SANTA BARBARA— Favianna Rodriguez, the Oakland-based activist artist best known for bold posters and digital art that explore issues of social justice, has donated her personal archive to the UC Santa Barbara Library. The Favianna Rodriguez Papers are now housed…
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Oak Park’s De Castro named to the ‘California Super Lawyers’ list
OAK PARK — David M. De Castro has been named to the California Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in California for 2013. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by…
El Concilio profile: Amelia Sugden
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
CAUSE, Future Leaders of America among groups receiving McCune Foundation grants
VENTURA — The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and Future Leaders of America are among community organizing and social justice initiatives in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties receiving a total of $345,000 in grants from McCune Foundation, the…
One Step a la Vez, Future Leaders of America, Park Oaks Outreach Program to benefit from 2013 Rebozo Festival on May 19
CAMARILLO — The One Step a la Vez Program, Future Leaders of America and Park Oaks Outreach Program will be the beneficiaries this year when the 2013 Rebozo Festival celebrates its 9th year from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on the grounds…
Crusin’ “A” Car & Bike Show & Shine to be held May 11 in downtown Oxnard
OXNARD — The Crusin’ “A” Car & Bike Show & Shine to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in downtown Oxnard. Cool cars, motorcycles, street eats, live music and prize drawings, with special appearance by the Police…
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Bilingual commentary: ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
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 There…
Guest commentary: Since when is losing winning?
Playing-Follow-the-Leader 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…
CSU Channel Islands report classes reopen
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands was scheduled to reopen Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m., with immediate access to the Library, dining services and student housing. Classes and activities will begin on Monday, May 6, university officials reported in a media…
Bilingual report: Forum on school discipline to be held on May 7 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) will present a community education program on school discipline at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 So. A St., Oxnard. The program will provide information on new laws…
Tickets now on sale for Pacifica High School PTSA fundraiser on May 10
Tickets are now on sale for Pacifica high School PTSA’s “Open House Wine Tasting” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Rancho Ventavo Cellers, 741 So. A St., at Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The event is catered by Pacifica…
Students to explore careers, college at YLS Youth Empowerment Summit on May 10
OXNARD — The Young Leaders Society will present the annual Youth Empowerment Summit from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The event provides high school juniors and seniors and community…
CSU Channel Island’s Barajas will talk about early farmworker housing on May 11
VENTURA — CSU Channel Islands Professor Frank P. Barajas will present a talk related to his book “Curious Unions: Mexican American Workers and Resistance in Oxnard, California, 1898–1961” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E.…
Bilingual report: Free ‘Family Health and Wellness Fair’ to be held May 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — A Family Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Hueneme High School, 500 Bard Road, Oxnard. The free event features activities for the entire family, free produce, health…
OHS’s PTSA to present Car Show fundraiser on May 11
OXNARD — The Oxnard High School PTSA will hosts its inaugural Yellow Jacket “Stingers” outdoor classic car and motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at OHS, 3400 W.Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Registration and car entry set-up…
Mother’s Day ‘Black & White Gala Dinner Dance’ to be held May 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Mother’s Day “Black & White Gala Dinner Dance,” featuring Yari More Y Su Orquesta, playing the best of Merengue, cha-cha, bolero, salsa, cumbia, and Latin jazz, will be presented from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 11…
Reception for exhibit by ceramic artists Kim Clark, Cecile Gurrola-Faulconer to be held May 3
A reception for exhibit by ceramic artists Kim Clark, Cecile Gurrola-Faulconer to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Studio 1317, 1317 No. Ventura Ave., next to G&S Building Supply, in Ventura, the studio reported in…
CSU Channel Islands closed Friday due to brush fire. Ventura County Health warns residents to avoid smoke
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands will remain closed Friday, May 3 for classes and activities due to the Camarillo Springs fire, the university reported in a media alert. CSU Channel Islands has reopened University Glen to residents only. Additional updates will be…
El Concilio profile: Miguel Angel Rodriguez
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Cover story: CSU Chancellor White says diversity benefits all
