Good morning Oxnard! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Anacapa Island Day Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Double Fatal Traffic Crash In Oxnard (vidanewspaper.com) — Two Oxnard men were killed and four others injured in an eight‑vehicle crash Friday afternoon at Victoria and Doris, where police say speed and possible impairment played a role. Oxnard officers and investigators detail a chain‑reaction collision that toppled a power pole and damaged multiple cars, and they're asking anyone who saw what happened to contact the traffic unit with information.
• Four Family Members Convicted of Running Countywide Commercial Sex Operation (keyt.com) — Two Oxnard residents are among four family members convicted of running a long‑running commercial sex and money‑laundering operation through massage businesses across Ventura County. Local prosecutors say the group exploited women from China and funneled proceeds through banks, casinos, and real estate, with the Oxnard defendants now facing multi‑year state prison sentences at hearings set in late October and early November.
• ICE Detains Indigenous Mixtec Farmworker, a Single Mother, for 'Asking Questions' (americancommunitymedia.org) — In Oxnard's strawberry fields, an Indigenous Mixtec single mother was detained by ICE after questioning agents during a traffic stop, then released with an ankle monitor and strict conditions. Her story highlights how local farmworker neighborhoods are experiencing targeted immigration enforcement, and how Ventura County advocates are organizing rapid-response efforts while pushing for stronger community support.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Oxnard PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Port Hueneme
Camarillo
Ok Oxnard! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Oxnard Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.