Somewhere, far, far way…on a parallel Earth there will be a huge celebration next month in a parallel Oxnard. This parallel (and more enlightened) Oxnard will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the grand opening of Fisherman’s Wharf to the public back in May of 1978. There they cherished (or at least performed basic maintenance) on [...]
Entries from April 25th, 2008
Fisherman’s Wharf in Oxnard…A Lost Treasure
April 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Channel Islands Harbor, Events, Local News
Ventura County Foreclosure Auctions
April 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Events, Real Estate
“TWO-EIGHTY-FIVE,” screamed the auctioneer from his podium, pointing his gavel towards the man in the third row who had made the next-to-the-last bid. “TWO-EIGHTY-FIVE,” he screamed five more times, never taking his eyes off his mark. He paused for a breath and repeated the onslaught three more times. Finally, sensing no further movement from the man, [...]
Tags:Auction·Bank-owned·REO·ventura
Be Prepared to Stop! The Oxnard Traffic Initiative Unmasked.
April 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Local News, Politics
I hate traffic! Actually, everyone does. That’s what is so appealing about the title of a new initiative circulating in Oxnard named “The Oxnard Traffic Initiative.” Unfortunately, this initiative is really a no growth measure and offers nothing to improve traffic. Last Thursday, Penny Boehm and Nancy Lindholm, both representing “Citizens for a Safe and Prosperous [...]
Ventura County Fights Back…Stopping Real Estate Scammers-Part II
April 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Events, Real Estate
Homeowners in default receive so many phone calls, people knocking on their doors and letters that it can reach the point of harassment. Some of these offers for help are legitimate but many (most) are not. For the average homeowner it is next to impossible to tell who is on the level and who is not. [...]
Ventura County Fights Back…Stopping Real Estate Scammers-Part I
April 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Events, Real Estate
Scam artists do not look or act dastardly. They are nice friendly people who seem trustworthy. They look nice, are well dressed and are genuinely likable. This was the message that Stella Ling, senior council with the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) had for the audience of the REFAT Industry Outreach Foreclosure Scams Forum hosted by the Ventura [...]
