Taller bilingüe de animación cuadro por cuadro para niños.
Guest contribution — Trump administration scoffs at Federal and California law and public process to hand public lands to big oil
CENTRAL COAST — Environmental organizations across California are condemning Trump’s Bureau of Land Management’s approval of oil and gas leasing and development plans for both the Bakersfield and Central Coast field office regions—a decision that critics argue was a rushed, legally deficient move that ignores California law, bypasses the public, and offers some of the state’s most beloved public lands over to the fossil fuel industry.
The BLM issued the approvals without allowing the standard 60-day Governor’s Consistency Review period required before a federal land use decision affecting California can be finalized, and without responding to formal administrative protests filed by community organizations. That review exists precisely to ensure federal actions do not conflict with state law and policy—and this decision is in direct, flagrant conflict with both.
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Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Financing available for child care providers
Supporting our county’s future and the next generation’s education and career success starts with quality preschool programs. Historically, Ventura County has had too few licensed commercial child care and preschool spaces to meet demand. The Economic Development Collaborative and First 5 Ventura County are committed to building more child care and early childhood education capacity in our community through the Child Care Investment Loan Fund.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) — The Reviews Are In!
First of all I’d like to send a HUGE thank you to the 1,000 + artists, friends, family, and art lovers that came to the opening of our summer exhibitions earlier this month. The team and I are so happy that visitors have been enjoying the exhibits and are seeing what the amazing artists of Santa Barbara have to offer.
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Bilingual report — Eight cadets graduate from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy
LOMPOC — Eight cadets graduated from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy June 26 during a ceremony held at the college’s Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc.?
“This is some of the most important work we do at Hancock, training public servants,” said AHC Associate Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs Robert Curry, Ph.D.
All eight graduates of CORE Academy Class #21 completed a comprehensive California Standards and Training for Corrections course consisting of 260 hours of instruction.
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Ventura County Health Care Agency reminds community to be aware of health care-related scams
VENTURA — The Ventura County Health Care Agency (HCA) is sharing important information with patients, families, and community members about a health care payment scam that has affected hospital patients and families.
In these scams, an individual falsely claiming to be a representative of a hospital contacts a patient or patient’s family member and requests immediate payment for a medical service, patient transfer, or other health care-related expenses. These calls and situations can be stressful and may be designed to create a sense of urgency during an already difficult time for families.
SBCC PROMISE expands access to higher education for over 10,000 local students
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and the SBCC Foundation proudly announce a landmark year for the SBCC Promise, the innovative initiative that removes financial barriers to college for local high school graduates. In Fall 2025, the SBCC Promise enrolled more than 1,800 students, which shows amazing program participation and reaffirms the community’s commitment to college access and student success.
Launched in 2016 by the SBCC Foundation, the SBCC Promise provides eligible students — recent graduates from high schools throughout the South County — the opportunity to attend Santa Barbara City College full-time and free of cost for up to two years. The program covers tuition, all required fees, textbooks, and supplies, making it one of the most comprehensive community college Promise programs in the nation.
Bilingual report — Ventura County Certifies the June 2, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election
VENTURA COUNTY — County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Michelle Ascencion announced the final certification of Ventura County’s results for the June 2, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The local results will be included in the California Secretary of State’s final certification of statewide election results on July 10, 2026.
Voting began May 4 with the mailing of vote-by-mail ballots to all active registered voters and the opening of early voting at the Ventura County Government Center. Countywide in-person voting began May 23 with the opening of 11 vote centers, including the Elections Office at the Ventura County Government Center. An additional 42 vote centers opened May 30.
United Way of Ventura County welcomes new board officers and committee chairs
VENTURA — As of July 1, 2026, United Way of Ventura County is welcoming several new members and officers to its board. Tim Harrington will continue to serve as board chair, a position he will hold until June 30, 2027.
Other members of the new board leadership team include Stratis Perros, Environmental Services Director at City of Simi Valley, chair-elect and board development committee chair; Ozzie Rios, VP, Commercial Banking Officer, treasurer and finance committee chair, and Dr. Jeffrey Martin, Assistant Area Medical Area Director-Bus Svcs/Aff Hospital at Kaiser Permanente assuming the role of board secretary. Jennifer Velasquez, SVP, Strategy Initiatives at Bank of America is filling the role of resource development committee chair. Emma Grossman, Controller, ROWI Teen and Parent Wellness Centers will serve as Audit & Investment Committee Chair.
