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Oxnard (ŏk`snärd), city (1990 pop. 142,216), Ventura co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1903. Its economy, formerly based on agriculture, mining, and nearby military bases, has expanded as the city has grown. Sporting goods, cosmetics, metal products, prepared foods, paper, asphalt, pumps, aircraft parts, building materials, uniforms, computer equipment, and concrete products are manufactured. There is dairying, and avocados, citrus, vegetables, and nursery crops are grown. There are also oil refineries. Point Mugu Naval Air Weapons Station is nearby. Oxnard is the gateway for visitors to the Santa Barbara Islands and to Los Padres National Forest. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Chase Calderon intercepted a pass at the 2-yard line with 19 seconds remaining as third-seeded Westlake held off a furious second-half rally to beat visiting Oxnard 31-28 in a first-round Nothern Division playoff game Friday. The Oxnard family involvement in the sugar industry dates back to the mid-1700s. OXNARD -- The Rio Mesa High of Oxnard girls' tennis team had revenge on its mind Thursday and there was little Oxnard High could do about it. |
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