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Bilingual report: Input Needed. Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses, Institutions in Broadband Internet Survey
OXNARD – How is broadband internet access working for you? The City of Oxnard wants to know. It is inviting businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding area to complete a broadband survey in order…
Aug. 16 — Bilingual report: Oxnard to Present Preview of Cutting Edge Film Festival, Sight + Sound
OXNARD — ?In conjunction with the City of Oxnard, The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) will hold a preview party for a new regional film festival called, Sight + Sound, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. This…
Bilingual report: Oxnard to Receive $9.5 Million from the State for Emergency Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant
OXNARD – The Governor’s office has approved the State of California budget which includes the allocation of $9.5 million toward the City of Oxnard’s aging Wastewater Treatment Plant. This was a year-long, joint effort across the State Legislature to help the…
Bilingual report: Alexander Nguyen Hired as New City Manager of Oxnard
OXNARD — The search for a new City Manager in Oxnard is over. The Oxnard City Council on June 19 approved an agreement appointing Alexander Nguyen as the new City Manager, effective July 9, 2018. “Oxnard offers interesting challenges and…
Bilingual report: Oxnard to Receive Award for its Leadership in Implementing Winter Warming Shelters
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard with receive an Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) for its leadership in organizing and implementing winter warming shelters from 2015 to…
Bilingual report: Jesús Nava Appointed Interim City Manager in Oxnard
OXNARD — Council has adopted a resolution appointing Jesús Nava, an Assistant City Manager for Oxnard, as the Interim City Manager, effective close of business on June 22. He will serve until a new city manager is appointed by the City…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Notice of Data Breach
OXNARD – The City of Oxnard takes seriously the security and protection of its customers’ confidential information. Last week, the city was alerted about unauthorized charges on credit cards used by customers to pay their utility bills. The following information outlines…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Urges Residents and Businesses to Become more Energy Conscious and ‘Do Your Thing’***
OXNARD — Oxnard is urging all residents and businesses to become more energy conscious. The Oxnard City Council this week adopted a resolution to support a campaign by Energy Update California (EUC) called “Do Your Thing.” The campaign aims to motivate…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Deputy City Attorney Receives National PAL Alumni of the Year Award
OXNARD — Oxnard Deputy City Attorney Jason Zaragoza has received the National Police Activities League Alumni (PAL) of the Year award. “Oxnard PAL has changed the lives of countless youth in the city,” said Zaragoza. “I’m just one of many who…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Mayor Pro Tempore Carmen Ramirez Named to National EPA Advisory Committee
OXNARD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has appointed Oxnard Mayor Pro Tempore Carmen Ramirez to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The 33-member LGAC helps the EPA develop strong partnerships with local governments to provide more efficient and effective environmental…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications from Artists, Nonprofit Arts Organizations. Deadline is May 3
OXNARD — The city’s Cultural Arts Commission is accepting grant applications from Oxnard-based artists and nonprofit arts organizations through Thursday, May 3. Up to $170,000 in grant funding is available. Please see the attached application and additional information. Completed applications must…
Last Call to Submit Proposals for Development of Properties in Historic Downtown Oxnard. Deadline is May 11
OXNARD – Attention all developers! This is the last call to submit proposals to develop a mix of retail and residential properties in historic downtown Oxnard. The Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency and the City of Oxnard are inviting developers…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Information Technology College Internships Now Open
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is inviting students to enroll in an Information Technology (IT) internship program offered through the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). View video here. The City of Oxnard Internship Program, now in its second…
Bilingual report: Ormond Beach Power Plant to Close
OXNARD – NRG Energy has announced it will close its Ormond Beach Generating Station in October of this year. With this announcement, the Ormond Beach Generating Station now joins the closure of Mandalay Beach Generating Station, which was announced in October,…
April 14 — Bilingual report: Oxnard Celebrates Earth Day 2018
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard once again joins in the global celebration of Earth Day. Oxnard’s Earth Day 2018 festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plaza Park, located at the…
Bilingual report — Learn More at Public Forum on Jan. 31: Oxnard Considering Joining LA County’s new Clean-Energy Provider
OXNARD — Oxnard residents and local business owners are encouraged to attend a public forum to learn more about a new Los Angeles County program, known as the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) program, that promises cleaner and potentially less…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Jan. 5
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City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Dec. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES December 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS THE 10TH ANNUAL OXNARD TAMALE FESTIVAL Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9 am to 6:30 pm Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to ring in the holiday…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Oct. 3
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Oxnard Commission Now Accepting Submissions for Community Awards
OXNARD — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) Community Recognition Awards. The public is invited to nominate a youth, senior, individual, business and organization that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the Oxnard…
City of Oxnard INCO Hosts Mayor’s “State of the Neighborhoods” Address on Sept. 6
OXNARD — On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, the Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) will host a special meeting to listen to Mayor Tim Flynn give a “State of the Neighborhoods” presentation. The INCO meeting will take place at the Performing Arts Center (PACC),…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Aug. 2
DEPARTMENT NEWS 2017 FALL / WINTER REC GUIDE The 2017 Fall/Winter Issue of our Recreation Guide will be available soon. This guide covers programming from September 2017 through January 2018. A digital version is currently available online…
Jan. 27 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard Features New Artist, Patty Faux
OXNARD – The California Welcome Center (CWC) located at the Collection Shopping Center in Oxnard is featuring local artist, Patty Faux now through February 1, 2017. Her work is currently on display at the CWC and a “Meet the Artist’…
Jesus Nava selected as Oxnard’s new assistant city manager
OXNARD — City Manager Greg Nyhoff announced that he selected Jesus Nava as Oxnard’s new assistant city manager. Nava began his duties effective Dec. 19. He replaces Maria Hurtado and will oversee the Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology departments. He will…
Guest commentary: Oxnard — The Arts City of Ventura County
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 city…
Bilingual report: emPower hosts Spanish language home energy workshop on Jan. 12 in Oxnard
OXNARD — emPower Ventura County invites local Spanish speaking homeowners to learn how emPower can help them access easy and affordable home energy upgrades during a free dinner workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at the Oxnard Public Library, Salon B,…
City of Oxnard to present 19th annual Multicultural Festival on Oct. 4
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard will present the 19th Annual Multicultural Festival at its new location at Collection Park at The Collection at Riverpark, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Admission is free. Free parking is…
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SANTA BARBARA — Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is holding its “Share Your Lunch” campaign from May 1 through 31. The program enables the community to help close the summer food gap by donating the amount one might typically spend…
Andrea Torres named Oxnard ‘Employee of the Year for 2012’
City of Oxnard employee, Andrea Torres, has been selected as the City of Oxnard’s Employee of the Year for 2012, city officials reported in a media release on Friday. She will be honored at the Oxnard City Council meeting on…
Bilingual report: Oxnard officially launches Spanish broadcast of city council meetings
OXNARD — In an effort to reach Spanish speaking residents, provide easier access to information about city government, and create an inclusive decision making process for all residents of Oxnard, the City of Oxnard will officially begin broadcasting city council…
Oxnard mayoral debate to be held on bilingual radio on Oct. 31
Candidates will appear on “The David Cruz Show” on KOXR 910AM OXNARD – The four candidates for mayor of Oxnard will appear in an historic, bilingual radio debate from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 on “The David Cruz Show” on…