Click here for the entire e-newsletter COMING SOON Please Join Us! Opening Reception | N. Dash Friday, November 22, 2019, 6 – 8 pm At MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is pleased…
Regional favorite Its Boba Time expands franchise to The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard OXNARD — Brace yourselves for Boba! It’s Boba Time is now open at The Collection on Seaglass Way and offers a Boba experience like no other.…
AGOURA HILLS — Hard Work Pays Off! – Michael Brockers, number 90 from the LA Rams, recently visited with approximately 50 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Thousand Oaks club sites. Brockers talked to the members…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received two grants that will give undergraduate researchers a sophisticated analysis tool and Isbell Middle School students what could be their first close look at the coastline and Santa Rosa Island. Professor of Environmental…
Season’s Greetings and holiday merriments at The Collection at RiverPark start Nov. 16 with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Oakmont of RiverPark OXNARD — Experience the excitement and holiday magic at The Collection at RiverPark! Regarded as Ventura County’s…
SANTA BARBARA — “Have you ever seen so much talent, so much potential, and so much tech brilliance in one place?” That was how the opening keynote speaker greeted over 25,000 women in technology at the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration in Orlando,…
VENTURA COUNTY — Based on the current weather forecast, air quality and progress being made on the Simi Valley Easy Fire, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will reopen on Friday, Nov. 1. Classes scheduled for Friday will continue as planned and all…
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. David Magallanes By David…
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. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…
State of California Presents 2019 Innovation Award to CenCal Health Interactive Technology in Health Clinics Educates Families about HPV Vaccination SANTA BARBARA — California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) this week presented its fifth annual Innovation Award to CenCal Health. The award…
OXNARD — Get into the holiday spirit in Oxnard with family-friendly festive events taking place in November and December. The holiday season kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Collection at RiverPark on Saturday, November 16 at 7…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter View this email in your browser Upcoming Events Till There Was You Saturday, November 2nd 2:00pm Pacific Sound Men’s Chorus presents the 2010 International 1st Place Quartet Champions. Storm Front Quartet’s love of barbershop music…
Organization on course to reach $5 million goal by December 31st, 2019 VENTURA COUNTY — Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (HTF Ventura County) announced this week that it has recently received funding support from The McCune Foundation, The Lluella Morey Murphy…
CAMARILLO — The annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 has been postponed until 2020 due to the fires and air quality. “With the safety of our local community, students and volunteers in mind and those…
CAMARILLO — CSUCI will continue to be closed on Thursday, Oct. 31 with classes and activities canceled due to the extreme winds and unpredictable air quality as a result of the Easy Fire occurring in Simi Valley. The campus is monitoring…
SANTA MARIA — Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th. The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos and…
SANTA MARIA — John Deere “Green” recently offered Pioneer Valley High School Ag Mechanics students a chance to become an equipment repair technician and join the team. More than 120 Panthers heard a presentation from Coastline Equipment Branch Manager Carl Stolworthy…
On Valentine’s Day 2020, the Santa Paula Art Museum will celebrate its tenth anniversary. As we look forward to a new decade of providing our community with meaningful art and educational experiences, we find ourselves feeling immensely proud and grateful…
2019 Vaquero of the Year Tyke Minetti will be honored and presented with his award on Friday, November 8th at SYVHM’s 35th Annual Vaquero Gala Benefit Celebration SANTA YNEZ — The Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum (SYVHM)…
OCTOBER | 2019 California Lutheran University’s School of Management is happy to share a selection of exciting news, updates and upcoming events to our communities in Southern California and beyond. Please reach out to us if you are interested in…
VENTURA — Ventura County’s wildfire season is different this year. This year, in addition to the threat of wildfires, there is the possibility that Southern California Edison will apply Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). The County wants to help ensure…
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. David Magallanes By David…
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. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor The…
SANTA BARBARA — During its Annual Gold Ribbon Campaign in September that expands across the Tri-County Region, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is able to raise significant funds for its programs that serve families who have a child who has been diagnosed…
VENTURA — The County of Ventura has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to offer County employees thousands of online training videos to help them build and develop new skills and grow personally and professionally. The LinkedIn Learning content library offers more than…
Día de los Muertos at the Museum of Ventura County! Join us for a special Día de los Muertos evening celebration at Museum of Ventura County on Friday, November 1, 2019 6—9 p.m. (in conjunction with First Friday) In collaboration…
