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Oxnard
Oxnard is a mostly Latino town with an Anglo name.
On the outside Oxnard is a large commuter town whose middle-class inhabitants constantly move going to work, home, or out to consume..
…but the heart and core of Oxnard is the working-class inhabitants who give life and culture to an otherwise “dead” city. On one end you have Mexicans and Chicanos who had previously been segregated in areas such as Colonia & El Rio, and at the other end you have those with a military background, from the men and women who work at Hueneme and Point Mugu base, to the Military Brats who terrorize the streets. Military families have added more to cultural the mix in such a highly Latino city bringing people here from all over the place. (Most notably the Ilocano Filipino community in South side) Most people growing up in this area have a damn good understanding of diversity.
Oxnard’s working-class identity at times, transcend mainstream understandings, producing many underground scenes that are epic yet extremely quite from the Narcore punk scene in the early eighties, to the early House scene, and of course the always constant underground hip-hop scene. The city is a microcosm of influences that never really is definite.
Being a working class town produces a wide variety of politically conscious people from Liberal Idealist to Straight up Anarchist. Central to the border debate, many people in Oxnard are angered by the very idea that Native American People (Mixteco folk) are considered “Illegal Aliens” many of whom we see working the fields of Oxnard. The political scene can be very polarized and organizers have yet to achieve their abstract goals, yet most activist in Oxnard see more positive days in the future. Most folks don’t really take part in any of the organizing, but many people do take the time to support local businesses, eating at the nearest taqueria or grubbin it up at Wins/A Burger/ Buddy Burger.
The people of Oxnard can’t always easily be defined. Of course you have the average hipster who fully embody brand name, pre-manufactured bullshit. But those who take the time to make things happen change Oxnard around constantly, pushing peoples understandings of community beyond what they identify with.
On the outside Oxnard is a large commuter town whose middle-class inhabitants constantly move going to work, home, or out to consume..
…but the heart and core of Oxnard is the working-class inhabitants who give life and culture to an otherwise “dead” city. On one end you have Mexicans and Chicanos who had previously been segregated in areas such as Colonia & El Rio, and at the other end you have those with a military background, from the men and women who work at Hueneme and Point Mugu base, to the Military Brats who terrorize the streets. Military families have added more to cultural the mix in such a highly Latino city bringing people here from all over the place. (Most notably the Ilocano Filipino community in South side) Most people growing up in this area have a damn good understanding of diversity.
Oxnard’s working-class identity at times, transcend mainstream understandings, producing many underground scenes that are epic yet extremely quite from the Narcore punk scene in the early eighties, to the early House scene, and of course the always constant underground hip-hop scene. The city is a microcosm of influences that never really is definite.
Being a working class town produces a wide variety of politically conscious people from Liberal Idealist to Straight up Anarchist. Central to the border debate, many people in Oxnard are angered by the very idea that Native American People (Mixteco folk) are considered “Illegal Aliens” many of whom we see working the fields of Oxnard. The political scene can be very polarized and organizers have yet to achieve their abstract goals, yet most activist in Oxnard see more positive days in the future. Most folks don’t really take part in any of the organizing, but many people do take the time to support local businesses, eating at the nearest taqueria or grubbin it up at Wins/A Burger/ Buddy Burger.
The people of Oxnard can’t always easily be defined. Of course you have the average hipster who fully embody brand name, pre-manufactured bullshit. But those who take the time to make things happen change Oxnard around constantly, pushing peoples understandings of community beyond what they identify with.
"Oxnard is not just a commuter town, its not just a city you blindly drive away from as you head to work. And despite the alienating effects of urban sprawl and segregation, Oxnard is more live than anyone person may conceive. Consisting of those who have more spirit, inginuity and understanding than any major city can produce. Its a town lost in the mass cultures of Los Angeles and out glitzed by the likes of Santa Barbara. The underdog of anything happening in Southern California. And those who take pride within such potential will in turn, transform this place into a venue of faith similar to that of Mecca and Medina!"
Oxnard by Bobby Paisano March 30, 2008
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Formerly sleepy agricultural centerpoint of Ventura County, now sleepy suburban centerpoint of Ventura County. Big mix of races, social classes, and citizenship status.
Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard
The last place in the world you want to be if you don't already live there. Post housing crash Newport Beach weekenders trying to run the place, grizzled old territorial local surfers, and a bunch of bored teenagers make this place heaven for some, and hell for most others.
The surf can get good, great even, but the locals rule the spot. If you don't live here, don't surf here. Slashed tires, broken windows, and the occasional beatdown is common. If the locals don't get you, and the surf is big, it will get you even worse. Silver Strand can take care of itself.
White, Mexican, Philipino, Samoan, Japanese, it doesn't matter out here. It's us against the world. One road in, one road out.
Drugs are rampant but crime is petty.
Home to the Nardcore punk scene. Many legendary bands came from Silver Strand. Agression, Stalag 13, Dr. Know, Ill Repute, and recently In Control and Annihilation Time.
Home of The Currans, Nathaniel and Timmy, pro surfers. Brandon Cruz, local surfer turned kid actor, now back to local surfer.
Food is good, cheap, and varied. Pepe's Mexican, Jetty Surf Sushi, and Big Daddy O's BBQ. Quincy Street for the O.C. transplants and rich kooks.
The surf can get good, great even, but the locals rule the spot. If you don't live here, don't surf here. Slashed tires, broken windows, and the occasional beatdown is common. If the locals don't get you, and the surf is big, it will get you even worse. Silver Strand can take care of itself.
White, Mexican, Philipino, Samoan, Japanese, it doesn't matter out here. It's us against the world. One road in, one road out.
Drugs are rampant but crime is petty.
Home to the Nardcore punk scene. Many legendary bands came from Silver Strand. Agression, Stalag 13, Dr. Know, Ill Repute, and recently In Control and Annihilation Time.
Home of The Currans, Nathaniel and Timmy, pro surfers. Brandon Cruz, local surfer turned kid actor, now back to local surfer.
Food is good, cheap, and varied. Pepe's Mexican, Jetty Surf Sushi, and Big Daddy O's BBQ. Quincy Street for the O.C. transplants and rich kooks.
The S.S.L. rule the waters of Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard.
Listen to Agression's "Locals Only" for the attitude of this small beach.
Listen to Agression's "Locals Only" for the attitude of this small beach.
Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard by Surf Regulator October 29, 2009
East Oxnard
East Oxnard is the Ghetto, you'll find mostly Mexicans and few blacks.Walking on the east at night is like walking in the jungle at night.Its wild kid!
East Oxnard by Mike Ski August 25, 2005
Oxnard Broiler
Oxnard Broiler by Yeti slayer and Cheddar February 6, 2010
Oxnard
A hamster from the show series "Hamtaro."
More recently used as an endearing nickname to a best friend. <3
More recently used as an endearing nickname to a best friend. <3
Oxnard by that anonymouse May 26, 2014
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