By David Magallanes • Guest contributor David Magallanes We Americans inhabit the “Land of the Free,” the “Land of Liberty” and the “Shining City on the Hill.” We live under halcyon skies and grow our food—and that of much of the…
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Finalists Are Set for the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival’s ‘Berry Blast Off’ Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Two finalists were selected during the semi-finals round of the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off” Recipe Contest.” The finalists will now compete for top honors during the festival taking place at Strawberry Meadows of College…
Two Santa Maria High School FFA judging teams won state championships Saturday and will now represent the local area at the national level.
SANTA MARIA — Two Santa Maria High School FFA judging teams won state championships Saturday and will now represent the local area at the national level. Both the Milk Quality & Dairy Products and Poultry Judging teams dominated the state during…
UPDATE – Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission Announces Summer 2019-2020 Grant Rollout
OXNARD — The City’s Cultural Arts Commission is announcing the rollout of the 2019-2020 Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Cultural Arts Grant Process with the release of the annual request for proposals (RFP) in the summer of 2019. The previous release…
Fresh Strawberries Kick off the Summer Season in Oxnard with Fun Events for the Whole Family
OXNARD — With the California Strawberry Festival about to take center stage on May 18-19, the summer season is also right around the corner and Oxnard is ready to welcome visitors with its many special events taking place throughout the city.…
SBCC Dual Enrollment helps high school students jump start college careers
SANTA BARBARA — Every year, over 1,000 high school students register for classes at SBCC during the summer and take classes to meet high school and college requirements under SBCC’s Dual Enrollment Program. Registration is now open for two summer sessions:…
Take 5 And Read To Kids! Campaign Coming to a Library near you!
VENTURA COUNTY — The fourth annual Take 5 and Read to Kids campaign, a partnership between the Ventura County Star and First 5 Ventura County to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood literacy is coming to Ventura County…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Art Reception for Architectural Paintings by Tom Kress
SANTA BARBARA — Tom Kress’s career as an artist and building designer has taken him around the world, working on architectural design projects including the Santa Barbara Airport, the Transamerica Building, and even the White House. On Tuesday, April 30th,…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 2 — Women Beyond Borders Opening Reception + Weekend Events!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…
‘Rooster Keeping’ Ordinance adopted by Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual applications available
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Rooster Keeping Ordinance (VCO §§ 4494.1-5), the intent of which is to curtail game fowl crowding, address the public noise and odor nuisance associated with game fowl farming…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for May 2 — May 2019 at MCASB
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS MAY SCREENINGS READERS, 2017 Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 3 pm | MCASB RSVP here » Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6:30 pm | MCASB Join MCASB for a special evening screening…
May at The Marjorie Luke Theatre!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote Saturday & Sunday,…
SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies team up for ‘Cultural Friday
SANTA MARIA — The SMHS French and Spanish Honor Societies will team up for “Cultural Friday” from 3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 3, thanks to generous donations by The Fund For Santa Barbara. The non-profit community foundation supports organizations…
29 de junio — Planificando un Futuro Mejor
OXNARD — El seminario educativo “Planificando un Futuro Mejor,” Sábado, 29 de Junio, 10:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., en el Biblioteca Principal de Oxnard, 251 South A Street— Salon B, Oxnard.
