🌱 Why South Oxnard’s major intersection was suddenly shut down Monday
Hello Oxnard! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why South Oxnard’s major intersection was suddenly shut down Monday
- What led to Oxnard police opening fire outside a local restaurant?
- Oxnard pursuit ends with arrest and recovery of a stolen rifle
Also on today's calendar: Moving Day Ventura County - A Walk for Parkinson's and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Oxnard police probe second shooting in as many days (vcstar.com) — Police shut down the busy intersection of Pleasant Valley and Saviers roads in South Oxnard on April 20 while investigating the city’s second shooting in as many days. The incident capped a violent weekend that also included a College Estates Park shooting and a separate stabbing on East Channel Islands Boulevard. 
2. Police shoot man allegedly armed with machete outside Oxnard restaurant (cbsnews.com) — Oxnard police shot a man Monday afternoon after he allegedly waved a machete and threatened people outside a restaurant on West Pleasant Valley Road. Officers say he ignored commands before they opened fire; he was hospitalized, with his condition unknown, and no other injuries reported as investigators processed a large crime scene.
3. Oxnard man arrested after pursuit, discovery of stolen rifle (vcstar.com) — Oxnard police arrested a 42-year-old local man on April 19 after a short car and foot chase that ended with officers recovering a stolen rifle and high-capacity magazines. The man, a convicted felon barred from having guns, was booked into Ventura County jail on multiple suspected gun-related felonies and misdemeanors, including evading officers.
4. Dos Pueblos Boys Golf Handles Oxnard in League Matchup (noozhawk.com) — Oxnard High’s boys golf team fell to Dos Pueblos in a Channel League match played Monday at Glen Annie Golf Course in Goleta, 386–444. With several Oxnard varsity players away accepting an academic award, JV Chargers stepped up and three posted personal-best rounds in the win.
📸 Around Oxnard
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Upcoming Events in
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Girls Soccer vs. RDV @ RDV @ 4:30 pm
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
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Boys Soccer 2 vs. Fillmore @ RDV Field 2 @ 4:30
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
4:30 pm -
District Spelling Bee (Spanish)
Driffill Elementary School , 910 S E St , Oxnard
5:30 pm -
Boys Soccer vs. RDV @ RDV Field 2 @ 5:45
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
5:45 pm -
Girls Soccer 2 vs. Fillmore @ RDV @ 5:45 pm
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
5:45 pm -
Piano / Guitar Concert
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
6:00 pm -
OHS Track & Field Hosting The Stars
Oxnard High Oxnard, CA 93036
5:00 pm -
CAASPP Parent Night at Rio Vista
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
5:00 pm -
Moving Day Ventura County - A Walk for Parkinson's
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center , 10 E Harbor Blvd , Ventura
9:00 am -
Downtown Ventura Mini Golf Event to Benefit Local Children Facing Cancer
, Ventura
1:30 pm -
Kids Mini Golf In the Park Benefiting the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Mission Park , 2150 E Main St , Ventura
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Main Library - Special Make or Take Craft for Teens: Mini Library
Oxnard Public Library , 251 S A St , Oxnard
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South Oxnard - Reel it in with Pete
Oxnard Public Library , 4300 Saviers Rd , Oxnard
5:00 pm -
Rosenbluth Family Innovation Lab Activities
Ray D. Prueter Library , 510 Park Ave , Port Hueneme
2:00 pm -
Boys Soccer 2 vs. Fillmore @ RDV Field 2 @ 4:30
Rio Vista Middle Oxnard, CA 93036
4:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This amazing bird came into our backyard last evening.
I uploaded to google and says a rare kind of love bird. If anyone is searching for their beautiful bird just wanted to share this sighting. (Nextdoor Cypress Gardens) - Found a bully / pit mix in silver strand !
No collar, very friendly. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/ZGxaoeYHWV (Nextdoor Silver Strand)
- ThirdChannel, Inc. posted a job opening for Coleman Merchandising Rep $24/hr in Oxnard. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer in Oxnard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxnard here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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