Category: Cultural

Bilingual report — Ventura County Human Services Agency Announces New Income Pilot Program for Former Ventura County Foster Youth

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA —The Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) on Oct. 17, in partnership with Ventura County-based nonprofit James Storehouse, opened the application period for VC Thrive, a supplemental income pilot program serving former foster youth between the ages of 21 and 26 with low incomes. The 18-month program provides monthly stipends of $1,000 to 150 eligible individuals.

Many young adults aging out of foster care with limited resources and support networks face challenges that make it difficult to achieve their goals for education, employment, housing and overall well-being. By providing a supplemental monthly income to help cover necessities such as food, housing and utilities, VC Thrive aims to enable participants to focus on pursuing educational and career opportunities that will put them on a path toward self-sufficiency and a greater quality of life.

Take A Self-Guided Tour of Lompoc Murals Along California’s Central Coast

by Community Contributor • October 17, 2023 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — Travel often uncovers hidden treasures in the most unexpected places, and Lompoc’s outdoor mural gallery is one of these delightful finds. If you’re a fan of art, history, and exploration, you’re in for a treat with this self-guided tour of Lompoc’s murals. Join us as we wander through the streets and unveil the captivating stories and creativity that adorn the city’s walls.

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2023 • Comments Off

IN-PERSON EVENT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

October 21 @ 10:00 am

The symposium will provide an introduction to AI and discuss tools and technologies with an overview of cutting-edge AI tools and platforms tailored for small businesses. Real-Life Case Studies will examine successful AI implementations in small businesses across diverse industries. They will also discuss AI-driven marketing and Sales Strategies, where you will discover how AI can supercharge your marketing campaigns, customer engagement and sales conversion rates. The key to prosperity is to reframe your thinking and leverage AI as a strategic tool to increase productivity. Join the NO-COST symposium to learn how! Location: Santa Barbara City College – West Campus, BC-Forum.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MCASB celebrates Día de los Muertos / celebrando Día de los Muertos Oct. 22 – Nov. 5, 2023

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2023 • Comments Off

Our combined programs for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) seek to provide a more robust illustration of the true diversity of the Latinx experience in Santa Barbara County.

La combinación de nuestros programas para el Día de los Muertos pretende ofrecer una mejor ilustración de la verdadera diversidad de la experiencia Latinx en el condado de Santa Bárbara.

Bilingual report — The latest news from the County of Ventura

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2023 • Comments Off

Mountains to Sea Jubilee – Celebrating 150 Years of VC!
Join us for a FREE family festival celebrating Ventura County’s 150th anniversary! The festival will take place in Santa Paula on Saturday, October 21 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Activities will include live entertainment on multiple stages, a kids’ zone, food trucks, arts & crafts stations, and more!

While you enjoy the fun, don’t miss the opening of the special 150th Anniversary museum exhibit! The Agricultural Museum in Santa Paula will host the opening for Ventura County: The Place We Call Home – a special reflection on our county.

SBCC on Oct. 18 unveils its new mural in celebration of Asian American, Pacific Islander-plus (AAPI+) heritage

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — If the past two months have been especially colorful at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC), it’s largely because of the newly-painted mural at the Campus Center, dedicated to Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (AAPI+) heritage in the U.S. The mural will be officially dedicated in a celebration taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m. at SBCC’s East Campus – Campus Center Patio. SBCC students and staff, community members, and members of the media are invited.

Santa Paula Art Museum — Día de los Muertos Free Community Celebration on Oct. 29, more events

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2023 • Comments Off

Día de los Muertos Free Community Celebration

Sunday, October 29, 2023 • 12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages

Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at two locations in downtown Santa Paula on Sunday, October 29! This free, family-friendly community celebration at SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery offers traditional craft-making activities, music, altar installations, and much more.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Technology and democracy in crisis: time to ‘get uncomfortable and get curious’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2023 • Comments Off

Scholars from across the nation convened on campus to discuss how to sort news from the noise through public-facing research and classroom conversations.

