Good morning, Oxnard.

Residents of Hollywood Beach near Oxnard voiced anger over a CCC-approved plan by the USACE to reshape 18 acres of sand dunes and install wood-post and rope fences—neighbors said they learned of the plan too late and raised their concerns at a July 24 online meeting.

USACE stated it will review community feedback as the project, set for fiscal year 2026, is reevaluated.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and Public Defender Claudia Bautista informed residents that a recent Ninth Circuit ruling bars federal agents from stopping individuals based solely on race, language, or occupation — agents must have clear, specific facts before detaining someone. The officials said they will continue to update the community on new immigration legal rights and procedures.

Public health officials reported that a person at McKevett Elementary Academy in Santa Paula tested positive for tuberculosis and is being checked for possible exposure.

Testing for close contacts will begin next week and a community meeting is scheduled for Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m.—all measures focus on safeguarding student and staff health.

The Panorama Apartments in Oxnard's Riverpark neighborhood welcomed its first tenants on Aug.

4 while construction crews continued to finalize details for the 333-unit complex, which offers a rooftop deck with a view of the Santa Clara River—completion updates will be shared soon.