United Way of Ventura County — Kids need tools to be successful!
The Ventura County Office of Education has identified 9,500 homeless youth in our communities. United we can provide our 3rd – 5th graders with the tools needed to be successful in school!
Guest contribution — Ventura County Taxpayers Association — A $30 million loan, a $314 million debt, and one simple question
The Ventura County Taxpayers Association has been reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the Ventura County Medical System (VCMS), and one issue stands out above all others:
VCMS continues to rely on borrowing to fund its operations.
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Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board to open GED testing Center in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Residents?seeking?to earn their high school equivalency credential now have a local?option?thanks to a partnership between Allan Hancock College and the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board.?
The new GED Testing Center,?located?at the Workforce Resource Center at 1410 S. Broadway in Santa Maria, provides Northern Santa Barbara County residents with a convenient location to complete GED testing closer to home.?
The testing center was?established?through a collaborative effort between Allan Hancock College and the Workforce Development Board to help remove barriers to educational attainment and workforce advancement. Prior to the opening of the Santa Maria location, many residents?were required?to travel to testing centers in Santa Barbara or Paso Robles to complete their exams.
Guest contribution — Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) — Legacy Items, Limited Oversight
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Bilingual report — City of Oxnard hosts groundbreaking ceremony for the Campus Park Activation Project on June 26
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Campus Park Activation Project on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the future Campus Park site, located at 350 S. K St. on the former Oxnard High School campus—marking a major milestone in the transformation of this long-anticipated community space.
“This groundbreaking achievement is a significant milestone made possible through years of collaboration, the involvement of community members who never gave up, and the City’s dedication to securing grant funding and bringing this project to life,” said Mayor Luis A. Mc Arthur. “Today, we celebrate the start of a long-awaited investment in our community that will deliver lasting benefits for our youth and future generations.”
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Bilingual commentary — Why Latinos Must Embrace AI
As a boomer who started working toward the end of the Industrial Revolution and then well into the digital age, I find myself fumbling my way into the AI Era that is suddenly at our doorstep. Now it occurs to me that although it behooves young people to get on board with AI for the sake of their futures, Latinos, specifically, should seriously consider the benefits that are possible for them.
For important reasons, Latinos stand to benefit enormously by upgrading their skills.
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Bilingual report — People’s Self Help Housing June 2026 eNewsletter
In 1970, when People’s Self-Help Housing was founded, our work began with a simple but powerful idea: as our name indicates, help people build their own homes. Through this mutual self-help model, we have worked alongside 1,200 amazing families who built their own homes. But as the needs of our communities evolved, so did we. In the mid-80s we moved into developing multifamily housing for rent and since then have constructed 63 vibrant neighborhoods throughout the Central Coast.
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Bilingual report — SEE International celebrates $100,000 endowment gift from Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club
GOLETA — Local nonprofit SEE International celebrated on June 23 a $100,000 endowed gift from the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club during a community event held at the organization’s SEE Vision Care clinic in Goleta.
The gift will support SEE Vision Care (SVC), SEE International’s local program providing free eye care services to uninsured and underinsured individuals throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Through five clinic locations, a mobile vision clinic, and community outreach events, SVC provides vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams, prescription glasses, and sight-restoring surgeries at no cost to qualifying patients.
City Impact Inc. in Ventura County issues call for nominations for Thrive Together Awards
OXNARD — City Impact, Inc., a Ventura County–based nonprofit dedicated to serving at-promise youth and families since 1995, is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the Thrive Together Awards 2026 — the organization’s signature annual celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation and community impact, targeting small businesses and start-up organizations in Ventura County.
The Thrive Together awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5:00–9:00 PM at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura, California — fittingly timed during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Small business nominations are open now through Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Bilingual report — County of Ventura invites public to celebrate (on June 27) completion of landmark Moon Ditch Mural
VENTURA — The County of Ventura invites the public to celebrate the completion of the Moon Ditch Mural, a landmark public art project that has transformed a flood control channel into one of the largest murals in the United States. Spanning approximately 3,400 linear feet (about two-thirds of a mile), the project was created through a partnership of local artists, volunteers, community organizations, and County agencies, demonstrating how participation in the arts can foster connection, support mental well-being, and inspire environmental stewardship.
