Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM Pulse If you missed last Saturday’s Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series, thanks to Phil Taggart, Ventura County’s Poet Laureate the readings were filmed and can be viewed by clicking…
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Bilingual report: Mexican Wisdom: As the Saying Goes…
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LULAC Launched New Website Aimed to Engage Tech-Savvy Latinos
New Design Funded by Verizon Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization, launched its newly redesigned website, funded by the generous contributions of the Verizon…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Feb. 15
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 45 February 2018 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Winter 2018 Livable Communities Newsletter! As…
United Way to Distribute $1.5M to Assist Disaster Victims through April; Victim Applications Open
CENTRAL COAST — Disaster victims can apply for the next phase of relief funding through the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, which has grown to more than $3.7 million. Through April 30, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC)…
Services Available to Those Grieving a Loved One or Struggling with Life-Threatening Illness at Compassionate Care of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — For more than 40 years, Hospice of Santa Barbara has been privileged to support individuals in our community who are struggling with life-threatening illness or coping with the loss of a loved one. More recently, Hospice of Santa Barbara…
EDC-VC SBDC update for Feb. 14
ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY AND BUSINESS RECOVERY RESOURCES Dear SBDC Network, I hope this email finds you well. We know the past couple months have been challenging as we have worked with many who have been impacted by disaster. In the…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Feb. 14
Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Free Thursday Evening 5 – 8 pm 805.963.4364 www.sbma.net ½ Price Admission starting March 1 Exhibitions On View Harold Edgerton, Bullet Through…
Senior Project Manager Earns Top Young Professionals Award – S.L. Leonard & Associates’ newest employee honored with Engineering News-Record’s award
CAMARILLO — Comprehensive real estate development and project management firm with offices in Camarillo and Long Beach, S.L. Leonard & Associates, announces its senior project manager, Perla Hernandez Lastra, has been named a winner in the Engineering News-Record’s Top Young…
LA Galaxy to Donate to United Way of Santa Barbara County in Support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund
SANTA BARBARA — The LA Galaxy will donate to United Way of Santa Barbara County in support of Thomas Fire & Flood Fund in advance of their Feb. 15 match in Santa Barbara. In support of the effort, the Galaxy…
Santa Maria Families Empowered to Navigate Healthcare at First-ever Event for CenCal Health’s New Members
SANTA MARIA — Nearly 80 of CenCal Health’s newest members participated in the “Journey of Learning,” a family-focused health education event in Santa Maria. As the health insurance provider for nearly 179,000 people in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo…
Commentary: emPower Room by Room: A Tip-Top, Energy Efficient Bath Remodel
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 Javier Saucedo • emPower…
Limón Condemns Federal Offshore Oil Expansion in Resolution and at Rally on Capitol Steps
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) presented Assembly Joint Resolution 29 to oppose the U.S. Department of Interior proposal to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters, and joined the Sierra Club and other environmental advocates in…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 9
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Speaking Of Ventura County Renowned photographer, and Ventura native, Neal Barr will be the featured speaker at the next “Speaking Of Ventura County“ speaker series, Tuesday,February 13, 1:00…
Jackson releases statement opposing Trump offshore oil drilling plan
Only public hearing on offshore drilling plan will be held today in Sacramento SACRAMENTO – Today, to coincide with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s only public meeting on the Trump Administration’s plan to expand offshore oil development in federal waters,…
Food benefits available for wildfire and/or mudslide victims
VENTURA COUNTY — Individuals and families impacted by the wildfires and/or mudslides in Ventura or Santa Barbara Counties may be eligible to receive one month of Disaster CalFresh food assistance. A family of four with available monthly income and resources…
Bilingual commentary: On Waking Up
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SBCC update for Feb. 8
Message from the President – February 2018 Due to the disaster that continues to impact our community, our Spring semester was shifted one week later. I’m happy to report that our semester is in full swing and the campus is…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter POETRY AT THE CARNEGIE – THE JACKSON WHEELER SERIES Verónica Reyes and Ellen Reich Saturday, February 10 6 pm $5 / members free Organized by Phil Taggart & Hosted by Marsha de la O This event is…
