Editing Oxnard, California (section)

===Athletes and sportspeople===
*[[Bobby Ayala]]: former [[Major League Baseball]] pitcher; graduated from [[Rio Mesa High School]]
*[[Mark Berry (baseball)|Mark Berry]]: coach for the Cincinnati Reds; graduated from [[Hueneme High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-24 |orig-date=March 24, 2013 |title=Reds 3B coach Berry diagnosed with cancer |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/spring2013/story/_/id/9092493/cincinnati-reds-3b-coach-mark-berry-diagnosed-cancer |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Curley |first=Joe |date=January 21, 2016 |title=COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Oxnard College will welcome back illustrious alumni for baseball celebration |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/college/2016/01/21/community-college-notebook-oxnard-college-will-welcome-back-illustrious-alumni-for-baseball-celebration/88651674/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[The Bryan brothers]]: professional [[Association of Tennis Professionals|ATP]] tennis doubles players who have graduated from Rio Mesa High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=San Diego |date=2014-05-20 |orig-date=May 20, 2014 |title=Interview with the Bryan Brothers |url=https://sandiegomagazine.com/everything-sd/health-fitness/interview-with-the-bryan-brothers/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=San Diego Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Galluzzo |first=Steve |date=2011-09-08 |title=Bryan Brothers Are Doubling Their Efforts |url=https://patch.com/california/malibu/bryan-brothers-are-doubling-their-efforts |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Malibu, CA Patch |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lorenzo Booker]]: NFL running back<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2021 |title=See the Oxnard athletes featured on NFL Network |url=https://www.vcstar.com/picture-gallery/sports/2021/02/10/see-oxnard-hueneme-athletes-starred-nfl-ad/4463703001/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nuanez |first=Colter |date=2020-01-08 |title=Oxnard duo chasing dreams together at Montana – Skyline Sports |url=https://skylinesportsmt.com/oxnard-duo-chasing-dreams-together-at-montana/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Graciela Casillas]]: boxer and kickboxer<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2025 |title=The Lioness Within - An Evening with Graciela Casillas |url=https://visitoxnard.com/events/the-lioness-within-an-evening-with-graciela-casillas/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Visit Oxnard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Black Belt |date=2023-11-28 |title=FULL INTERVIEW: Undefeated 2-Time World Champion, Graciela Casillas on Mastering Multiple Styles |url=https://www.blackbeltmag.com/full-interview-undefeated-2-time-world-champion-graciela-casillas-on-mastering-multiple-styles |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Black Belt Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hugo Centeno Jr.]]: boxer in the Middleweight division<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buttitta |first=Bob |date=November 23, 2017 |orig-date=November 23, 2017 |title=Oxnard's Hugo Centeno poised for the fight of a lifetime |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2017/11/23/oxnards-hugo-centeno-poised-fight-lifetime/874908001/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BOXNARD: Experience Oxnard's Boxing Scene |url=https://visitoxnard.com/blog/boxnard-experience-oxnards-boxing-scene/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Visit Oxnard |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Keary Colbert]]: wide receiver for the [[Seattle Seahawks]], all-time reception leader for [[University of Southern California|USC Trojans]], graduated from Hueneme High School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keary Colbert - Assistant Coach-Receivers - Staff Directory |url=https://georgiastatesports.com/staff-directory/keary-colbert/294 |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Georgia State University |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Register |first=OC Disney Staff {{!}} Orange County |last2=Register |first2=News Reports {{!}} Orange County |date=2016-02-27 |title=Reports: USC adds former star receiver Keary Colbert to football staff |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2016/02/27/reports-usc-adds-former-star-receiver-keary-colbert-to-football-staff/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Jacob Cruz]]: outfielder for the [[Cincinnati Reds]], graduated from [[Channel Islands High School]]
