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Feb. 19 — Ventura County Taxpayer Association presenting Breakfast Club Meeting in Camarillo
County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Red Flag Warning Dec. 9-11

The National Weather Service is forecasting a dangerous wind event for Ventura County Monday December 9 – Wednesday December 11, and has issued a Red Flag Warning.
Winds are expected to start Monday afternoon, peaking during the early morning hours Tuesday, and tapering off by late Wednesday. The current forecast is calling for sustained winds at 35mph, with a potential for gusts to 60mph.
In addition to wind, very low relative humidity ranging from 5%-7% is anticipated, with no overnight recovery. While the impact of winds will cover most of Ventura County, the current forecast calls for high intensity conditions in Thousand Oaks, Piru and Fillmore.
Bilingual report — Ventura secures an additional $60 million in federal funding for Ventura Water Projects
County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Mountain Fire update of Nov. 8

The impact of the Mountain Fire on our community has been truly heartbreaking. My heart goes out to everyone affected. As I toured the impacted neighborhoods, I witnessed firsthand the immense loss and devastation that has struck District 2.
I also spent time at the evacuation center today, and in the midst of this tragedy, I was reminded of the extraordinary resilience of our community. We have faced challenges before, and each time, we’ve come together, emerging stronger and more united.
Now, more than ever, many of our neighbors need our support. Below, I’ve included resources for those affected and ways to help if you feel moved to lend a hand. I am deeply grateful to the many first responders, county departments, partner agencies, community groups, and individuals who have shown up to assist in incredible ways during this difficult time. Your generosity and dedication have been a light in the darkness.
Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

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Santa Paula Art Museum — Upcoming Fun at the Cole Creativity Center
The war in Ukraine, living your best life and finding your story are among CSUCI’s OLLI Fall II classes
CSUCI Applications for Fall 2025 open Oct. 1
Congressman Carbajal, California Homeowner, and Local Advocates Celebrate Second Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act With Front Porch Ribbon Cutting Event
In Remembrance of Memorial Day
CLU Center for Economics of Social Issues — Watch and Explore ‘Children of Undocumented Immigrants — Separating Myths From Realities’ video
County of Santa Barbara April Newsletter
Bilingual report — March News from People’s Self-Help Housing
Bilingual report — Pre-Applications Available Monday for People’s Place in Santa Paula | Pre-Solicitudes disponibles lunes para People’s Place en Santa Paula

People’s Place is a new construction development of 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom units, which will serve families and farmworker households earning 30-60% of the area median income. On-site amenities include a community building and kitchen for resident events, a multipurpose room, outdoor courtyards, BBQs, and playgrounds. All residents will have access to free, confidential supportive services.
UCSB — ‘The Current’ — ‘A global study reveals pathways to save threatened sharks, despite rising mortality trends’ and more news, events
Celebrate your business during Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2024) is here and this is the perfect time to celebrate your business.
You can reach a Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo audience that this year reported more than 900,000 hits, nearly 145,000 visits and nearly 50,000 unique visitors through Aug.15, 2024.
Contact Frank at frank@amigos805.com for more information.
Feb. 6 — OPAC’s “Insight In Sound” series merges storytelling and career advice from touring musicians
March 7 — Rooted and Rising Perspectives: Celebrating Women’s History Month with a Collective Showcase of Six Dynamic Female Artists at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard
March 13 — District 216 to present Nick Musica’s ‘I ate San Pedro. Now I Psychically Talk with Animals.’ More events March 20, 21
April 10 — District 216 presents Dove Joans’ ‘Dolphins, Consciousness, and Corridors of Connection,’ more events

Topic: “Traditional Indigenous Medicine – The Way of Ceremony & Sacraments”
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Times: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (Interview at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Members are Free to attend The District House evenings, and are prioritized when we reach capacity.
Guests Welcome to purchase $50 tickets to The District House evenings.
April 20 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents violin virtuoso Randall Goosby at Hahn Hall
June 26 — Ventura Harbor Village Hosts a Full Day of Community Festivities and Spectacular Drone Show by Visit Ventura to Celebrate the X-Games!
July 23 — Bilingual report — Scoop up Safety: Join Ventura Police for ‘Cones with a Cop’ at Coastal Cone
Aug. 15 — United Way of Ventura County — Join us for the 19th Annual Spirit Awards
Sept. 28 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Animal Services presenting $10 Rabies Vaccine Clinic (9/28 at Fairgrounds)

