Oxnard, CA
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About Oxnard
- • Singer Anderson .Paak, known for his drumming, hails from Oxnard.
- • E-Z Wider rolling papers originated in Oxnard, revolutionizing cannabis culture.
- • The arrival of the sugar beet industry spurred Oxnard's growth in the late 19th century.
- • Oxnard is home to a Carnegie Art Museum, one of the few remaining.
- • The St. Francis Dam disaster in 1928 devastated the Santa Clara River Valley.
- • Named after the Oxnard brothers' sugar beet factory, it was incorporated in 1903.
- • With over 200,000 residents, Oxnard is Ventura County's most populous city.
- • Sitting at 52 feet above sea level, Oxnard has a generally flat terrain.
- • Agriculture remains a key industry, particularly strawberries and other produce.
- • Oxnard has a relaxed, beachy vibe with a strong agricultural heritage.
- • The Los Angeles Rams hold training camp in Irvine, about an hour away.
- • Ventura Raceway, near Oxnard, hosts thrilling dirt track racing events.