SSENTRY The Tri County’s Only Multicultural Newspaper
The Tri County’s Only Multicultural Newspaper
TRI TRICOUNTY COUNTY
ENTRY VOL. XXVIII NO. 29
Frosted Thoughts Don’t give up
JULY 17, 2020
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By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard—Despite the county coping with its second wave of COVID-19, shoppers have a reason to rejoice in Channel Islands Harbor, as the retail component of the farmers’ market is alive, kicking and offering great deals.
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Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney.
Whitney stands with the Black community and pledges positive change
By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com
Oxnard—The conversation about racism and the distrust of police continues with de-escalation training by the City of Oxnard, which is not enough, according to Chief Scott Whitney. Panelists, both young and old, relived some past and recent scary memories that drive home the fact that society has a long way to go. The death of George Floyd has touched off the glaring need to destroy racism in America, and the July 1, virtual discussion took another critical step to make that n Black Community, see page 6
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HOPPERS took delight in the news, July 12, as many retailers offered discounted items and, as always, provided world-class customer service to patrons who donned their mask while on a shopping mission. Earlier this spring, by order of the Ventura County Department of Health, the farmers’ market was limited to only offering essential items for sale and no retail items. The closure caused lots of hardship for plenty of families, as many rely on that income to feed their families. n Channel Islands, see page 4
Sher: Back to school plans don’t look good in Ventura County By Chris Frost chris@tricountysentry.com Oxnard-- Ventura County District Five Supervisor Candidate and Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramirez had a frank and open discussion with Karen Sher, President of the Oxnard Union High School District Board of Trustees July 10 about when and how and when the schools will open. Sher gave a grim update and
offered no concrete plans. Ramirez gave the update via Zoom and said Sher is also a teacher and parent. Sher was happy to participate in the conversation. “Thank you so much for giving me a platform to talk about the health and safety of teachers,” she said. “When we talk about how schools will reopen, not if, but when, but to talk about the health and safety of teachers is important. I don’t hear a lot of people talking
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Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem and Ventura County District Five Supervisor Candidate Carmen Ramirez.
about that. Thank you, Carmen, for always being a supporter of public-school teachers and public schools.” Sher said when COVID-19 hit, it was a scary situation. “There was about a hot minute where I thought that I might know more than everybody else, and I thought schools would close not just temporarily, but for a longer period,” she said. “I remember feeling overwhelmed about the responsibility to protect
everybody. My teacher peeps, students, my children, all of their friends, and everybody. It’s a huge responsibility.” Sher works on a board full of educators and said they work together well and know what’s best for the kids. “When we knew there was a potential for everyone to get sick, we did what is best for kids,” she said. “We followed the Ventura County Public Health Director’s n Back to school, see page 7