Our final $10 Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be this Saturday, September 28th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, at 10 W. Harbor Blvd. This is a cash-only clinic and no appointments are needed. Dogs and cats must be three (3) months or older and pet licensing will be available. Please ensure dogs are on-leash and that cats are in carriers.
For questions, please contact VCAS at (805) 388-4341 or info@vcas.us. Thank you for keeping your pets healthy and happy!
Nov. 3 — Studio Spotlight: InnoVision Workshop — Nicho-making with Elisa Torres
The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) — Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season

Dear VCCDC Neighbors and Friends,
As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to extend heartfelt holiday greetings to you. Regardless of the traditions you celebrate, this season is a time to come together, share joy, and express gratitude.
Our community is a tapestry of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and stories, and it’s this rich tapestry that makes this time of year truly special. Whether you’re surrounded by family, friends, or enjoying a peaceful moment of reflection, I hope the holiday season brings you warmth, happiness, and a sense of connection. In a world that often moves too quickly, the holidays offer us an opportunity to pause, appreciate the present, and cherish the moments that matter most.
As we reflect on the past year, let’s also look forward to the promise and possibilities of the coming one. This year VCCDC assisted over 1,500 families and individuals with over 200 becoming new homeowners, preserving their home, or becoming mortgage-ready, as well as developed tools for resiliency and family wealth-building. As we gear up for another year of empowering low- and moderate-income families and individuals through homeownership we ask you to please consider making a tax-deductible donation to VCCDC. Donors like you can make a great contribution to the future of the families who we serve.
May the spirit of kindness and generosity fill your homes and hearts. Let’s embrace the joy of giving, the comfort of togetherness, and the magic that surrounds us during this festive season.
Thank you for being part of our vibrant organization and community. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with peace, prosperity, and endless possibilities.
Warmest regards,
Joseph Gutierrez
Chairman of the Board
VCCDC
Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Small Business Saturday

With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday approaching, the 2023 holiday shopping season is about to be underway! Last year an approximate $17.9 billion was spent on independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday according to the 2022 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express.
Local small business purchases this holiday season makes a big difference for your neighbors and community. Now is a critical time to encourage friends, family members and local businesses to shop local and join the Small Business Saturday movement!
Oxnard Film Society presents CASSANDRO, a comedy featuring Mexican star Gael Garcia Bernal and other Monday Night Forum Film Series events on Dec. 4, 18

The Oxnard Film Society presents CASSANDRO, a comedy featuring Mexican star Gael Garcia Bernal.
Our Film Series screens (usually) two films each month, on the first and third Mondays at 3:30pm and 6:30pm at Plaza Cinemas in downtown Oxnard.
We will continue our mission of providing the best of world cinema to the Oxnard and Ventura County community and supporting local filmmakers.
Amigos805 taking Fall break Nov. 1 through 6
UCSB — The Current — ‘Welcome, Gauchos!’ and more news, events
SEEAG and Gills Onions’ 4th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge Nets Over $30,000 For Youth Wellness Initiatives
Meet the 2023 Ventura County Teacher of the Year — Debbie Dogancay from Newbury Park High School
Santa Paula Police Department Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
Save the Date: Santa Barbara’s Flagship Earth Day Festival Returns to Alameda Park April 29 and 30, 2023
Ventura Land Trust Invites Artists to Submit Original Artwork to Celebrate Nature and VLT’s 20th Anniversary

Ventura Land Trust (VLT) invites Ventura County artists to submit 2D artwork to celebrate nature and Ventura Land Trust’s 20th anniversary.
Artists are encouraged to use the circle outline of VLT’s logo as the form for a design inspired by Ventura County’s nature and coast. Artwork can explore a broad range of themes, including protection of open spaces, Indigenous cultural heritage, climate, and how community and nature intersect.
Feb. 11 — U.S. Navy Museum to present Professor P. Scott Corbett discussion of his latest book ‘Uniformly Underserved’
May 25 — Bilingual report — County of Ventura Building & Safety Division to host open house event in celebration of Building Safety Month
July 27 — Plastic Free July Events Highlight Plastic Pollution Solutions
Aug. 20 — Ventura Harbor Village to Host C.A.R.L.’s Pooch Parade
Sept. 6 — District 216 presents Conscious Connections – ‘Voyages of Perception: Unveiling Psychedelic Horizons,’ and more news, upcoming events

FREE for Members; Guest Welcome to Purchase Tickets. WEDNESDAY: Conscious Connections – “Voyages of Perception: Unveiling Psychedelic Horizons” Topic: “Voyages of Perception: Unveiling Psychedelic Horizons” When: Wednesday, September 7th; 5pm Networking; 6:30pm Discussion Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101…
Oct. 25 — The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard to hold annual Trick or Treat event

