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United Way of Ventura County — Come celebrate 8 amazing women with us and more news
This Thursday evening, we will host our first in-person event in almost two years.
We will be celebrating the educational achievements of eight outstanding women at our annual Women United Education Awards. Please join us at the Camarillo Ranch for this special occasion.
It will be an inspirational evening full of passionate educators, students, and community partners.
As always, the health and safety of our guests is vitally important to us. We will be following and enforcing public health mandates at this event.
Limited tickets are still available.
Family Service Agency Names Alexander Murkison to Board of Directors
Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Murkison to its Board of Directors.
Alexander Murkison is the Advancement Associate at Midland School in Los Olivos. A recent graduate of Allan Hancock College,Alex is particularly passionate about mental health support in schools, and is an advocate and activist in the local community.
Union Bank Donation Brings ‘Tools for School’ to 400 Local Children in Need
After 18 months of pandemic life, some 400 school-age children walked away from the 8th Annual “Tools for School” on Aug. 14th with backpacks filled with school supplies for the coming school year. 40 individuals signed up for vaccinations at the event as well.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — BEST OF 2021 | Vote MCASB for Best Museum
Voting has opened for the Santa Barbara Independent’s Best of
Santa Barbara 2021 Readers’ Poll
2021 has not been easy, but MCASB persevered! From collaborating with local artists to record attendance for our recent exhibition, Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column, we have been actively working on enriching the Museum experience for everyone. But it doesn’t stop there! We look forward to sharing our plans for upcoming exhibitions, special guest talks, dinners, yoga, shopping events and more.
Bilingual report — Ventura County Office of Education — Live Back to School Q&A on Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM
From COVID-19 safety to student mental health, there are many questions about the new school year that is now getting underway in Ventura County. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, will address some of these pressing questions in a live virtual Q&A on Monday, August 16 at 6:00 PM.
Bilingual report — August 12, 2021 – COVID-19 Update for Aug. 12, 2021
There are 166 new COVID-19 cases reported since Wednesday and 4,475 new tests performed. There are 121 people hospitalized, 27 in the ICU. There has been 1 additional death, 49 year old male. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to the loved ones of those that have passed away.
74.4% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has received the first dose.
66.2.% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has been fully vaccinated.
76.5% of Ventura County’s population 18+ has received the first dose.
For more information visit www.vcrecovers.org
Moorpark College Work-Based Learning Program Championed by Congresswoman Julia Brownley
Moorpark College’s Work-Based Learning Program, a paid internship that connects students with local employers, is one of nine programs potentially to benefit from more than $20.6 million requested by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA 26th District) for Ventura County. Before the pandemic, the program, launched in 2018, annually served 250 students. The $225,000 in funds would provide an additional 150 students with $1,500 in paid internships while they earn college credit.
“I’m proud that so many of our community’s priorities were included in this first round of the appropriations process,” said Congresswoman Brownley. “Our work is only now beginning, and as these projects make it through the legislative process I will continue to fight for Ventura County’s priorities.”
Ventura County Office of Education — State to Require Vaccination or Testing for School Employees
Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, (on Aug. 11) applauded a new move by the State of California to require all school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. “With the continuing spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, this is a commonsense step that will help ensure the safety of students and employees as schools reopen for the new year,” said Dr. Morales. “Most school employees are already vaccinated, and I’m confident others will now follow suit.”
UCSB — The Current — ‘The Ocean Remembers’ and more news
Using artificial intelligence, researchers find that global ocean warming started later in the 20th century than previously estimated.
Bilingual report — County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 11, 2021
Bilingual report — County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 10, 2021
There are 186 new COVID-19 cases reported since Monday and 3,055 new tests performed. There are 121 people hospitalized, 25 in the ICU. There are no additional deaths.
74.1% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has received the first dose.
66% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has been fully vaccinated.
76.3% of Ventura County’s population 18+ has received the first dose.
