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Outdoor bars, food trucks to light up spare parking lot in Thousand Oaks
A venue featuring outdoor bars in modified cargo containers and food trucks is moving forward after getting a green light from the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. Plans call for beer and wine bars to rise next to each other in two 40-feet-by-8-feet shipping containers in what's now an overflow parking lot behind the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. A third container of similar size will provide restrooms at the venue, which is being called The Drop Yard.
5-year homeless encampment cleaning contract goes before Thousand Oaks City Council
The Thousand Oaks City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a five-year contract with a company that cleans up illegal homeless encampments. City staff is recommending that the council approve a contract of up to $1 million with North Hollywood-based Woods Maintenance Services Inc. As part of its vote, the council will decide whether to budget $200,000 for the service during the next fiscal year. ...
‘Cleaning up our air:’ Funds help Ventura County school districts invest in electric buses
School districts in Ventura, Simi Valley and Oxnard will receive millions in state and federal funding to replace diesel-engine school buses with less polluting electric vehicles and pay for the needed infrastructure. The awards aim to help the Ventura County districts comply with the state’s mandate for transitioning public fleets...
New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1
Provisions include no more hidden fees, easier processes to rent properties, and an increased minimum wage By Barbara Burke Special to The Malibu Times Rental properties and landlords can no longer charge a potential tenant more than one month’s rent as a deposit effective July 1. Previously, landlords could require renters to pay as security deposits amounts equivalent to two months’ rent for […] The post New laws that will impact Malibuites starting July 1 appeared first on The Malibu Times.
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Oxnard City Council to consider cap on tobacco retailers: What to know
The Oxnard City Council on Tuesday will consider limiting the number of permits for tobacco retailers in Ventura County’s largest city to 100, potentially shaving the number of outlets by more than a third over time. City officials are proposing the cap to reduce the number of retailers to...
NEWS RELEASE: 24th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
SUBJECT: 24th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor. CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant | (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7pm-5pm) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org. On July 4th, 2024, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 24th annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin with a Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on South Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.
Oxnard's Riverpark tax measures return to council with a twist
Oxnard is trying a new strategy in the city's latest clash with resident Aaron Starr. In the wake of three ballot initiatives led by Starr that could alter or eliminate special taxes collected in Oxnard's Riverpark neighborhood, the city's lawyers are proposing a rule change. ...
Phase 1 Of Malibu Community Lands Complete
MALIBU—On Friday, June 28, the city of Malibu posted on their Facebook page that Phase 1 of the Malibu Community Lands project has been completed. From now until mid-August, the city of Malibu will review all the feedback they have collected so far. Starting in mid-August, they will return...
Public Invited to Comment on PCH Safety Improvements
The Study Area Covers Malibu City Limits, From Approximately 1,700 Feet West of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to One Mile East of the L.A./Ventura County Line. Caltrans is inviting the public to provide comments to help shape a master plan feasibility study aimed at improving safety on a 22-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) in Malibu.
JULY 4: “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
This coming weekend a very special, very important holiday is celebrated. It is a birthday that in some way affects every person in Oxnard, Ventura County, and everyone else, everywhere in the world. It is called “Independence Day.” It is the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the U.S. Continental Congress in 1776.
City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers
Are you prepared? If you don’t own a fire extinguisher, what are you waiting for? It’s an effective tool to stop a small fire before it grows into a disaster. And if you already own a fire extinguisher, do you know how to use it? Has it expired? Yes, they do stop working after years of sitting untouched — the units […] The post City holds classes on use of fire extinguishers appeared first on The Malibu Times.
Veteran Services Office and Farmworker Resource Program move to new location at The Palms-Oxnard
VENTURA, Calif.—The Human Services Agency’s Veteran Services Office (VSO) and Farmworker Resource Program (FRP), currently located at 2901 N. Ventura Rd. in Oxnard, are relocating to Oxnard’s The Palms facility, 2000 Outlet Center Dr., Suite C-220. VSO and FRP staff will begin servicing the public from this new location on Monday, July 1.
Local DAR chapter recognizes The Malibu Times for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Group recognizes newspapers’ roles in fulfilling First Amendment functions, and honors the American Creed By Barbara Burke Special to the Malibu Times “As we gather today, let’s of course say the Pledge of Allegiance, but let’s also recite the American Creed, a document that I so admire,” said Regent Beth Grimes of the Malibu Chapter of the Daughters of the American […] The post Local DAR chapter recognizes The Malibu Times for Excellence in Historic Preservation appeared first on The Malibu Times.
City of Santa Paula Celebrates the Success of the Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy
The City of Santa Paula is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy, a 10-week program designed to provide residents and business owners with direct insight into city management, operations and partnerships with local community based organizations. The Academy featured ten interactive sessions, demonstrating the potential of our community members to stay connected, engaged, and eager to better understand their community.
Request For Public Participation In Reviewing The City Of Simi Valley’s Proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Goal For Federal Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2027
As a direct recipient of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) federal funds, the City of Simi Valley (City) has developed its proposed Overall DBE Goal for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2025-2027. The Overall DBE Goal will impact FTA-assisted contracts solicited and awarded from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The City will implement the 1.60% DBE Overall Goal utilizing race-neutral measures.
Richard Mollica Resigns From Planning Director Position
MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on Friday, June 28 that the current Planning Director, Richard Mollica would be resigning from his position, effective July 25. He joined the city of Malibu in 2004 and brought a wealth of experience and a dedicated commitment to the community’s planning services. In particular, his environmental and coastal management were instrumental in supporting the vision and sustainability of the city.
Caltrans provides update on PCH master plan during Public Works and Public Safety joint meeting
Despite residents’ requests, director says construction near Carbon Canyon can’t be moved to nighttime due to safety concerns. Construction on PCH has created frustration among residents who commute through Malibu on a daily basis. One parent expressed her concern on the construction near Carbon Canyon and said she even pulled her child out of Malibu High School to a school in Santa Monica because of the traffic and asked the city and Caltrans for their support in making these improvements.
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