How Oxnard deals with street gangs
By George Miller, July 14, 2014 Editor’s note: This article was published 4 years ago. It is being re-released now because of all the discussion since enforcement was suspended and a modified version is to be considered after public meetings. Read about the discussion at the 7-17-18 Council meeting. Also read Armando Vazquez’s injunction […]
Oxnard releases Ramirez police death investigation results (READ HERE), schedules presentation
Oxnard Police Dept. Following the June 23, 2012, in-custody death of Robert Ramirez, the Oxnard Police Department chose to have an independent firm (the Los Angeles-based Office of Independent Review) provide a comprehensive critique of the incident. With the legal proceedings finally concluded in the past few weeks, we are releasing the OIR report […]
Oxnard Police Dept. cuts loom
By George Miller This and other budget items will be discussed at June 9 City Council meeting at 4:30 PM Months ago, we were told that there might be a $2-3 million dollar Oxnard General Fund budget deficit. Over the succeeding months, that number kept growing and finally reached the headline number of $10.6 million. But in […]
Oxnard: Gang injunctions re-emphasized, budget nearly ready, recycling facility takeover doing well
By George Miller City Council wants a renewed emphasis on the gang injunction program, which has tapered off somewhat, even as gang-related crime has been on the increase. The city’s anti-gang strategy/program has had broad public support and a fair degree of success, based on arrests, crimes statistics, and perceived improved city livability. A decade […]
