SACRAMENTO — The deadline for California wildfire survivors to register for federal assistance has been extended to Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Disaster grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available to eligible homeowners and renters impacted by the mid-November…
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First Responders Honored at Fire Hose Flag Ceremony on Anniversary of Debris Flow
SANTA BARBARA — A flag dedication ceremony was held at the Santa Barbara Courthouse the morning of January 9th, 2019, the one-year anniversary of the Montecito Debris Flow. Elected officials and first responders joined the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF)…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 11 — Upcoming programs
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Programs Building Blocks of Art Saturdays – January 12 & 19 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 Express and create while exploring the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 11 — Mariachi Los Camperos
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Please click here to visit the newly designed LukeTheatre.org! Michael Andrews shares why Boxtales Theatre Company calls The Luke home for their summer youth theater camps. Upcoming Events Mariachi Los Camperos Sunday, January…
Guest commentary: Oxnard’s Civil Gang Injunctions: A Personal Inquisition
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. Frank P. Barajas. Courtesy photo.…
Bilingual commentary: One’s Own Internet Business
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 •…
CenCal Health Recognizes Top Physicians, Health Centers for Quality Care, Cost Management
SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health, the regional health plan for Medi-Cal, recognized the work of local network physicians and healthcare centers through their Primary Care Providers (PCP) Incentive Top Performer awards. The awards acknowledge PCPs across San Luis Obispo and…
Local PODS® Moving and Storage Offers Declutter Tips for the New Year
VENTURA COUNTY — As we enter 2019, New Year’s resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While gyms start to reach capacity and homes receive fresh face lifts, local PODS moving and storage is stepping in to help local…
State Sen. Jackson Applauds Governor’s Bold First Budget Proposal
Budget commits to robust emergency preparedness and paid family leave SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s January budget proposal released today. “I applaud Governor Newsom’s visionary yet prudent approach to addressing some…
State Leaders Representing Woolsey Fire Impacted Communities: We Need Partnership, Not Politics, on Emergency Response
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), Assemblymember Christy Smith, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Senator Henry Stern today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding FEMA emergency aid: “It is unacceptable to use…
CSUCI awarded $1.1 million grant for Early Childhood Dual Language Learning
CAMARILLO — For children whose families don’t speak English at home, research has shown there are numerous advantages to educating young children in English and their native language simultaneously. These young students are called Dual Language Learners or DLLs. Developing strategies…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 9 — Help Shape the Future of Our Museum
Dear Friend of the Museum, We are in the process of gathering information to shape the Museum’s priorities for the next five years. We would really appreciate your taking the time to envision the future with us. Please share your thoughts…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Vaccine and Medication Ineffectiveness Update
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Health Care Agency provides Vaccine and Medication Ineffectiveness Update. Click here for information in English Click here for information in español
Cottage Health Employees, United Way Spread Joy to Elementary Students
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) and Cottage Health employees teamed up to ensure 30 elementary age students all had gifts to unwrap for the holidays. Cottage Health employees contacted UWSBC in the fall to arrange…
State Sen. Jackson Issues Statement In Advance of One-Year Anniversary of Montecito Debris Flow Anniversary
SACRAMENTO – In advance of the one-year anniversary of the January 9 Montecito debris flow, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement: “The Montecito debris flow was a devastating tragedy that claimed 23 lives, destroyed dozens of homes, and…
FEMA Offers Free Advice on Repair, Rebuilding at Woodland Hills Home Depot through 12
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Thousands of homes and businesses were burned to the ground in mid-November, as wildfires spread through portions of Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Countless other structures were damaged — many so severely as to make them…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County treating Ventura County volunteers to free coffee
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is kicking off National Mentoring Month by taking over Ventura County’s favorite coffee shops! Through the month of January, anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mentor to a young…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 7 — Tell Us About Yourself and You Could Win $25 Toward a Class
As the Santa Paula Art Museum approaches its ninth birthday (on February 14), we’d like to know how the Museum can better serve you and our entire community. We would be so grateful if you would participate in our audience…
Bilingual report: VCAAA, Alzheimer’s Association Challenge Local Businesses to Become Dementia Friendly
VENTURA — A new movement was introduced to Ventura County this summer as the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, and other partnering agencies rolled out Dementia Friendly Ventura County to provide better service to local residents living…