*[[Tim Curran (surfer)|Tim Curran]]: professional surfer, graduated from [[Oxnard High School]] and resides in Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Ethan |date=2008-08-07 |title=World Champion Surfer Timmy Curran Adds Another Notch to His Belt with Word of Mouth |url=https://www.independent.com/2008/08/07/world-champion-surfer-timmy-curran-adds-another-notch-his-belt-word-mouth/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=The Santa Barbara Independent |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-06 |title=Timmy Curran // Ventura // 3:32 |url=https://www.surfer.com/culture/timmy-curran-ventura-332 |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=www.surfer.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lou Cvijanovich]]: winningest coach in California high school history, coached [[Santa Clara High School (Oxnard)|Santa Clara High School]] to 829 wins from 1958 to 1999<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledin |first=Loren |date=November 24, 2018 |orig-date=November 24, 2018 |title=Legendary coach Lou Cvijanovich, who turned Santa Clara into a power, dies at age 92 |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/11/24/legendary-high-school-basketball-coach-lou-cvijanovich-dies/2103778002/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Mike |date=2018-12-07 |title=Remembering Coach C: A winner in the game of life |url=https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/remembering-coach-c-a-winner-in-the-game-of-life/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Maxim Dadashev]] trained in Oxnard with former world champion [[Buddy McGirt]]<ref name="ESPN">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/27244105/boxer-dadashev-dies-friday-fight-injuries |title=Boxer Dadashev dies from Friday fight injuries |first1=Dan |last1=Rafael |first2=Steve |last2=Kim |website=ESPN |date=July 23, 2019 |access-date=July 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rafael |first=Dan |date=2019-07-23 |title=Boxer Dadashev dies from Friday fight injuries |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/27244105/boxer-dadashev-dies-friday-fight-injuries |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=reports |first=Staff and wire |date=July 25, 2019 |title=Oxnard boxer from Russia hoped to earn citizenship after fight that killed him |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/07/24/sports-world-mourns-oxnard-boxer-maxim-dadashev-who-died-after-fight/1815747001/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Justin De Fratus]]: relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, grew up in Oxnard, attended Rio Mesa High and Ventura Junior College<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-08 |title=Justin De Fratus, Los Angeles Dodgers, P - News, Stats, Bio |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/1784923/justin-de-fratus/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Breen |first=Matt |date=2015-03-05 |orig-date=March 5, 2015 |title=Phillies Insights: Justin De Fratus leans on his faith |url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/phillies/20150306_More_than_a_player__Phillies__De_Fratus_leans_on_his_faith.html |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=www.inquirer.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Charles Dillon (American football)|Charles Dillon]]: wide receiver for [[Green Bay Packers]], played for [[Ventura College]] and [[Washington State University|Washington State]], graduated from Hueneme High School in 2004<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charles Dillon 2004 Wide Receiver Washington St |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/charles-dillon-104959?view=pv |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=rivals.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-18 |title=Charles Dillon Profile - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site |url=https://wsucougars.com/news/2013/4/18/208261110.aspx |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=Washington State University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-22 |title=Shock found instant spot for ex-Cougar Dillon |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/may/22/friendly-reception/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=Spokesman.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Terrance Dotsy]]: football player
*[[Justin Dumais]]: diver of the 2004 Summer Olympics<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledin |first=Loren |date=June 3, 2019 |orig-date=June 3, 2019 |title=Homegrown talent honored at Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/06/03/homegrown-talent-honored-ventura-county-sports-hall-fame-induction-banquet/1330229001/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Covelman • • |first=Steven |date=2012-07-03 |title=Ventura Native Troy Dumais Seeks Elusive Olympic Medal |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/troy-dumais-olympics-ventura-diving/1927195/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=NBC Los Angeles |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Beverly Dustrude]]: second base-woman who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
*[[Tony Ferguson]]: a professional [[mixed martial artist]] in the lightweight division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), born in Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Mike |date=October 9, 2017 |orig-date=October 9, 2017 |title=Oxnard native Ferguson wins interim title, wants McGregor next |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2017/10/09/oxnard-native-ferguson-wins-interim-title-wants-mcgregor-next/746707001/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Gavin |date=2023-12-13 |title=Tony Ferguson Will Always Be “El Cucuy” {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/tony-ferguson-will-always-be-el-cucuy-ufc-296 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Scott Fujita]]: [[National Football League|NFL]] linebacker for the [[Cleveland Browns]], graduated from Rio Mesa High School and [[University of California, Berkeley]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily News |first=The Whittier |date=2007-01-13 |title=NFL: Fujita has own identity |url=https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2007/01/13/nfl-fujita-has-own-identity/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Whittier Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ortega |first=John |date=1997-01-23 |title=Measuring Up, Rio Mesa Wins |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-01-23-sp-21366-story.