CSUCI hosts the 2023 Regional STEM Transfer Mixer for community college students Oct. 18

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2023 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Community college students from across the region – Santa Barbara City College, Ventura College, Oxnard College, and Moorpark College – are invited to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s 2023 Regional STEM Transfer Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 18 beginning at 9 a.m. as part of the National Transfer Student Week, happening on Oct. 16 through 20.

According to CSUCI STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Outreach Coordinator Tatiana Juarez, the mixer is to cultivate community college students’ interest in obtaining a four-year degree in a STEM field.

“The objective is to have local community college students come to CSUCI and get to know the campus and explore two specific STEM majors—Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Science,” Juarez said. “I think it’s extremely effective for students to immerse themselves in the setting where they will be investing a lot of their time. To see exactly what these majors have to offer, and to learn how CSUCI supports STEM students.”

Announcing the 2023 Music Academy Competition Winners

by Community Contributor • October 11, 2023 • Comments Off

Winners of the Music Academy’s Solo Piano, Duo, and Song Competitions return in 2024 to perform commissioned premieres in recital.

The Academy sends the 12 MAX (Music Academy Exchange) fellows to London this fall to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Winners of Alumni Enterprise and Fast Pitch Awards are recognized for their innovative endeavors

Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams

by Community Contributor • October 10, 2023 • Comments Off

I want to provide an update to you on the potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event under consideration by Southern California Edison that may begin as soon as Wednesday, October 11.

?This event is due to predicted high winds and the increased risk of wildfires in parts of the South Coast. This outage may begin as soon as 10/11/2023, though it may occur earlier or later depending on actual weather conditions. If you live or work in or near this area, you should make preparations for a possible multiple-day power outage.

The current potential PSPS power shutoffs include some areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara. To find out if you may be affected, you can input your address on SCE’s map tool here.

UCSB — The Current — Charmaine Chua is named a 2023 Freedom Scholar

by Community Contributor • October 10, 2023 • Comments Off

Reducing fishing gear could save whales with low impacts to California’s crab fishermen

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Uplift Central Coast Coalition Has Rebranded!

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2023 • Comments Off

Uplift Central Coast Coalition has announced a the launch of their new brand identity, website and social media accounts! Uplift Central Coast’s reimagined brand reflects their bold vision and commitment to uplifting the residents and economy of the Central Coast.

Bilingual report — Harvesting All Dads: A Ventura County initiative to foster fatherhood engagement event to be held Oct. 7 in Camarillo

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2023 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Department of Child Support Services (VCDSS), in collaboration with First 5 Ventura County, is thrilled to announce the Harvesting All Dads event scheduled for October 7, 2023. This unique gathering aims to celebrate fatherhood and connect with dads in the community, fostering a supportive environment for them to share their insights. The event will take place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the scenic Camino Real Park in Ventura.

As part of the ongoing commitment to enhancing fatherhood experiences in Ventura County, the Harvesting All Dads event welcomes all dads to participate in a morning filled with food, games, and valuable resources. The event is a crucial component of the county-wide Fatherhood Initiative that VCDSS is currently developing. The primary goal of this event is to better understand the needs of fathers in the community and to tailor services and resources accordingly.

“Father involvement is pivotal for the holistic development of families and communities,” says Director Marcus R. Mitchell. “We, at VCDSS, along with our partners at First 5 Ventura County, recognize the significance of actively engaging fathers in the journey of parenthood. The Harvesting All Dads event is more than just a gathering; it’s an opportunity for us to directly connect with dads, listen to their perspectives, and collaboratively create a fatherhood experience in Ventura County that is inclusive and resourceful. We believe that by understanding the needs of fathers, we can better support them in their role as parents.”

Bilingual commentary — The High Price of Illiteracy

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2023 • Comments Off

I was recently listening to a radio program discussing illiteracy and poverty in our country. These two intractable problems in our society are inextricably linked to each other. They also explain a lot of the darker forces that are shaping our future—and that of our children.

