OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will host its Fine Art Festival featuring fine arts and crafts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 15-16, at the Harbor Landing, located at 2800 Harbor Blvd., at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. A…
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July 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘International SeaKeepers Society: Drifters to Shark Tagging: Private Vessels Working with Scientific Projects!’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum presents “International SeaKeepers Society: Drifters to Shark Tagging: Private Vessels Working with Scientific Projects!,” with Captain Tom Peterson at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. The Society was created to match yachts their owners with…
July 19 — Dancing with our Community Stars Pre-Event — Salsa Suzie & Sours Benefit Mixer!
OXNARD — Oxnard Salsa Festival “Dancing with our Community Stars” Pre-Event — Salsa Suzie & Sours Benefit Mixer!, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at Casa Agria Brewery, 701 Del Norte Blvd., Oxnard. $30 per person, includes one drink…
UCSB ranks among the top five colleges and universities in the country based on economic diversity, affordability and financial assistance
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB In the third annual College Access Index published by The New York Times, UC Santa Barbara has ranked No. 2 for its commitment to economic diversity. The ranking is based on a combination of the number of…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall announces upcoming events for July 21, 23
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS EXPANDED AGES — 6 YEARS TO 16 YEARS! Reserve your space in KIDS ‘N’ CANVAS PARTY today! Pay with your Debit or Credit Card…
Aug. 2 — Solarize Ventura County SPANISH workshop
Wednesday, August 2nd 6:00pm (English) 7:00pm (Español) City of Oxnard, Community Room, 300 West Third Street, First Floor, Oxnard CA 93030 The Community Environmental Council’s Solarize Program offers discounted, top quality solar electric systems for homeowners in Ventura County. The…
Join Santa Barbara City College for a family-friendly 4th of July
Santa Barbara City College is proud to host a family-friendly 4th of July viewing at our Main Campus. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the fireworks show at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Viewing areas will be located…
July 1 — An event with art, music & poetry of poet Todd Griese & artist and musician Terry Bozzio
A PART OF THE LANDSCAPE/A PART OF THE HUMAN CONDITION An event with art, music & poetry of poet Todd Griese & artist and musician Terry Bozzio The Blackboard Gallery – Studio Channel Islands Event date July 1, 2017, 4…
Celebration of Life for Hank Lacayo to be held on June 24 at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — A voice for workers, a force for seniors, a champion for education and a true friend to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo will be honored on Saturday, June 24 on the campus. The public is invited to a…
June 24 — El Lustrador Movie Event
Friends, we still have tickets for the fundraising event for my movie El Lustrador, please buy your tickets now, the info is on the flyer or here https://www.eventbrite.com/e… Continue Reading
VCCDC’s 5th annual Homeownership Fair on June 24 offers families opportunities to own a home even as home prices rise
VENTURA COUNTY — “I sat on the bench, waiting for the bus to arrive, eating my cold lunch. ‘What am I doing?’ I asked myself. I didn’t know if this was going to work. ‘Am I wasting my time?’” This was…
Through June 24 – Revenue of Hope- Visual and Performing Arts Show
PASO ROBLES – The community is invited to enjoy a full show of spectacular performances from PRYAF’s Music, Dance, and Theater Students at the Berg Auditorium. Students will perform fresh pieces under the theme of “Hope.” More than 70 students…
June 24 — Assemblymember Irwin and City of Thousand Oaks to host Inaugural ‘Safety Fair’
Family-friendly event to highlight first responders and emergency preparedness SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) and the City of Thousand Oaks will be co-hosting a family oriented safety fair on Saturday, June 24th. This free event is open to the…
Henry L. ‘Hank’ Lacayo Celebration of Life, scholarship fund kickoff, to be held June 24 at CSU Channel Islands
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 4-7 P.M. JOHN SPOOR BROOME LIBRARY PLAZA RSVP The Lacayo family invites you to support the establishment of the Henry L.“Hank” Lacayo Scholarship Fund at CSU Channel Islands. GIVE NOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CELINA.ZACARIAS@CSUCI.EDU OR…
June 24 — VCCDC to present 5th annual Homeownership Fair in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corp. will present its 5th annual Homeownership Fair from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Saturday, June 24at the Centerpoint Mall, 2655 Saviers Road, Oxnard. You are cordially invited 25+ booths with homeownership information & resources:…
Through June 18 — Clinicas to hold Week-long Celebration of National Men’s Health Week 2017
VENTURA COUNTY — National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) is part of a national campaign which begins June 12th and ends on Father’s day, June 18th, 2017, with the goal of raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease…
