New California Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Campaign Aims to Prepare Californians for Potential Wildfires
The California Fire Foundation, in partnership with Edison International, parent company of Southern California Edison, has launched a statewide Wildfire Safety and Preparedness public education campaign to better inform residents on key steps and precautions to take in preparing for potential wildfires. The campaign, with materials available in English and Spanish, is part of the […]
New California Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Campaign Aims to Prepare Californians for Potential Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —The California Fire Foundation, in partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, has launched a statewide Wildfire Safety and Preparedness public education campaign to better inform residents on key steps and precautions to take in preparing for potential wildfires. The campaign, with materials available in English and Spanish, is part of the Foundation’s […]
Supt. John Puglisi: A Look At Rio Schools (2017-2018)
By Michael Hernandez (Editor’s Note: The first Rio School District Board of Trustees meeting for 2017-2018 is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. at the District Board Room on 3300 Cortez Street, Oxnard, CA 93036. Board of Trustees meetings are held every third Wednesday. The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 22.) […]
Camarillo: 2017 Don and Doña Honorees Announced
It’s time again for the Pleasant Valley Historical Society to honor the men and women who, over the years, have made Camarillo and its environs a wonderful place to live. Each of the honorees has contributed far above what is normally expected of a good citizen; they have made a difference in the community through […]
Oxnard Kiwanis police officer of the year awards luncheon
By George Miller Each year, for many years, the Oxnard Police Department has picked out their best people in each area for special recognition. The Oxnard Kiwanis Club sponsored the 2016 police officer of the year awards luncheon on 2-23-17 at the Tower Club. Kiwanis President Sergio Martinez, who we’re more accustomed to seeing as […]
Lorrie Brown running for Ventura City Council- more info
Lorrie Brown, The Qualified Choice Why am I running? I am running because I plan to promote equitable policies, lead important initiatives and be a voice for the underserved populations of Ventura I am running because I garnered 6883 votes, coming sixth in the running and being within 53 votes of unseating an […]
Salsa Festival performers recognized
By Janis Flippen Editor’s note: We recognized the Oxnard Salsa Festival taste test winners this week. However, there were dozens and dozens of performers on stage at last week’s event, who also deserve recognition. Festival publicity agent Janis Flippen took on that task for us, as follows, below. We want to again thank Oxnard Downtowners for putting on […]
What actually happens at a DUI checkpoint and why- Part II
By George Miller In Part I, the Oxnard Police Department (OPD) 11/14-12 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) checkpoint event was described. OPD ran two checkpoints that night on Saviers Road and Victoria Blvd, making four arrests and issuing some citations, while spreading the message not to drive “Under the Influence.” Part II goes into some […]
Scams target Oxnard residents, including SCE customers
The end of March brings the third installment of Oxnard Police’s Operation Safer & Stronger crime prevention public service announcement. This month the Oxnard Police Department is highlighting scams targeting Oxnard residents and business, as well as Southern California Edison customers. “We have seen continuing telephone scam attempts targeting Oxnard and the central coast, since […]
