The 2012 OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series will present “Passion Flamenco Dancing Live on Stage” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Passion Flamenco Dance…
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Brownley campaign announces ‘Latinos for Julia’ committee
SANTA PAULA — The Julia Brownley for Congress campaign on Oct. 20 announced its “Latinos for Julia” committee, made up of Ventura County, Federal and State elected officials and community leaders that have united behind Julia Brownley, the campaign reported…
Strickland supports Oct. 18 fundraiser for La Colonia Boxing Gym
OXNARD — State Sen. Tony Strickland (R-19th District) took part in the “Locked Up for Kids” fundraiser on Oct. 18 at La Colonia Boxing Gym in Oxnard. Strickland is a Republican candidate for the newly-formed 26th Congressional District, (which includes all of…
‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional, State Senate candidates, set for Oct. 20 in Santa Paula
A ‘Latino Issues Forum,’ featuring Congressional and State Senate candidates, will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at First 5 of Santa Paula, 217 10th St., Santa Paula. Presented by SEIU Local 721, the Central Coast…
Deadline approaching for Nov. 1 print edition calendar items, advertisements
The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 to submit calendar notices, news briefs, community photographs and other items for possible inclusion in the Nov. 1 print edition of Amigos805. The 10,000-copy publication is distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara…
UCSB literary scholar receives PEN Center USA Award for translation
SANTA BARBARA — When Chilean novelist and short story writer José Donoso died in 1996, he left behind a vast collection of papers. Among them was a manuscript begun some 23 years earlier. Discovered by his daughter, Pilar, the manuscript…
Commentary: Latinos, religion and the Campaign of 2012
Survey says: Catholics strongly favor Obama. Evangelicals divided. Rapidly growing Latino support for same-sex marriage By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 After a lively political debate this week, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney have been busy hitting key…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard seeking Día de los Muertos calendar items
The Consulate of México is currently organizing a community calendar for the “Day of the Dead” activities in the Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties A committee of community leaders will be visiting each site with “Ofrendas” and in recognition…
Local groups receive grants from Social Justice Fund for Ventura County
Grantees will be honored during “Celebration of Justice” reception on Nov. 8 in Ventura. One Step a la Vez for the One Step Adelante, the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, El Centrito Family Learning Centers and the Mixteco/Indígena…
Commentary: Why pink makes me cringe
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor It’s not Pink, the singer, that stirs up ambivalent feelings in my soul. It’s the color pink linked to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s all the pink stuff beyond the commemorative ribbons. It’s pink deodorant…
Bilingual commentary: Rules, Freedom and Consequences
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor As American citizens, or residents, of this great country, we are accustomed to think in terms of the freedom that we enjoy in this society. Throughout the history of the United States, more and more sectors…
Gold Coast Health Plan signs specialty contract with Clinicas del Camino Real
Clinicas to Operate as a Professional Risk Bearing Organization OXNARD — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) and Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. on Monday announced the signing of a specialty physician contract that designates Clinicas as a Professional Risk Bearing Organization.…
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el 17 de octobre
Taller gratis, ‘Aprenda a usar Facebook para negocios’, el miércoles, 17 de octobre, 2012 a 8 am a 9 am, Casapueblo Restaurant, 310 So. C St., Oxnard. Presentado pro Armando Sahagun, MBA, CIMA Business Solutions y SCORE Counselor. Encuentre y…
Bilingual report: Rubicon Theatre Co. to present ‘La Razón Blindada’ starting Oct. 17
VENTURA — The Rubicon Theatre Co. will open its 15th anniversary season, “Our Town/Your Theatre,” with the production of “La Razón Blindada (The Armored Reason)” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, Teatro de las Américas…
VC Mexican-American Bar Association to present scholarship dinner on Oct. 19
The Education Foundation of the Ventura County Mexican-American Bar Association will present its annual scholarship dinner beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Dinner and the program…
Latino peace officers group to present annual comedy show fundraiser on Oct. 19
The National Latino Peace Officers Association — Ventura County Chapter, will present its 4th annual “Comedy Show Fundraiser” beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Featuring comedians Cliff…
Bilingual report: Promotores health worker luncheon set for Oct. 21
October is Promotor and Community Health Worker month, Maria-Felix Ryan, executive director of the Promotoras y Promotores Foundation in Oxnard, reported in a media release. The members of the Central Coast Regional Promotor Network and Vision y Compromiso would like…