CSU Channel Islands has bright future as Hispanic-serving institution, he says By Cesar Arredondo / Amigos805 The new head of the California State University system sees a bright future for CSU Channel Islands. Chancellor Timothy White, who was born in…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consul Flores Mejía ending service to Tri-Counties region
OXNARD— Mexico Consul Rogelio A. Flores Mejía said as of April 30 he has concluded his consulate duties serving the Mexican population in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. No announcement has been made as to who will replace…
Commentary: ‘Border Songs’ spreads stories, gives life
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Maybe it was the story told by m. henry in “What Coyote Brought” about that trickster who volunteered to protect all the animals’ cache of food (bad idea), and then turned around and built…
Bilingual commentary: Races and marathons
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 The…
KCLU’s Lance Orozco wins national journalism award
Society of Professional Journalists to honor reporter INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists is awarding a 2012 Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism to KCLU News Director Lance Orozco for his story chronicling his battle with kidney cancer.…
Guest Commentary: We ain’t going back
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 Mexican…
Oxnard Sister City Committee to present fundraiser on April 29
OXNARD – The Oxnard Sister City Committee will present a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 29 at Hook Burger, 1811 Rose Ave., Oxnard. Get together with family, friends to help us enjoy some great food, the organization reported.…
Oxnard College to present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo on May 1
OXNARD — As part of its annual Multicultural Day, Oxnard College will also present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The event includes performances by Mariachi Alma de Mexico and Rio Mesa High…
Oxnard College to present Multicultural Day on May 1
OXNARD — Celebrating the diversity of cultures in our community, Oxnard College hosts its annual Multicultural Day festival from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The event is designed to enrich the quality of student life on campus…
MEChA de CI to present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration on May 2
CAMARILLO — MEChA de CI will present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Malibu Hall 100, CSU Channel Islands. Featuring La Más Picosa Banda Chile Verde, Danza Azteca & Folklórico de CI. Sponsored…
Bilingual report: Cancer Prevention Fair to be held May 4 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — A Cancer Prevenion Fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, 915 No. Milpas St., Santa Barbara. The event includes free cancer screenings for those uninsured and under-insured,…
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to host ‘Descubre Tu Comunidad’ event on May 4
OXNARD — The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast is hosting “Descubre Tu Comunidad” (Discover Your Community) event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, May 4 at Oxnard Plaza Park between C and Fifth streets in downtown Oxnard. Girl…
El Concilio profile: Amanda Quintero
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here or call 805-486-9777…
Bilingual commentary: How many calories?!
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 During…
Commentary: Arizona Copycats — Mexicans in the Photo
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 By…
MICOP to present ‘Indigenous Knowledge Conference’ on April 26 at Oxnard College
OXNARD— The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) will present an “Indigenous Knowledge Conference: An Encounter for Providers and Professionals” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The conference will provide…
Bilingual report: Civil Rights Conference to be held on April 27 at Oxnard College
Justice for Our Communities! Families Organizing to Resist Police Brutality and Abuse, organizers report OXNARD — Dozens of community organizations and several families that have lost their loved ones to extra-judicial killings by police are set to meet at “Justice for Our Communities! Families…
MICOP seeks volunteers for Mixteco community’s annual Día de los Niños event on April 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Volunteers are needed to support Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community annual Día de los Niños meeting on Saturday, April 27 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 S. Gisler St., Oxnard and Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard. “We will…
Casa Dolores to present Día del Niño / Children’s Day on April 27 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Casa Dolores will present its annual Día del Niño / Children’s Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The event is free and open to the public and features arts, crafts, face…
National Latino Peace Officers Association to hold 10th annual scholarship banquet on April 27
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association will present its 10th Annual Scholarship Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Lawrence Vasquez, USN Commanding Officer…