A group of nurses will oversee student projects at the Medi-Cal Plan CAMARILLO – Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has announced its partnership with California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) to train nursing students. Starting in the spring semester, five nurses from…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UC Santa Barbara No. 5 among the country’s top public universities
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB SANTA BARBARA — In its 2019 listing of the “Top 30 Public National Universities,” U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Santa Barbara No. 5. Among “Best National Universities,” which includes both public and private institutions, UC Santa…
Bilingual commentary: Getting Out of California
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 •…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 13
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018. 6-9 pm A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting the Carnegie! Music by Trio…
CSUCI Nursing student receives coveted CSU Trustees’ Award
CAMARILLO — While growing up in the Philippines, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing student Ma Theresa Quisao rarely had money for food. “The only money I had was to pay ‘jeepney’ drivers to get to school,” Quisao said. “At school some of my…
Bilingual report: County Service Excellence Program saves $33 million in first ten years
VENTURA – The County of Ventura Service Excellence Program was implemented in June 2008 and, in its first 10 years, has generated more than $33 million in ongoing annual savings and had a direct impact on the lives of the…
Local PODS® Moving and Storage Helps 8 Locals Move Their Way into the Nashville Country Circle
VENTURA COUNTY — Eight Ventura County locals are competing for the chance of heading to Nashville with the support of the local community and local PODS® Moving and Storage. Local PODS and 100.7 KHAY have teamed up to discover country’s…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 12
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. 6-Week Portrait Drawing Course Registration Deadline Extended: September 13.The Museum of Ventura County announces its firstPortrait Drawing Course.…
Community Vendors, Donors Help Make KidSTREAM Visioning Room a Reality
CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, is another step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the support of more than two dozen individuals and businesses who made in-kind or monetary donations to design and build its Visioning Room.…
Central Coast Legislators Express Opposition to BLM Proposal to Open Federal Lands to Fracking and Drilling
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), along with Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), have sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management expressing their opposition to the recent proposal to open more than 270,000…
Ventura County Agriculture Museum to present Florencia Ramirez, author of ‘Eat Less Water’ on Sept. 11
SANTA PAULA — Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, will be the featured speaker for the next Speaking of Ventura County Speaker Series, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 11th, at the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula. By…
Santa Paula Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of the De Colores Art Show with ‘Sanctuary/Santuario’
Event opens with reception on Sept. 15 SANTA PAULA — This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “De Colores Art Show.” The show’s founder and curator, Xavier “Big X” Montes, chose “Sanctuary/Santuario” as the theme for this year’s milestone…
El Concilio seeking nominations for 2019 Awardees
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services presents the 30th Anniversary of the Latino Leadership Awards – ” Making a Difference – Together We Thrive” El Concilio Family Services, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide direct…
El Centrito Family Learning Center announces enrollment for its STEAM Academy
OXNARD — Hi Friends! Please help us spread the word! El Centrito Family Learning Center’s STEAM Academy is enrolling now! Please let your friends and family know about this great after school enrichment opportunity. Services are offered daily from 2:30-5:30pm. STEAM students…
Volunteers needed to help community for United Way of Ventura County’s ‘Day of Caring’ on Sept. 29
VENTURA COUNTY — Won’t you be one of the 650 volunteers we are searching for to help us with 32 projects to beautify our communities in Ventura County on Saturday, Sept. 29? Corporate or civic teams, families and individuals are all welcome!…
National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 8 through 16) Events in the 805 Region
CENTRAL COAST — The Los Padres Chapter Sierra Club and the Community Environmental Council (CEC) are proud to support local National Drive Electric Week events, which provide free public showcases of the latest electric vehicles and information on the benefits…
Guest commentary: OPD’s current ‘Opt-Out’ Conditions and the Recommendations Made by CORE
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Bilingual commentary: Seeing for Miles and Miles
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 •…
Community Environmental Council update for Sept. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Community Environmental Council and Los Padres Chapter Sierra Club Support National Drive Electric Week Events in the 805 Region Car shows highlight cost-saving and environmental benefits of electric cars At an electric car show,…
Oxnard Performing Arts Center update for Sept. 6
NOVEMBER Free family-friendly movie: Coco Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center with a special screening…
The Annex Food Hall and First 5 Ventura County Partner to Offer Storytime and Crafts for Monthly Kids Club
