By the Ventura County News Channel VENTURA — The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and career fair on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for entrance…
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June 23 — Our County. Our Kids. Seeks Local Businesses to Support Foster Youth in Foster Care and Resource Families
Our County. Our Kids. is FANNING OUT June 23rd from 9-12 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, asking businesses to join their innovative Inspire Business Program to support youth in foster care and their the wonderful resource families in…
June 23 — Central Coast Comedy Summer Jam in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Sponsor~Tise & True~Star Entertainment Bring you The Central Coast Comedy Summer Jam,… Featuring Comedians, Adam Hunter of The Last Comic Standing, Comedian Ariel Kashanchi of Don’t be Whore and Guest of Kevin & Bean Show, Actor and…
June 23 — SBCC To Host Community Open House and New Building Dedication
On Saturday June 23, 2018, Santa Barbara City College will host an Open House and Dedication of its award-winning West Campus Center from 10 a.m. to Noon. Everyone in the community will have the opportunity to take a tour of…
June 23 — Santa Paula Art Museum presents ‘The Natural World: Variations on a Theme Featuring Paintings by Gina Niebergall’
Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — Ventura native Gina Niebergall has been an artist for…
June 24 — Young Talent & Professional Dancers Join together to Present Agoura Hills Dance & Performing Arts Center 16th Annual Production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
THOUSAND OAKS — Families are invited to a fun evening filled with music and dance at the 16th Annual Production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ presented by the Agoura Hill Dance & Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 24 at 7 pm.…
June 26 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for June 2018 Tuesday, June 26, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session –become an…
June 27 — Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape workshop in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Central Coast nonprofit leaders, Development Directors and Board Members – join international speaker, trainer and author Tai Sunnanon, and event host Marybeth Carty, for an informative and inspiring workshop on Wednesday, June 27. Adaptive Leadership in a…
June 27 — Adaptive Leadership Event and Workshop for Regional Nonprofits
SANTA BARBARA — Nonprofit leaders in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are well aware that they must be able to adapt if they plan to successfully lead their organizations during challenging times. Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape is taking…
June 30 — VCCDC’s 6th Annual Homeownership Fair Offers Families Opportunities to Own a Home Even as Home Prices Rise
VENTURA — In partnership with the City of Ventura, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the California Department of Business Oversight, Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) is hosting its 6th Annual Homeownership & Community Resource Fair on Saturday,…
Through June 30 — Beat the heat with summertime trivia, foodie fun and music at The Annex Food Hall
OXNARD — Summer fun is in full swing at The Collection at RiverPark as The Annex Food Hall gears up for a full month of events. The jam-packed June events calendar offers a variety of events highlighting The Annex Food Hall’s…
June 30 — Third time’s the charm as Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to The Collection at RiverPark
OXNARD — Back by popular demand, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Collection at RiverPark for its third appearance on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fans of all ages can delight in the Hello Kitty…
June 30 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to hold reception for new exhibit: ‘Barry McGee’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter You’re Invited Join us at MCASB on Saturday, June 30 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of the new exhibition, Barry McGee. RSVP now! Image and logo courtesy The Artist Museum of Contemporary Art Santa…
Through June 30 — Two New Exhibitions Opening at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The Black Board Gallery at Studio Channel Islands, 2222 East Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, is presenting two new exhibitions through June 30 featuring the work of east coast artists Gale Fulton Ross (Boston) and Linda Stein (New York). Inspired by…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for April 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events La Bayadere Saturday & Sunday, May 5th & 6th 3:00PM The Goleta School of Ballet and Goleta Ballet Theatre present this ballet classic, which is full of love and intrigue with beautiful costumes,…
Jackson, Limón to Honor Ventura First Responders as Women of the Year
Honorees include Genevieve Flores-Haro, Associate Director for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project VENTURA — In recognition of their bravery during the devastating Thomas fire, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) will honor women first responders from Ventura County as 2018…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications from Artists, Nonprofit Arts Organizations. Deadline is May 3
