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1) What is the meaning of the city’s name ‘Oxnard’?
- Golden Fields
- Named after founder Henry Oxnard
- Harbor City
- Valley of Flowers
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2) Which river runs near Oxnard?
- Santa Paula River
- Santa Clara River
- Ventura River
- Coyote Creek
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3) What is the state bird of California?
- California Gull
- California Quail
- Mountain Bluebird
- American Robin
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4) Which institute of higher education is located in Oxnard?
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- California State University, Channel Islands
- Oxnard College
- Ventura College
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5) What is the official nickname of California?
- The Golden State
- The Golden State
- The Sunshine State
- The Bear State
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6) Which famous American actress, known for her role in “Glee,” was born in Oxnard?
- Jane Lynch
- Amy Poehler
- Tina Fey
- Kristen Wiig
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7) What is the name of the major healthcare facility in Oxnard?
- St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
- St. John’s Regional Medical Center
- Ventura County Medical Center
- Community Memorial Hospital
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8) What is the name of the minor league baseball team in Oxnard?
- Oxnard Suns
- Oxnard Strikers
- Oxnard Sharks
- Oxnard Guerreros FC
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9) What is the name of the natural park near Oxnard, known for its beaches and dunes?
- Rio Mesa Beach
- Oxnard Beach Park
- Silver Strand Beach
- McGrath State Beach
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10) Which famous American singer, known for her hit song “A Thousand Miles,” was raised in Oxnard?
- Leona Lewis
- Sara Bareilles
- Vanessa Carlton
- Avril Lavigne
You’re an Oxnard trivia whiz! Keep shining like the California Quail!