Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Lemonade Sessions” logo was designed by David Zamudio Dear Friends, The show must go on. As we deal with restricted boundaries and “social distancing”, we know the power of music always finds a…
OXNARD — The 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, slated for July 25 and 26 in Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The festival will not be rescheduled for 2020. “We know cancelling the event…
March 25, 2020 Top News The Dirt on the Dig Students who participated in an excavation at La Purisima Mission turn findings into data. Read More ? A Life of Words Scholar Shirley Geok-lin Lim will be honored for her…
VENTURA — Ventura College’s Miriam & Henry Schwab Academy of Music, scheduled for mid-July, has been cancelled in keeping with state, health and school closure guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). “We are very disappointed that we cannot…
OXNARD — Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a stay at home order for all residents of California, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.…
Clinicas provides COVID19 testing and care for patients in Ventura County CAMARILLO — Clinicas del Camino Real is being proactive and providing rapid response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a primary provider of community health care services Clinicas is here…
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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. David Magallanes By David…
Art and museum fun at home. Grab a Free Kids’ “Art To-Go” Bag at the Museum! The Santa Paula Art Museum has put together free kids’ “Art To-Go” bags filled with colored pencils, crayons, coloring pages, yarn, watercolor palettes, and…
PSHH Accepting Intake Forms for Self-Help Home Program Architectural Rendering of Mustang Court homes KING CITY — Earlier this month, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) hosted a lottery in anticipation of their upcoming home ownership opportunity in King City: Mustang Court.…
*** ORDEN DEL OFICIAL DE SALUD PARA EL CONTROL DEL VIRUS COVID-19 DIRIGIENDO A LAS PERSONAS VULNERABLES VIVIENDO EN EL CONDADO PARA TOMAR REFUGIO EN SU LUGAR DE RESIDENCIA, RESTRICIONES DE CIERTOS NEGOCIOS, ENTRE OTROS ORDENES FECHA DEL ORDEN:…
“My family benefitted from the availability of affordable housing in our community.” – Cesar Hernandez VENTURA COUNTY — Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (Housing Trust Fund VC) has elected Cesar Hernandez to its 19-member Board of Directors. In this capacity, Hernandez will…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is accelerating efforts to keep students, staff, and faculty safe from coronavirus (COVID-19) by taking further steps to create social distance. Although there have been zero presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the CSUCI…
I know that many of you have fear, anxiety, and additional, very real burdens from the Coronavirus outbreak. Some of you have lost work, some of you are in danger of losing your business and your dream, and some of you…
COVID-19 | CORONAVIRUS COMMUNITY UPDATE March 16, 2020 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS The City of Oxnard strongly encourages our community to follow the Governor’s guidelines for residents. Seniors age 65 or older or those with chronic conditions must stay indoors and…
United Way of Ventura County Mobilizing 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic As the nation responds to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC) is actively recruiting community members for the 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps. Community…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) is committed to maintaining its four farmers markets as a vital food facility and local food source during this time of uncertainty with the spread of COVID-19. As a result,…
SANTA BARBARA — In light of the recent developments with the COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County and in accordance with the CDC and State of California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has made the decision to close to the public…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Organization seeks to support public health; explores alternate ways to honor 50th Anniversary in April SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) will postpone its 2020 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at…
Based on the Ventura County health emergency, the directives of the governor of California, and the importance we place on the health and safety of our community, the Museum of Ventura County, the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula, the Research…
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Marketplace, which operates every Saturday and Sunday on the Ventura College campus, will close for the next three weekends. The temporary closure follows the latest guidelines from the California Department of Public Health, which…
Please see our important event updates below. Premiere Party: Inspiration and Influence [POSTPONED] In light of current guidance related to COVID-19, the Santa Paula Art Museum has decided to postpone the premiere reception for Inspiration and Influence scheduled for Saturday,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear PACC family, We – The Oxnard PACC nonprofit and The Canyon – are reaching out amidst rising concerns regarding COVID-19/novel coronavirus to assure you that we make the safety, health and wellbeing…
There is very new and important information on COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”). California Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health announced that large gatherings that include 250 people or more should be postponed or canceled. Smaller gatherings held in venues…
PSHH Employee competitively selected from over 300 Applicants CENTRAL COAST — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) educator Joanna Dominguez has been accepted into the highly competitive Professional Learning Community for Emerging Leaders of Color. Selected by the National Afterschool Association (NAA) from…
UPDATE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, RISE will continue to provide caring, compassionate services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Unfortunately, due to concerns related to the spread of the Coronavirus, RISE is cancelling the inaugural “RISE Up SLO County”…
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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. David Magallanes By David…
VENTURA — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is honored to announce the agency’s “Bigs of the Year,” a recognition awarded to the volunteer mentors who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to their “Littles” (youth mentees) and who have gone…
THOUSAND OAKS — The Porsche Club of America–Santa Barbara Region recently held a Mini Car Show at the John L. Notter Family Club located on the Redwood Middle School Campus in Thousand Oaks. Youth had the opportunity to enjoy six Porsche…
OXNARD — Artist Kimberly Duran’s design conveying her message of love and her love of strawberries won the poster design contest for the 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival. Duran’s winning entry was revealed today to a group of dignitaries and…
SACRAMENTO – Citing a report released by the California Secretary of State, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) , author of the groundbreaking law that requires gender diversity on California’s corporate boards, applauded the more than 100 corporations that have added…
SANTA MARIA — Several Pioneer Valley High School student leaders recently attended Oakley Elementary School to promote literacy during their Read Across America event. Panthers Bruin Chapman, Ravynn Anielski, Madison Hernandez, and Sinai Sanchez Barajas took time to read books…
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria members Michelle Alpizar and Laura Flores have been awarded a total of $25,000 in college scholarships through the competitive Girls Inc. National Scholars Program. Alpizar and Flores are among 23 young women around the…
MARCH 2020 Make a Donation Visit our Website Spring is in the air! Sponsorship Form Auction Donation Form And lucky for us, Friendship Center is the proud and grateful recipient of this year’s SBAOR (Santa Barbara Association of Realtors) Golf…
VENTURA COUNTY — Go to http://www.vcnewschannel.com/coronavirus-information for the latest information from the County of Ventura on the Coronavirus. Recent Posts Feb. 24, 2020 – Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on potential use of Naval Base Ventura County…
By Jim Logan • UCSB SANTA BARBARA — When teacher and activist Sal Castro encouraged students in Los Angeles to protest what they saw as decades of substandard education for Mexican-American youths, he helped kicked off what was then the…
SANTA BARBARA — When you think of a computer hacker, do you picture a teenage loner staring at a computer screen in a basement somewhere, intent on doing harm? You might want to think again. For 10 female SBCC students who…
Special Museum Hours for New Exhibits Installation The Museum of Ventura County in Downtown Ventura will be closed to the public February 25—February 28, 2020. The Research Library and Archives will be open regular hours Wednesday through Friday 11AM—5PM. The…
OXNARD — Entry applications are now available for the 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Strawberry-themed recipes that show exceptional creativity and culinary flair will be selected to compete in the contest. Submissions must be original…