Benefit Concert on April 27 at SLO Brew Rock to Support Local Survivors of Sexual Assault
RISE Up & Rock for a good cause on April 27! SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In commemoration of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, RISE will be hosting an exciting, new event called RISE Up & Rock: A Benefit…
Ceremony celebrates newly-tenured SBCC faculty
SANTA BARBARA — Twelve Santa Barbara City College faculty members became fully tenured professors at a ceremony held in the college’s Gourmet Dining Room on Monday, April 15. The annual gathering, hosted by Executive Vice President Dr. Pamela Ralston’s office,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 25 — Family Day on April 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ARTISTS’ GALLERY TALK To Live a Life Beneath, oil on Belgian linen, 48″ x 36,” by Alexandra Manukyan, 2018. Adonna Khare & Alexandra Manukyan Thursday, April 25 6pm $5 general/members free reservations appreciated…
VCCDC update for April 25 — Discover the range of ways to get involved in our 7th Annual Homeownership Fair, June 1, 2019
Join Us! Discover the range of ways to get involved in our 7th Annual Homeownership Fair, June 1, 2019 Here at VCCDC, we believe that home is the cornerstone of any individual and family’s economic, environmental and social well-being. It’s…
Two CSUCI History majors get full scholarships for doctorate programs
CAMARILLO — The marginalization of deaf women through history always fascinated CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History alumna Marissa Hull. The absence or misrepresentation of America’s indigenous people intrigued History major Mariah Kelly-Huron. Their academic interests and achievements have earned both…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Improvements to Traffic Safety on Santa Paula Street to Minimize Potential Collisions
A four-way stop control to be installed at the intersection of Santa Paula Street and Briggs Road VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) Transportation Department has received approval from the Board of Supervisors for the installation of a…
Museum of Ventura County update for April 24 — Brothers Fortune kicks off the Agriculture Museum Concert Series!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…
Jackson Bill to Strengthen Family Leave Advances
Would make CA first in nation to expand job-protected baby bonding leave to caring adults other than the parent SACRAMENTO – Building on Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to expand paid family leave, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) legislation to strengthen California’s…
The “sky’s the limit” for SBCC students
SANTA BARBARA — Spring break road trips are a time-honored tradition for college students throughout the country. For six Santa Barbara City College students, however, their destination was not the usual sun-drenched, beach party scene. With funding from the Office…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for April 23 — Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Join us! Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 8 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America). RSVP Here Want to…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for April 19 — Big Fish: The Musical
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Who Will Write Our History, May 21st, 2019 7PM Click Here To Buy Tickets Today! Upcoming Events Big Fish: The Musical Wed. April 24 7pm, Fri. April 26th 7pm, Sat. April 27th 1pm…
VCCCD Chancellor Appoints New Leadership at Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges
OXNARD — Ventura County Community College District Chancellor Greg Gillespie has appointed Moorpark College President Luis Sanchez to serve as Oxnard College Acting President. With an immediate vacancy created by this appointment, Chancellor Gillespie has appointed Dr. Julius Sokenu as Moorpark…
CSUCI to award honorary doctorates to four individuals who have shattered barriers and forged pathways to higher education
CAMARILLO — Four individuals who have distinguished themselves with their support for CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will be awarded honorary doctorates at CSUCI’s 2019 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. At the 9 a.m. ceremony, Founding President of Excelencia in Education,…
20 PVHS and SMHS students recently attended the Los Danzantes De Atzlan Folklorico Workshop
SANTA MARIA —About 20 PVHS and SMHS students recently attended the Los Danzantes De Atzlan Folklorico Workshop with world famous Ballet Folklorico National of Mexico Director Silvia Lozano at Fresno State University. The environment allowed the dancers to learn more…
Community Input Needed Regarding Next Oxnard School District Superintendent
OXNARD — The Board of Trustees of the Oxnard School District is in the process of conducting a search for the purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Dr. Cesar Morales, Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, has accepted the position of…
Bilingual commentary: Teachers’ Dilemma: Pay vs. the Cost of Living
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. By David Magallanes •…
Guest commentary: The Unconstitutional Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions are a Fear Mongering Fraud and must be Rescinded!
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 Around…
Vote Now To Select Oxnard Salsa Festival’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ Fan Favorite
OXNARD — Community members get to vote for their favorite band in the Oxnard Salsa Festival’s first “Battle of the Bands” contest. The band with the most votes will perform at this year’s festival. The 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 18 — Museum closed in observance of Easter Sunday, April 21
Click here for the entire e-newsletter GUIDED MEDITATION Wednesday, April 24 6-7 pm | ages 13 to adult $5 donation / members $3 Buddhist Meditation is an ancient set of teachings, which enables the practitioner to connect body and mind…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 16 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Museum staff took a field trip to Blanchard Community Library to show their support for the 82nd…
United Way of Ventura County update for April 16 — Taking Care of Our Mother
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, On May 10, the Friday before Mother’s Day, we will have our third annual Women United luncheon. Did you know that in order for a single mother to support…
SMHS ASB holds ‘Pennies for Patients’ community service project
SANTA MARIA — One penny piled upon another added up to a nice donation for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, thanks to the Santa Maria High School Associated Student Body (ASB). The leadership students raised $3,943 during their “Pennies for Patients”…
VCCDC update for April 12 — Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education!
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! REGISTER NOW Know Your Rights – Fair Housing Speaker: Gabriela Muñoz, Homeownership Specialist Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 6pm – 7pm Where:…
Bilingual commentary: What? Me? A Television Producer?