As I searched the Internet for some insight into the aforementioned forces, I came across a few uncomfortable propositions. I was reluctant to accept them. But I had to admit to myself that there were good reasons to at least entertain the possibility that these propositions contained some truth.

Ventura County Office of Education — Logo contest; wellness centers; fentanyl awareness; and more

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2023 • Comments Off

I recently had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., just as lawmakers were scrambling to prevent a government shutdown. I was there with several of my counterparts from throughout California to advocate for federal support of educational programs.

In the midst of the chaos, about twenty members of Congress made time to meet with us. We urged them to increase federal funding for special education and economically disadvantaged students, to support expansion of internet access for students and to address cybersecurity threats that are increasingly impacting schools.

While a government shutdown has been averted for the moment, the budget process is far from over and it’s not yet known how public schools will be affected. Whatever happens in Washington, we will never stop working to maximize educational opportunities for the students we are so proud to serve.

Bilingual report — 3H Custom Farming, Inc. Pays $17,505 and Offers Reinstatement to Farmworkers to Settle Unfair Labor Practice Complaint

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — 3H Custom Farming Inc. in Oxnard has paid $17,505 in lost wages and agreed to reinstate two agricultural workers to resolve a Complaint filed by the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (“ALRB”) that the workers lost their jobs…

County of Ventura officially proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Latino Heritage Month

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — The County of Ventura officially proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Latino Heritage Month at its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

The motion was presented by District 5 Supervisor Vainly Lopez.

UCSB — The Current — A Chumash cultural burn reignites ancient practice for wilderness conservation

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2023 • Comments Off

A Chumash cultural burn reignites ancient practice for wilderness conservation

Reviving a practice that had been lost for generations, the Chumash community and the university partner on a cultural burn at North Campus Open Space.

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County to receive $5 million from Prop 1 Local Housing Trust Fund program

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Housing Trust Fund Ventura County has been awarded $5,000,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) program by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This is a result of the nonprofit’s ability to raise $5M in local funding to receive this 100% match from the California State Prop 1 matching grant program. This brings Housing Trust Fund Ventura County’s Prop 1 award total to just over $14M, which, through the development of safe and affordable housing, will positively impact the lives of farmworkers, veterans, low-income seniors, cognitively impaired individuals, people experiencing homelessness, transitional age foster youth, and extremely-low and low-income individuals and families.

Bilingual report — City of Santa Paula Launches Recruitment for Chief of Police

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — On Friday, September 29, the City of Santa Paula officially launched its recruitment for a Chief of Police. The recruitment process, spearheaded by Bob Murray & Associates, will identify a distinguished leader who embodies the values and principles of the diverse needs of the Santa Paula community.

Interim Chief of Police Donald Aguilar has been leading the Santa Paula Police Department since November 7, 2022 and will continue serving until the recruitment process is complete.

“Chief Aguilar has provided stability and effective leadership to the Santa Paula Police Department during this transitional period, and we appreciate his dedication to our community,” said Mayor Sobel. “Engaging a third-party recruiter ensures an unbiased selection process, highlighting our unwavering commitment to a fair, transparent and community-driven recruitment process. We are looking forward to taking this next step and selecting a candidate who reflects our values.”

Lumina Alliance Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2023 • Comments Off

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Lumina Alliance is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) this October, and inviting all of SLO County to join us this month in shining a light on domestic and intimate partner violence.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched in October of 1987, with the goal of uniting and connecting organizations and people working to end domestic and intimate partner violence across the country. Over 30 years later, DVAM continues to be a time for collaboration, advocacy, and connection with the goal of raising awareness of the impacts of domestic and intimate partner violence. Lumina Alliance is proud to participate in DVAM, and to continue shining a light on intimate partner violence in our community.

Teatro de las Américas — Skip the line on opening night (Oct. 27): Buy your El viaje de los esqueletos tickets now!

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2023 • Comments Off

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Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Local Animals Need Your Help (Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on Oct. 4)

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2023 • Comments Off

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 a.m.

