SANTA BARBARA — The 14th annual Flamenco Arts Festival will feature prominent Spanish artist Manuel Liñán and his production of Nómada (Nomad), with a pre-concert talk from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at The Granada Theatre, 214 State St.,…
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Panel discussion on ‘Beisbol: From the Barrios to the Big Leagues’ to be held Sept. 28 in Ventura
VENTURA — A panel discussion on “Beisbol: From the Barrios to the Big Leagues,” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. There will also be a book…
Guest commentary: Civility or Social Control
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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor There…
iFoster event on Sept. 27 to connect foster, adoptive, kinship communities in Ventura County to valuable resources
OXNARD — iFoster, in partnership with the Ventura County Human Services Agency (VCHSA), will host a Ventura County iFoster Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 So. C St., Oxnard, VCHSA reported in a media…
Guest commentary: The Domestic War
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 Last Saturday,…
Ventura County Housing Trust Fund issues $900,000 notice of funding availability for farm worker housing
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Housing Trust Fund (VCHTF) has announce the issuance of its third Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the development of affordable housing in Ventura County, the organization reported in a media release. Linda Braunschweiger,…
Bilingual commentary: Hercules: A very strong—and very troubled—man
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor As…
Traditional ‘Cry for Independence’ to be held Sept. 15 at Plaza Park, Oxnard
OXNARD — The 2014 Fiestas Patrias will conclude with the traditional Cry for Independence (“Grito de Independencia“) at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard, the Comité Cultural reported in a media release. Sponsors this year include Lazer Broadcasting: KOXR…
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation to present ‘Hotel Mariachi’ lecture on Sept. 18
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) will present “Hotel Mariachi: Urban Space and Cultural Heritage in Los Angeles,” a lecture by Catherine L. Kurland and Evangeline Ordaz-Molina on Sept. 18 in the Presidio Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar in free concerts from Sept. 19 through 21
Courtesy photo SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar in free concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.…
Free Mariachi Summer Concert to be held Sept. 21 in Oxnard
OXNARD — A free “Mariachi Summer Concert” will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Heritage Square, 715 So. A St., Oxnard. The event features Orgullo de Mexico, Camarillo; Inlakech; El Guero & CSUCITLAN; Big X…
CSU Channel Islands sophomore Teresa Castillo wins 2014 CSU Trustees’ Award
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands sophomore Teresa Castillo is the winner of a prestigious 2014 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, the university reported in a media release. The annual awards are the CSU system’s highest student distinction, providing scholarships to one…
Bilingual commentary: Flight from the nest
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor Some…
Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Celebracion de Familia’ on Sept. 13
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “Celebracion de Salsa: Celebracion de Familia,” featuring art, apparel and museum exhibits including “Beisbol: From the Barrio to the Big League” in the galleries, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13…
Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Celebracion de Salsa’ on Sept. 13
VENTURA – The Museum of Ventura County will present “Celebracion de Salsa” featuring the sounds of Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca – Afro-Cuban Salsa Orchestra from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The event…
2014 Fiestas Patrias to feature ‘Fiesta in the Plaza’ (Sept. 13-14), ‘Fiestas Patrias 2014 Parade’ (Sept. 14) and traditional ‘Cry for Independence’ (Sept. 15) in Oxnard
OXNARD — The 2014 Fiestas Patrias will featuring the Fiesta in the Plaza, Fiesta Patrias 2014 parade concluding with the traditional Cry for Independence on Sept. 15, the Comité Cultural reported in a media release. The Fiesta in the Plaza (“Fiesta en la…
CLU to present ‘Grito de Dolores’ program on Sept. 16. RSVP by Sept. 8
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University will present “Grito de Dolores: Celebrating Mexico’s Independence and Indigenous Roots,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Lundring Events Center, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. To celebrate Grito de Dolores, or Mexico’s Independence…
2014 Fiestas Patrias to hold gala dinner, crowning of Fiestas Patrias queen on Sept. 6
OXNARD — The 2014 Fiestas Patrias gala dinner and crowning of the Fiestas Patrias queen (“Cena-Gala de Coronación“) will be held from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Ventura Beach Marriott Hotel, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, the Comité Cultural…
Emergency Preparedness Fair to be held in Ventura on Sept. 6
VENTURA — An “Emergency Preparedness Fair” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, Assemblymember Das Williams reported in a media release. “With the recent Napa earthquake, it’s…
La Colonia Community Walk / Run and Health Fair to be held Sept. 6
OXNARD — The Sixth annual La Colonia Community Walk/Run and Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Cesar Chavez K-8 School, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard, organizers reported in a media release.…
