WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Four partners with Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP have been recognized as Super Lawyers, a rating service that acknowledges attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2018 distinguished Super Lawyers list…
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CSUCI and the CSUCI Nursing program are recognized in two prominent surveys
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been recognized on two national fronts. U.S. News & World Report has ranked CSUCI as 18th in the Top Public Schools category among Universities in the West. In addition, RegisteredNursing.Org has ranked CSUCI’s Nursing Program as the 12th best…
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Welcomes Attorney Arthur Zittell
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, recently announced that attorney Arthur Zittell has joined the firm. Zittell, who will be of counsel, brings 45 years of law experience, with the past 30…
Bilingual report: Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. is hosting a Dental Health Fair on Feb. 24 in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month
OXNARD — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby or toddler, you may have questions about thumb sucking, your child’s first dental visit or how and when to clean your child’s teeth. If so, on Saturday,…
Bilingual report: Acocote Nuevo, Tlachiquero Viejo: Experience Counts!
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 •…
Three Distinguished Experts Join CenCal Health Leadership Team
SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health has announced the January appointments of two new clinical directors to its leadership team and a new Compliance Officer to its Administration department. Dr. Alan Bernstein joins CenCal Health as Senior Medical Director, Dr. Karen…
Ventura County High School Students Compete for Spot in National Poetry Out Loud Contest
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Arts Council, which recently received the highest ranking by the California Arts Council, will host this year’s Poetry Out Loud Contest at the EP Foster Library, Ventura. The community is invited to watch nine…
TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara Introduces TMS Specialists
SANTA BARBARA — The TheraMind Center of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce their team of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technicians. TMS is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment option for people suffering from drug-resistant depression. It has also been…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY Guest Studio Artists in Residency Hours: Dominga Opazo – 11am – 3 pm Thurs- Sat Brian Paumier– noon – 5 pm Saturdays Jaime Bailon- 1-5 pm Sundays CAM Studio is located at…
Fourth annual Sal Castro Memorial conference (Feb. 23-24) celebrates the 50th anniversary of East L.A. Blowouts
The Fight for Justice in Education By Suzanna Ackroyd • UCSB SANTA BARBARA — On a gray and cloudy day in March 1968, more than a thousand Mexican American students took a stand against decades of substandard education and walked out…
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Letter of Interest Deadline February 28
Monetary awards will be distributed to Santa Barbara County performing arts programs as part of the Bowl’s Spring 2018 Education Outreach Grant Program. SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Bowl Education Outreach Committee is now accepting Letters of Interest for the Spring 2018…
United Way of Ventura County update for Feb. 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Thanks to the generosity of over 13,000 donors to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, we are helping our community members who have been directly affected by…
Show Your Heart Some Love This February; Learn How to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
SANTA BARBARA — As we celebrate love this month, CenCal Health encourages everyone in the community to listen to their hearts and make their health a priority. To raise awareness about heart disease and the impact it has on so…
Program connects foster youth and caregivers with local businesses; and is a timely boost for Ventura County economy
Foster VC Kids “Businesses With Heart” program offers discounts to help children and their fostering families; increases business and builds goodwill in the community. VENTURA COUNTY — At a time when the aftereffects of the Thomas Fire are likely to…
CSUCI History major wins internship with the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History major Samantha Mendoza was in 12th grade when she decided she wanted to be a librarian. “I had talked to my dad about it and he suggested I work at the Smithsonian, and that could be…
32nd Session of the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) seeks teen artists, writers, and performers
Summer 2018 Applications must be submitted on or before February 28, 2018. California State Summer School for the Arts provides the highest quality professional artistic training to the most deserving teenagers regardless of their economic situation. More than 30 percent of…
Oxnard teen, skilled boxer honored as BGCOP’s Youth of the Year
OXNARD — Singled out among several outstanding youth, 18-year-old Valeria Virgen has been chosen as this year’s Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. A 10-year Club member, Virgen is a…
United Way of Santa Barbara County Distributes $500,000 to Support Thomas Fire and Flood Recovery Efforts
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) announced Feb. 16 that its Long Term Recovery Committee has selected 16 Santa Barbara County agencies to receive phase one funding from the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, a…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 19
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr for the next scheduled figure drawing session at 6 p.m., February 20, at Leashless Brewing, 585…
Girls Inc. Carpinteria Member Awarded $5K Scholarship
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member Tahis Alcantar has been awarded a $5,000 college scholarship through the competitive Girls Inc. National Scholar Program. She is the 21st National Scholar from the Carpinteria affiliate. The Girls Inc. National Scholars Program…
Utilities Chip In to Help Homeowners Replace Inefficient Furnaces, Water Heaters and More
Local homeowners encouraged to apply now; limited supply SANTA BARBARA — Utility rebates that have assisted many homeowners in replacing old, inefficient heaters, install proper insulation and other overlooked, home energy efficiency projects are once again available for 2018. Santa…
Consulado de México en Oxnard anuncios — 15 de febrero
Consulado de México en Oxnard — 15 de febrero Departamento de Protección ANUNCIO 1 Recuerda si tienes duda sobre #DACA puedes acudir a tu Consulado de México en Oxnard de 8:00 a 2:00 pm o llamar al número telefónico (805)984-4334.…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 15
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…
Bilingual report: Mexican Wisdom: As the Saying Goes…
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 •…
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
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 /…
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…