Call for Entries for Annual Museum of Ventura County Wearable Art Fashion Show
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County announces the return of its Wearable Art Fashion Show and has opened its call for entries, with an entry deadline of March 1. “Wearing Our Stories: Rising from the Ashes” focuses on stitching…
Winners announced for 2018 Ventura County Academic Decathlon
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 Ventura County Academic Decathlon is Calabasas High School. Coming in second place is La Reina High School, followed by Westlake High School, which came…
Limón Named Co-Chair of Natural Disaster Response, Recovery, and Rebuilding Select Committee
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) was named Co-Chair of the California State Assembly Select Committee on Natural Disaster Response, Recovery, and Rebuilding by Speaker Anthony Rendon. “As the impacts of extreme and irregular weather become more present in…
Bilingual report: Food benefits available for California Wildfire, and/or Mudslide victims
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that individuals and families impacted by the wildfires and/or mudslides in Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties may be eligible to receive one month of Disaster CalFresh food assistance. A family…
Museum of Ventura County Receives $1 Million Endowment
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County announced Feb. 2 that a $1 million gift made late last month established the Barbara Barnard Smith Museum of Ventura County Executive Director Fund which will provide permanent and ongoing financial support for the…
RISE Receives Grant from The Community Foundation SLO County
Grant supports survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence PASO ROBLES — RISE has received a $10,000 grant from the Opportunity to Thrive Grant Program and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. This grant will be used to help…
SBCC Board Appoints New Trustee
Robert Miller Appointed after application and interview process Robert Miller At a Special Meeting of the SBCC Board of Trustees on Friday February 2, the Board voted to appoint Robert Miller to fill the vacancy for Trustee Area 2 –…
OSD Superintendent Recognized as Superhero
Association of California School Administrators’ Summer Matters Awards OXNARD — Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, is one of three school superintendents honored with the Summer Matters Superhero Award for his efforts to support and expand summer learning programs for…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Feb. 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Build your own Ventura itinerary in minutes!Visit Ventura is excited to announce a new tool that makes travel planning easy, enjoyable and personal by combining artificial intelligence with local expertise to build travel…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Feb. 1
Click here for entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the artist’s…
Bilingual report: Feb. 7 — Righetti High School to hold Warrior Welcome Night
WELCOME TO OUR INCOMING FRESHMEN! RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL Invites you to attend WARRIOR WELCOME NIGHT February 7, 2019 @ 5:30pm/Gym Come early for some BBQ by FFA ~ Tri-Tip Sandwich Meal for $10— Includes Chips and Drink— 5:30 – 6:15pm…
Feb. 8 — Reservation deadline approaching for Feb. 13 World Affairs Council to present ‘The Lessons of Versalles: June 28, 1919 and 2019’
OXNARD — The World Affairs Council will present the program “The Lessons of Versalles: June 28, 1919 and 2019” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Courtyard Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. The registration deadline is Feb. 8.…
Feb. 8 — 2019 Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon to feature local resident and passion speaker Thomas Johansen
SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association wants women on the Central Coast to know that our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke kills about one woman every 80 seconds – more than all cancers…
Feb. 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 8, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…
Bilingual report: 9 y 10 de febrero — FEMA ofrece consejos gratis de Jardineria y de Reconstrución contra los incendios en Vivero de Ventura
VENTURA – FEMA ofrece consejos gratis de jardineria y de reconstrución contra los incendios en vivero de Ventura, 6 de 9 am, sábado el 9 de febrero y 8:30 am a 5 p.m. domingo, el 10 de febrero, Green Thumb…
Feb. 9 — Ojai Library to present ‘Expanding the Social Justice Chorus – A lecture by Julia Balén’
OJAI — Professor of English Julia Balén will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, to deliver a presentation titled “Expanding the Social Justice Chorus.” Balén comes to us from CSU Channel Islands (CI) as part of…
Feb. 9 — Friendship Center to Hold 20th Annual ?Festival of Hearts–The Emerald City!