Ventura County Civil Grand Jury — Investigative Report: ‘Setting the Record Straight on Presumptive Workers’ Compensation Claims’
For most Ventura County deputy sheriffs, every day is a risk, where they may experience the possibility of a serious work-related injury or illness, known in workers’ compensation terms as a “presumptive” injury or illness.
In interviews with the Ventura County Civil Grand Jury, deputy sheriffs with presumptive claims described their frustration with minimal communication, confusing delays, denials of claims that were later reversed, and long waiting periods.
Community Environmental Council (CEC) — An Invitation to Play and Be Present—Join us on June 30, other upcoming events
Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) for an uplifting evening of movement, creativity, reflection, and play designed to help you slow down, tune in, and experience a deeper sense of belonging. Through a series of guided, beginner-friendly exercises, you’ll explore how curiosity, imagination, and embodied awareness can open new pathways to connection and resilience.
Grocery Outlet launches 16th Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Campaign to benefit Camarillo Community Church, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles and Salvation Army in Ventura County
This year, Grocery Outlet is expanding the reach of IFH through a new partnership with Feeding America, allowing customers to donate online to support hunger-relief efforts on a national scale. In-store donations will continue to benefit Feeding America network members, including local food banks and partner agencies, reinforcing Grocery Outlet’s community-driven approach to giving back. The organizations include Camarillo Community Church, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, and Salvation Army in Ventura County.
Announcing the People Helping People Youth Coalition
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY — People Helping People (PHP) is giving youth a seat at the table to help lead the fight against substance misuse in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Over the years PHP has led a number of organizations to promote substance use reduction and prevention, but previously the student and adult programs were separate.
The new People Helping People Youth Coalition (PHPYC) will be led by local youth working directly with key community partners – educators, parents, businesses, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and local organizations.
“Youth voice isn’t just valuable, it’s essential. They understand what’s happening in their schools and among their peers far better than any adult can. Our role is to listen first, then build programs that actually reflect what they’re telling us”, said Selene Sandoval, PHP Director of Youth Programs.
Friendship Center Adult Day Care Center in Santa Barbara — Join Our Summer Campaign
This year, as we celebrate 50 years of service, we’ve combined our Summer Polo Soirée with our Summer Campaign to make an even greater impact. Join us in making a difference. Whether you attend the event or make a donation, your support helps ensure local seniors living with dementia and their families receive the care and support they deserve.
Ventura County Animal Services announces Kitten Food Drive
We’ve had so many kittens come into our care that our VCAS Foster Families are already running out of kitten food. To help keep our foster families stocked with critical food, we’re doing a quick Kitten Food Drive.
Food donated through our Kitten Food Drive – Amazon Wish List will be delivered directly to the Camarillo Shelter where our foster families will pick up from.
Bilingual report — Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme provides protection from smoke
First clean air shelter in Ventura County opens Click here for the entire media release en español PORT HUENEME — Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme has become the first clean air shelter in Ventura County, providing residents with…
Bilingual report — County of Ventura reports $2.4 billion in agricultural value in 2025 Crop and Livestock Report
VENTURA — The County of Ventura’s Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures presented the 2025 Crop and Livestock Report to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23. The annual publication, which provides a snapshot of the county’s farming industry, reported the gross value of agriculture at $2,409,748,000, a 4% increase from 2024.
In addition to production statistics, the 2025 Crop and Livestock Report examines the economic realities facing Ventura County’s agricultural community. Through its theme, “Making Cents of Agricultural Production,” the report explores rising costs across six key production categories – labor, land, inputs, plant care, services, and compliance – and highlights the resilience and innovation that continue to drive Ventura County agriculture.
UCSB — The Current — California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes, first-ever comprehensive assessment reveals’ and more news, events
The findings have major implications for the California coast, including reduced habitats for plants and animals, and reduced protection against sea level rise.
Ventura County Community College District chancellor announces conclusion of service in 2027
CAMARILLO — Chancellor Rick MacLennan has announced that he will conclude his service with the Ventura County Community College District upon the expiration of his current contract on June 30, 2027.
Since becoming Chancellor in 2022, MacLennan has advanced a more unified districtwide approach focused on student success, workforce opportunity, institutional partnership, and regional responsiveness.
Museum of Ventura County — Summer programs, new exhibits & Taste of History 2026
Step into the glamour of the 1920s for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, vintage-inspired cocktails, entertainment, dancing, and philanthropy as we celebrate Ventura County’s remarkable role in the early days of filmmaking.
TASTE OF HISTORY 2026
Thursday, September 10