Bilingual report: Guadalajara-based Troker to perform Oct. 12-14 in Santa Barbara
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Guadalajara-based Troker at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Guadalupe Salad Bowl Festival and…
Bilingual report: ‘An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano’ set for Oct. 14 in Ventura
“An Afternoon with Gustavo Arellano — Author of TACO USA,” will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Lecture followed by book signing by OC Weekly editor and nationally…
Bilingual report: La Hermandad, Mexican Consulate and INEA hold first graduation
La Hermandad, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard and the National Institute for Adult Education (INEA) held its first graduation on Oct. 3 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Oxnard. Fifteen students received their graduation diplomas in primary and secondary education.…
Bilingual commentary: Surrounded by teachers
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor We have a tendency to think of our “teachers” as those who dedicate themselves to teaching us in the classrooms of our schools, in elementary schools as well as at the colleges and universities. We believe…
Big Brothers Big Sisters launches LatinoBigs.org youth mentoring website
Website will help Latino youth facing adversity who are in dire need of positive role models CAMARILLO – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has launched LatinoBigs.org, the nation’s first bilingual website focused on…
Oxnard celebrates 17th annual Multicultural Festival
By Jess Gutierrez / Guest contributor Several thousand guests enjoyed music, dance, food, and culture from around the world at Oxnard’s 17th Annual Multicultural Festival in downtown’s Plaza Park on Oct. 6. The festival, hosted by Oxnard’s Community Relations Commission,…
Bilingual report: Buses will depart Oxnard on Oct. 8 to attend César E. Chávez National Monument announcement
Three buses will be departing at 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8 from Oxnard to attend President Barack Obama’s announcement of the César E. Chávez National Monument, the Oxnard office of the United Farm Workers of America reported in a media release.…
Binational Health Week Conference set for Oct. 4
The 12th Binational Health Week Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Designed for health professionals, the conference will feature Dr. Robert Gonzalez, director of…
Bilingual commentary: Our schools — State of emergency
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor The red lights are flashing. The giant waves continue weakening — and soon knocking down — what was, once upon a time, our glory in the Golden State during the years that I was passing through…
Time running out to place your paid political advertisement
The deadline is quickly approaching to place your political advertisement in our Nov. 1 print edition. Call 805-218-1824 or send an e-mail to: fmoraga@amigos805.com Your paid political advertisement will appear on all pages of our regularly-updated website (averaging 150,000 hits…
Commentary: Rationale for presenting the demographic history of the United States
By Gilbert G. Cuevas / Guest contributor Based on the lifetime work of Nobel prizewinner Edward O. Wilson, who has explored the biological origins of the human condition and concluded that mankind is tribal in nature, our students should have…
Commentary: Upcoming events celebrate Hispanic heritage
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor “Our history defines and strengthens us,” said Alejandro Fernandez, the famous Mexican singer, when narrating the recent four-hour mini-series on the History Channel. It is important to know that the designation for Hispanic Heritage Month is…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Sept. 29
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Harrington Elementary…
Bilingual commentary: A sense of the infinite
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor Last Saturday, I decided to take my grandson and his family to see the stars at a party. No, we did not go to some extraordinary event in Hollywood or Beverly Hills, but rather to…
Bilingual report: Moorpark Foundation for the Arts to present Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College on Sept. 28
Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College will perform a benefit fundraiser to support The Moorpark Foundation for the Arts beginning with a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m., with music by Angels on Harps, and the performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday,…
Flamenco Arts Festival to present ‘Cádiz de la Frontera’ on Sept. 29
The Flamenco Arts Festival will present the American premiere of Cádiz de la Frontera at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lobero Theatre. This unique flamenco production by Andrés Peña and Pilar Ogalla tells the story of their love…
Port of Hueneme to present inaugural ‘Banana Festival’ on Sept. 29
PORT HUENEME — The Port of Hueneme will be ‘going bananas’ during the inaugural “Banana Festival” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Port of Hueneme, Harbor District, 105 E. Port Hueneme Road, the district reported…