June 24 — Award-wining local chef and cookbook author shares secrets to tasty Indian curries
SANTA BARBARA — This Saturday at the SBCC Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), Farhana Sahibzada teaches Indian Curries with Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Winner of the Beverly Hill Book Award 2016 for her cookbook Flavorful Shortcuts to Indian/Pakistani Cooking, CLL…
June 24 — VCWPC Communication Strategies Workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Women’s Political Council (VCWPC) presents “30 Rules for 30 Years in Public Relations,” a workshop on traditional and emerging communication channel strategies, JUNE 24, 2017, 8:30 AM – NOON, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 1000 TOWN CENTER…
VC STEM network to present Golden Gear awards at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — Ventura County middle schools, elementary schools and other learning environments will be recognized on May 31 for their innovative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Six elementary schools, two middle schools, one early childhood education center and three…
CSUCI Biology student Marisol Luis named 2017 Newman Fellow
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands Biology major Marisol Luis is one of 273 students nationwide who have been named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow. Luis, who graduated on May 20, plans to apply to graduate school in hopes of eventually going on…
EDC-VC Expands Small Business Development Center’s Roster
VENTURA COUNTY – The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has added four new consultants to their team of 30-plus advisors providing free one-on-one consulting to local businesses to help area companies strengthen and grow their bottom line. The new advisors include…
Guest column: Ruth Jones — The Warrior Dream Angel
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 Ruth…
Bilingual commentary: Making America Great Again
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Cal Lutheran educator Trudy Tuttle Arriaga wins state honor
THOUSAND OAKS — The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) has named California Lutheran University faculty member Trudy Tuttle Arriaga its Professor of Education of the Year. Arriaga, the Distinguished Educator in Residence in Cal Lutheran’s Graduate School of Education,…
VCCCD and California Lutheran University Establish Transfer Admission Guarantee Agreement
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community College District and California Lutheran University have partnered to establish a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) agreement for Moorpark College, Oxnard College and Ventura College students. VCCCD Vice Chancellor Educational Services Rick Post and Cal…
Local Boys & Girls Club Receives National Honors — BGCOP given two Merit Awards for Program Excellence
CENTRAL COAST — The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with two national merit awards for program excellence. The Club also received $5,000. BGCOP won an award…
508 Webinar founder and recent WEV graduate Toni Funck delivers accessible webinars to the deaf and hard of hearing
VENTURA — Toni Funck launched 508 Webinar in October 2016. It wasn’t however until she signed up for Women’s Economic Ventures’ SET course that Toni really saw the potential for her online business. “I was already successfully operating my webinar business…
Bilingual commentary: Expertise Without the Degree
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Assemblymember Limón hosts ‘Hike with Monique’
SANTA BARBARA — Assemblymember Monique Limón hosted the Hike with Monique, an event to get to know constituents and get outside in Assembly District 37. The hike, which took place on Saturday, May 13, started in Stevens Park, and continued…
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces bands, reserve seating sales
Reserved Seating on Sale Now! 24th Oxnard Salsa Festival July 29-30, 2017 @ Plaza Park 500 S B Street, Oxnard CA 93030GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC! Reserved Table Seating and Club Salsa! Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage. Enjoy the…
UCSB Spanish professor earns international award for her expertise in Mexican literature and culture
By Jim Medina • UCSB Author of more than 200 publications, books, essays, articles, reviews and short stories, UC Santa Barbara professor Sara Poot-Herrera is known for “always working” — organizing conferences or speaking events on Mexican and Spanish American…
CSUCI to graduate largest class
Separate morning and afternoon ceremonies will accommodate largest number of graduates and guests CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) candidates for graduation will receive degrees in separate morning and afternoon ceremonies on Saturday, May 20. With 2,261 students eligible to receive degrees…
State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson: Californians Can Now Weigh in on “California Trusts Women” License Plate Design
Voting Kicks Off Today for Pro-Choice License Plate To Raise Funds for Women’s Reproductive Health Care Services Threatened by Trump SACRAMENTO – (On May 15), State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) joined NARAL Pro-Choice California to unveil three potential designs for…
CSUCI receives $100,000 endowed Nursing scholarship from Grossman