Bilingual report — Fire-Damaged Septic Systems and Wells May Be Eligible for Assistance
SACRAMENTO — California residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the November wildfires in Butte, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties, may be able to get help paying for some household repairs not usually covered by insurance. Repair or replacement of…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 4 — Exhibitions on view through Feb. 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EXHIBITIONS on view through – February 17, 2019 recent landscape paintings by Karen Kitchel This work re-frames traditional landscape imagery. Mischieviously beautiful, the paintings are made of asphalt emulsion, tar, wax, shellac, and powdered…
Bilingual report: Volunteers needed for annual homeless count in Ventura County
VENTURA — Community volunteers are needed for the annual count and survey of homeless persons in Ventura County. The 2019 Ventura County Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The annual Homeless Count is…
Guest commentary: Department of Pesticide Regulation finds illegal pesticides on our food at a rate equivalent to once a week in a Californian’s diet
Claims that rate is “low” By Californians for Pesticide Reform Once again, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released its annual study of pesticide residues on food (2017 data); once again it found illegal pesticide amounts on more…
Bring Your Appetite and Head to Oxnard …. Oxnard Restaurant Week 2019 “Tacos, Treats & Tastings” Takes Place Jan. 18-27
OXNARD — Put the diet aside and treat yourself to a culinary feast during Oxnard Restaurant Week 2019, “Tacos, Treats & Tastings”. The week-long celebration spotlights Oxnard’s culinary culture taking place Friday, January 18, 2019 through Sunday, January 27, 2019. Many of…
CSUCI Entrepreneurship & Small Business Institute gets a new director
CAMARILLO — A unique CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) institute designed to help launch student entrepreneurs is getting a new director. Beginning with the spring semester, Assistant Professor of Management, Cynthia Sherman, Ph.D., will head the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Institute (ESBI),…
Five Board of Governors Members with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Receive High Honors from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) are pleased to announce that five members of the BGCGCV Board of the Governors were recently recognized with prestigious national awards by the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
Bilingual report: Deadlines for fire victims (Jan. 11) to apply for Individual Assistance or debris removal approaching
THOUSAND OAKS — The deadline for residents affected by the Woolsey or Hill fires to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is January 11, 2019. Ventura County residents can apply online or at the Disaster Recovery…
Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara update for Jan 2 — Happy New Year from all of us at MCASB!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy New Year from all of us at MCASB! We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead, beginning with the opening of our upcoming February exhibition featuring Lara Favaretto. Thank you to everyone…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 2 — Opening Reception! Chris Hillman: Time Between on Jan. 11
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Happy New Year! There is plenty to be excited about to start the New Year at the Museum of…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 1 — Art Classes for Kids
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Art Classes for Kids Jump into the New Year with art classes for kids ages 7 – 11, a perfect gift for your creatives! Building Blocks of Art Saturdays – January 5, 12, 19…
February — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara ‘Grief Walk and Talk’
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara will present a ‘Grief Walk and Talk.’ Join this easy-paced walking group that provides informal support as we walk together through grief. Facilitated by Dairine Pearson, LCSW Every Friday starting February 1st, 10:00…
February — Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice Announces New Group
Understanding Your Grief, a 10 Week Grief Support Group for Widow and Widowers Starting Wednesday February 6thfrom 5:00 to 6:30 pm Understanding Your Grief, written by author, educator and grief counselor, Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD is intended to companion the…
February — Art Trek announces upcoming events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Family Paint Night All Ages Friday, February 1 6:00p-8:30p $12.50 per person Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 Sign-up Online at arttrek.org/fampaint/…
Through Feb. 12 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara present ‘Loss of a Spouse or Partner’
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara presenting “Loss of a Spouse or Partner session,” facilitated by Mara Petrick, MSW, LCSW, Six Tuesdays, 1/8/19 to 2/12/19, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Contact (805) 690 6296 or mara.petrick@vnhcsb.org for more details.
Feb. 13 — Healthy Heart, Healthy Aging Expo
SANTA BARBARA — Come discover the latest on how heart health impacts us as we age and new ways to maintain our healthy hearts from a variety of local vendors and health care providers. The “Health Hear, Healthy Aging” expo…
Feb. 13 — OC LIVE to present African American History Month event — Think – Act – Lead
OXNARD — Celebrating African American History Month ~ “THINK ~ ACT ~ LEAD” with Sara Mayo-Rex, Wednesday, February 13 @2:30pm in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Learn how to activate your intrinsic excellence! Join us at the PAB…
Feb. 16 — Design in the Making: Ventura County Architecture – Opening Reception!