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Mikey Garcia]]: boxer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Markazi |first=Arash |date=2017-01-26 |title=Mikey Garcia is fighting back the years |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18554444/boxing-mikey-garcia-fighting-back-years |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=writer |first=Lance Pugmire Lance Pugmire is the Los Angeles Times’ former boxing/MMA/Ducks beat |date=2019-03-06 |title=Mikey Garcia and his trainer-brother shaken by recent tragedies as Spence fight looms |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-mikey-garcia-robert-20190306-story.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Robert Garcia (American boxer)|Robert Garcia]]: retired professional boxer, former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of super featherweight boxing champions|Super Featherweight Champion]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salazar |first=Francisco A. |date=January 17, 2019 |title=Oxnard famed boxing trainer Robert Garcia tries his hand at promoting fight cards |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/01/17/oxnard-famed-boxing-trainer-robert-garcia-tries-his-hand-promoting/2607659002/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Producer |first=Dean Fioresi Web |last2=events |first2=CBS Los Angeles Dean Fioresi is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles He covers breaking news throughout Southern California When he's not writing about local |last3=Sports |first3=He Enjoys Focusing on |last4=Fioresi |first4=entertainment Read Full Bio Dean |date=2025-03-08 |title=Former champ, renowned trainer Robert Garcia opens boxing gym in Moreno Valley - CBS Los Angeles |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/former-champ-renowned-trainer-robert-garcia-opens-boxing-gym-in-moreno-valley/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Phil Giebler]]: race car driver, won Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award for 2007<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oreovicz |first=John |date=2007-05-17 |orig-date=May 17, 2007 |title=Oreovicz: The other Indy rookie |url=https://www.espn.com/racing/columns/story?columnist=oreovicz_john&id=2873767&seriesId=1 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilkins |first=Robert |date=2002-09-27 |orig-date=September 27, 2002 |title=Red Bull F1 driver search candidates unveiled. {{!}} Crash.net |url=https://www.crash.net/f1/news/43641/1/red-bull-f1-driver-search-candidates-unveiled |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=www.crash.net |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Herculez Gomez]]: soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |last=FC |first=Seattle Sounders |date=May 24, 2016 |orig-date=May 24, 2016 |title=Seattle Sounders add veteran striker Herculez Gomez {{!}} Seattle Sounders |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/seattle-sounders-add-veteran-striker-herculez-gomez |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Seattle Sounders FC |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FC |first=Seattle Sounders |date=May 24, 2016 |orig-date=May 24, 2016 |title=Sounders FC signs forward Herculez Gomez {{!}} Seattle Sounders |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/news/sounders-fc-signs-forward-herculez-gomez |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Seattle Sounders FC |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jim Hall (race car driver)|Jim Hall]]: race car driver, two-time winning car owner of the [[Indianapolis 500]]
*[[Bud Houser|Lemuel Clarence "Bud" Houser]]: track athlete who won multiple Olympic gold medals, track athlete at Oxnard High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Tod |date=2021-06-27 |title=100 days of Kansas City-area Olympians: Bud Houser, track and field |url=https://www.kshb.com/sports/olympics/100-days-of-kansas-city-area-olympians-bud-houser-track-and-field#google_vignette |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=KSHB 41 Kansas City News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-16 |title=HALL OF CHAMPIONS {{!}} Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes a rich athletic legacy |url=https://www.vcreporter.com/news/hall-of-champions-ventura-county-sports-hall-of-fame-recognizes-a-rich-athletic-legacy/article_d10ba016-2e3d-553d-801e-0ec97405da01.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=VC Reporter {{!}} Times Media Group - News, Culture, Arts and Opinion |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Jackson (fighter)|Jeremy Jackson]]: pro-UFC fighter, winner of King of the Mountain 2004, contestant in ''Ultimate Fighter 4 : The Comeback''
