9/22/22: Join the Oxnard Fire Department at Upcoming Fire Prevention Week 2022 Events
PDF available here: English | Spanish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2022NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:Oxnard Fire Department(805) 385-7722 | Oxnard_fire@oxnard.org Join the Oxnard Fire Department at Upcoming Fire Prevention Week 2022 Events OXNARD, Calif. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) created Fire Prevention Week to promote fire safety at home and in the workplace. This year the Oxnard Fire Department joins the association in celebration of Fire Prevention Week’s 100th anniversary and its “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape” campaign with a series of community events throughout Oxnard. According to the NFPA, you may have two minutes or less to...
6/21/21: Mayor Highlights Resiliency, Restoration of Services and Programs at State of the City Address
PDF available here: English and Spanish A PDF version of the presentation is also available here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2021 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Katie Casey, Communications Manager(805) 816-4330 | katie.casey@oxnard.org Mayor Highlights Resiliency, Restoration of Services and Programs at State of the City Address OXNARD, Calif. – Oxnard Mayor John C. Zaragoza delivered the 2021 State of the City address on Thursday, June 17, hosted by the West Ventura Business Alliance Chamber of Commerce serving Oxnard and Camarillo.. The event highlighted resiliency during the pandemic and outlined the restoration of various programs and services the Oxnard community will...
Fire Station 6
Address: 2601 Peninsula Rd. Oxnard CA 93030 Public Business Hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. (When Available) Equipment: Engine 66, Ocean Rescue 66, RWC 66 Specialty: Ocean Rescue, Shipboard Firefighting, Boat Fires Fire Station 6 is located on Channel Islands Harbor; so it makes sense for this station to specialize in any training that pertains to the ocean. Ocean Rescue 66 is cross staffed by the members of Engine 66. Shipboard firefighting and boat fires are additional disciplines that Station 6 personnel have to focus on due to the hazards that exist in their response area. Located outside of station 6...
Nutrient Study
Nutrient Study in the Channel Islands Harbor Channel Islands Harbor: Nutrient Sources and Sinks Study Two storm events occurred in November 2018 which triggered the two wet weather sampling events, as outlined in the nutrient sampling plan below. The first sampling event occurred on Thursday, November 22 and the second event occurred on Thursday, November 29. Sampling took place at the 30 locations shown on the maps below for the following: Ammonia Nitrate Total Nitrogen Dissolved Phosphate Total Phosphorus Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphate Pesticides Pyrethroid Pesticides Test results are in. Based upon those results, the scientists will be providing recommended remediation...
Special Financing Announcements
Seabridge Final EIR Report Channel Islands Harbor Water Quality Is Safe and Improving Oxnard, California. Dissolved oxygen levels are improving daily according to the data collected by the City. There are twenty-six sampling locations that are being tested on a daily basis, and of the twenty-six test sites, four sites have low dissolved oxygen levels. These areas are concentrated in the Seabridge Public Marina, Westport, and the northern section of Mandalay Bay. The public can view the test results at https://arcg.is/08ifCO on a geographic information system (GIS) map. The map contains the location of all the sampling sites and...
South Oxnard Branch Library Mural
Artist: Manuel Muñoz Olivares In addition to being the official portraitist for the Mexican government, Muñoz painted portraits of President John F. Kennedy, President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, and Juan Carlos and Sofia, King and Queen of Spain. The mural consists of panels representing the history of Oxnard. The following nine descriptions are presented clockwise beginning at the upper left. The first scene symbolizes the twilight of the peaceful and free life of the Chumash Indians. They lived on this plain for some 9,000 years, going about their daily activities. The women are busy with the preparation of food,...
Filming in Oxnard
Filming in the City of Oxnard The City of Oxnard has a number of exciting locations of interest for major motion picture production companies, television, commercials, still photography and student productions. Historic structures, harbors and marinas, beaches, ocean views, agriculture, residential and business districts can all be found within the City of Oxnard. For much of the history of Hollywood cinema, the City of Oxnard has served as a popular location for shooting movies. Producers and directors from Hollywood and other film-making capitals travel to Oxnard to take advantage of its film-friendly environment. Great locations, a position in Southern California...
Why Oxnard?
Oxnard boasts a vibrant community, with an educated workforce and business-friendly climate, that has grown from a small agricultural town into a world-class destination. The California Central Coast experience begins in Oxnard, with miles of uncrowded beaches, quality housing, a world-class education system, and historic downtown. Oxnard is a city rich in history and diverse cultural attractions. It is named for the brothers who founded the sugar beet factory here more than 100 years ago. Oxnard is a place where impressive architecture blends with multicultural influences and where winemakers set up tasting rooms in surprising venues. And you can explore...
oil collection= prevention COPY
Oil discarded improperly is a hazard to the community. The City of Oxnard’s Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division team members have commented that even with all the free oil recycling opportunities available, they still find oil discarded on streets and alleyways. Residents can have a positive impact on the local environment by properly handling and recycling used motor oil and vehicle fluids. Motor oil keeps cars, lawnmowers, and many other machines running smoothly, but once it’s used, it must be properly discarded. Recycling used motor oil is easy and convenient, with 20 used oil collection centers located throughout Oxnard. Collection...
Waterways Assessment Districts
Waterways Assessment District Mandalay Bay and Harbor Island at Mandalay Bay The Waterway Maintenance Assessment District was created for maintenance of waterways in the Mandalay Bay area of the City. Mandalay Bay, located in the southwest section of Oxnard, consists of a residential waterfront development including properties adjacent to navigable waterways connected to Channel Islands Harbor. Waterways Districts Mandalay Bay and Harbour Island Resolution No. 15,708 - Intention to Levy FY23-24 Assessment District Documents WAD Zones 1 & 2 (Mandalay Bay and Harbour Island) Annual Report FY 2023-24 WAD Zones 1 & 2 (Mandalay Bay and Harbour Island) Annual Report...