Oxnard Council Warns of $10MM Deficit; Approves Underfunded $437MM Capital Plan; Mandalay Bay Residents Sound the Alarm on City Seawalls; Housing Dept. Capital Plan Approved
By George Miller On April 2, 2019, the Oxnard Council tried to get its arms around a massive five year $437 million capital capital spending plan assembled by Public Works, Finance and other departments. While there seemed to be agreement on the needs, it was clear that there wasn’t consensus on priorities and that it […]
Oxnard’s First Responders Join Target at the Collection to Host the Eighth Annual Heroes and Helpers Event
The Oxnard Police and Fire Department, in conjunction with Target at the Collection, were proud to host the Eighth Annual Heroes & Helpers event. The Heroes & Helpers program fosters strong community relationships by pairing public safety officials with youth to shop for the children’s families during the holidays. This year, thirty two (32) well […]
Oxnard Approves Harbor Water Problem Testing/Analysis & Planning; Finalizes New Controversial Committee System
By George Miller Agenda items J-2&3- The Council finalized, but not without major public dissent, via the consent agenda, the “Sunshine ordinance” for added transparency and the new committee meeting approach approved with contention at the last meeting on October 23 (ref .10-23 meeting report below): Oxnard Rams Through New Committee Management System & 100% […]
Ventura County Firefighters Injured by Vagrants’ Traps
By Lori Denman Firefighters in Ventura County have left their careers due to injuries caused by traps set by a subset of homeless vagrants, explained Oxnard Fire Chief Darwin Base to Citizens Journal this month. Who would want to hurt the citizens of Ventura County, including police and firefighters by setting intentional fires and traps? Homeless […]
Oxnard special election mayoral race
By George Miller With vote by mail ballots shortly going out for the Oxnard May 1 recall election, it’s decision time for voters. They should be asking themselves, are we better off than we were 2, 4, or 6 years ago? If the answer is no, it may be time for a change. But […]
Oxnard Public Safety, Police and Fire, endorses Lopez for Mayor in Oxnard Special Recall Election
Oxnard’s Police and Fire Unions are proud to announce their support and endorsement for Oxnard Mayoral Candidate Dr. Miguel Lopez, in the upcoming Oxnard Special Recall Election. “Having the support of public safety is important for any candidate seeking public office. It is more than an endorsement, it is their vote of confidence in our […]
Oxnard City Council: La Dolce Vita restaurant fights for turf; Council Recall discussed; City Lobbying; Fire Dept. review; Trash deal trashed
By George Miller Report on the 1-9-18 Oxnard City Council meeting. La Dolce Vita restaurant building sale approved; Council Recall signatures discussed; City Lobbying plan semi-presented; Fire Dept review presented; Trash bin deal approved; Osuna out as Asst. CM; Whitney is officially Interim CM; Oxnard crime down 11% NAME DATE DURATION AGENDA MINUTES VIDEO City […]
Oxnard Councilman questions City Manager on 4 labor contracts cost/savings
By George Miller Councilman Bert Perello was dissatisfied with the handling of the labor contracts approval at the 9-13-16 City Council meeting. He has taken the position that the “cost savings” claimed are questionable, that the versions developed by former CFO Dave Millican and current staff differ considerably, and that no financial analysis at all was […]
CA State Controller to examine Oxnard’s auditor’s working papers
Oxnard, Ca. Oxnard’s $600,000.00 audit report sparks State Controller inquiry into auditors. The California State Controller’s Office has released a statement of intent to “perform a quality control review of the city audit firm’s work papers and documentation” to examine whether “proper internal financial controls are in place and functioning in accordance with state law”. Betty […]