California EDD to present ‘Farmworker Fair — Faria Campesino’ on Sept. 7
OXNARD — The California Employment Development Department will present a “Farmworker Fair — Faria Campesino” from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at the EDD’s West Oxnard Job & Career Center, 636 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard, the organization reported.…
September cover story: Hispanic Heritage Month comes to the 805 region
Fiestas Patrias, ‘Celebracion de Salsa,’ beisbol in the Central Coast among events this month By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 From the traditional “Grito de Dolores” to local beisbol history, salsa dance lessons, free mariachi concerts, classical Flamenco dance performances…
Commentary: Wellness Center seeks to serve Spanish-speaking members
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 While in theory the idea of a smaller, more financially accountable government sounds like a good thing, often those government cutbacks adversely affect those most in need — the poor, the disabled, the un-…
Bilingual commentary: Pacifism and war
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor It…
Local news briefs
SANTA BARBARA — The United Way of Santa Barbara County is seeking volunteers for its 23rd annual Day of Caring to be held Saturday, Sept. 20, the organization reported in a media release. Throughout the day volunteers will help more…
Business: Start a recession-resistant business
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The latest statistics from the Small Business Administration indicate that two-thirds of new businesses survive two years, while about 45 percent survive four years. Such odds inspire curiosity as to how entrepreneurs have the gumption…
Local business news
> The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has announced a free listing in 805CONNECT. 805connect is a comprehensive database created to provide an official directory and networking platform to connect all businesses in the 805 area code. More than a simple…
Health: Learn to recognize potential cancer symptoms
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event. Those diagnosed with cancer typically wonder how the disease will impact their future, including their ability to work and how the disease may impact their family’s security. Men…
Local health information
> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of September in various locations in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2014-09 to find times, dates and locations of upcoming…
Mercedes Fernandez-Oromendia, Avery Voos awarded 2013-14 Hosford Awards for Excellence in Professional Behavior at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — Mercedes Fernandez-Oromendia and Avery Voos, graduate students at the Gevirtz School at UC Santa Barbara, have been awarded 2013-14 Ray E. Hosford Awards for Excellence in Professional Behavior, the university reported in a media release. These awards…
Bilingual commentary: Perception and judgment
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor Perceptions,…
Office of Ventura County Supervisor Zaragoza recruiting for El Rio resident advisory council
VENTURA COUNTY — The Office of Ventura County Supervisor Zaragoza is accepting applications to serve as an alternate member on the El Rio Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council, also known informally as the El Rio MAC, Zaragoza’s office reported in…
Guest commentary: Vampires at the border
Keeping the lower 50 percent in their place 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…
Oxnard College to present ‘The Latino Thought Maker Series’ program on Aug. 27 featuring Carlos Portugal, creator of the HULU original series ‘East Los High’
OXNARD COLLEGE — Oxnard College will present “The Latino Thought Maker Series” free program featuring Carlos Portugal, creator of the HULU original series “East Los High” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium,…
Supervisor Zaragoza to attend Gov. Brown’s luncheon Aug. 25 to honor Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto
SACRAMENTO — Ventura County Supervisor John C. Zaragoza will be traveling to Sacramento to attend a luncheon on Aug. 25 hosted by Gov. Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Brown in honor of the President of the United Mexican States,…
Guest commentary: Oxnard Latino community faces epidemic / pandemic health problem
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 The internationally…
Bilingual commentary: Created vs. Reactive Life
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor Sometimes…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘La infamia / Infamy’ from Aug. 22 through Sept. 6 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas present “La infamia / Infamy,” a tragedy in one act, from Aug. 22 through Sept. 6 at the Black Box Theatre in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard “La infamia…
Canceled: Café on A to hold ‘Painting Party’ on Aug. 23, 24 in downtown Oxnard
OXNARD — The Cafe on A, at 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard, has been the gateway for many community programs / events for more than 15 years and is proud to serve the most at-risk youth and marginalized community. But…
2014 Fiestas Patrias celebration opens with ‘Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Tipico’ (traditional dress) competition on Aug. 24 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The 2014 Fiestas Patrias celebration opens with ‘Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Tipico” (traditional dress) competition at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzalez Road, Oxnard, the Comité Cultural Mexicano and Lazer Broadcasting reported in…