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…
SANTA MARIA — The PVHS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization recently earned 11 medals including first place in six different categories and 2nd place in two categories at the Region 7 Competition in San Luis…
Newsletter | February 2020 Employee of the Year, Gabriela Ruiz, Property Manager at Villas on Higuera, pictured with U.S. Congressman 24th District Salud Carbajal President’s Award Winner, Lauren Nichols Project Manager, pictured with President & CEO John Fowler Greetings! After…
OXNARD — Dates for the 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival are July 25 and 26, 2020. Attracting visitors from throughout southern California, the festival is a celebration of everything salsa – the food, music and dance. It takes place at…
SANTA MARIA — Pioneer Valley High School Trailblazer Hiking and Environmental Club learned how important it is to keep pristine wilderness areas protected. The Panthers recently hit the trails at the Arroyo Hondo Preserve in Gaviota on a docent-led hike with…
On the shoulders of this giant Chicano Artist sigimos adelante! 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…
By Frank X. Moraga • Amigos805 Sometimes when you hear sad news about the passing of someone you knew, your mind can race back to some odd or funny memories about them. For me, the memories include a Dallas Cowboys jersey and…
Courtesy Ventura County Star: OXNARD — Dr. Manuel Martinez Lopez, 92, of Oxnard, CA, passed away peacefully January 27, 2020. He was born, June 1, 1927 in Oxnard at the original St. John’s hospital. He was one of six children born…
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…
Guadalupe Court waiting list opens February 28 Architectural rendering of Guadalupe Court CENTRAL COAST — Applications are now available for Guadalupe Court, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) newest affordable housing for farmworkers in Guadalupe, CA. Primary applicants must earn a substantial…
Happy Valentine’s Day! We just love that the Museum’s birthday happens to fall on Valentine’s Day. In advance of the holiday, we just want to say thank you for all of the love that you have shown to the Museum…
Last Chance To View Current Exhibition | N. Dash Closing Sunday, February 16, 2020 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The works of N. Dash convey a profound tactile sensitivity through the artist’s manipulation of materials such as fabric, adobe,…
Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta March 19, 2020 @ 6:30PM at the Museum of Ventura County! The Museum of Ventura County is honored to host Dolores Huerta on March 19, 2020 @ 6:30 PM for a talk about her years…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Health Department continues to take steps to prevent the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus. The health and wellbeing of the community remains Public Health’s top priority. In Ventura County, as in counties across the…
Event Name: Class: Plein Air Outing (Ages 16+) Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 Cost: $55.00 per person…
KCSB was ordered off the air for days because of news coverage of multiple riots during the IV ‘Year of Rebellion’ (1969-70) SANTA BARBARA — During the month of February, KCSB-FM will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the burning of…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Rebozo Festival, a non-profit organization, is looking for an energetic Event Planner to support the Board of Directors of the Rebozo Festival in preparing and executing our Annual event. This Event Planner will be handling tasks…
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…
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 Frank P. Barajas / Guest contributor…
Jimmy, Becky, Holly, Bob We honor you! / ¡Los elogiamos! Beginning in 2016, Teatro created the “Volunteer of the Year Recognition”. The first awardee was James (Jimmy) Valdez. At that time Jimmy had been on, behind and building the stage for many…
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…
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. Armando Vazquez By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
SANTA BARBARA — Preparations are underway for the first “Flavors of Santa Barbara County” wine and culinary event featuring a farm-to-table chef competition set for Sunday, August 2 at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria. The cook-off will feature chefs who…
Dig Into History! Celebrating 3,500 years of cultural diversity in Ventura. Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Albigner Archaeology Museum and 3,500 years of cultural diversity in Ventura! Visitors…
CAMARILLO — Will surf for science. If that describes you, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has just the project for you and your surfboard (bodysurfers also welcome). Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Resource Management, Dan Reineman, Ph.D., and two of his…
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 The…
Will you please help us by sharing your thoughts about how the Museum of Ventura County, and museums broadly, engage you? Please take our survey today. Why this survey? We at the Museum of Ventura County care deeply about making…
SB 873 outlaws gender-based pricing for products SACRAMENTO – Charging more for a pink children’s helmet over a blue one could be outlawed under legislation introduced by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) on Jan. 22. Senate Bill 873 would make…
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is offering two more sign-up opportunities on January 22 and 23 for the Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers. Eligible residents will receive a $15 monthly discount toward their trash, sewer,…
VENTURA COUNTY — Firefighter Robby, Ventura County’s favorite mascot, just launched his own video series in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). The premiere of the new “Robby to the Rescue” video series can be viewed by visiting…
Save the Nopal Artist David Damian Figueroa The Museum of Ventura County is committed to capturing, exhibiting and creating an opportunity for community dialogue around timely issues relating to regional and national trends in arts and culture. Last week, the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Welcome to 2020! We start this new year and decade with a renewed sense of purpose as we champion the underserved in Ventura County. On Wednesday, January 29, all…
VENTURA — The Ventura Film Society has recently announced three screenings, new for 2020, beginning with Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019), directed by Nick Broomfield. The documentary tells the story of the enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his…
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year between January 21, 2020 and March 6, 2020. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2020. Transitional Kindergarten…
