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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:

  • What witnesses saw in the deadly eight-car crash at Victoria and Doris
  • Oxnard residents face prison after conviction in countywide sex operation
  • How an Oxnard farmworker's questions led to an ICE detention

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 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.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KATASHI a beautiful husky/Shepard mix, also a TRIPOD, is doing so great ( just look at the video and his doing the agility course with no issues) I hope somebody in our community will see this boy, his sweetness, resilience and strength.
    But wouldn't it be nice if he had a yard and family to love. (Nextdoor Cabrillo)
  • Clean-up at Wilson Park, Sept 29th Had an unusual amount of help today.
    I could get used to this. Had Rick Boerem and from Casa de Vida (Ceto Barragan, Julio Linares, Theo Brisco). Did not take any before pictures… (Nextdoor Fremont North)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Oxnard. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Oxnard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxnard here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ventura Music Festival's Fall Series Brings Diverse Live Music to Iconic Ventura Venues, Oct. 11-18 (venturabreeze.com)
  • USPS Hosting Job Fairs in Carpinteria, Oxnard, Lancaster, Goleta, Camarillo & more (usps.com)
  • Restaurant Concepts to Generate Multiple Revenue Streams (pizzatoday.com)

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!)
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