MONTECITO —Friendship Center is hosting its 20th Annual Festival of Hearts on Saturday, February 9th from 11:30am–2:30pm at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. This festive pre-Valentine’s Day event features an elegant sit-down lunch and local wines, with live music…
Feb. 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8 – 10,…
Feb. 9 — Friendship Center’s 20th Annual Festival of Hearts
SANTA BARBARA — Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11:30am to 2:30pm at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara. Join Friendship Center for our 20th Annual Festival of Hearts… emerald is the 20th anniversary gem, so the…
Through Feb. 10 — SBMA to present ‘Paths of Gold: Japanese Landscape and Narrative Paintings from the Collection’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Paths of Gold: Japanese Landscape and Narrative Paintings from the Collection” on view through Feb. 10 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1140 State St., Santa Barbara. This exhibition examines the aesthetics of…
Feb. 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Studio Sunday’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Studio Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this free, hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the Museum’s Family Resource Center.…
Feb. 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, February 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…
Feb. 10 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — On February 10th, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood returns to the Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme, with a pair of championship dream matches, as well as the last PP3 Cup match before the finals! Royce Isaacs will be…
Feb. 10 — Musicians from five local high schools will join forces for a performance in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Top musicians from five local high schools will join forces for a performance on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Center, Pioneer Valley High School, 675 Panterh Drive, Santa Maria. The SMJUHSD Honor Band…
Feb. 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Edible Flowers’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Art Kitchen/Science Studio: Edible Flowers.” Session I: 2 – 3 pm Session II: 3:30 – 4:30 pm In Art Kitchen/Science Studio, Teaching Artists use works of art from the Museum’s…
Bilingual commentary: Getting a Bit Too Dependent on Technology
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Pacific Western Bank Contributes $100,000 to United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund
CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Western Bank has donated $100,000 to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund to assist in rebuilding the Santa Barbara and Ventura County communities ravaged by disaster. The local United Way offices established the fund…
County emPower Program Contractor Receives Statewide Recognition from SoCalGas for Local Home Energy Efficiency Services
CENTRAL COAST — The County’s emPower program is pleased to kick off a new year by congratulating one of its participating local contractors, Progressive Insulation & Windows. On Jan. 16 Progressive Insulation & Windows received statewide recognition and a 2018…
March 3 — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Assistance League of Santa Barbara to hold Cavity Free Club Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — As the National Children’s Dental Health Month comes to a close, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and the Assistance League of Santa Barbara celebrate the cavity free children who are patients at our dental clinics! On Saturday, March…
Through March 3 — Carpinteria Thomas Disaster Community Support Group
CARPINTERIA — As our community continues to heal from the effects of the devastating Thomas Fire and Flood, Hospice of Santa Barbara is committed to coming alongside individuals and families who may be grieving during this difficult time. Hospice of…
March 3 — Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program, noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 3, in the Museum Plaza, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. Working with artist MB Hanrahan, the community is…
March 3 — Studio Channel Islands presents Collector’s Choice Exhibition Reception
CAMARILLO — Join Studio Channel Islands for our Collector’s Choice 2018 reception, 4-6 p.m., March 3, for our annual spring fundraising spectacular. It returns for the fourth year with another chance to get your hands on a masterpiece while supporting Studio…
March 5 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Needs You. Docent Training Class
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is seeking volunteers to attend its eight- week training from 10am to noon on Mondays from March 5 through April 23, 2018. The museum is located in the Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin…
March 6 — Compañía Nacional de Danza to perform at Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Compañía Nacional de Danza to perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Founded in 1979, Madrid’s Compañía Nacional de Danza returns to Santa Barbara with a work…
March 8 — CSUCI celebration of women centers on ‘my life, my culture, my dreams’
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s third annual “La Mujer” campus program will be a mosaic of visual, spoken and written stories about Latinas. Open to the public, “Celebrating la Mujer: My life, my culture, my dreams” will be Thursday, March 8 from 9…
March 8 — OC LIVE@Oxnard College to present ‘International Women’s Day’ event
OXNARD — OC LIVE@Oxnard College will present a “International Women’s Day” event at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Many women experience a playing field at work that is…
March 8 — Goleta Neighborhood Clinic Expands to meet Behavioral Health Needs
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is celebrating the completion of the Goleta Neighborhood Clinic Expansion Project. The expansion includes a dedicated behavioral health center, pediatric rooms, a community education/conference room, and clinic-wide call center. The expansion…
March 9 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, March 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio…
March 9 through 11 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Gaby Moreno and her trio in free concerts
CENTRAL COAST — Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio in free family performances with ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Hear her them at Isla Vista School, Friday, March 9, 7 pm; then at Guadalupe City Hall, Saturday, March 10,…
March 9 — “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour” Comes to Oxnard
OXNARD — Recognized by the Guinness World Records as “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour,” teen prodigy pianist, singer and composer Ethan Bortnick has been performing around the world and opening for greats such as…
March 10 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert
Saturday, March 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio in free…
March 10 — Modotti and Weston reading at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park’s Alhecama Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — MODOTTI AND WESTON is the story of politically passionate people inter-twining with magnetic artists who were all candid about their belief in Communism and often liberal in their sexual pursuits. This professional reading, focused on the rather…
March 10 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to perform Pops Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Spring Pops Concert on Saturday evening, March 10th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, Danzon, George Gershwin, Selections from…
March 10 — Local Heart Attack Survivor Makes It Her Mission To Ensure Everyone In Her Community Knows CPR And Is Prepared To Save A Life
Michele Mallet And The American Heart Association Host CPR Event Saturday, March 10 SANTA BARBARA — Each year, more than three hundred thousand people have a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Not even a third receives CPR from a…
March 10 — Bilingual report: What Comes After High School for Students in Special Education?
Resources Available at the 2017-18 “Transition Fair” in Camarillo CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by attending…
March 10 — GranVida Being Honored by the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce
CARPINTERIA — The Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care Community as the recipient of their Large Business of the Year award. GranVida will be honored at the 60th Annual Community Awards Banquet on…