OXNARD — The city’s Cultural Arts Commission is accepting grant applications from Oxnard-based artists and nonprofit arts organizations through Thursday, May 3. Up to $170,000 in grant funding is available. Please see the attached application and additional information. Completed applications must…
Ventura County Fire issues annual notices to clear brush ahead of fire season
CAMARILLO — Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding them to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties near open land where wildfires may occur. More than 16,660 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program…
Last Call to Submit Proposals for Development of Properties in Historic Downtown Oxnard. Deadline is May 11
OXNARD – Attention all developers! This is the last call to submit proposals to develop a mix of retail and residential properties in historic downtown Oxnard. The Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency and the City of Oxnard are inviting developers…
Jackson Applauds Funding for Train Upgrades
Funding will improve timeliness, efficiency and reliability of commuter and intercity rail SACRAMENTO — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) issued the following statement today commending the California State Transportation Agency for awarding significant funding for critical rail improvements, including $148 million to the Pacific…
10th Annual Mariachi Encuentro Fundraiser on Cinco de Mayo to Benefit Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with its 10th annual Mariachi Encuentro event, an evening filled with authentic Mexican food, music, and culture on Saturday, May 5h at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus, 5315…
Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. Recognized as HRSA National Quality Leader
VENTURA — For the second year in a row, Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. has been recognized as a National Quality Leader by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Quality Leader recognition is based on performance information submitted annually through…
Bilingual commentary: The Last of the Truck Drivers
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 •…
Jackson Bill to Create Opt-Out Emergency Alert System Passes Senate Floor
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 alerts, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to create an opt-out emergency…
Museum of Ventura County update for April 26
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with artist Ryan Carr Join artist Ryan Carr from 6 to 8 p.m., May 1, for…
Judges Announced for April 27th Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge
NVC pitch competition will take place on Friday, April 27th SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara County student entrepreneurs have spent months, if not longer, preparing for the 8th Annual Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge. Now, it is time to meet the…
Bilingual commentary: Passage of SB 295 ensures safety of women working in California’s agriculture fields
To whom it may concern, My name is Gabriela Valencia and my partner Brandi Segovia and I are currently working on raising awareness surrounding policies that directly impact women working in the fields of Oxnard, California. As we are graduate students who…
Workshop Demonstrates How Aquatic Insects Provide Clues About Health of Local Watersheds
VENTURA — Local biodiversity conservation group Paso Pacifico hosted a unique workshop on April 14, giving science and nature lovers an up-close look at how to monitor water quality using aquatic insects, which serve as a simple yet effective indicator…
Ventura County Human Services Agency Partners with Blanchard Community Library to Provide After Hours Service
SANTA PAULA — The Ventura County Human Services Agency and Santa Paula’s Blanchard Community Library have launched a pilot program that brings County staff to the library facility during designated evening and weekend hours to provide public assistance services to…
10th Annual Conference for Social Justice in Education on April 21 will tackle juvenile offenders, schools as sanctuaries and yoga for traumatized youth
CAMARILLO — How do educators work with students worried about themselves or their parents being deported? Should schools serve as sanctuaries? What role can schools play in preventing juvenile delinquency? Can classroom yoga help traumatized youth? These are just a few…
Paso Pacifico Launches Million Tree Campaign to Combat Climate Change
VENTURA — Climate change is something that impacts people across the globe, and while the causes often grab the headlines, the solutions deserve attention as well. Ventura-based Paso Pacifico is launching an ambitious campaign to combat climate change this Earth…
Jackson to Honor Women First Responders as Women of the Year
SANTA BARBARA – In recognition of their bravery during the Thomas Fire, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor women first responders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the 19th Senate District’s 2018 Women of the Year in separate ceremonies on April…
The Collection at RiverPark Welcomes Local Surf Boutique, Ahoy Surf
OXNARD — Locally owned and operated Ahoy Surf is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new location at The Collection at RiverPark. On Saturday May 12, customers are invited to stop by Ahoy Surf and enjoy various activities…
Bilingual commentary: Chaos: Strategy or Ineptitude?
