But then, Marvin Boos came to the rescue.
"I live in this city, I want to be proud of it. I have family that lives here and comes to visit, I would hate for them to drive through a trashy neighborhood," Boos said.
Boos is retired and spends his days trimming trees, cutting overgrown grasses and picking up garbage.
His outstanding work as a volunteer was recently recognized by the Oxnard City Council.
Marvin Boss is a role model to us all with his commitment to lending a helping hand to the community he loves dearly.