*[[Ronney Jenkins]]: 2001 NFL [[Pro Bowl]] kick returner for the [[San Diego Chargers]], graduated from Hueneme High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledin |first=Loren |date=March 6, 2019 |orig-date=March 6, 2019 |title=Ronney Jenkins leads Fab Five into Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/03/06/ronnie-jenkins-leads-fab-five-into-ventura-county-sports-hall-fame/3080796002/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Lauren |date=1995-11-10 |orig-date=November 10, 1995 |title=HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Hueneme Back Gets 619 Yards, 7 Touchdowns |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-10-sp-1491-story.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Nicole Johnson (monster truck driver)|Nicole Johnson]]: [[Monster Jam]] monster truck driver, graduated from Rio Mesa High School
*[[Marion Jones]]: athlete, multiple Olympic gold medalist, attended and ran for Rio Mesa High School
*[[Eric King (baseball)|Eric King]]: former Major League Baseball pitcher, born in Oxnard
*[[Tim Laker]]: former Major League Baseball catcher, played college baseball at Oxnard Community College<ref>{{Cite web |last=Klein |first=Gary |date=1992-09-13 |orig-date=September 13, 1992 |title=BASEBALL : Laker Leaps at Chance in Majors |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-13-sp-1475-story.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=staff |first=The Seattle Times |date=2018-11-26 |orig-date=November 26, 2018 |title=Mariners announce Tim Laker as Edgar Martinez's replacement as hitting coach |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-announce-tim-laker-as-edgar-martinezs-replacement-as-hitting-coach/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Dave Laut]]: [[UCLA]] graduate won Olympic Bronze at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] for [[shot put]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web| first=Derry |last=Eads|url=http://archive.vcstar.com/news/education/350645131.html|title=Laut remembered as Olympian, teacher, coach and man with heart of gold|newspaper=Ventura County Star|date=August 28, 2009|access-date=February 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moriarty |first=Erin |date=2017-05-27 |orig-date=May 27, 2017 |title=Dave Laut: Death of an Olympian - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dave-laut-jane-laut-death-of-an-olympian-self-defense-or-cold-blooded-murder/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Marjorie |date=April 9, 2016 |orig-date=April 9, 2016 |title=Dave Laut's family still struggles to deal with and understand his murder |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2016/04/09/dave-lauts-family-still-struggles-to-deal-with-and-understand-his-murder/88720428/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Whitney Lewis]]: former USC Trojans and [[University of Northern Iowa]] wide receiver, won 2003 [[Glenn Davis Award]] for the top player in Southern California
*[[Tony Malinosky]]: former Major League Baseball shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a longtime resident of Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Noland |first=Claire Noland Claire |date=2011-02-09 |title=Tony Malinosky, Brooklyn Dodger who was oldest living major league baseball player, dies at 101 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/afterword/story/2011-02-09/tony-malinosky-brooklyn-dodger-who-was-oldest-living-major-league-baseball-player-dies-at-101 |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-02-09 |orig-date=February 9, 2011 |title=Farewell, Tony Malinosky |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/dodger-thoughts/post/_/id/10712/farewell-tony-malinosky |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kristal Marshall]]: [[professional wrestler]] formerly with the [[World Wrestling Entertainment]]
*[[Sergio Martínez (boxer)|Sergio Martínez]]: boxer based in Oxnard
*[[Paul McAnulty]]: Major League Baseball outfielder with the [[San Diego Padres]]
*[[Ken McMullen (baseball)|Ken McMullen]]: former Major League Baseball third baseman with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], born in Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathews |first=Joe |date=September 12, 2020 |title=Connecting California: The summer camp of my dreams |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/columnists/2020/09/12/connecting-california-santa-barbara-summer-camp-my-dreams/5769017002/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Eric |date=2022-06-07 |orig-date=June 7, 2022 |title=Dodgers rewind: Ken McMullen |url=https://www.truebluela.com/podcasts/2022/6/7/23151631/dodgers-podcast-ken-mcmullen |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=True Blue LA |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Victor Ortíz]]: professional boxer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diskin |first=Megan |date=December 14, 2020 |orig-date=December 14, 2020 |title=Prosecutors dismiss Oxnard rape charges against local boxer Victor Ortiz |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/oxnard/2020/12/14/boxer-victor-ortiz-rape-charges-dismissed-prosecutors/6545247002/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-26 |title=V. Ortiz facing multiple sexual assault charges |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/24798390/victor-ortiz-facing-multiple-sexual-assault-charges |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Mike Parrott]]: professional baseball player and coach, born in Oxnard