What to expect:

You may receive an EAS message on your TV or radio.
You may receive a WEA message on your cell phone.
The test message will say “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System.”

What to do:

No action is required from the public.
DO NOT CALL 911 or your local emergency management office.

Why is this test important?

EAS and WEA alerts are critical tools used by local, state, and federal public safety agencies to warn the public about emergencies and disasters. By participating in this test, you can help to ensure that these systems are working properly and that you will receive emergency alerts when you need them most.

To learn more about EAS and WEA alerts, visit the ReadySBC website at readysbc.org.

Going Bananas at the Port of Hueneme’s 10th Annual Port Festival

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2023 • Comments Off

PORT OF HUENEME — Yellow banana wigs, boat rides, sounds of a tropical steel drum band and perfect late summer weather got the party started at the Port for the 10th Annual Banana Festival! Welcoming people inside the Port, Oxnard Harbor District President Jess Herrera stated, “The Banana Festival is a way for us to say thank you to our community partners and stakeholders. We are grateful for the wonderful partnership we have with all of you. This festival shows the interest level about the Port of Hueneme is at an all-time high and we can’t wait to celebrate your local Port with you today! The reason we exist is for you- to improve your lives.”

Santa Paula Art Museum — October @ SPAM: Día de los Muertos, Spooky Figure Drawing, Art After Dark, and More!

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2023 • Comments Off

Día de los Muertos Community Celebration

Sunday, October 29
12 PM to 3 PM
Free for all ages

Museum of Ventura County — 150th Anniversary Jubilee Music Festival: get your tickets today!

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2023 • Comments Off

150th Exhibit Opening: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home

Saturday, October 21

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

You are cordially invited to attend the opening of Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, an exhibit celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Ventura County. Doors will open promptly at 11 am followed by remarks and dedication by Elena Brokaw, The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director at 1 pm.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s HICAP Available to Help With Medicare Open Enrollment

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — With the Medicare Open Enrollment period about to begin, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the Human Services Agency – will again be providing countywide resources and help.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. HICAP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to the public.

In October, November, and December, HICAP counselors — who are registered with the California Department of Aging — will be all around the county, hosting 37 One-Stops to provide individual counseling sessions, as well as 13 “2024 Medicare Changes” presentations.

UCSB — The Current — From HIV-AIDS to COVID-19, scholar Bishnupriya Ghosh illuminates the complexities of living with viruses and more events, news

by Community Contributor • October 3, 2023 • Comments Off

In “The Virus Touch,” the global studies professor explores relationships between viruses, humans, animals and the environment to show how various forms of media — from news content to lab test results — create our understanding of epidemics.

Bilingual report — County of Ventura celebrates 150th anniversary with California Humanities- Humanities for All grant supported events

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The County of Ventura’s Office of Arts and Culture is honored to be a recipient of a $25,000 Humanities for All grant from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant will support programs and projects connected to the County’s 150th Anniversary events, celebrating the theme of “Our History, Our Future, Together,” and planned by the County of Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County, and other community partners.

This funding will support a variety of 150th Anniversary activities throughout Ventura County, which will culminate at two communitywide events: the Mountain to the Sea Jubilee in Santa Paula on October 21, 2023, and the State of the County at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley on November 2, 2023. In addition to these capstone events, funding from California Humanities program will support these 150th Anniversary events:

Ventura County Community Development Corp. announces Free Homebuyer Class – Simi Valley, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Oxnard

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2023 • Comments Off

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Homebuyer Workshop

Saturday, October 7 – Simi Valley

Saturday, October 14 – Port Hueneme

Friday, October 20 – Ventura

Join us for one of our in person workshops this month! We will be in Simi Valley, Port Hueneme and Ventura. We’ll talk about boosting your credit, tips on how to manage your money to meet your homeownership goals, mortgage products for first time homebuyers, how to hire the best Realtor for you and how to access up to $167,000 in down payment assistance! Register for FREE today!

