SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Sam Grasso Moved Us This past Monday, local artist Sam Grasso donated a gorgeous mobile to hang from the ceiling of the Cole Creativity Center. The kinetic sculpture includes elements of copper and gold leaf. Getting Down to Business This week we learned that the Museum’s new Cole Creativity Center has received the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 “Business Beautification Award!” #MuseumSelfieDay Wednesday was #MuseumSelfieDay, an international social media event that happens once a year. Staff members Jennifer, Jamie and Julie happily represented the Santa Paula...
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OXNARD — Below is a list of events in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as well as information regarding City of Oxnard closures on Jan. 21, 2019, for the holiday. January 21: Freedom March and Celebration The MLK Committee of Ventura County will hold the 33rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday celebration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. The day will begin with a freedom march from Plaza Park at Fifth and C Streets. Community members, spiritual leaders and elected officials will assemble at the park for prayer at 8 a.m. The march...
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SACRAMENTO — All Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in California will be open normal hours of operation on Monday, Jan. 21, the federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The DRCs are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are located at: Butte County Chico Mall – Former Sears 1982 E. 20th St. Chico, CA 95928 Butte County Oroville Store Front Location 2140 Feather River Blvd. Oroville, CA 95965 Los Angeles County Conrad N. Hilton Foundation 30440 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301   ***
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LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that effective as of 8 a.m., the “Dial It Down” Alert, urging customers to conserve natural gas, has ended. The “Dial It Down” Alert was initiated on Monday, January 14 in response to extended rain and cold weather conditions throughout the SoCalGas service territory. Winter Conservation Tips SoCalGas encourages customers to continue to reduce their natural gas use this winter to help conserve energy and to save money on utility bills. Customers can take simple steps, likesetting their thermostat to 68 degrees when home and 55 degrees when not home....
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Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING PROGRAMS Building Blocks of Art Saturday  – January  19 10:30 am-12noon              ages 7-11 Express and create while exploring the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between!  Each session offers a unique art lesson in which young artists are introduced to a different element of art, technique and medium inspired by the artwork currently on display of Luther Gerlach and Karen Kitchel. Saturday, January 19 – Cyanotypes Students get a lesson in composition and an antique photo printing process. Children utilize natural objects to...
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OXNARD — The 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from individual makers of quality, handcrafted works by artists, crafters and specialty pre-packaged food vendors for this year’s festival taking place May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The deadline to submit an application is February 1. The festival, which attracts nearly 60,000 visitors, features dozens of different kinds of foods and beverages made from fresh strawberries, but it is also known for its eclectic mix of quality artwork, crafts and unique pre-packaged food items. Applications can be downloaded by going to https://castrawberryfestival.org,...
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VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has named Derrick Wilson as Strategic Operations Manager to lead the newly formed division within the Central Services Department (CSD) concentrated on planning, execution, analysis and knowledge (PEAK) management for VCPWA. Prior to serving as VCPWA’s Strategic Operations Manager, Wilson began his career with VCPWA’s Water and Sanitation Department managing staff and services in the Integrated Waste Management Division. Wilson’s new role will focus on agency-wide organizational excellence and continuous process improvement.  He will oversee a variety of agency-wide activities which include implementation of the agency’s strategic plan, tracking and...
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VENTURA COUNTY — The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County has named Rebecca Evans as its executive director. Before joining the WDB, Evans was a senior manager for the Human Services Agency within the County of Ventura. While with the Human Services Agency, Evans oversaw programs including Homeless Services, the Homeless Management Information System, RAIN Transitional Living Center, Veterans Services and programs involving the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Previous positions include vice president of services and resources for Many Mansions, workforce education, development and policy manager for Ventura County Health Care Agency and executive director of Ventura...
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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. As the government shutdown continues, the Museum is offering free admission to all affected government employees and their families at both the Museum of Ventura County and the Ag Museum with proof of employment for the duration of the shutdown. The Museum is in the process of gathering information to shape the Museum’s priorities for the next five years. We would really appreciate your taking the time to envision the future with us. Please share your thoughts by completing this...
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Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes • Guest contributor David Magallanes Every cell in our body has a purpose.  Every star, moon and planet in the incomprehensibly vast cosmic ocean plays a part in declaring the greatness of creation.  Likewise, we as individuals are called to fulfill some aspiration of a universe that longs to express itself through each of us. Some of us find our...
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VENTURA — Ventura County Treasurer/Tax Collector Steven Hintz has announced that Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed its “AAAf” and “S1+” ratings of the Ventura County Treasury Pool.  Ventura County is one of only three pools in California to be awarded this highest rating. “Standard & Poor’s conducts a careful examination and analysis of the portfolio. The process is almost like an audit,” said Hintz. “I am extremely pleased and proud to receive this affirmation of the hard work, dedication, and due diligence displayed by the Investment Work Group of my Office. It is a privilege to manage the investment...
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Legislation follows Governor Newsom’s promise to expand paid family leave SACRAMENTO –Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that he is committed to expanding paid family leave, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)  introduced legislation today to strengthen California’s family leave laws and create more equitable access to the program. Senate Bill 135 sets out a number of priorities for the Legislature on family leave: Ensuring that workers can’t be fired when they take Paid Family Leave; Extending the time period workers can take to bond with their child for the first six months of a newborn’s life or to care for a...
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OXNARD — El Consulado de México en Oxnard has announced its Calendario 2019 de Consulado Moviles Jornadas Sabatinas y Dominicales. Click on images for more information.      
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VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announces the addition of Dee Dee Beltran and Sean Morreale to its board of directors. Beltran is the assistant vice president of consumer lending and collections at CBC Federal Credit Union in Oxnard. Morreale is the executive vice president and regional manager at Pacific Western Bank in Ventura. “Dee Dee and Sean are both experienced banking professionals; with their combined leadership and team building skills, they will be a great addition to our board,” said Erin Antrim, chief executive officer, BGCOP. “Both their backgrounds in...
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OXNARD — Pet owners and their playful companions are invited all year round to enjoy the fun and welcoming atmosphere of The Collection’s pet friendly stores and restaurants. For those looking for a furry addition to the family, sponsor Pet Food Express will be hosting multiple adoption events throughout the year. Visit https://www.petfoodexpress.com/news/events/calendar/2019/01 for additional details. Pet parents can head over to Pet Food Express to pick up a tasty treat for furry companions or take a load off at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar’s outdoor patio for their featured “Dog Menu” or More pet friendly locations include Whole...
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Customers are urged to immediately reduce their natural gas use to help conserve energy  LOS ANGELES — Due to cold weather and rain predicted for parts of the Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) service territory, SoCalGas has issued a “Dial It Down” Alert through Friday, January 18, urging Southern Californians to conserve natural gas. Customers are asked to conserve energy by reducing their natural gas use, specifically in the evenings when natural gas is typically at peak use. During periods of cold weather, local demand for natural gas for home heating, hot water, and cooking can increase rapidly and put...
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