*[[Corey Pavin]]: professional golfer; winner of many tournaments, including 1995 [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]; graduated from Oxnard High School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pgatour.com/golfers/001928/corey-pavin/ |title=Corey Pavin |publisher=PGA Tour |access-date=December 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128051334/http://www.pgatour.com/golfers/001928/corey-pavin/ |archive-date=November 28, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Buttitta |first=Bob |date=October 26, 2017 |title=Healthy Corey Pavin hoping to turn in big performance in 'home' event |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2017/10/26/healthy-corey-pavin-hoping-turn-big-performance-home-event/803689001/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Painter |first=Jill |date=2010-09-07 |title=PAINTER: Ryder Cup captain Pavin makes right pick in Fowler |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2010/09/07/painter-ryder-cup-captain-pavin-makes-right-pick-in-fowler/?noamp=mobile |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Terry Pendleton]]: retired baseball player, 1991 [[National League (baseball)|National League]] [[Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award|MVP]], graduated from [[Channel Islands High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rivers |first=Kimberly |date=2021-12-22 |orig-date=December 22, 2021 |title=“HOLD ON AND FIGHT” {{!}} Terry Pendleton, MLB player from Oxnard, offers his story and gives thanks |url=https://www.vcreporter.com/news/hold-on-and-fight-terry-pendleton-mlb-player-from-oxnard-offers-his-story-and-gives/article_ca855b27-32b8-5bb3-af8e-988294e20fae.html |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=VC Reporter {{!}} Times Media Group - News, Culture, Arts and Opinion |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2021 |title=Oxnard College Graduate and World Series Baseball Player Presented with Statewide Distinguished Alumni Award {{!}} Oxnard College |url=https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/news/oxnard-college-graduate-and-world-series-baseball-player-presented-statewide-distinguished |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=www.oxnardcollege.edu |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Josh Pinkard]]: free safety for two-time national champion [[University of Southern California]] football team, graduated from Hueneme High School<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2009 |orig-date=February 4, 2009 |title=Football recruit Hall credits family for success |url=https://archive.vcstar.com/news/football-recruit-hall-credits-family-for-success-ep-372406608-351014701.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=www.vcstar.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zant |first=John |date=2009-01-02 |title=Rose Bowl: First-Half Errors Doom Penn State |url=https://www.independent.com/2009/01/01/rose-bowl-first-half-errors-doom-penn-state/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=The Santa Barbara Independent |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Brandon Rios]]: Former professional boxer, Former [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] World lightweight champion<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salazar |first=Francisco A. |date=February 28, 2019 |orig-date=February 28, 2019 |title=Future uncertain for Brandon Rios after latest loss in the ring |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/02/28/future-uncertain-brandon-rios-after-latest-loss-ring/3010268002/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Salazar |first=Francisco A. |date=February 22, 2019 |orig-date=February 22, 2019 |title=Brandon Rios looks to take another step close to winning a world title |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/02/22/brandon-rios-looks-take-another-step-close-winning-world-title/2944148002/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Jacob Rogers]]: offensive tackle for the [[Denver Broncos]], three-year starter and All-American at USC, graduated from Oxnard High School<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vcstar.com/sports/longtime-ventura-county-football-coach-jt-rogers-dies-ep-364843659-340901061.html|title=Longtime Ventura County football coach J.T. Rogers dies|first= Rich |last=Romine |newspaper=Ventura County Star |date=June 3, 2011|access-date=February 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledin |first=Loren Ledin and Loren |date=December 20, 2017 |orig-date=December 20, 2017 |title=Rio Mesa QB Austin Maciel named MVP of Pacific View League |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/12/20/rio-mesa-qb-austin-maciel-named-mvp-pacific-view-league/966868001/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Klein |first=Gary |date=2003-09-24 |title=Trojans' Know-It-All |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-sep-24-sp-usc24-story.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Blaine Saipaia]]: football player for the [[St. Louis Rams]], graduated from Channel Islands High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archives |first=L. A. Times |date=1996-09-20 |orig-date=September 20, 1996 |title=Idaho quarterback Ryan Fien, a graduate of... |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-20-sp-45749-story.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Blaine Saipaia Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SaipBl20.htm |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Aaron Small]]: former Major League Baseball pitcher
