AND CLOSURES Tuesday, Dec. 24: City Hall and…

Bilingual report: Free Sand and Sandbags Available for Oxnard Residents at City’s Corporate Yard

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — In advance of the rainy weather being forecast for this week, the City of Oxnard would like to remind residents that free sand and unfilled sandbags are available at the City’s Corporate Yard. Residents will be able to come…

City of Oxnard office closures, reminders for Thanksgiving Holiday

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City departments will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29 and will return to regular office hours on Monday, Dec. 2. Police and Fire department personnel…

Guest commentary: The City of Oxnard Rollout the 2019-2020 Art in Public Places request of Proposals (RFP)

by Community Contributor • October 24, 2019 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…

Oct. 29 — Oxnard to present ‘Municipal Budgeting 101’, discuss housing policy at special City Council meeting

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — In order to help the community better understand the City’s budget, budgeting process and financial policies, City staff prepared a presentation that helps to explain how the City is funded, to what services the money is distributed and…

Hundreds expected to Flood Oxnard City Council Meeting on June 5 on Proposed City Budget; Residents, Community Leaders, and Public Employees to Call on Council to Save Oxnard’s Arts, Libraries, Jobs. Please see related stories

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2019 • Comments Off

Slash and Burn Approach Outlined in Proposed Budget Will Close La Colonia Branch Library, Carnegie Art Museum, Performing Arts Center, and Layoff Dozens of City Employees; Residents Will Speak Out Against City’s Knee-Jerk Decision to Rectify Years of Financial Mismanagement…

Animal Sculptures at Oxnard Plaza Park

by Community Contributor • May 30, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD – City of Oxnard Public Works and Cultural and Community Services Departments, in cooperation with Squire Foundation, are proud to announce a temporary exhibition of four animal sculptures at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, Fifth and B Streets. A…

City of Oxnard: Water Provided by City of Oxnard Is Clean and Safe

by Community Contributor • May 17, 2019 • Comments Off

There are social media concerns about nitrate contamination in the drinking water in Oxnard. The problem is not in the City of Oxnard’s water supply. It is with the Vineyard Avenue Acres Mutual Water Company (VAAMWC). The water provided by…

City of Oxnard Implementing Development Review Improvements to Simplify Processes for Permits

by Community Contributor • May 17, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is implementing development review improvements to make it easier and faster for homeowners and businesses to get permits. In many cities, the permit review process is the subject of complaints from customers with particular focus…

June 29 — LA OPERA Talks Returns to Oxnard Public Library

by Community Contributor • May 1, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library welcomes back the LA Opera with another “Opera Talk,” on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Downtown Main branch. Facilitated by one of their volunteer “Community Educators,” the hour-long presentation will be a historical overview…

Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group: Deadline extended to March 15

by Community Contributor • March 8, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April. Citizen Advisory Groups, also known as “CAGs,” are boards and…

Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group. Deadline extended to March 15

by Community Contributor • February 19, 2019 • Comments Off

Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April.

City of Oxnard to Honor Community Relations Commission Award Recipients for Outstanding Accomplishments on Feb. 19

by Community Contributor • February 8, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) will honor all five recipients of the commission’s Community Recognition Awards program for accomplishments made during 2018. The awards will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as part of the…

City Manager Alexander Nguyen Announces Appointment of Development Services Director

by Community Contributor • January 22, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen announced the appointment of Jeffery Lambert as Oxnard’s new Development Services Director. Mr. Lambert will begin Feb. 4, 2019. Lambert most recently served as the Community Development Director for the City of Ventura for…

Bilingual report: Las Cafeteras Bring it Home. Oxnard/Ventura Natives Headline their First 805 Concert, Work to Move the Arts Forward in VC with concert on Feb. 1

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — As part of its 50th anniversary season, the PACC is excited to present Las Cafeteras in concert with special guests The Villalobos Brothers on Feb. 1, 2019 starting at 7 p.m. Las Cafeteras remix roots music and tell…

Register Now For A Free California Friendly Landscape Training Class (Jan. 26 through April 13) and Apply For Water and Money Saving Rebates

by Community Contributor • December 20, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — To help Oxnard make water conservation a way of life, the City is offering classes to teach residents how to transform lawns into beautiful, water-efficient gardens. All residential water customers are invited to register for one of the following…

Bilingual report: The PACC Welcomes Nonprofits to Apply for Rental Credit

by Community Contributor • December 13, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The PACC has announced its annual rental credit program and welcomes 501c3 nonprofits in good standing within the City of Oxnard to apply. Details on eligibility, the current application, sample grant, and scoring rubrics are all available on The…

Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen Announces Appointment of Assistant City Manager

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen announced the appointment of Ashley M. Golden as Oxnard’s new Assistant City Manager. Ms. Golden currently serves as Interim Assistant City Manager for the City of Oxnard. “Ms. Golden has demonstrated her ability to effectively address…

Through Dec. 12 — Tis the Season – Oxnard Gears up to Celebrate the Holidays!

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Oxnard transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with festive events ranging from massive light displays to strolling trolley tours and tempting tamales. The fun kicks off with the 68th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Friday,…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits

by Community Contributor • September 27, 2018 • Comments Off

EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…

October — Tricks and Treats are in Store in Oxnard. Visitors will find Fun Events Taking Place throughout the City

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Halloween is around the corner, and Oxnard is preparing to welcome visitors to the city with “Spooktacular” events from haunted haunts, to trick or treating fun and nail biting tours! Grab a friend and dare to enter the Oxnard…

Update: Channel Island Harbor Water Quality

by Community Contributor • August 24, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Channel Islands Response Team is monitoring the dissolved oxygen concentrations (and other parameters) at multiple locations along the Channel Islands Harbor on a weekly basis. Additionally, on August 6, the City deployed an automated remote…

Northrop Grumman Opens New Facility Bringing Innovation and Jobs to Oxnard

by Community Contributor • August 14, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) joined Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), executives and local officials today for the formal opening of Astro Aerospace’s new facility in Oxnard. The 140,000 square foot manufacturing center will increase efficiency and help…

Bilingual report: Public Invited to Learn More About Oxnard’s Plan to Bring High-Speed Fiber Optic Network to the City

by Community Contributor • August 9, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD – Want to learn more about Oxnard’s master plan to leverage its fiber optic network to bring high-speed Internet and “smart city” services to the city? Now’s your chance. Oxnard’s Information Technology department is inviting the public to attend…

Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses on Broadband Internet Survey

by Community Contributor • August 8, 2018 • Comments Off

Is your broadband Internet access and speed keeping up with your growing business? The City of Oxnard wants to hear from you. The City of Oxnard invites businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding…

Bilingual report: Time is Running Out. Nomination Period for November 2018 Oxnard City Council Mayor Candidates Ends Aug. 9

by Community Contributor • August 3, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The Oxnard City Clerk’s office is reminding Oxnard residents that the nomination period is quickly approaching for anyone interested in seeking candidacy for city offices this year. Candidates must complete the process no later than Aug. 9 in…

Sept. 11 — A Day of Remembrance and Preparedness

by Community Contributor • August 1, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Fire Department will commemorate the terrible losses suffered on September 11, 2001, with a day of remembrance. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, all department flags will be raised at 6:55 a.m. Firefighters will be at attention and in…

Sept. 13 — Oxnard takes on straws and single-use plastics in upcoming event

by Community Contributor • August 1, 2018 • Comments Off

OXNARD — On Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at 6 p.m., the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center (PACC) and the City of Oxnard will host an inspiring evening of positive change centered around a screening of STRAWS. The event is free…

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