OXNARD — The Annex Food Hall invites friends and family to a morning of storytime and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Oxnard Public Library. Talk, Read, Sign – a program developed by First 5 California,…
New sidewalks provide safe path for new school year
VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Works Agency has completed two sidewalk projects just in time for the start of the school year. The Public Works Agency finished the installation of 1,300 feet of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb drains,…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Sept. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening Exhibition September 9 – November 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring the work of: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez.…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the…
Regions Coveted Barbecue House Opens First Oxnard Location at The Collection at RiverPark
OXNARD — The Collection at RiverPark welcomes the addition of Da Hickory House, a locally established barbecue restaurant made for epicures who enjoy delicious barbecue in its most authentic form. Served with the finest and freshest ingredients picked directly from…
Jackson’s Emergency Alert Bill Heads to the Governor. See more news here
SB 821 allows counties to automatically enroll residents in emergency alerts SACRAMENTO—Following the devastating fires last year, in which many residents were not signed up for their county emergency alerts, a bill by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to create an…
Channel Islands Harbor Patrol better equipped for large oil spills
OXNARD — Ventura County’s Channel Islands Harbor Patrol is now better equipped to respond to large-scale oil spills thanks to a $35,000 grant awarded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The grant, awarded in May 2018, provided funds…
October — Santa Paula Art Museum to Offer Weekly Art Series for Children and Adults
SANTA PAULA — For those looking to exercise their creativity this fall, the Santa Paula Art Museum will offer in-depth, weekly art series for both children and adults in October. Kids from ages 10 to 13 can learn how to…
October — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: $5 Friday: Community Art Night All Ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Friday, October 19 5:30-9:00pm $5 Per Person Art Trek, 703…
October — Fall is in Full Swing with Family-Friendly Games, Foodie Fun, Events and Entertainment at The Collection
OXNARD — Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join Ventura County’s premier shopping and dining destination, The Collection at RiverPark, as they gear up for a jam-packed October, full of fun events for guests of all ages. Visit www.thecollectionrp.com…
October — Museum of Ventura County Hosts Exhibit and Events for National Aids Awareness Month
VENTURA — In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura County will host an exhibit, AIDS History and Queer Art, to raise awareness of both the disease’s history in Ventura County and the recent rise in new…
October — Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice Support Group Calendar
CAMARILLO —Livingston Memorial Camarillo Hospice October Support Group Calendar.
Oct. 3 — 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara. Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to…
Oct. 4 — Bring the Kids! Bring the Family! Award Winning Author coming to La Colonia, Oxnard!
OXNARD — As part of the Guest Speaker Series, Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Service Depatment is proud to announce a special book reading and signing event in La Colonia area of Oxnard by award-winning author, Amada Irma Perez. This special…
Oct. 4 — Museum Hosts 2018 ArtWalk Ventura Collectors Reception
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and the City of Ventura will host the 4th Annual ArtWalk Collectors Reception for the 2018 ArtWalk Ventura, 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 4, in the Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion…
Oct. 5-7 — Countdown to 29th Annual Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
A HERALDED FALL TRADITION THE 2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL® ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW COMES TO VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS Showcasing a colossal collection of handmade creations, the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show,comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday October…
Oct. 5 — United Way Honors Volentine Family Foundation During 22nd Annual Red Feather Ball
SANTA BARBARA — Join the community and United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) in supporting the organization’s youth education programs at the 22nd Annual Red Feather Ball Oct. 5 at the Four Seasons Biltmore. Taking place 6-10 p.m. Friday…
Oct. 5 — First Friday Features The Night of the Nosferatu at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — It’s a spooky First Friday event, 6–8 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Museum of Ventura County with music by DJ Darko, aka David Cervantes, refreshments by Desserts to Die For and the opening of The Night of the…
Oct. 6, 7 — PODS® Creates Downtown Artists Village for the 25th Anniversary of ArtWalk Ventura
VENTURA COUNTY — PODS containers will once again serve as mini art galleries that will transform the streets for ArtWalk Ventura’s 25th anniversary. On Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 7 noon – 5 p.m.,…
Oct. 6 — Journey to ‘The Land of Light,’ Where Art, Science, and Play Intersect
SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to journey to “The Land of Light” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Now in its second year, the one-night only event will encourage visitors to see and experience…
Oct. 6 — Community Celebrates Oxnard’s Diversity at Free Multicultural Festival
