Category: Cultural

Bilingual report: County provides options for parents to safely surrender newborns

VENTURA — Occasionally parents face difficult and desperate circumstances and find they are not ready or able to raise a newborn. These parents have the option under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law to legally and safely surrender their newborn baby within…

AMAE Honors Outstanding Graduating Seniors

OXNARD — The Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Oxnard Chapter, is proud to honor two outstanding high school seniors for their academic and community accomplishments.  Honorees are Jazmine Lucente, student at Adolfo Camarillo High School, and Kassandra Barragan, student at…

Giving Wings to Children with Disabilities at Camp Mariposas

Speech and Occupational Therapy Program Funded by CenCal Health SANTA BARBARA — Every week day this Summer, in a small nondescript office building on Santa Barbara’s Westside, young lives are transformed. Camp Mariposas provides speech, language and occupational therapies to…

Election Integrity Project California Retains Judicial Watch to Enforce Compliance with Federal Law to Maintain Accurate Voter Rolls – Liberty & Freedom Start With Honest Elections

“… A historic settlement negotiated with LA County to remove 1.5 Million inactive voter registration records. We are encouraged that LA County has begun compliance by mailing 1.6 million cards to registrants on the inactive list!”     EIPCa President Linda Paine…

The UC Santa Barbara Library becomes the new repository for La Casa de la Raza’s historical archive

By Andrea Estrada • UCSB The UC Santa Barbara Library and La Casa de la Raza have reached a new accord that signals another milestone in the preservation of local community history. At a public reception July 11 at La…

Bilingual report: Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. Celebrates National Health Center Week 2019 throughout Ventura County Aug. 4-10

VENTURA COUNTY — August 4th-10th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW)! Clinicas invites community members to join them for a Health Fair at Del Sol Park, in Oxnard, on Sunday August…

Bilingual report — SMJUHSD Science presents ‘Rocketing into High School’

SANTA MARIA — Incoming freshman students heading towards ERHS, PVHS and SMHS will be “Rocketing into High School” on August 5thand 6th. Science teachers and students plan to explore the wonders of science and participate in the NGSS (Next Generation Science…

Guest commentary: Hear us America, we the Migrants of the world cannot and will not be denied!

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 Once…

Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…

Guest commentary: The history of the Cafe on A: A blue print

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. Click here for the entire…

Oxnard PACC Hires New Director, Excited about the Future

OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Carolyn Merino Mullin. Prior to joining the nonprofit, Mullin –…

Two Wineries Added to Santa Barbara County Farm Day

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Two wineries are part of the inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day coming up Saturday, September 28. On Farm Day, Hermanas Vineyard & Winery and Riverbench Vineyard will join 10 Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries and agricultural organizations…

Tacos Don Chente Earns Top Award In Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division

OXNARD — After two hours of sampling salsas from eight restaurants and specialty groceries, 10 judges cast their votes for winners in the 2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. Tacos Don Chente came away with the Judges Choice…

Museum of Ventura County — New MVC Then Blog + Munch this Thursday, Ivor Davis Book Talk and more!

The latest edition of MVC Then is now available! Early Ventura County newspapers offered one of the few ways to connect pioneer communities with stories, opinions, and news of the day. The first newspapers in Ventura County were all closely…

CSUCI Boating Center gets grant to support ongoing water recreation and safety classes for underserved youth

CAMARILLO — Anybody can learn to sail, paddleboard, kayak or simply learn more about our ocean through the Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC), which is part of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The year-round programs, which are particularly popular in the summertime, just…

First 5 Ventura County and Interface Children & Family Services announce locations of Neighborhoods for Learning sites

13 ‘Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface’ locations will serve as early education hubs and resource centers for local children and families VENTURA —  First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to join Interface Children & Family Services (ICFS) in…

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College welcomes military, veterans and first responders

MOORPARK — Moorpark College invites veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders to experience America’s Teaching Zoo, free of charge on Saturday, July 6th. Guests and their families will experience wild animal encounters and presentations as well as big cat feedings…

Oxnard College Expands English as a Second Language Program

Beginning fall semester, August 2019, Oxnard College will expand its English as a Second Language program by offering credit and non- credit courses. The credit courses will continue to provide instruction in academic English skills that prepare students for reading…

2 y 3 de agosto, 28 de julio y 4 de agosto — Teatro de las América presenta BURUNDANGA

Don’t miss it!/ ¡No se la pierdan! Esta comedia fue un gran éxito en Madrid donde estuvo en las tablas por 4 años.  Berta, estudiante de posgrado se encuentra embarazada por Manel, su novio. Insegura respecto al compromiso de él,…

Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones News — Carrying on in a NEW WAY…. CAM Cornerstones Programs @ CAM Studio Gallery | Christine Morla Guest Exhibition and POP Up Exhibition just announced!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   To the many Friends and Supporters of the Carnegie Art Museum — from the entire Cornerstones Board of Directors, we thank you so much for your strong and impassioned statements of support for…

Rio School District Provides Summer Writing Program at CSUCI for 75 Students in Partnership with South Coast Writing Project of UCSB

Program Serves As Gateway to College Experience for English Language Learners OXNARD — Rio School District (RSD) is partnering with the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at University of California, Santa Barbara to put on a summer writing program at Cal…

Ventura County Genealogical Society Special Interest Group holds monthly meetings.

