“Nobody knows But Me”, Homeless on the Streets of Oxnard- Part 5- Working in Plaza Park
By Lang Martinez with Bonnie Rouda . This article is dedicated to those protecting our community with exceptional service. Oxnard Police Department, City of Oxnard Housing Director Emilio Ramirez and Homelessness Coordinator Mark Alvarado, (my friend, who I upset on a daily basis- I apologize Mark). . Luke 15 verse 4, 5 and 6; ‘suppose […]
Tom Dunn: Interview of a Formerly Homeless Recovering Addict
By Tom Dunn: Editor’s note: Tom Dunn of Port Hueneme News did these two video interviews of formerly homeless, now recovering addict, Lang Martinez. Lang has now become an advocate for the homeless. In Part I, Tom persuades Lang to tell us about the life of the addicted homeless, whom Lang estimates are 80% of […]
My Experience with the Homeless in Oxnard’s Plaza Park
By Rafael Stoneman I set up a folding table at Plaza Park in Oxnard on July 4th, 2019 and handed out bottled water and bananas to about 25 homeless people. These people regularly can be found congregating at the park. Mr. Lang Martinez, who was formerly homeless in Oxnard, joined me in this […]
CJ Columnist’s Story in Addiction Recovery Magazine
By George Miller Citizens Journal columnist Lang Martinez mentioned us in his “Nobody Knows But Me” article appearing in this month’s 5th anniversary special edition of “Keys to Recovery” magazine, which is printed and distributed in California and 30 additional states. It is chock full of stories about addiction, treatment, testimonials and ads for treatment […]
Nobody Knows But Me: Part 4: My Daily Reprieve- My story about being homeless on the streets of Oxnard-
By Lang Martinez, with Bonnie Rouda Romans 5, verse 3 through 5 Peace and Hope …. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, […]
“Nobody knows but me”, “God did”- Part 3- My story about being homeless on the streets of Oxnard
By Lang Martinez, with Bonnie Rouda Like a clown, I put on a show. The pain is real and nobody knows and I’m dying inside, Nobody knows but me. My name is Lang Martinez and I am an alcoholic and addict, but most definitely a contender for anything else in regards to addiction. […]
Nobody Knows But Me: My story about being homeless on the streets of Oxnard- Part 2
By Lang Martinez, with Bonnie Rouda . I’m writing this article in hopes that it will shed some light on the difficulties and obstacles with trying to get help for sobriety in Ventura County. What I hope to accomplish is raising awareness of these difficulties and obstacles, as well as the need for more resources. […]
Oxnard Council: Doing Major Development Overhaul; Residents Rebel Against Closures/Cuts; CAG Appointments; Single Audit- Poor
By George Miller At the 5-21-19 Oxnard City Council meeting, a far-reaching overhaul and streamlining of the development/planning process was unveiled; dozens of residents rebelled against the proposed shutdown (to close a $9 million dollar shortfall) of beloved amenities such as the Performing Arts Center, Carnegie Art Museum and Colonia Library; the renewal of the […]
Nobody Knows But Me: My story about being homeless on the streets of Oxnard- Part 1
By Lang Martinez What caused me personally to become homeless living on the streets in Oxnard? Methamphetamine use. Being homeless definitely taught me a whole new learning experience of self-perseverance and survival. Bottom line, trust no one but yourself! My number one priority in life while on the streets was to get my poison, my […]
Port Hueneme | “Trap House” Search Warrant / Arrests
Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release During the month of March 2021, detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit worked in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Gang Unit regarding a “trap house” operation located at the 100 block of Ann Avenue in Port Hueneme. A “trap house” is a slang word often used […]
