Oxnard Council OK’s Deal to Help Keep Ormond Beach Plant Open in Return for Later Demolition
By George Miller At the 1-21-20 meeting, the Oxnard City Council considered and approved a proposal that would keep the Ormond Beach power plant open for at least another two more years, in return for the operating company, Gen-On, to fund then demolish and remediate the soil it when it finally closes (details in linked […]
In Surprise Move, Oxnard Council Adopts Starr Term Limits, BUT ….
By George Miller The Oxnard Council adopted Aaron Starr/Moving Oxnard Forward’s term limits ballot measure at the 1-21-20 meeting. Many anticipated that the council would also attempt to litigate this like they signaled they would with three other Starr initiatives at last week’s special meeting. But in a surprise maneuver, they actually adopted the initiative […]
Oxnard Deal to Keep Ormond Beach Power Plant Open in Return for Future Demolition/Remediation
By George Miller A while back, we reported that Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen said they might negotiate a deal for Gen-On to demolish and remediate the Ormond Beach plant (formerly of NRG), in return for keeping it operational for a few more years. Well, it seems that the nanny state’s ambition to […]
Come to MLK Day 2020 Observance and Celebration, Monday, January 20
Celebration moved to PAL gym this year. Starts with a march from Plaza Park to PAL Ventura County’s 34th Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY “Dream, Believe, Act! We can do more together than apart.” 8:00 AM “Freedom March” From: Plaza Park, 5th Street and C Street, Oxnard, CA To: Oxnard PAL Gymnasium (350 South K Street, […]
Oxnard Attempts to Spike Starr Initiatives; Ponders Electrical Supply
By George Miller A very contentious 1-15 -20 Oxnard Council special meeting featured mostly strong opposition to the Aaron Starr-led Moving Oxnard Forward voter initiatives. Open discussion was bracketed by before and after closed sessions to discuss and determine next steps on the Russ Branson consultant’s report on 3 of the 4 initiatives. The open […]
Oxnard to Sue Starr to Block Three Initiatives
By George Miller At a contentions 6 hour meeting Tuesday night, after a closed session, the Oxnard City Council voted 6-1 to sue Aaron Starr, lead author of 5 voter initiatives, to block three of them from being put on the ballot. Story will follow. George Miller is Publisher/Co-Founder of CitizensJournal.us and a “retired” […]
Oxnard Together One Community Event Requests YOUR Personal Help for the Homeless
By George Miller The Interfaith Council and City of Oxnard put on a special event- Oxnard Together One Community– to draw attention to the homeless situation and stimulate action- by the public. This was on 1-12-20 at Oxnard’s Plaza Park, a hangout for the homeless. Nine speakers from the faith community and the […]
Oxnard Drops Saviers Rd. Homeless Shelter; Police Brief on Opioid Crisis
By George Miller The first Oxnard City Council meeting of the year on January 7 had a fairly light, non-controversial agenda. The opioid crisis and homeless shelter were the two most notable items discussed. Off-agenda, City Mgr. Nguyen announced in the City Manager’s oral report the abandonment of the proposed homeless shelter/”Navigation Center,” as these […]
Carmen Ramirez- Candidate for District 5 VC Supervisor
By Carmen Ramirez Why I’m Running I believe that I can provide part of the leadership that our county needs in this difficult time. After my decades of public service as a lawyer serving our community, I know what our residents are going through, trying to keep a roof over their heads, caring for […]
Stephen Blum for the 37th District of the California Assembly
By Steve Blum I have the experience, resume, knowledge, and skill set to serve well in the California Assembly. I served 12 years on the Ventura County Community College Board and have also served on the California Community College League State Board, and the Ventura County School Association Executive Board. I was the teachers’ union […]