For more information visit www.vcrecovers.org
The California Department of Public Health has issued a public health order requiring workers in health care settings to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. For more information visit https://bit.ly/CDPHSPHO
Bilingual report — Oxnard College offers English as a Second Language Classes online and in person
Aprenda inglés en persona o en casa con clases virtuales de Oxnard College. Inscripciones para las clases de inglés como segundo idioma están abiertas para el semestre del otoño 2021 en Oxnard College. Clases de crédito y sin crédito comienzan el 23 de agosto y se impartirán en línea y en persona con horarios flexibles por la mañana y por la tarde.
Oxnard College ofrece uso gratuito de textos, acceso a Zoom y tutoría para las clases. También habrá cierto número de computadoras portátiles disponibles para prestar a estudiantes que las necesitan.
Lumina Alliance Receives Grant from The Community Foundation SLO County and Opportunity to Thrive Initiative
Lumina Alliance received $35,000 in funding from the Opportunity to Thrive Initiative and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. This grant will be used to help survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence exiting Lumina Alliance’s emergency shelters overcome barriers to their self?sufficiency.
Bilingual report — Teatro de las Américas Auditions / Audiciónes para ‘Cumbia De Mi Corazón’
A play by / Una obra de Toby Campion
Directed / Dirigida por: Robert Sánchez
Choreographer: Margarita Moran
Obra en Español con música y baile
When / Cuando
August / agosto 16 @ 6 pm-9 pm
Museum of Ventura County — Ag Interactive + Back Country Adventures
In person, on the web, and live broadcast
Your Museum in Ventura, in Santa Paula, and in your home
Bilingual report — Ventura County Public Health Issues Health Advisory Urging Vaccinations and Masking Indoors
Due to the current surge, Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) is urging all Ventura County residents that are eligible but have not yet been fully vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible. In alignment with state and federal health authorities, VCPH officials also continue to strongly recommend mask wearing indoors in public places regardless of vaccination status. While Ventura County continues to be aligned with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on masking, which recommends that everyone regardless of vaccination status wear masks indoors, and that requires those that are not fully vaccinated to mask indoors, officials are closely monitoring the current surge in case additional mitigation measures are needed.
Bilingual report — County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 9, 2021
Since Friday, August 6, there have been 598 new COVID-19 cases reported and 8,616 new tests performed. There are 116 people hospitalized, 23 in the ICU. 5 additional deaths of a 60 year old male, 69 year old female, 68 year old female, 95 year old male, and a 75 year old male. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to the loved ones of those that have passed away.
Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard — Concurso de Dibujo Infantil “Este es mi México”
Bilingual commentary — Coming to Terms with My Heritage
At the time, it was hard to imagine that patiently spitting into a plastic tube would unlock some of the secrets of my ancestry. But such is the process that allows 23andMe, a “genetic service” that provides DNA testing, to provide ancestral information to their customers.
The results of such genetic inquiries can range from shocking to embarrassing to simply confirming what we may already know—or at least suspect—about our family background.
Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Friday
Beginning Friday, August 6, Santa Barbara County Public Health is mandating the use of universal face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status due to a significant increase in cases due to the Delta variant. The current case rate for our county is 12.4 per 100,000 residents, which would put us in the Purple Tier if the tier structure was still active. The vast majority of cases are with unvaccinated people but we are seeing a slight increase in cases among vaccinated people as well (see chart below) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed in preliminary data that fully vaccinated people who do become infected with the Delta variant can be infectious and can spread the virus to others.
Bilingual report — County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 4, 2021
Since Monday, August 2, there have been 269 new COVID-19 cases and 6,595 new tests performed. 0 additional deaths.
73.3% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has received the first dose.
65.4% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has been fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Individuals as of August 4, 2021:
Fully vaccinated: 474,932
Total cases among vaccinated individuals: 688
Rate of infection among fully vaccinated: 0.14% (688/474,932)
Total hospitalizations among fully vaccinated: 35
Hospitalization rate: 0.007% (35/477,932)
Total deaths among fully vaccinated: 3. All individuals were over the age of 65 and had comorbidities.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Upcoming events from our Emerging Leaders in the Arts Fellows!
UPCOMING EVENTS CURATED BY THIS YEARS’ ELA FELLOWS!
MCASB is delighted to present three unique
Independent Curatorial Projects from the 2021 ELA cohort.