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing scholars in financial need will be able apply for a scholarship from the Dr. Richard Grossman Community Foundation beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. The scholarship is possible because of a generous $100,000 donation from…
June 17 — Carnegie Art Museum Arcade Poetry Series
OXNARD — CAM Cornerstones board member Jackson Wheeler, revered poet, patron of the arts and loyal friend passed away last Friday, June 9th after heroically battling brain cancer. Jackson organized the Arcade Poetry Series for decades in Ventura County with its…
Hundreds of Hopeful Homebuyers Tour Nonprofit Coastal Housing Partnership’s Home Buyers Fair
Two more fairs planned for organization’s 30th Anniversary year CENTRAL COAST — Hundreds of South Coast employees came through Coastal Housing Partnership’s Home Buying Fair May 6 and found a wealth of information on making the often elusive dream of local…
Lawn Bowling for Dollars: United Way of SB County’s Young Leaders Society Raises Funds for Youth Book Program
Event proceeds benefit Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides children ages 0-5 with a book a month. CENTRAL COAST — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society and the community recently took to the green for the inaugural United…
Gold Coast Transit District breaks ground on new Operations and Maintenance Facility
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), Ventura County’s largest provider of public transit, broke ground Wednesday on the future home of its new Operations and Maintenance facility that will support future transit needs for thousands of riders in Ventura County.…
Santa Barbara City College Student Isabel Agundis Selected to Visit NASA
SANTA BARBARA — Isabel Agundis, a Santa Barbara City College student, has been selected to travel to NASA’s Johnson Space Center this spring to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS). Agundis, a mechanical engineering major, is one…
Bilingual commentary: Is College Still Relevant?*
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State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson Releases Statement on Governor’s May Revise
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has released the following statement on Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revise, his revised budget proposal based on the latest revenue estimates. “The Governor continues to take a prudent approach to our state budget, given…
UCSB Chancellor Yang Speaks out on fossil fuel divestment, endorses campaign
SANTA BARBARA — On May 11 at noon in Cheadle Hall, the UCSB campus administration building, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Margaret Klawunn issued a statement on behalf of Chancellor Henry T. Yang both endorsing the fossil fuel divestment campaign, Fossil…
Limón Bill Gives Healthcare Providers Full Information in Emergencies
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1119, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) ensures that emergency healthcare providers have full medical records so that they can make well-informed healthcare decisions when treating patients with mental illnesses. The measure passed unanimously out of the…
Santa Barbara City College Recognized for Accessible Online Education Programs
Santa Barbara City College’s online education program named #14 best online school for students with disabilities by the SR Education Group and GuideToOnlineSchools.com The SR Education Group researched 1,265 schools and ranked Santa Barbara City College’s online education program #14 out of…
Call to Artists: The Tenth Annual Art About Agriculture at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — The Ag Art Alliance is calling for entries for “The Tenth Annual Art About Agriculture,” a juried group show to be exhibited November 11, 2017 through February 25, 2018, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The deadline for…
Local Contractors Recognized for Energy Efficient Projects
SANTA BARBARA — Four local contractors are being recognized for their dedication, professionalism and service assisting Central Coast residents in making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes. This year’s recipients of emPower Central Coast’s second annual Contractor Recognition Awards are Solarponics, CK…
Student Entrepreneurs Win Start-up Support at SBCC Scheinfeld Center 7th Annual New Venture Challenge
SANTA BARBARA – Apparel companies dominated the winning teams this year at the April 28th SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation 7th Annual New Venture Challenge business pitch competition, held in the Fe Bland Forum on SBCC’s campus. Three of…
Santa Barbara City College’s vocational nursing program named #5 best LVN program in California by PracticalNursing.org
Practicalnursing.org evaluated California’s 129 state-approved LVN schools, which includes community colleges, technical centers, private career training schools and vocational schools. The website’s team analyzed overall pass rates of the NCLEX-PN, the exam used by state boards that tests proficiency and knowledge…
United Way of Ventura County: Honoring Hank Lacayo
President’s Message Dear Friends, Last week, we lost a remarkable man and dear United Way friend. Hank Lacayo was a tireless champion for the underserved and it was an honor to have him serve on our board of directors. A…
Santa Barbara City College Recognizes 2017 Employees of the Year