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. By David Magallanes •…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 11 — The Children’s Workshop
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP FREE ART WORKSHOPS Ages 8-10 Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. Imagine, create and spark lifelong connections with art at the CAM! Join Ojai Artist and educator Heidi Bradbury and experienced…
26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Vendors
OXNARD — Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 27 and 28, at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets in downtown Oxnard. The festival celebrates all things salsa…the food, music and dance. An…
Artisans From Around The West Show Their Creations At 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — More than 200 artisans from throughout the West will be displaying their goods at the 36th annual California Strawberry Festival, May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The festival, which attracts nearly 60,000…
Museum of Ventura County update for April 10 — 2nd Annual VUSD Art Show Opening Reception
TOMORROW! Please join the Museum of Ventura County’s Latino Advisory Committee for an after work mixer on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the Museum’s reinvention plan, the role of this important advisory…
Santa Barbara Bowl Hosts 3000 Santa Barbara Students at Kids at the Bowl
The April 8 event featured The Alley Cats and UCSB Dance Company in two high-energy performances SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project, they presented The Alley Cats, a cappella group from Los Angeles, performing with the…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 8 — We’ve Got a Kiln!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: We’ve Got a Kiln! This week the Museum was gifted a kiln from an absolutely wonderful donor…
Paloma Arnold named SBCC Outstanding Administrator of the Year
SANTA BARBARA — At the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees meeting on March 28, the SBCC Advancing Leadership Association recognized Paloma Arnold, Director of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year 2019. The…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 4 — HOME is where the heART is
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME is where the heART is Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones FUNDRAISER Sunday, May 5, 2019 3-5pm at the Ventura home of Virginia Beale for museum members & their guests. Adults only please. (ages…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Seeking New ‘I Have a Friend’ Program Mentors
SANTA BARBARA — “Will I ever be normal again?” Those words, spoken almost 20 years ago by a 12-year-old boy whose father had recently died, sparked the creation of Hospice of Santa Barbara’s innovative “I Have a Friend®” mentor program.…
April Happenings in Downtown Oxnard
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME FOOD SHOPS EVENTS First Thursdays Food Fest Tonight The 805’s first monthly food truck festival brings in more than a dozen gourmet trucks featuring international savory and sweet choices including Okamoto Kitchen,…
Bilingual commentary: And Our Words Becomes Flesh
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. By David Magallanes •…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Accepting Registrations for the 2019 Co-ed Basketball League
THOUSAND OAKS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) 2019 Co-ed Basketball League. The league takes place from April 21 through May 26 and is open to youth ages 3-12. Practice and…
On Equal Pay Day, Jackson’s Bill to Close the Wage Gap with Data to be Voted on Key Committee
SACRAMENTO — On Equal Pay Day April 2, the day that represents how far into the next year women must work to earn what men did in the prior year, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to require California’s larger employers…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for April 1 — Lara Favaretto through April 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS NOW ON VIEW Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist Lara Favaretto’s…
Friendship Center of Santa Barbara update for April 1 — Celebrating National Volunteer Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We Love Volunteers! Celebrating National Volunteer Month Today’s blog post, celebrating National Volunteer Month, comes from Montecito Program Manager, Kathryn Cherkas, MIPH. People often ask me about volunteer opportunities at Friendship…
Bilingual report: Comfort by the pair for Ventura County homeless residents
VENTURA — Sometimes the small things make a big difference. For many people without a permanent home, a pair of clean, warm socks brings comfort that the more fortunate take for granted. The Ventura County Continuum of Care recently applied…
Elm Street School in Oxnard receives ‘Seal of Excellence’ from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)
OXNARD — Elm Street School in the Oxnard School District was only one of two schools in California to receive the 2019 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). This award honors exemplary bilingual education…
Bilingual report: State Sen. Jackson honors César Chávez
SACRAMENTO – In advance of what would have been César Chávez’s 92ndbirthday, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement honoring the labor organizer for his contributions to social justice: “On Sunday, March 31, we honor the life and legacy…
Bilingual commentary: A Daughter’s Choice
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. By David Magallanes •…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate moving to 555 S. A St., Oxnard by April 2
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate office is relocating to 555 S. A St. Oxnard. The office will remain closed from March 28 through Tuesday, April 2. Click here for more information. En español aquí
Many Mansions, Assistance League of Ventura County and The Discovery Centers of Science and Technology to benefit from proceeds of 2019 Rebozo Festival on May 19
OXNARD — Rebozo Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce its 15th Anniversary, which will be held on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Camarillo Ranch. Proceeds from the 2019 Rebozo Festival will benefitPrimary Recipient: Many Mansions,…
Bilingual report: County endorses Startups Ventura County
VENTURA — At the request of the County Executive Office, the Board of Supervisors approved a one-time contribution of $5,000 at their February 26 meeting to the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce to support Startups Ventura County 2019. “The County of…