Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Dear CAM Members, Donors, Artists, and Friends, Although the City of Oxnard must responsibly resolve a $9.2 million budget deficit projected for next fiscal year 2019-20, Carnegie Art Museum and its 501(c)3  nonprofit group, Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones were deeply shaken to learn of the potential closure of the Carnegie after June 30, 2019. The new budget is scheduled to not be approved by City Council until June 18th and the CAM Cornerstones are seeking alternatives so this arts and art education resource is not lost. The City has mentioned that it...
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Jennifer (Jenny) Adams, Executive Director of RISE San Luis Obispo County, is retiring on June 28, 2019. She has worked in the field of gender-based violence for over 20 years, serving as Executive Director for fifteen. She is excited to travel, spend time with family, and explore options for her next adventure. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the community through my work at RISE. I am forever grateful to our amazing board of directors, staff and volunteers, as they continue the important work of supporting survivors and ending gender-based...
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CAMARILLO — Their earning power will increase once they receive their degrees, but while students are still attending CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), they sometimes need help affording groceries. So, CSUCI launched the Basic Needs Program, which helps students with food insecurity along with other basic necessities such as housing or financial burdens. To help address food insecurity, the program just received support from a $47,413 grant from CSU, Chico’s Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). The grant’s purpose is to connect eligible students with the CalFresh Food Program, which supplies low-income students with funds to buy healthy food. “We are...
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SANTA MARIA — Personal experiences from Vietnam veterans will take center stage inside the Pioneer Valley High School Performing Arts Center on May 21. More than 150 juniors who are taking U.S. History classes are expected to hear the presentation from VC9 Vietnam Veterans Group, according to Panther Social Science Teacher and Avid Advisor Stacie Martinez. “It’s just so eye opening for the kids to hear their stories,’’ Martinez added. “It’s important that the students hear from the Vets themselves about the incredible sacrifices they made for this nation. Many of these brave men suffer from PTSD and they rarely speak about...
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Event Raised Close to $350,000 for Senior Meal Program. Art of Giving Back Fundraising Dinner and Presentation Featured Notable Fine Artist at Work SANTA BARBARA — At its annual awards dinner and presentation, Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) recognizes local organizations or individuals who have helped improve the lives of children, youth, families, and seniors in the county. For 2019, CAC selected the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for the Champions honor. “This year we are pleased to be honoring the Santa Ynez Chumash for their many contributions to our community, including our elders,” said CAC...
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SANTA BARBARA — As a prelude to Memorial Day and as a way to honor the first responders of the Thomas Fire and Mudslide, the businesses and merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road are joining with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) to unveil and dedicate a large flag that is made from actual fire hose. A short reception will follow. Some 25 local firefighters along with other first responders will be present along with other local officials and dignitaries. The fire hose flag was created by retired Santa Barbara City firefighter John Carrillo to honor the first responders who...
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CENTRAL COAST — A new California law requires that companies with five or more employees provide two hours of supervisory training and one hour of staff training every two years on harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. Companies must be in compliance by January 1, 2020. Employment law firm LightGabler has created a new online training video course that meets California harassment and bullying training requirements. Training is presented by Jonathan Fraser Light, an employment attorney with over 30 years of experience advising employers and hundreds of hours spent training management and staff. The online videos include tracking software to...
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Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Artist Talk: James Benning Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:30 pm Join us at MCASB this Thursday for a special evening with independent filmmaker and artist James Benning, who will speak about works on view in James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America), followed by a screening of his latest film, READERS, 2017. RSVP Here NOW ON VIEW James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) On view through July 14, 2019 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is pleased to announce the upcoming solo West Coast museum debut of independent...
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill fires to use caution due to the presence of trucks transporting debris generated by the fires to local landfills. Roads of particular concern include Cornell Road, Latigo Canyon Road, Corral Canyon Road, Encinal Canyon Road, Mulholland Highway, Decker Canyon Roadand Deer Creek Road.  These roads pose a significant risk to cyclists because they are narrow, have “S” curves with...
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SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: Last week was the kind of week that really makes our museum mantra – “art creates community” – ring true. Our amazing docents/best friends turned their monthly meeting into an outdoor potluck luncheon where they discussed upcoming event duties. On Saturday evening, we were thrilled to welcome a great crowd to the premiere of our three new exhibitions: Face of California, Celebrating Teaching Artists, and works created by local elementary school students through our Artist-in-Residence program. The...
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VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors adopted a Disaster Recovery Plan at their April 30th meeting which will be incorporated into the County’s overall disaster plans to provide for an efficient recovery process following a major incident. The recovery plan was developed under the direction of the County Executive Office. Following the Thomas Fire, after-action reviews highlighted the need for a comprehensive plan which could be used to guide recovery efforts following extraordinary emergency situations and natural, human-caused or technological disasters. Lessons learned during the Hill and Woolsey fires helped to further refine the plan and its requirements. “The...
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OXNARD —  El 805 UndocuFund proporciona Fondos Para Desastres para ayudar a las personas y familias indocumentadas que se han visto afectadas económicamente por la pérdida de sushogares, salarios y/o empleo debido a los recientes desastres naturales. Hay fondos disponibles para la gente que fue affectada por los incendios Woolsey y Hill de noviembre 2018 en las comunidades de Oxnard, Camarillo, Newburry Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Bell Gardens y áreas adyacentes. Si usted se vio affectado, llamé o mande un texto al (805) 200-8471 para registrarse.
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There are social media concerns about nitrate contamination in the drinking water in Oxnard. The problem is not in the City of Oxnard’s water supply. It is with the Vineyard Avenue Acres Mutual Water Company (VAAMWC). The water provided by the City of Oxnard is fine — it is clean and safe. While the water customers in question are in a small area within our City limits, VAAMWC is a private, separate water system that does not have a physical connection to the City of Oxnard’s water system. The City of Oxnard does not supply water to VAAMWC customers, and there is...
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SANTA BARBARA — In a unique collaboration between Hospice of Santa Barbara and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, the No One Dies Alone (NODA) program helps ensure that those who are dying in our community, with no family or friends nearby, have someone with them during those final hours. This partnership also includes local residential facilities where many of these patients reside. Trained volunteers bring comfort and compassion to those we serve in the last 48-72 hours of life, and as the name of the program indicates, ensure No One Dies Alone. “There are situations where someone is the...
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OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is implementing development review improvements to make it easier and faster for homeowners and businesses to get permits. In many cities, the permit review process is the subject of complaints from customers with particular focus on the complexity and uncertainty of the process and the time it takes to obtain project approvals. The City of Oxnard acknowledges these common complaints and is now striving to improve the development review process to provide more certainty and predictability in the expected outcomes and to avoid unnecessary delays. “These fixes in our permitting process are crucial to...
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SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center (MWC) held its first ever Stigma Buster Celebration May 1 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and the efforts of its local graduates and partners. About 100 supporters gathered at MWC’s Fellowship Club, which by day, operates as a community center for individuals living with a mental illness. The celebration shined a light on the generosity of the Mental Wellness Giving Society, graduating seniors from the Youth Wellness Connection Council, teaching team from Mental Health Matters and the incredible work of California HOPE 805. “So many incredible things happen behind our...
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