OXNARD — On Wednesday, October 25th The Collection at RiverPark invites princesses, pirates and pumpkins of all ages to collect fang-tastic treats at The Collection at RiverPark’s annual trick-or-treat event.
Reservations are required to ensure our merchants can prepare for all superheroes and goblins.
Be sure to bring your Trick-or-Treat bag to collect all your fun treats!
Registration is now open on Eventbrite
Nov. 19 — SBMA Presents William Wegman and an Introduction to His Art
UCSB — The Current — ‘A Legacy of Research’ and more news, events
Triunfo Water & Sanitation District Moves Offices to Westlake Village
Bilingual report — Ventura County Animal Services reports FEE-WAIVED kitten and cat adoptions through Sunday!
Bilingual report — Discover Latino Heritage by Metrolink Train
10th Annual Ventura County Farm Day Seeks Sponsors
Ventura College Foundation Confers Board Emeriti Status On Ruth Hemming, Ed.D. and Donna Santo, Esquire
Bilingual report — Metrolink Offers New Summer Promotions
Museum of Ventura County — Let’s appreci-eight new events in May!
5th Annual Hot Summer Night Seeks Sponsors

The 5th annual Old Boney Mountain Hot Summer Night festival, which features over 100 small-batch hot sauce companies from around the world, is seeking sponsors. The event is set for Thursday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Los Robles Golf Course in Thousand Oaks. Its theme is “Bringing People Together.”
Hot Summer Night proceeds benefit the Ventura County Fire Department Widows, Orphans & Assistance Fund and the Old Boney Mountain Foundation For Kids.
Bilingual report — Jan. 7, 2022 – COVID-19 Update
July 9 — Ventura Land Trust Presents July Plein Air Painting Workshop at Harmon Canyon Preserve

Ventura Land Trust broadens its public program offerings with an Artist-Led Plein Air Painting Workshop on Saturday, July 9th at 8:00 am at Harmon Canyon Preserve. Artists Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Marian Fortunati will offer instruction for beginner and experienced artists on how to capture Harmon Canyon’s natural landscape through composition, form, color, and paint handling.
Participants will receive instruction as a group and one-on-one. Group discussion will allow painters to learn from one another. Ventura Land Trust staff will join the workshop to share elements of Harmon Canyon Preserve’s natural and cultural history.
Nov. 3 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with Joe Sohm’
Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Rounds 7-9
County of Ventura Assessment Appeals Board Member Recruitment

The County of Ventura is accepting applications for Board Member vacancies on its Assessment Appeals Boards (AAB). The AAB is a quasi-judicial body which hears property tax assessment appeals at a public hearings. The hearing process provides ‘equalization’, or fairness of the assessment of a property’s value of the property in question. Meetings of the Board are held in the City of Ventura and applications must be submitted by September 3, 2021.
Bilingual report — Teatro de las Américas to hold Open House Celebration on July 17
Feb. 4 — SBMA presents Lecture (via Zoom) The 500 Faces of Teotihuacan
Aug. 16 — CLU School of Management to present ‘A Conversation on Mental Health, Technology and Leadership with Headspace CEO, CeCe Morken’ and more events
Bilingual report — COVID-19 Update for Nov. 20
Commentary — Thanks to all who have voted and are waiting for democracy to do its work

Thank you all very much for participating in our democracy by casting your ballot during the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
No matter who you have voted for, you have set national records in participation this year — all during a time of one of the worst pandemics in our nation’s history.
Now, the hard part begins. Patience.
As we write this, various news agencies are reporting that former Vice President Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania to put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to become the 46th U.S. President.
Those news services include:
Associated Press — Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
CNBC — Election 2020 live results: Biden projected to defeat Trump, claims national mandate
CNN — Election results live: Joe Biden wins presidency
Fox News — Fox News projects Biden to defeat Trump, become 46th president after winning Nevada, Pennsylvania
NBC News — Biden defeats Trump to win White House, NBC News projects
New York Times — Joe Biden Wins 2020 President Election
NPR — Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
Washington Post — Biden Defeats Trump
However, thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. We owe it to election workers to complete their jobs and count every single ballot.
Commentary — YES, Every Vote Counts — VOTE!

Given the news reports out there that the many have not turned in their mail-in ballots, it’s time to remind them about the election of 2016.
YES, EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!, whether you live in Miami or Oxnard, Detroit or Santa Barbara, Scranton or San Luis Obispo.
Nov. 3 is creeping up fast. If you have a ballot, fill them out ASAP and drop them off at OFFICIAL BALLOT BOXES. It’s too late to use the U.S. Post Office.
Otherwise, plan to take advantage of in-person early voting on Saturday, Oct. 31.
We are so close. VOTE!!!