OXNARD — Celebrate Oxnard’s cultural diversity at the 23rd Annual Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Plaza Park, 500 S. C. Street. Admission is free. The Multicultural Festival features a variety of fun, educational…
Oct. 7 — 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Bright lights and cameras will be out in force at the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a gala to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help and support to children…
Oct. 8 — Participants Sought for the Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association 35th Annual Golf Tournament Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 35th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm…
Oct. 9 — United Way Women United to meet at T.O. Civic Arts Plaza
THOUSAND OAKS — Please join Women United on October 9th from 5-7 pm at the T.O. Civic Arts Plaza for a networking opportunity. MUST RSVP Vicki.Raven@vcunitedway.org Admission FREE WE NEED YOU By joining Women United®, you’ll become part of a community…
Oct. 10 — American Truck Show Circuit Ventura
VENTURA — The American Truck Show Circuit Ventura will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Join us beachfront as the American Truck Show Circuit makes the final stop of its national…
October — Tricks and Treats are in Store in Oxnard. Visitors will find Fun Events Taking Place throughout the City
OXNARD — Halloween is around the corner, and Oxnard is preparing to welcome visitors to the city with “Spooktacular” events from haunted haunts, to trick or treating fun and nail biting tours! Grab a friend and dare to enter the Oxnard…
Oct. 10 — Aida Cuevas to perform at The Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Aida Cuevas will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Performing with Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, the “Queen of Ranchera Music” and first female singer in the mariachi…
Oct. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Free…
Oct. 11 — Regional Broadband Summit: ‘Creating Technology-Driven Communities,’ to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Ventura County Regional Broadband Summit: “Creating Technology-Driven Communities,” to be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Ventura County Community Foundation, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. Click here to register or for more information.
Oct. 11 — OC LIVE presents Stand-Up Comedy
We have five incredible, famous, working comedians. It is the same show we would all would see in Downtown LA at a hefty price, but instead it is for FREE here in Oxnard for OC LIVE. Awesome. The direct link to more…
Through Oct. 12 — OC LIVE: Fighters-Salomon Huerta..Oxnard College
Fighters – Salomon Huerta Oxnard College McNish Gallery Schedule Exhibition: September 5 – October 12, 2018 OC LIVE Lecture: Wednesday, September 5, 2:00 to 3:00 pm @ Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Reception: Wednesday, September 5, 3:00 to 5:00 pm @ Oxnard…
Oct. 13 — Community Invited to First Ever Housing Santa Barbara Day
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and its affiliated nonprofit 2nd Story Associates are inviting residents to learn all about affordable living options on the South Coast during the first Housing Santa Barbara…
Oct. 13 — Company Wang Ramirez performs at the Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Company Wang Ramirez performs from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang create dance-theater works that are deeply rooted in hip hop and…
Oct. 14 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be held…
Oct. 16-17 — Healthcare Job & Education Fair
CENTRAL COAST — Meet our Nursing Leadership and Recruiting Team, learn about job opportunities with Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, and earn CE credits for your healthcare career. Sandwiches, salads and beverages will be served. Registration is recommended and admission is FREE.…
Oct. 18 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Parker Quartet
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present the Parker Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship are the…
Oct. 17 — Ventura County Candidate Forum Dates Announced
VENTURA COUNTY — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization presents the complete schedule for various Ventura County candidate forums it is sponsoring or co-sponsoring for September and October 2018 in the run up to…
Oct. 18 — New York Times Bestselling author Roxane Gay to speak at CSUCI Reading Celebration
CAMARILLO — “The story of my body is not a story of triumph,” wrote New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay in her memoir, “Hunger.” “This is not a weight loss memoir. There will be no picture of a thin…
Oct. 19 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today.…
Oct. 20 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley hold 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Step back in time and experience a decade full of glitz, glamour and old-fashioned fun during the 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley.…
Oct. 20 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from Chiapas,…
Oct. 20 — Senior Vitality Fair GranVida Style in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Everything you need to know about older adult wellness and aging with vitality will be featured at our First Annual Senior Vitality Fair. Join residents, friends, families and neighbors as over three dozen local businesses present you with…
Oct. 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from…
Through Oct. 21 — Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents ‘Three Sisters’ by Anton Chekhov
MOORPARK — The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. This production will take place through Oct. 21. Additionally, as an extension of its ongoing youth outreach program, the Moorpark College Theatre…