Explore The Quirky And Unique Attractions In Lompoc, California Along California’s Central Coast

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2023 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — Lompoc may seem like your typical charming Central Coast town at first glance, but for those with an eye for the unconventional and a taste for the eccentric, Lompoc holds a treasure trove of quirky and unique attractions. From intergalactic exploration to a ghostly mission, here’s your comprehensive guide to the quirky and unique in Lompoc.

California Lutheran University announces October Latinx Heritage Month and other events

by Community Contributor • September 29, 2023 • Comments Off

Upcoming Latinx Heritage Month Events

Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. in Swenson Science Center, Room 101: “Untold Legacies: Re-Envisioning Ventura Country through an Ethnic Studies Lens.” Jose M. Alamillo, PhD, professor of Chicana/o studies at CSU Channel Islands, talks about the untold stories of resistance and the hidden legacies of racialized communities in Ventura County.

Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in Preus-Brandt Forum: Ballet Folklórico Mestizo is a dance troupe that celebrates the culture and dance traditions of Mexico; featuring students and faculty from Cal Lutheran’s Oxnard campus. (Photo attached courtesy of Oxnard College.)

Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Lundring Events Center: Latinx Heritage Month Lecture Lunch, hosted by the Office of Campus Ministry. Resources will be available to attendees regarding real-world learning opportunities and creating community. Reservations are required.

Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in Ullman Conference Center, 100/101: ASCENSO Hispanic Fellowship Poster Presentations. Undergraduate fellows present projects that showcase their growing knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. in Ullman Conference Center, 100/101: “What Does it Mean to Be a Hispanic-Serving Institution at Cal Lutheran?” This event is an educational lunch that explores how a Hispanic-Serving Institution is more than a Hispanic-enrolling one.

Bilingual commentary — A Pulsating Anger

by Community Contributor • September 29, 2023 • Comments Off

This article, in its original form, was first published in Amigos805 on September 1, 2015. It is as relevant today as it was eight years ago.

On those difficult days that we all have, we can feel that “something” in the air as we drive our cars through traffic, walk along the street or the corridors of the office building, read editorial columns or letters to the editor, or as we take a daring plunge into online comments about any news item.

That “something” is unmistakable. It’s that suffocating, toxic, deadly anger that lingers and permeates all levels of our society. From impoverished neighborhoods to elegant offices, from busy highways to quiet campuses, from our homes to boisterous marketplaces and busy factories, the anger simmers. It too often explodes in this most abundant nation on the planet. But that “abundance” is material; our national soul is crying for some semblance of healing, but that healing is elusive.

Guest contribution — Intelligent — Financial Aid Guide available for Hispanic and Latino Students

by Community Contributor • September 29, 2023 • Comments Off

No matter who you are, determining how to finance a college education is a complex decision involving many factors. For Hispanic and Latino students, specific considerations may include their citizenship and their parents’ citizenship statuses, their parents’ employment, and whether they’re the first in their family to attend college.

This guide is designed to help Hispanic and Latino students navigate the financial aid process, with a general overview of different types of financial aid, how to apply for federal student loans, and advice from college admissions counselor Dana Marvin.

It also includes information specific to Hispanic and Latino students, including grants and scholarships for different populations within these demographics, including Hispanic/Latina women, children of migrant workers, and first-generation college students.

Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang Announces Winners of Third National Juried Exhibition Focusing on California National Parks during Opening Reception

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2023 • Comments Off

SOLVANG —The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature (www.wildlingmuseum.org) is pleased to announce the winners of its third juried exhibition showcasing all nine of California’s national parks: Lassen, Joshua, Redwoods, Pinnacles, Channel Islands, Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley all of which are featured in the show. California National Parks: Stories of Water features 37 artists and 39 selected artworks that were juried from a pool of more than 240 submissions by artists across the U.S., competing for $4,000 in awards. These artists reside in nine states including Georgia, Pennsylvania, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, New Mexico, Nevada, and California. The mediums represented in this exhibition are as varied as the art itself and include oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, textile, and photography. The exhibition explores various impacts of water – or the lack of water due to drought – in California’s national parks. Other works capture water’s abundance – particularly in the aftermath of this year’s heavy rains – through a range of waterfalls and rivers.