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 •…
Bilingual report: Camarillo Hospice announces General Bereavement Spanish Speaking Support Group
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is presenting a General Bereavement Spanish Speaking Support Group Healing After the Loss of a Loved One. Our Spanish Speaking Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss…
Dr. Roger Rice Named Educational Leader of the Year
VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. Roger Rice, Deputy Superintendent for Student Services at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE), was honored today by the Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) as its Educational Leader of the Year. Dr. Rice received his…
State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson: Earth Day Endures
Click here for the entire e-newsletter A devastating oil spill off of our coast in 1969 gave birth to the first Earth Day. Nearly half a century later, Californians remain committed to protecting our environment. As we begin our Earth…
Sun, Fun… Career Advancement? SBCC Career Skills Institute Offers Accelerated Summer Options
Registration opens April 20 SANTA BARBARA — This summer, professionals and job seekers alike can make quick work of positioning themselves for career success, even while juggling work, life, and vacation. SBCC Career Skills Institute is tuition-free and will deliver…
Bilingual report: Downtown Oxnard to Become an Arts Hub
OXNARD — Downtown Oxnard is on its way to becoming an arts hub. The Oxnard City Council on Tuesday approved a five-year plan for a Downtown Oxnard Arts Hub, and agreed to appropriate $90,000 toward the installation of three iconic anchor…
Jackson and Atkins Bill Would Make California the First State to Require Women on Corporate Boards
Senate Bill 826 would require publicly held corporations to have one woman by 2019 and two or more after that SACRAMENTO — Legislation authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to require gender diversity on corporate…
Ventura County Supervisors honor five environmental champions with Earth Day Awards
VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors honored five 2018 Ventura County Earth Day Awards recipients at their Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Board meeting. The awards honor individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to support sustainable living and environmentally…
United Way of Ventura County update for April 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, I wanted to share with you a story of one of the many people who have received hardship assistance from the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund. Erik’s story…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April is National Poetry Month and last weekend’s Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series was a celebration of the spoken word, a spectacular evening of talent featuring Patty Seyburn and Dian Sousa as well as…
Ventura County Office of Education ‘Focus on Education’ update for April 18
Spring 2018 Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools The Big Ways that Big Data is Reshaping Education In the business world, it’s often said that measuring something is the first step to improving it, and the same holds…
Jackson Bill to Halt Trump’s Offshore Drilling Expansion Advances
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to block the Trump Administration from expanding federal oil drilling off the California coast passed the Senate Natural Resources Committee last night on a 6 to 2 vote. Senate Bill 834 will ensure that pipelines…
The Collection celebrates awaited opening of modern Chinese restaurant, General Chow
OXNARD — The Collection at RiverPark is proud to announce that General Chow is now open. The highly anticipated grand opening of the modern Chinese restaurant will feature classic Chinese dishes like Honey Walnut Shrimp, Black Pepper Beef Mignon, Chow…
Oxnard College to celebrate 37th anniversary of Ballet Folklórico Mestizo — 2018 Spring Concert April 20 through 22
OXNARD — Please join us for the 37th Anniversary of an OC tradition ––Ballet Folklórico Mestizo. Directed by Matilde Sánchez, Professor, English, ESL, Dance, the Ballet Mestizo brings the sights and sounds of Mexico’s traditional dances and songs to Oxnard College…
Ventura County Judge Michele Castillo, former U.S. Second Lady Tipper Gore to receive honorary doctorates from CSUCI
CAMARILLO — The first Latina ever to serve on the Superior Court of Ventura County and the former Second Lady of the United States will receive honorary doctorates at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Commencement on May 19, 2018. Ventura County Superior…
Ventura College Phoenix Scholarship Program Enters its 19th Year. Scholarship ceremony to be held April 19
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation is helping 28 mature adults attain their dreams of higher education by providing the financial assistance needed to return to college. This month, the Foundation will award a total of $48,400 in Phoenix Scholarships…
UCSB’s El Centro Arnulfo Casillas set to mark 40 years as the heart of the Chicano/Chicana experience on campus
By Jim Logan • UCSB Few buildings at UC Santa Barbara are as deeply enmeshed in the fabric of student life as El Centro Arnulfo Casillas. The center of the Chicana and Chicano experience on the campus for 40 years,…