OXNARD ’S HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER
VOL. XXIX NO. 8
Council approves FEMA Fire Department applications
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FEBRUARY 19, 2021
CUPID STRIKES OXNARD DURING THE
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Councilman Gabriel Tehran
Gabriel Tehran sworn in as district two councilman
By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- The City of Oxnard is back to full strength, as new Councilman Gabriel Tehran was sworn into office on February 16. Tehran will serve until an election is held this November, and he was appointed during a special council meeting on February 4. n Gabriel Tehran, see page 9
By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- Love swept its way across all 53 city parks, February 14, as the Cupidinspired Rock n Love event provided a perfect family opportunity for a great Sunday afternoon in the sun.
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TTENDEES joined in the fun at Oxnard Beach Park and found rocks painted by community members, took a selfie with a rock, brought them home, posted photos of the event, and tagged Oxnard Recreation & Community Services on social media. The rocks contained messages of love and hope for the community. Candace and Philip Lacey brought their daughter Sophia to hunt for rocks and had a blast. “We always come to this park and saw they were doing this Rock n Love thing,” Candace said. “My uncle, Terrel Harrison, is the parks and rec director.” Philip enjoys spending time with his daughter, and the Rock n Love was a perfect event, followed by more fun when they get
home. “I plan on cooking a dinner tonight,” he said. “We’re going to do tri-tip and some sides and have a good time.” Candace and Philip did exchange Valentine’s Day cards that morning. “I got my husband some chocolate and some heart candies,” Candace said. Sophia, who is 21 months old, said hi and wished everyone a happy Valentine’s Day. “She’s going to gymnastics after this,” Candace said. Miguel Orozco, his family, and his daughter enjoyed the sun at the park but stayed socially distant.
County expands Covid-19 vaccine to people age 65 and up By Chris Frost chris@tricountrysentry.com Oxnard-- In his report to the city council, February 16, City Manager Alex Nguyen said the State of California is getting more Covid-19 vaccines, which means that Ventura County is getting more vaccines. “Ventura County Public Health continues to do a great job of figuring the system to
get people registered and get as many doses into people as possible each day,” he said. They are slowly expanding facilities, and there is one expansion this week in Oxnard, which is a starting point at the Babies r Us store; it used to be a Babies r Us store, and it still requires everyone to register. Right now, we are in the phase that includes people who are 65 years or older. Mr. Mayor, you
also have an update from the county on additional sites. They are working on expanding more smaller sites through Oxnard. We are all working on getting additional vaccination sites into South Oxnard.” The City of Oxnard is seeking to join the state’s rental assistance program. “Similar to the county, we are in the process of declaring n Vaccine, see page 10
City Manager Alex Nguyen
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