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and the American Institute of Architects Ventura County (AIAVC) present Design in the Making: Ventura County Architecture, a community architectural exhibit exploring the dynamic role of architects and designers in affecting positive change…
Feb. 16-17 — Life Celebrates Art as Art Comes Alive at Channel Islands Maritime Museum
OXNARD — Did you know that when “Art Comes Alive,” life is so much more interesting? Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 12-4PM as friends of the museum dress up in costume and…
Bilingual report: Through Feb. 16 — Food for Fines week at Ventura County Library
VENTURA COUNTY — Food for Fines week at Ventura County Library is February 10 – 16, 2019:Ventura County Library, in partnership with FOOD Share Ventura County, is offering customers the ability to return overdue items along with canned food donations to…
Feb. 16 — Ojai Library to present ‘Life-Force Energy Expo and Immersion – A presentation by renowned Grandmaster Qin from China’
OJAI — At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, Grandmaster Qin will visit the Ojai Library to deliver a presentation on the Life-Force Energy Expo and Immersion. The Life-Force Energy Expo and Immersion explores the Qigong method of cultivating bioforce…
Through Feb. 17 — Carnegie Art Museum announces upcoming exhibits
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OPENING EXHIBITIONS December 9, 2018 – February 17, 2019 In the aftermath of the 2017 Thomas Fire, Luther Gerlach turned his camera on the destruction and regeneration spanning Ventura county, using chemical elements gathered…
Feb. 17 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum presents ‘Art Comes Alive’
OXNARD — Did you know that when “Art Comes Alive,” life is much more interesting? Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 12-4PM as friends of the museum dress up in costume and activate…
Feb. 17 — ‘The Search for Silence in Turbulent Times – An introductory talk by Anagarika Sucinno’ at the Ojai Library
OJAI — Anagarika Sucinno will visit the Ojai Library at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2019, to deliver an introductory talk titled “The Search for Silence in Turbulent Times.” Are we inevitably stuck in history’s turbulence and personal suffering? How…
Feb. 17 — Art Film: An Economy of Grace (Kehinde Wiley)
CARPENTERIA — The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will present “An Economy of Grace” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at 855 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. In the 1970s, Kehinde Wiley was inspired to become an artist by childhood visits to the Huntington…
Feb. 19 — MCASB to present ‘In Conversation: Emerging Leaders in the Arts’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Did you know that in 2018 only 12 percent of senior leaders in American museums were people of color? Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is taking steps to change that! Join Abaseh Mirvali, Executive…
Feb. 20 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series to present Richard Senate discussion on: ‘Oxnard’s Literary Gift to the world, Mystery writer, lawyer, defender of the underdog, Erle Stanley Gardner’
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s Speaker Series will present “Oxnard’s Literary Gift to the world, Mystery writer, lawyer, defender of the underdog, Erle Stanley Gardner” with Richard Senate at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Entry is free…
Feb. 22 — Ojai Library to present ‘Walking on Eggshells and Communicating with Adult Kids – A presentation by Judy Devore’
OJAI — Communications consultant, attorney, and senior peer counselor Judy Devore will visit the Ojai Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, to deliver a presentation titled “Walking on Eggshells and Communicating with Adult Kids.” Senior parents often feel…
Feb. 23 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘California Dreaming: A Lecture by Dylan Turk on Frank Lloyd Wright and the Architecture of Southern California’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present “California Dreaming: A Lecture by Dylan Turk on Frank Lloyd Wright and the Architecture of Southern California,” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, Dylan Turk is an…
Feb. 23 — Ojai Library to present ‘Monsters: The Dark Side of Human Imagination – A presentation by Kathryn Padgett’
OJAI — Kathryn Padgett will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, to deliver a talk entitled “Monsters: The Dark Side of Human Imagination.” Ms. Padgett comes to us via the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s…
Feb. 23 — Righetti High School Marimba Band, Ballet Folklorico to perform at SLO Library
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folklorico will be heading north to perform at the SLO Library on Saturday, Feb. 23. The band will play popular rancheras and cumbias melodies and perform dances from Sinaloa,…