*[[Paul Stankowski]]: professional golfer, graduated from Hueneme High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Glick |first=Shav |date=1989-07-30 |orig-date=July 30, 1989 |title=Golf / Shav Glick : Stankowski Leads SoCal Team in Pacific Coast Play |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-07-30-sp-960-story.html |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledin |first=Loren |title=Ronney Jenkins leads Fab Five into Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/03/06/ronnie-jenkins-leads-fab-five-into-ventura-county-sports-hall-fame/3080796002/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Kevin Thomas (cornerback b. 1978)|Kevin Thomas]]: former NFL cornerback for the [[Buffalo Bills]], graduated from Rio Mesa High School
*[[Josh Towers]]: pitcher for the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], graduated from Hueneme High School and [[Oxnard College]]
*[[Steve Trachsel]]: pitcher for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and [[New York Mets]], born in Oxnard and attended Hathaway Elementary
*[[Fernando Vargas]]: retired boxer, two-time light-middleweight boxing champion, graduated from Channel Islands High School
*[[Dmitri Young]]: baseball player for the [[Washington Nationals]], graduated from Rio Mesa High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |date=2020-08-12 |title=Former major leaguer Dmitri Young hired as baseball coach at Camarillo |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2020-08-12/la-sp-dmitri-young-camarillo |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morrisette |first=Connor |date=2020-08-13 |title=Dmitri Young, former major leaguer, hired as head baseball coach at Camarillo |url=https://www.si.com/high-school/california/2020/08/13/dmitri-young-former-major-leaguer-hired-as-head-baseball-coach-at-camarillo |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=High School On SI |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Blake Wingle]]: offensive guard for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[Green Bay Packers]] and the [[Cleveland Browns]], graduated from Rio Mesa High School
*[[Cierre Wood]]: running back of the Canadian Football League (CFL); former member of the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots, and the Buffalo Bills; graduated from Santa Clara High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mack |first=Justin L. |date=April 22, 2019 |title=Ex-Notre Dame running back, girlfriend charged with murder in exercise death of 5-year-old |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/04/22/cierre-wood-amy-taylor-charged-murder-exercise-death-5-year-old/3536763002/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritter |first=Ken |date=June 25, 2019 |title=Cierre Wood, girlfriend indicted in Vegas child death case |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2019/06/25/cierre-wood-girlfriend-indicted-vegas-child-death-case/1563803001/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[David Ochoa]]: soccer player in the MLS for Real Salt Lake and the Mexico Men's National Team, born in Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ochoa |first=David |date=2021-08-12 |title=My Path to Mexico {{!}} By David Ochoa |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/david-ochoa-mexico-national-team-soccer |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=The Players' Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=September 13, 2024 |orig-date=September 13, 2024 |title=LAFC Signs Luca Bombino, David Ochoa, Diego Rosales And Adrian Wibowo From LAFC2 |url=https://www.lafc.com/lafc2/news/lafc-signs-luca-bombino-david-ochoa-diego-rosales-and-adrian-wibowo-from-lafc2 |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=LAFC2 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeremiah Valoaga]]: NFL defensive end, graduated from Channel Islands High School<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curley |first=Joe |date=July 18, 2024 |title=A familiar face hopes to revive the Channel High football program |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/07/18/a-familiar-face-hopes-to-revive-the-channel-high-football-program/74451009007/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Curley |first=Joe |date=January 20, 2023 |title=Local chatter: Channel Islands graduate Valoaga makes an instant impact in San Francisco |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/columnists/2019/08/14/local-chatter-valoaga-makes-instant-impact-san-francisco/2001987001/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Darius Vines]]: MLB pitcher born in Oxnard<ref>{{Cite web |last=Curley |first=Joe |date=August 31, 2023 |title=St, Bonaventure High graduate Darius Vines spins historic victory in MLB debut for Braves |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/2023/08/31/st-bonaventure-graduate-darius-vines-wins-his-major-league-debut/70727845007/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Ventura County Star |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Klan |first=Mike |date=2023-08-31 |title=Former St. Bonaventure High School and Oxnard College star pitcher Darius Vines wins in Major League Baseball debut |url=https://keyt.com/news/local-news/2023/08/30/former-st-bonaventure-high-school-and-oxnard-college-star-pitcher-darius-vines-wins-in-major-league-baseball-debut/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=News Channel 3-12 |language=en-US}}</ref>