People’s Self-Help Housing Announces 2023 Employee Award Winners Bianca Guillen & Aracely Barajas

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2023 • Comments Off

CENTRAL COAST — People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has announced their 2023 President’s Award and Employee of the Year winners. As an organization with over 220 employees, these awards recognize exceptional dedication to the mission of PSHH and this year have been presented to Aracely Barajas and Bianca Guillen respectively.

The President’s Award winner is selected from among nominees by CEO Ken Trigueiro to honor an employee who may not necessarily be highly visible, but continually makes a dramatic difference in support of the organization’s mission. This year Aracely Barajas, Social Worker in the Clinical Services team has been honored for her great ability to build relationships, not only within the organization, but far beyond into her community. Celebrating 10 years with the organization, Aracely has played a key role in collaboration between PSHH and outside agencies to implement new programs.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Welcome, Gauchos!’ and more news, events

by Amigos805.com • September 28, 2023 • Comments Off

View this email online September 28, 2023 Top News Welcome, Gauchos! UC Santa Barbara’s annual convocation ceremony welcomes new Gauchos to the campus and serves as the official kickoff to the 2023-2024 academic year. Read more about convocation What…

PSHH Expands Equity Efforts with New DEI Advisor — Yanitsa Buendía de Llaca to spearhead essential program

by Community Contributor • September 27, 2023 • Comments Off

CENTRAL COAST — In an expansion of existing programming, People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has hired a new member to their leadership team: Yanitsa Buendía de Llaca is serving as the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisor.

With a PhD in Religious Studies and expertise as a qualitative researcher, Yanitsa brings both theoretical and professional knowledge to her role as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor. Drawing on her background in higher education, her role is a collaborative effort to make People’s Self-Help Housing a more equitable workplace and community partner. Building on the commitment of her fellow team members, Yanitsa is passionate about advancing equity in all aspects of the PSHH mission. With roots in Mexico, Yanitsa has lived in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, today she is proud to call the Central Coast her home.

People’s Self-Help Housing Recognizes Three Staff Members for 15 Years of Service

by Community Contributor • September 27, 2023 • Comments Off

CENTRAL COAST — People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) Property Manager, Maria Serna, Director of Clinical Services, Rick Gulino, and Compliance Specialist, Chris Morrison are all celebrating fifteen years of dedicated service to the organization.

“Maria, Rick, and Chris have all been instrumental in their respective teams,” said Anna Miller, Chief Operating Officer. “We are so fortunate for the leadership and institutional knowledge these three have brought to the organization for the last fifteen years.”

UCSB — The Current — Cherríe Moraga’s seminal lesbian and Chicana text is expanded and re-released

by Community Contributor • September 26, 2023 • Comments Off

A powerful memoir of poetry and prose, “Loving in the War Years: Lo que nunca pasó por sus labios” explores the author’s interconnected identities as a lesbian and a Chicana, coming of age in a turbulent era of American politics and social change.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Board of Supervisors vote to approve $3.7 million in multi-year funding plan to combat opioid crisis

by Community Contributor • September 26, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — On Tuesday, September 26, the Board of Supervisors voted to approve a $3.7 million multi-year funding plan to support programs that will address the opioid crisis locally. The funding will be used to create an expanded multi-agency plan to augment evidence-based strategies and resources that locally will reduce the supply of and decrease the demand for illicit opioids and, in turn, save lives.

“It takes a county-wide effort and everyone working together to make a true difference as we fight the impacts of fentanyl in our community”, said Supervisor Matt LaVere, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “This plan accomplishes much of what we need to do to most effectively utilize this money. I fully endorse this and the efforts.”

