Ventura County
Oxnard
Strawberry Fields and Sunset Sands
About Oxnard
Oxnard pulses with the authentic rhythm of California's agricultural heart, where morning farmers markets overflow with impossibly sweet strawberries before you escape to pristine Channel Islands Harbor for sunset sailing. This is where farm-to-table isn't a trend—it's a way of life, with legendary taquerias serving carnitas that'll ruin you for anywhere else, all minutes from uncrowded beaches that feel like your own private slice of paradise.
Upcoming Events & Nearby
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communityVenturaOpera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto
The Lobero
musicVenturaThe California Honeydrops
Ventura Music Hall
communityVenturaSanta Barbara Surf Film Festival
Arlington Theatre
communityVenturaTurn Up Thursdays
Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant
musicVenturaAn Evening with Leonid & Friends
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Libbey Bowl
communityVenturaStrawberry Fuzz
Ventura Music Hall
communityVenturaFounders Lounge- Kathty Griffin (Not an Event Ticket)
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
TOArts & Nederlander pres Kathy Griffin
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
musicVenturaAn Evening with MIKE MASSÉ
Scherr Forum- B of A Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
communityVenturaMicromania Midget Wrestling (Guests Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult)
The Canyon - Agoura Hills
DJ Mark Farina
Ventura Music Hall
Local Businesses
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butcherMonarca's Meat Market
2671, North Ventura Road, CA, 93041
car_partsAutoZone
libraryOxnard Public Library
251, South A Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
Vons
Vons, 820 Arneill Road, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States of America
petPet Food Express
656, Town Center Drive, Oxnard, CA, 93036
breweryCasa Agria Speciality Ales
360, North Del Norte Boulevard, CA, 93030
alcoholAllan's Liquor
fuelMobil
dentistFremont Square Family Dentistry
Latest News in Oxnard
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OxnardOxnard Police Chief Benites to Retired
Big news out of Oxnard this week — Police Chief Benites is hanging up the badge and retiring, according to our friends at Vida Newspaper. For those of us who've called Oxnard home for a while, a chief change is never just a personnel note; it's a moment to think about how our neighborhoods feel day to day, from the beach to the east side. This one lands with extra weight. Vida's coverage reminds us of the November 2014 stabbing of Labh Nigah, a hardworking immigrant and dad ambushed near Sierra Linda Park while walking his son to school. That tragedy shaped how many of us think about safety in our parks and school routes, and it's part of the backdrop as a new chief eventually steps in. So as Benites retires, let's keep the conversation going — about safety, trust, and what Oxnard needs next. Whatever your take, it's a story worth following in the weeks ahead.
OxnardChief Rocky Marquez New Oxnard Police Chief
Oxnard has a new top cop. On Wednesday, November 4th, Rocky Marquez took the oath as the city's 23rd Police Chief in a packed City Council chambers, with City Manager Alexander Nguyen doing the appointing. Marquez said he was honored to be surrounded by family from home and beyond — a moment that felt personal and proud for everyone in the room. For a city as diverse and growing as Oxnard, who leads the police department matters. Residents want someone who knows our neighborhoods, our farmworker communities, our beaches and our small businesses. Having a chief with deep local ties, and a ceremony that drew such a crowd, suggests the community is paying attention — and that's a good thing. Vida Newspaper captured the swearing-in and the heartfelt words. We'll be watching to see how Chief Marquez settles in and what his priorities look like for public safety across Oxnard. Welcome, Chief.
OxnardDistrict 1 candidates speak to Cabrillo Neighborhood Council
Oxnard's District 1 race is coming down to the wire, and the Cabrillo Neighborhood Council meeting on Oct. 21 gave neighbors one last close look at the candidates before ballots are due Nov. 3. John Barrick, a Ventura County prosecutor, pitched his campaign around fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability — the kind of bread-and-butter themes that tend to resonate in a city where residents want to see their tax dollars working and their council members answering questions directly. For those of us on the Central Coast, local council races like this one often matter more to daily life than the headlines coming out of Washington. District 1 covers neighborhoods where decisions about street repairs, public safety staffing and development approvals hit home fast. The Cabrillo Neighborhood Council deserves credit for giving residents a forum to hear candidates side by side, and Vida Newspaper for keeping us posted on what was said. If you live in District 1, don't let this one slide — check your ballot, know the candidates, and make your voice count by Nov. 3.