Bilingual report: Oxnard College Foundation to present Los Valíentes at 5th annual ‘Tardeada’ on Sept. 30
The Oxnard College Foundation will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its 5thannual “Tardeada,” featuring a musical performance from Los Valíentes (The Courageous Ones) ensemble from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center. The performance…
Mexican American baseball panel discussion set for Sept. 30 in Carpinteria
A book signing on Mexican American baseball — “Mexican American Baseball in the Inland Empire” — will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Carpinteria Women’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, Carpinteria. A panel discussion on Mexican…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opens fall season, next performance Oct. 11
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opened its fall season with the free musical performance by Entre Mujeres, held Sept. 20-23 in various locations in Santa Barbara County. The performers, members of other Latino musical bands, presented their final performance…
United Way of Santa Barbara recognizes 250 community partners
SANTA BARBARA — The United Way of Santa Barbara County recently recognized 250 community partner representatives for their roles in the success of United Way’s Fun in the Sun program, the organization reported this week in a media release. This…
Bilingual report: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Entre Mujeres through Sept. 23
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! opens its fall season with a musical conversation, “The Testimonio in Song,” with Entre Mujeres at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at Casa Dolores, 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The group will then perform…
Guest commentary: Ventura County Latino community loses longtime community advocate
By Frank P. Barajas & Jess Guitierrez / Guest contributors Ventura County lost a person who provided a media voice to the Latino community since the 1960s. He was Javier R. Santana— journalist, civic activist, mentor, and, as one of his…
CSU Channel Islands’ Bracero exhibit finds permanent home in Piru’s Valle Naranjal
CAMARILLO — A powerful exhibit created by CSU Channel Islands (CI) students and faculty that presents the history and legacy of Mexican farmworkers known as “braceros” has found a fitting home. “The Braceros of Ventura County” will go on permanent…
Comunidad celebra las Fiestas Patrias
OXNARD — El Consulado de México informa a la comunidad que en el marco de las fiestas patrias, el personal de esta representación participó en diez eventos cívicos conmemorativos a los 202 años de la Independencia de México que los…
LULAC/KEYS Leadership Academy to begin classes on Sept. 24
LULAC Council No. 3128 working with Oxnard College on dropout prevention program OXNARD – As school-age children returned to schools nationwide, students from the community will get a leg-up this fall through an enhanced high school dropout prevention program, LULAC/KEYS…
United Way of Santa Barbara County celebrates 21st Annual Day of Caring
SANTA BARBARA – More than 1,500 volunteers, including young people from local schools, families, churches, community service groups and workplaces at over 50 sites across the Tri-Counties, participated on Sept. 15 in the United Way of Santa Barbara County’ 21st…
OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series begins Sept. 26
The 2012 OC OC Fall Literature & Arts Lecture Series begins with the presentation “My Deaf Journey,” Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Oxnard College. In celebration of Dead Awareness Week, storyteller Virginia Scott will share her own story about growing up deaf,…
Just Communities in Santa Barbara recognizes THRIVE Westside program
SANTA BARBARA — Just Communities, a Santa Barbara nonprofit, recently recognized THRIVE Westside for sponsoring San Marcos High School students and Westside youth in the CommUnity Leadership Institute (CLI) program. THRIVE Westside is a partnership between Harding University Partnership School, McKinley Elementary…
Casa Pacifica honored with prestigious web marketing award
CAMARILLO — Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families has been honored with the Best Non-Profit Website Award by the Web Marketing Association in its 16th annual WebAward Competition, Casa Pacifica reported this week in a media release. The web…
Santa Barbara Studio Artists hold Open Studio Tour
Santa Barbara Studio Artists shared a moment with Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider and Stephanie Langsdorf, district Representative for County Supervisor Doreen Farr, at the recent opening reception for The 11th Annual Open Studios Tour. The reception was held at…
Bilingual report: Free SBA forum for Spanish speakers
Rennee D. Dehesa, an attorney with Schneiders & Associates LLP, will be the guest speaker at a free business forum for Spanish speakers at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Casapueblo Restuarant, 310 So. C St., Oxnard. Presented by SCORE…
Bilingual commentary: Little white lies: Do they cause harm?
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor I enjoy watching Mexican, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and French films. If we watch them focused on their content and message and, even more importantly, if we reflect on them after seeing them, we gain another…