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College announced its outstanding staff members for the 2016-2017 school year. Marilynn Spaventa, Dean of Educational Services, was selected Outstanding Administrator of the Year, and Josue Miranda, Automotive Service & Technology Laboratory Teaching Assistant,…
SBCC Career Skills Institute Helps Local Employees Get a Summer Jump on In-Demand Job Skills Summer Registration Now Open
Short courses and digital badges in business, design and technology offered tuition-free SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Career Skills Institute is gearing up for a summer full of opportunities for local employees and job-seekers to gain the skills to advance in today’s…
Builders Circle Signifies Mark of Excellence for Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Partners
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has created a category of recognition that distinguishes those partners who work alongside the nonprofit to ensure more affordable housing along the Central Coast. The Builders Circle is a prestigious group of contractors, designers…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Summer Musical Camps
Newbury Park – Youth looking to show off their talents can learn new skills and improve their showmanship during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Summer Musical Camps. The Boys & Girls Clubs offer two choices –…
CSUCI’s Computer Science students place 3rd in national NASA Swarmathon competition
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Computer Science students who placed third in the nation in the Second Annual NASA Swarmathon competition will demonstrate how they developed their winning algorithm during the SAGE Research Conference Saturday. The NASA Swarmathon team traveled to…
Nonprofit Coastal Housing Partnership Celebrates 30 Years Making Homeownership Possible for Local Employees
2017 Home Buying Fairs to be held May 6, July 12 and Oct. 28 SANTA BARBARA — Wenda and her husband were raised in Goleta. After they married, they dreamed of raising their family here, but thought that owning a…
Assemblymember Limón committed to protecting healthcare
By Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) Recent actions taken at the federal level around health care would have serious consequences for California. The new law could strip health care coverage from as many as 24 million Americans—4.6 million of which are…
Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band selected as the winner of the 5th Annual ‘Berry Battle of the Bands Contest.’ To headline 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band was selected as the winner of the 5th Annual “Berry Battle of the Bands Contest” and will headline at the 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 21st at 11:00am, it is revealed today. Co-hosted by Cumulus Media and…
Bilingual commentary: Community College Does Care
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CSUCI, Oxnard College and Oxnard Union High School District will enter into STEMpacts with students
CAMARILLO — With their families by their sides, 70 high school and middle school students will gather at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on May 11 to enter into a pact with Oxnard College and/or CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). Oxnard Union High School…
The Annex draws local favorite, Los Angeles and San Diego brands ahead of fall debut
OXNARD — The Annex, the 16,000-square-foot public market-style space located within The Collection at RiverPark, has announced the addition of four new food concepts to join its tenant roster of microshops, boutiques and eateries ahead of its fall grand opening. New…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Announces New Board Member Nick Tompkins
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing is excited to welcome Nick Tompkins as a new member to the Board of Directors. Nick is a sixth generation Central Coast native, a Fresno State University graduate, and brings more than 38 years of…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Applauds Prince Harry, Sheryl Sandberg, others for Sharing Their Stories of Loss and Grief
SANTA BARBARA — Prince Harry was at the vulnerable age of 12 when he lost his beloved mother, Princess Diana, in a car accident. Prince Harry recently admitted to “hiding his head in the sand,” refusing to allow himself to think…
Luncheon Remembers Veterans of The Great War in Honor of WWI 100th Anniversary
SANTA BARBARA — To commemorate the veterans of the first World War and the war’s 100th Anniversary, the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) and the Channel City Club co-hosted a luncheon, “Over There: WWI 100 Years On,” April 12 at…
June 28 — Social Justice Fund for Ventura County to announce grant winners
A Celebration of Justice Breaking Down Barriers to Success in Education Wednesday, June 28 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Four Friends Gallery 1414 Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 111 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 RSVP Today Next week the Social Justice Fund for…
Through June 30 — ‘Recuerdos de Rosario (Memories of Rosario)’ at UCSB Library
SANTA BARBARA — The exhibit “Recuerdos de Rosario (Memories of Rosario)” will be presented through 5 p.m. Friday, June 30 at UCSB Library. Stop by the UCSB Library’s Ocean Gallery to see our exhibition of Christopher Cardinale’s illustrations of Rosario, Mexico, the…