VENTURA — Cocina Sin Fronteras, a nonprofit affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), released results from the 2019 Haunted Housing Run/Walk, held Oct. 26, at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. An annual favorite, this…
The year is off to a great start after the Museum hosted its first Free Family Day and ArtSPARK school tour of 2020 this week. Inspired by artist Andrea Vargas and her “Care Bags” project, guests of Free Family Day…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation on Jan. 3 concluded negotiations with the City of Oxnard to ensure the community center part of the facility (classrooms and ballrooms) remains open for the residents of Oxnard and Ventura County…
VENTURA — The American Independent, Democratic, and Libertarian parties adopted a party rule allowing No Party Preference voters to participate in their March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Republican, Green, and Peace and Freedom parties did not adopt this rule.…
Free First Sunday at the Ag: Scientific Arts & Crafts January 5, 2020 • 12—2PM What happens when you mix science with art? Join us at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 12—2PM for…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Carnegie Studio Gallery will be CLOSED for installation of the upcoming exhibition January 5 – Jan 31, 2020. RETROGRADE Retrograde simultaneously showcases rapidly progressing information technology and media interactivity as well as thoughtfully…
SANTA BARBARA — A new year is coming and with it the hopes, dreams – and challenges – that come with New Year’s resolutions. With over one thousand classes for your life or career goals, SBCC School of Extended Learning…
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from artists and crafters for this year’s festival taking place May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The deadline to submit an application is…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present UNLOCKED, 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely and brush up on your visual literacy skills in…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present IN CONVERSATION | EXHIBITION MAKERS VOL.5: CONTEMPORARY PAINTING, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE How do artists, art collectors, curators, and audiences relate to…
OXNARD — Interesting and captivating speakers are scheduled every third Wednesday at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m., with the lectures at 7. Next Speaker is January 15 Paul Swanson – Pleasure Boat…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present THIRD THURSDAY STUDIO | ORIGAMI DECONSTRUCTED, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. $15 | FREE for members Experience a different kind of drawing through touch! Manipulate…
Courtesy photo SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…
THOUSAND OAKS — Mental health is the foundation of healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing and positive connections to society. But one in five adults suffers from mental illness, and they have important stories to tell. Join the California Museum of Art…
THOUSAND OAKS — On January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting in the Thousand Oaks City Council Chambers at the Civic Arts Plaza/Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. This…
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB will present “Cup of Culture: The Unafraid” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater. The Unafraid is a documentary that follows the lives of three DACA students in Georgia, a state…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to host Sean Gaskell on Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library (251 S. A St., Oxnard) in celebration of African American Heritage Month. Gaskell will perform music and…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present SCHOLAR TALK | WILLIAM D. HYDER: EARTH’S PIGMENTS – NATURE’S PALETTE, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE What makes red, white, and black so special? What…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: an Evening of Art and Music from 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 6, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Pop-Up Opera — In February, Opera Santa Barbara returns to perform selections in honor of Black…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present CURATED COCKTAILS, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. DJ Lady Flash Contemporary art. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “UNPLUGGED | Mindfulness Meditations” 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. To meditate is to be in the present moment, which is similar to…
Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Obba Babatundé February 11 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join host Alton J. Patton, III for an empowering interview with legendary entertainer and humanitarian Obba Babatundé. The Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and musician shares…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present SCIENCE TALK | SCOTT M. HASKINS: SAVING AND RESTORING CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE What are the materials and methods of contemporary…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, to present “contemporary art UNLOCKED” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 (book here), 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. $10 or Free for Members How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely…
THOUSAND OAKS — In November of 2018, the Conejo Valley region was left reeling from two back-to-back calamities: a deadly mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill on November 7, followed by the devastating Woolsey wildfire on November 8.…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OXNARD — The Immigration Forum: “Know Your Rights” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Revive Community Chuch, 2680 Alvardo St., Oxnard. Networking begins at 6:30 a.m.with the forum beginning at 7:30…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…
OXNARD — El programa Conexión Con Mis Compañeras, por parte de la organización MICOP (Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project), quiere invitar a la comunidad Latina/Indígena al taller “Mujeres Y Nuestro Bienestar Emocional”. En el taller las personas aprenderán sobre la salud…
CENTRAL COAST — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Utrera through 23. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FREE CONCERT – Friday, February 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta FREE CONCERT – Saturday,…
SANTA MARIA — Students with a passion for musical theater, from three Santa Maria Valley high schools, will come together to present “West Side Story” inside the PVHS Performing Arts Center Theater on February 27, 28, 29. Tickets are $15 for…