As the culmination of their nine-month-long experience-based fellowship, these projects aim to support and encourage Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) within the Santa Barbara Community.
United Way of Ventura County — You can help us win this challenge week!
Let’s finish this challenge week strong! We’re so appreciative for the surge of support this week toward our Community Thrives fundraiser to support our United to End Homelessness initiative. Let’s keep this momentum going!
With less than two weeks to go, every donation makes a big impact. Plus, depending on how much we raise in a challenge week (like this week) … we become eligible for additional grant funding.
We’re on a mission to house Ventura County. Who’s with us?
Bid on Best of Local Art During Museum’s Online Auction Fundraiser starting Aug. 16
Twenty-one stunning works of art by local artists will soon be up for grabs during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s online Fine Art Auction Fundraiser. Online bidding will open Monday, August 16, 2021, and will close Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. PDT. The Museum’s annual Fine Art Auction is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser each year. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum and the thousands of children, families, and adults that the Museum serves through its educational programs every year.
Bid online for your chance to take home artworks by historical artists like Jessie Arms Botke, Cornelis Botke and Douglas Shively, and contemporary pieces by some of this region’s most popular artists: Linda Brown, Norman Kirk, Sherry Loehr, Susan Petty, Gail Pidduck, Anette Power, and more. Individuals must preregister to bid online at www.bidsquare.com/auction-house/santa-paula-art-museum.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Be a Supporting Circle Member!
Every donation goes to support our passionate staff in presenting engaging exhibitions, exciting artist talks, informative guided tours, inclusive community events, fun educational programs, and more. MCASB only exists with the support of our community. Become a member today and support MCASB’s initiatives!
Santa Paula Art Museum announces upcoming events
The new exhibit, Vistas, Varmints and Vagabonds: The PAC6 Paints the Wild West, is now on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum! PAC6 is a group of six women artists from Southern California who joined forces in 2014 to travel and paint across the country. The artists are Linda Brown, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans and Sharon Weaver. Meet the artists during their exhibit premiere party on Sunday, August 1. The exhibit runs through November 7, 2021, and all of the artworks are available for purchase.
Bilingual report — Mi Vida, Mi Voz Community Collaboration Provides Critical Resources for Santa Barbara County Spanish Speaking Community
For years, the Spanish-speaking community has struggled to receive timely, culturally appropriate information related to emerging needs. A collaboration comprised of local Latino-serving organizations, Mi Vida, Mi Voz (My Life, My Voice) was developed to address this information deficit. After the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Mi Vida, Mi Voz (MVMV) pivoted to address the critical needs related to the crisis. With the pandemic’s disproportionate health and economic impact in the Latino community, this essential formation was and is more relevant than ever
Since spring of 2020, Mi Vida, Mi Voz has been collecting information about community resources in five basic categories: Health; Basic Needs (food, financial support, housing, legal); Mental Health; Children & Families; and Seniors. The emphasis has been on health and basic needs information during the COVID-19 crisis.
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Only 3 days remaining to see Shana Moulton
There are only three days remaining to view Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column at MCASB! Stop by this weekend to see the exhibition in its final form. Over the last four months, The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column has taken on new elements, adapting and changing as Shana Moulton has explored this iteration of herWhispering Pines series. Join us for the final days of this exhibition from Thursday – Sunday, 11AM – 5PM!
Teatro de las Américas — Upcoming events
We want to thank the Port of Hueneme for their 2021-2022 Sponsorship
Queremos dar las gracias al Port of Hueneme por ser nuestro Patrocinador del año 2021-2022
High-Tech Learning Lab to Open at VCOE
Seventh-grade students from Somis School will be the first to experience a new high-tech learning lab opening at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) in Camarillo next week. It’s called the LMNOP Lab, which stands for Learning Makes New Opportunities Possible. The lab is outfitted with large interactive displays and all of the tools students will need to complete various technology-oriented projects.
The students will enjoy a full week of interactive learning about computer coding, robotics, electronic music, and website design. Students will have the opportunity to choose their own projects, which they will present to the class at the end of the week. Students will have access to a variety of technology learning tools, including Arduino microcontrollers and LEGO BOOST kits that use motors, sensors and coding to bring models to life.
