Hello Oxnard! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Sales tax vote details, Cowboys training camp, and Greek festival + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Budget decisions on the ballot: Oxnard voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to extend the local sales tax first approved in 2008, which brings in about $20 million a year -- see the tax vote details.
Second season outlook: The Dallas Cowboys will open training camp in Oxnard on July 28, with no major holdouts expected. Joint practices include the Rams on August 11 and Saints the following week -- see the full schedule.
Lighting With Local Expertise: Outdoor Lighting Perspectives opened an Ojai franchise serving Ventura and Santa Barbara, led by owner Dave Morelli, offering architectural, landscape and holiday lighting with designs that reduce light pollution -- learn more about the expansion.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Chase those high scores: Electric Bear Den - Pinball Arcade is your low-key local haven for multiball mayhem and score-chasing zen. Sneak in after work, sink a few combos, and let the flippers clear your head, perfect for a no-fuss hang with friends or a solo reset this week.
Where Oxnard blooms: Milgro Nursery LLC is the family-run greenhouse behind a lot of the potted color you see around town, always trialing new varieties so your countertop stays cheerful. Keep an eye in local grocery floral sections this week, then flex that 'yep, local' pride when their blooms end up in your cart.
Local beach reset: When you need a breezy breather without leaving town'olołkoy Beach Park brings rolling lawns, mellow dunes, palm-lined paths, and volleyball courts. Pack a picnic, let the kids storm the pirate-ship playground, cruise the bike path, or leash the pup and wander to those Channel Islands views.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Summer Kids Club Series @ Collection Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – School’s out, energy’s up, so bring the herd to Collection Park for the Summer Kids Club Series, every other Wednesday morning. Crafts, face painting, characters, and music keep them dazzled while you enjoy sunshine, a bench, and the rare pre-lunch window where everyone’s still smiling.
🚗 Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruises @ Studio Channel Islands Art Center | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Old Town Camarillo brings back Friday night car cruises, lining Ventura Blvd with 200 polished classics. It’s chrome, stories, and friendly rumbles, the kind of stroll where you bump into three neighbors and swap tailfin lore, fourth Fridays March through October at Studio Channel Islands.
⚽ Free Pick Up Soccer for players aged 8 - 16 years @ Studio Channel Islands (Camarillo) | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Free Friday pickup soccer for ages 8 to 16 hits the Studio Channel Islands fields in Old Town Camarillo, no pressure, no coaching, just soccer. Kids wear shin guards and cleats, you supply lawn chair, a sensible hat, and sideline commentary.
🇬 Ventura County Greek Festival 2026 @ Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (Camarillo) | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Whether you can pronounce spanakopita or just point at it, Ventura County’s Greek festival lets you be Greek for a day with homemade food and pastries, live music, dancing lessons, church tours, and a Kidz Zone. Free parking and shuttles from VCOE, 5100 Adolfo Road.
🚗 250th Anniversary Event: Autism Rocks Car Show @ Ventura Community Park | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Ventura’s 250th festivities are cruising along, and the Autism Rocks Car Show is the shiny pit stop. Expect cherry classics, custom builds, and bikes, plus live tunes, vendors, and eats, all while raising real support for autism programs and families. Plenty of nostalgia, zero burnout.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Oxnard report Weather forecastToday — High: 74°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 5%
Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Later: Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. This house is wildThis Mandalay Bay waterfront home delivers true channel-front living at the quiet end of a cul-de-sac. All four bedrooms face the water, including a primary suite with a fireplace and sunrise views. A chef’s kitchen with a 6-burner Wolf stove, oversized deck, newly resurfaced balconies, and upgraded private dock make coastal entertaining effortless.
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