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The event was free, featuring hands-on preparation activities, demonstrations, and free items. The City of Oxnard hosted a disaster preparedness event, “Prep in the Park,” on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave. The free, family-friendly event made emergency preparedness sim
By David Courtland and Carlos Garcia Oxnard’s city council voted unanimously at its Sept. 15 meeting to rename Cesar Chavez Drive, (Oxnard mayor Luis A. McArthur was absent during this item). The resolution also allows for up to $250 reimbursement for people affected by the change. The street has been renamed Campesina
By Selen Ozturk As California moves through the most dangerous stretch of its 2026 fire season, state emergency officials are expanding efforts to help residents prepare before fires ignite. The need to prevent wildfire risk has moved well beyond California’s rural areas into dense urban neighborhoods as well, said Cal
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while
Oxnard Fire Chief Alexander Hamilton announced today that following 21 years of service in Oxnard, he will retire on November 19, 2026. As part of the department’s leadership transition, City Manager Alexander Nguyen is appointing Battalion Chief John Albin as the department’s next Fire Chief. “Even before Alex became
On Monday, September 28, 2026 at about 2:03 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded with Emergency Medical Services to a traffic crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Victoria Avenue near Gum Tree Street. Officers arrived and found a 64-year-old male lying in the southbound traffic lanes, about three hundred feet
On Friday, September 25, 2026 at about 3:54 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded with Emergency Medical Services to a multi-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Doris Avenue. Officers arrived and discovered the crash involved eight vehicles, four of which had major damage. Two of the vehic
Before flames appear on the horizon, the best tool for protecting your family is preparation. The wildfires that have devastated the Spokane, Washington, area serve as a reminder that such disasters are no longer exclusive to certain communities. The flames, fueled by drought and strong winds, have consumed nearly 16 s
Free event features hands-on preparedness activities, demonstrations and giveaways The City of Oxnard will host a disaster preparedness event, “Prep in the Park,” on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave. The free, family-friendly event will make emergency preparedness simple
This past weekend, Downtown Oxnard burst into a vibrant display of red, white, and green as Mexican flags and festive decorations adorned the streets, transforming the city into a festive atmosphere ahead of the Fiestas Patrias celebration, which Radio La M, organized this year. The festivities included a parade, the c
The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) has received the 2026 Excellence in Safety Award for the Property/Liability Program from the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA). VCTC was selected in recognition of its exceptional loss history, including no paid claims over the past five years, and ea
Oxnard Police Chief Jason Benites announced that after having completed 33 years of service on November 1, 2026, he will retire that week. His final day in office will be November 3, with a retirement date of November 4. As part of the department’s leadership transition, City Manager Alexander Nguyen is appointing Assi
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