Happy weekend, Oxnard! In today’s happening-today edition: Project ReWear, a native American powwow, and a Father’s Day car show + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community-driven clothing solution: Two Ventura County moms created Project ReWear to help local families and cut textile waste. The effort aims to keep thousands of pounds of clothing out of landfills across Oxnard -- meet Project ReWear.
Measure on the ballot: Oxnard will ask voters to renew a half-cent sales tax funding public safety, street repairs, and senior services. Approved in 2008 with 65% support, renewal would keep rate at 9.25% -- see the tax renewal vote.
County priorities take shape: Ventura County supervisors approved a $3.41 billion budget for 2026 to 2027, up 5.8 percent. Money targets housing, homelessness, behavioral health, healthcare, public safety, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure countywide -- read the full budget details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
In-town RV reset: When you just want a no-drama place to plug in, reset, and handle real-life stuff between beach runs and errands this week, Evergreen RV Park is the chill, in Oxnard base you can count on. Simple, tidy, locals-first energy.
Local seafood, zero fuss: Otani's Seafood has been family-owned since 1952, turning out Japanese-style plates with a little Mexican flair that locals swear by. This week, think teriyaki red snapper, crisp tempura veggies, chowder made from scratch, even fish tacos when you want something lighter, all in a casual, no-fuss vibe.
Local fairway fix: Need a quick reset that doesn’t involve traffic on the 101? River Ridge Golf Club gives you 36 holes across the Vineyard and Victoria Lakes courses, ocean views and breezes, a solid practice setup, and weekly 9-hole leagues... basically the excuse to play more this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🪶 2026 Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow @ Oxnard College | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Weekend at Oxnard College means drums, regalia, and real community. Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow brings intertribal dancing, singers, and vendors, plus Wildhorse Cafe and Espresso Today, with free parking, free entry, and family-friendly vibes. It runs on powwow time, so take it slow.
🎨 Sunrise Beach Acrylic Workshop @ Red Brick Art (Ventura) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Morning at Sunrise Beach means painting the sunrise you didn’t have to wake up for. Guest artist Marco Aguilar guides you through bold acrylics, blended skies, shimmering water, and crisp silhouettes, beginner friendly and fun for the pros. $65 if you’re stocked, $80 with supplies.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Arroyo Verde Park (Ventura) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Skip the clam chowder politics and head to the real draw at Arroyo Verde’s edge, a one-time Cousins Maine Lobster pop-up at 5000 Foothill. Buttery rolls, loaded tacos, crispy tots, and the smug satisfaction of eating Maine in Ventura, no red-eye required.
🎨 Art + Poetry = Magic! @ NAMBA Performing Arts Space (Ventura) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:30 PM – Skip the errands for an afternoon where four Studio Channel Islands artists and four Ventura County poets trade notes on woodcuts, sculptures, and paintings, with guitar inspired by the art. Part gallery talk, part poetry reading, part chamber concert, all feel-good Ventura, and free.
🚗 Father’s Day Car Show @ Channel Island Harbor Marina | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Father’s Day Car Show cruises into Channel Islands Harbor View Park with gleaming classics, proud dads, and a salty breeze that makes chrome look smug. Dad explains carburetors, you nod, then wander the booths. An annual favorite, with early bird registration already open.
🎵 Make Music Ventura @ Downtown Ventura | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Downtown Ventura is turning into one big playlist, free and neighborly as ever. On June 21, the worldwide day of music, catch The New Vibe, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loco, Ray Jaurique’s big band, and solid community jazz, no wristbands, no fuss.
🌿 Botany, Plant Identification, & Harvesting @ Ema's Herbs (Ventura) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Trade your yardwork for a guided forage with Ojai-bred herbalist Lauren Snyder, and get a crash course in basic botany, plant ID, and ethical harvesting of our local edible and medicinal flora. Finally learn which weeds belong in your tea, your salad, or the compost. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Oxnard report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
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