VOL. XXIX NO. 33
AUGUST 13, 2021
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Mayor Steven Gama
Hueneme Beach name change moves forward in Port Hueneme By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry Port Hueneme-- Before the city council went on its August recess, it unanimously voted to begin the process leading to a November 2022 General Election ballot measure and citywide vote by the residents of Port Hueneme to change its name to Hueneme Beach. The topic brought a lot of emotion to the dais, but ultimately, the group unanimously approved the action. City Manager Brad Connors said in September 2020, the city council approved its strategic plan, which included possibly rebranding the city, including a name change. “Earlier this year, the council n Hueneme Beach, see page 7
Seussical the Musical enchants Camarillo By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry Camarillo-- The Center Stage Players and Arts Repertory (CSPAR) delivered outstanding entertainment at Studio Channel Islands, Saturday, August 7, as the group gave a first-rate performance of Seussical, which delighted the crowd.
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HE volunteer troupe gave outstanding performances which highlighted the company’s passion for theater. CSPAR dedicates itself to bringing high-quality live theater to everyone in Ventura who desires to perform and loves watching theater. The CSPAR leaders coached the group well, taught people with no theater experience proper n Musical, see page 5
ARP fund suggestions getsome clarity By Chris Frost Tri County Sentry
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City Manager Alex Nguyen
Oxnard-- The conversation about what the council will do with its American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding continues with Councilman Oscar Madrigal saying the majority of the money they receive should be spent in zip codes 93030 and 93033, as Covid-19 numbers start to rise.
“Unfortunately, we’re looking at dark times ahead again,” he said. “At the end of the day, whatever we decide, that money should benefit those two zip codes regardless of the districts because they were the hardest hit.” He said an article in the Los Angeles Times did not paint the government in a good light regarding the people in
La Colonia and Southwinds neighborhoods. “It painted that residents were left to fend on their own,” he said. “It looks like we’re heading in the same direction. I truly believe that the majority of this money should benefit those two zip codes.” Councilman Bert Perello commented that some fire n ARP fund, see page 8