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🌱 How Port Hueneme’s new vacation rental rules could hit your wallet
Coming up on the Port Hueneme Patch calendar: Tot Lab - Stay and Play

Morning Port Hueneme! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Port Hueneme's new vacation rental rules could hit your wallet
- What you'll find behind the gates at this year's Banana Festival
Also on today's calendar: Tribal Seeds and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Port Hueneme approves new rules, permits, fees for vacation rentals (vcstar.com) — Port Hueneme is rolling out strict new rules for short‑term vacation rentals, including a $995 annual permit, guest limits, and enforced quiet hours, though they won't take effect until after Coastal Commission review. About 50 local rentals will be affected, and repeat violations could bring steep fines or loss of permits, while the city expects the program to pay for its own enforcement.
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• 13th Annual Banana Festival returns to the Port of Hueneme September 26 (ajot.com) — Port Hueneme locals can enjoy free admission and parking at the Banana Festival on Saturday, September 26, with live music, food, kids' activities, and tours inside the working port. Organizers are also collecting coats, blankets, toiletries, toys, and other items to ship to communities in Peru, while showcasing how the port supports thousands of regional jobs and global trade connections.
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📸 Around Port Hueneme
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Hueneme
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★ Featured events ★
- Tot Lab - Stay and Play →
Ray D. Prueter Library, 510 Park Ave, Port Hueneme
11:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- International Day of Peace
E. O. Green Junior High Oxnard, CA 93033
8:00 am - Hueneme Bay Clubhouse Songcircle →
Hueneme Bay Clubhouse, 2600 Lido Blvd, Port Hueneme
4:00 pm - Larsen Back to School Night
Ansgar Larsen Elementary Oxnard, CA 93033
5:00 pm - E.O. Green Back to School Night
E. O. Green Junior High Oxnard, CA 93033
4:30 pm - Tribal Seeds →
The Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S Chestnut St, Ventura
8:00 pm - Martin Amini →
Oxnard Levity Live, 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard
8:30 pm
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
📣 Port Hueneme Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Main Library - Book Club: Book Club - My Name is Emilia del Valle b
Oxnard Public Library, 251 S A St, Oxnard
2:00 pm - Viva Las Vegas Aboard Starlight| Friday Night Casino Cruise →
3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard - WILITO TAKES OVER OXNARD →
Casa Lopez Mortgage, 325 South A Street, Oxnard - Main Library - A.I. 101: What is it, how to use it, and what are
Oxnard Public Library, 251 S A St, Oxnard
11:00 am - Guided Tours →
Heritage Square – Site, 715 s A street, Oxnard
11:00 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Port Hueneme PatchAM possible:
- Synergy Strategies — (805) 406-2586
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Invitations to the 23rd Annual Victorian High Tea on October 18th are now available in the Friends of Port Hueneme Library newsletter, on top of the Book Return at the Ray D.
Prueter Library and at the Orvene Carpenter Community Center. Contact me for more information. 805 444-9209. Deadline for submitting forms and fees… (Nextdoor Port Hueneme) - I walk and sit dogs locally.
Have references and first meet and greet free. Michael 805-208-0344 (Nextdoor Cove Dr)
- Glovis America, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift - Hueneme Port Team - in Port Hueneme. Apply here.
- Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Trades Helper in Port Hueneme. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Hueneme here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oxnard
- 5-year-old child in critical condition after falling into Oxnard pool (abc7.com)
- Man dies after standoff with Oxnard police (kclu.org)
- Port Hueneme approves new rules, permits, fees for vacation rentals (vcstar.com)
Camarillo
- Glass House Brands Driver/ Warehouse/ Logistic Admin Support in Camarillo, CA (masslive.com)
Ok Port Hueneme! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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