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society Special Interest Group is devoted to the researching of ancestors from Mexico, Spain and other Spanish speaking countries. We hope to help one another find the resources needed to extend our family trees,…

CSUCI faculty will study common problems between France and California at Paris seminar

CAMARILLO —Polarization, immigration, sustainability and climate change are among the challenges and similarities California and France share. Two CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) faculty members will explore the challenges the state and country have in common at a California State University…

Oxnard Salsa Festival update for June 27 — Do you have what it takes to win the Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge 2019?

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Do you have what it takes to win the Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge 2019? Calling all home cooks! Your family and friends RAVE about your homemade salsa, but do you have what it…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for June 27 — MCASB Events Week of June 23rd-30th

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UPCOMING EVENTS June 23rd – 29th, 2019 JOIN US! The final week of June is full of exciting events here at MCASB, including an opportunity to meet the artist behind our September show, Ari Benjamin Meyers:…

Bilingual report: Be inspired to make a difference on June 29 / ¡Inspírese y haga una diferencia! el 29 de junio

BE INSPIRED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN CARE! With motivational speaker, Michael Sanders, along with a compelling panel of teens, resource parents and biological families sharing their heartfelt stories and…

Ventura College Foundation Marketplace Looks To Expand Number Of Saturday Produce & Prepacked Food Vendors

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Marketplace, which operates every Saturday and Sunday on the Ventura College campus, is looking to expand the number of Saturday produce and pre-packaged food vendors. The Marketplace attracts between 2,000 and 5,000 visitors each…

Seven Participants To Compete In Oxnard Salsa Festival’s ‘Dancing With Our Community Stars’ Contest

OXNARD — Seven community leaders will take the stage and dance for charity during the “2019 Dancing With Our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser,” Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. during the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival in…

CSUCI earns prestigious Seal of Excelencia

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received the Seal of Excelencia, a prestigious, voluntary and comprehensive certification granted by the Washington, D.C.-based organization, Excelencia in Education. The Seal recognizes an institution’s very high level of commitment and effort to serve…

Santa Paula Museum of Art update for June 21 — Meet Our Artist in Residence! She’s Creating Works Inspired by Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Our kids’ summer art classes are off to a great start here at the Santa Paula Art Museum. In this week’s playful “Geo-Me-Tree” class for kids age 3 to…

Studio Channel Islands Art Center Welcomes New Board Member

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) recently announced Daniel Bednar has joined its board of directors. Bednar is vice president, enterprise project management, at CBC Federal Credit Union Ventura County. “We are delighted to have Daniel join the…

Carnegie Art Museum update for June 14 — Don’t miss our final week of programs | Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series, The Children’s Workshop, CAM Book Club, Meditation | SHOP THE Gift Store and the SPECTACULAR ART SALE with 30% discount on all purchases!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   POETRY AT THE CARNEGIE THE JACKSON WHEELER SERIES Dan Gerber and Alis Morris Soto                                                with CSUCI student poet Damien Aguilar Saturday, June 15   6 pm       $5  / members free Organized  & Hosted…

Fifteen-year-old Anthony Delgadillo Salas to fundraise $1 million to save Oxnard Performing Arts Center

OXNARD — Fifteen-year-old Anthony Delgadillo Salas has kickstarted a $1 million GoFundMe campaign to help save the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC). The Oxnard High School student is a volunteer at the venue. “My experience at The PACC started out…

Bilingual report: CalFresh Food Benefits Available to People Receiving Supplemental Security Income

VENTURA — The Human Services Agency announced that as of June 1, 2019, Supplemental Security Income/Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh food benefits. CalFresh food benefits stretch household budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food,…

Latin Percussionist Pete Escovedo to perform at Oxnard Salsa Festival on July 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Just Announced! Join us for this very special Friday Night Concert brought to you by the Oxnard Downtowners featuring… Legendary Latin Percussionist PETE ESCOVEDO For more than 50 years, Pete Escovedo has been…

Carnegie Art Museum update for June 6 — OPENING RECEPTION “Recent and Seldom Seen,” & CAM Studio Gallery CLOSING RECEPTION “Smoke and Mirrors” Zara Monet Feeney! SHOP THE Gift Store and the SPECTACULAR ART SALE!

View in Browser Our thanks to all the Carnegie Art Museum audience and members that have sent communiques during the unfolding City of Oxnard FY 2019-20 budget crisis  in support of  keeping the Museum operational in some format. Your testimonies on how…

Bilingual commentary: “I Got This”

By David Magallanes • Guest contributor David Magallanes When I take my morning run by the water at our nearby marina, I always pass a salon that keeps a sign outside its front door with encouraging messages that change every…