People’s Self-Help Housing — SLO Planning Commission seeking public input on Sept. 28 for Dana Reserve master-planned community

by Community Contributor • September 26, 2023 • Comments Off

This Thursday, September 28, at 1:00PM, our County Planning Commission will be inviting public input to discuss a project that will allow People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) to develop 104 units of affordable rental housing within the overall Dana Reserve master-planned community.

So that everyone will have a chance to be heard, quite rightly the Commission has called for an additional public study session. This is so YOUR opinion can be voiced, in addition to the group who have already expressed their point of view.

Located west of US Highway 101 in Nipomo, and named the Dana Reserve, the overall project includes 104 units of deed-restricted affordable housing that would be developed and operated by PSHH. If approved, the developer will gift this land to our organization, which will bring much-needed affordable housing for Nipomo, a welcoming community that is key to so many who live, work, and recreate along the Central Coast.

Bilingual report — September News from People’s Self-Help Housing / Noticias de septiembre de People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • September 26, 2023 • Comments Off

Aunque desde Washington DC no se ve ningún apoyo presupuestal significativo para abordar la crisis de viviendas asequibles, este mes vimos venir una ayuda útil, variada y pragmática desde la legislatura de California.

No surgió una solución milagrosa, pero en conjunto los proyectos de ley enviados al escritorio del Gobernador, medidas que se someterían a votación en las boletas, hacen que la construcción de viviendas asequibles sea menos onerosa, más ágil y ayude a frenar sus crecientes costos. Las señales más positivas fueron que estas medidas experimentaron relativamente poca oposición, sólo algunos niveles limitados de discusión en el debate público, y que existe una sensación cada vez mayor de consenso en todo el estado.

Algunas victorias importantes para la creación de nuevas viviendas asequibles incluyen:?

CSUCI Campus Reading Celebration 2023 is a two-week event

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2023 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Author Javier Zamora was just nine years old when he fled his native El Salvador to make a perilous journey through Guatemala, Mexico and into the U.S. after being separated from his parents during the civil war.

The memoir he later wrote about his journey – “Solito” – is the book chosen for this year’s CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Campus Reading Celebration, a two-week event that will culminate with a talk from the author and a book-signing on Sept. 30

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2023 • Comments Off

CMTC: CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACHIEVING TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (TPM): A LEAN VIEW

September 26 @ 12:00 pm

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, the quest for operational excellence is unceasing. This webinar offers expert guidance about Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) using Lean enterprise methods. We’ll explore how to take a systematic approach to achieve greater effectiveness, efficiencies, and competitiveness in today’s discreet and process manufacturing industries.

Bilingual report — The latest news from the County of Ventura

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2023 • Comments Off

September 15 – October 15 is recognized as Latino Heritage Month. During this month-long observation, we celebrate the diverse cultures, values and traditions of individuals with Latin American heritage and who self-identify as Latino/a, Latinx and Hispanic.

We will share personal narratives from County employees as they reflect on their own unique experiences.

This national observation was first introduced in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, under President Lyndon B. Johnson. On August 17, 1988 Congress passed a law to extend it into a 30-day celebration during Ronald Reagan’s presidency.

?Since then, government institutions have been honoring this national month-long celebration.

Ever wondered why the observation is celebrated during this time? The dates coincide with independence day celebrations throughout Latin America.

Don’t miss the special stories from County employees and follow the celebration on our social media channels!

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2023 • Comments Off

The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The EDC is proud to support our community by providing professional technical assistance in English and Spanish through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:

Start-up Guidance
Marketing & Branding
International Trade
E-commerce & Social Media
Manufacturing Assistance
Legal Compliance
Strategic Planning
QuickBooks & Accounting
And MORE

Bilingual commentary — Oppenheimer and Prometheus

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2023 • Comments Off

My eldest grandson recently invited me to watch the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer, with him. He told me that he preferred watching it with me rather than with peers. This grandson knew that I had lived through the Cold War between the U.S. and the now-defunct Soviet Union. He understands that I have a perspective that his friends can’t possibly possess. I felt honored.

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