Archive for May 2021
No Lifeguards on Duty at Hollywood Beach on Memorial Day Weekend
Visitors seeking to use Hollywood Beach this Memorial Day Weekend should be aware there be will no lifeguards on duty, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the hiring process for lifeguards is ongoing, but slower than normal due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Hollywood Beach should…
Read MoreChannel Islands Maritime Museum to Celebrate Father’s Day with “Classics by the Sea”
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will be a hub of activity and fun on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021, as it celebrates with “Classics by the Sea.” This family-friendly event will feature a wonderful display of boats, travel trailers, woodies, and classic cars of all vintages, many one-of-a-kind, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The…
Read MorePaint Project at Fisherman’s Wharf Underway
Fisherman’s Wharf, a well-known commercial-retail center at the Channel Islands Harbor, is receiving a needed facelift. Fresh paint is currently being applied to the perimeter of the center’s buildings.
Ventura County Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the buildings at Fisherman’s Wharf haven’t been painted in at least a decade. The buildings weren’t painted because of the potential of a proposed development at the wharf. The proposed development didn’t move forward.
“We recognized that we have to improve Fisherman’s Wharf because it’s going to be around for a couple of years,” Director Sandoval said. “One of the necessities was to repaint it.”
The project, which includes painting and repairing some of the wood, will maintain the cape-cod style look of the buildings. The cost of the project is estimated to be $50,000.
“At the very least it’s a face lift for Fisherman’s Wharf,” Director Sandoval said. “We still have a lot of active businesses here and encourage people to come down and support them.”
Editor’s Note: this story was published on May 19, 2021.
County of Ventura and City of Oxnard Reach Cooperation Agreement for Channel Islands Harbor
The County Board of Supervisors and City of Oxnard Councilmembers have both unanimously approved a cooperation agreement for major improvements in the Channel Islands Harbor. The agreement covers areas of land use and shared cost of maintenance and infrastructure. “This reflects a major milestone and serves as a launching pad for future cooperation with the…
Read MoreFather’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor Is Back!
A popular Father’s Day Car Show at the Channel Islands Harbor’s Harbor View Park is back after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. Event organizer Stephanie Sipe said the event will feature more than 150-200 cars, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live music, and more. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 3…
Read MoreMay 2021 Director’s Message
I am definitely ready for the summer! It looks like it is going to be a great one. As more people are getting vaccinated and new cases have sharply declined, the County is postured to go from the orange tier to the yellow tier in a couple of weeks. We are hearing masks are not…
Read MoreChannel Island Harbor’s Free Concerts by the Sea Summer Series Will Return
After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, planning is underway to bring back the Channel Islands Harbor’s free Concerts by the Sea Summer Concert Series. The concert series is hosted by the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation in coordination with the Ventura County Harbor Department. “As more vaccinations are being administered and the…
Read MoreChannel Islands Maritime Museum to Present Exhibition “The Art of the Sailor”
Beginning May 13, 2021, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) will be presenting its latest exhibition “Art of the Sailor” in its Brenda and Gary Farr Gallery. When sailors left their homes to voyage across the sea, oftentimes they faced dangerous and extreme working conditions, horribly cramped quarters, and a journey that could stretch months…
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