Oxnard College Reopens Child Development Center to the Community
Oxnard College is reopening its Child Development Center on Aug. 16 after undergoing renovations, expanding its hours and adopting a new curriculum. The Oxnard College “Little Condors” Child Development Center will serve preschoolers Monday through Friday, year-round, helping bridge a gap in Ventura County childcare services and providing much-needed support for family care needs.
Part-day and full-day childcare services are available to families in the community, while scholarships and priority are reserved for Oxnard College students. The Center’s new curriculum will provide an innovative focus on dual language learners, outdoor learning and play, and STEAM experiences (i.e., science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).
Bilingual report — Ventura County Elections Has Immediate Need for Election Workers
Do you want to take part in our democracy? Do you enjoy public service? Apply to be a part of our awesome team! Ventura County Elections is seeking to fill 110 Temporary Intermittent Elections Voting Assistant positions immediately at an hourly rate of $21.93 to assist with the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election.
County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for July 28, 2021
Since the last update on Monday, July 26, there have been 268 new COVID-19 cases and 5,237 new tests performed. 1 additional death of an 89 year old male. Our thoughts and sincere condolences to the loved ones of those that have passed away.
72.3% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has received the first dose.
64.7% of Ventura County’s population 12+ has been fully vaccinated.
74.8% of Ventura County’s population 18+ has received the first dose.
As of today, July 28, 2021, there have been 359 breakthrough cases in Ventura County.
This is .076% of the 469,530 Ventura County residents who are fully vaccinated, tested positive and meet the CDC’s definition of a breakthrough case.
Oxnard Chamber announces winners of the 2021 Community & Business Awards
The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce nine recipients of its annual Community & Business Awards, which will be celebrated on Thursday, August 12, at 11:30 am at the Courtyard By Marriott in Oxnard and emceed by Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen.
Now in its 71st year, the Community & Business Awards honors outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations that make Oxnard a wonderful community to live, work and do business in. Nominations are submitted by the public and reviewed by a selection committee. In addition to the nominations, the Oxnard Chamber Board of Directors selects an individual, business or organization to receive the Oxnard Trophy for bringing recognition to Oxnard and bettering the community.
The 2021 winners are:
Amgen Foundation renews support for United Way with $100,000 grant
The Amgen Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to United Way of Ventura County to continue to support the nonprofit’s United to End Homelessness initiative. This initiative is a landlord engagement program designed to increase housing stock and utilize existing housing vouchers and housing subsidies provided by local jurisdictions and community partners to prevent and end homelessness.
UCSB — The Current — ‘Absolutely Stunning’ and more news
Campus makes progress on a planned student housing development in partnership with visionary philanthropist Charlie Munger.
Museum of Ventura County — Summer Exhibits & Programs in full swing
The Museum of Ventura County and the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula are now officially open! Both museums are open Thursday—Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Admission to both Museums is FREE through the end of the year.
Take a sneak peek at our current exhibits below!
Your possibilities are endless at MCASB!
We strive to serve YOU! Membership levels allow various ways for you to fuel your interest in contemporary art and explore its facets with fellow art enthusiasts. All gifts support our efforts to bring you top quality experiences. Join today!
Bilingual report — Mayor and City Councilmembers Welcome Dallas Cowboys Back to Oxnard for 15th Training Camp
Oxnard Mayor John Zaragoza and the City Council welcomed the Dallas Cowboys back to Oxnard for their 15th training camp in Oxnard on Saturday, July 24, 2021. A capacity crowd attended the opening ceremony to welcome the Cowboys back to the West Coast home for America’s team.
The City of Oxnard has had the pleasure of hosting the Dallas Cowboys nearly every year since 2002. This year, Mayor Zaragoza welcomed Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to his inaugural trip to Oxnard, and applauded quarterback Dak Prescott’s speedy recovery and return to the field.
“We want to say how excited we all are—the City of Oxnard, its residents, and its visitors—to be able to open the City to the Dallas Cowboys again,” said Mayor Zaragoza. “This is a time of year that we all truly look forward to and we are so happy you are back.”