Ventura County Public Works Agency provides testing, education and additional resources to reduce impact of flooding on communities. VENTURA COUNTY — In the wake of fire season, it is imperative to understand the damage and risks of flooding that can…
SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School FFA program has been selected as the top 2019 Chapter of the Year for the Santa Barbara Section. The members received this honor at the annual Chapter Officer Leadership Retreat in Hollister, Ca.…
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti FFA “Kinderpatch” will be open for more than 700 elementary school students from throughout the county on Friday, October 25th. The event offers youngsters a chance to learn about plants, crops, animals and enjoy ag activities…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! Kunsthalle for Music Closing Sunday, November 3, 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS Scholar Talk Glenn Wharton Thursday, October 24, 2019 MCASB More » Date Night Kunsthalle for Music Friday, October 25, 2019…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center We had such a great time hosting a wonderful crowd at our first-ever Wine and Watercolors event on Saturday night. During the two-hour event, adult guests were able…
SANTA PAULA — A ‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring candidates for Ventura County Board of Supervisors District 1, 3 and 5 and the State Assembly will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Community Center, 530 W.…
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is committed to ensuring the social-emotional well-being of every student that attends our schools. Over past five years, OSD has been committed to implementing a robust Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program so that staff…
On heels of chlorpyrifos ban, public health and farmworker advocates call for restrictions on widely-used drift-prone fumigant Sacramento — Dozens of residents from across the state converged on the capital today to weigh in on new restrictions under discussion for the…
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. David Magallanes By David…
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. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor My…
Dr. Utpal K. Goswami Dr. Kenneth Lawson Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) announces the selection of two finalists for the position of Superintendent/President. The finalists for the position are Utpal K. Goswami, Ph.D., current President of Metropolitan Community College –…
Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp Registration Now Open CAMARILLO — This week, registration opens for theVentura County Fire Department’s second annual, Girls’ Fire Camp, hosted on Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24, 2019, from…
OXNARD — Calling all bakers! A holiday tradition will get underway with the 11th Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display at Heritage Square taking place throughout December. Participants are invited to share their sugary creations for a chance to win a…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, When we moved into our Ventura office a few years ago, I found a framed picture in storage from a United Way campaign poster. The poster is from the late…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association announces its holiday hours for 2019. The Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers’ Market held on Wednesdays at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. …
Our hearts and thoughts are with all impacted by the recent wildfires. Fire season has come all too soon this year. In an effort to assist you in preparing your business for the unexpected, EDC has compiled a list of…
OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, held it’s 1st Annual Ventura County Student Speech Competition on Oct. 11th at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Students in grades 6-8 from Ventura County School Districts were invited to…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the Workforce Development Board (WDB) Membership Committee’s recommendation to appoint Laura Martinez and Captain Kirk Lagerquist as new members. They will each serve three-year terms. Martinez is the human resource…
AGOURA — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) has been awarded a $25,000 KidCents Regional Grant to support their Healthy Lifestyle program, “Whatever it Takes to Build Healthy Futures.” BGCGCV will increase youth capacity to pursue healthy lifestyle…
OXNARD — Visit Oxnard recently held a contest for local residents to help uncover hidden gems in the city, asking the question — “Where would you take an Oxnard Visitor?” The community got to work and sent in many tips for…
Three Jackson Bills Signed Into Law Assist Older Californians SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) bill to establish a comprehensive plan for addressing the needs of the state’s aging and disabled residents. Senate Bill…
VENTURA — The County of Ventura Auditor-Controller’s Internal Audit Division (IAD) received the highest possible opinion from a recent peer review conducted for the five-year period July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2019. Specifically, the peer reviewers found that the IAD’s…
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation is proud to announce Jill Shaffer as a new addition to their team of professionals working to strengthen and sustain vibrant communities by empowering low to moderate income individuals and families to build wealth…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center Last Sunday’s Halloween-themed Free Family Day was a blast with 170 guests dropping in to make mixed media masks and clay mini monsters! Our new display of colorful…
