Category: Educación

Bilingual report: Sign up today for Oxnard’s Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers

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,…

Bilingual report: Robby to the Rescue! Ventura County Fire Department launches new educational video series

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…

Bilingual report: Poll Workers Needed for March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 390 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…

Bilingual report: Three Political Parties to Permit No Party Preference Voters to Participate in Presidential Primary Election

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.…

Bilingual report — Ventura County Veterans Services Office Helps Veterans Reclaim Their Lives

VENTURA — For Tom, joining the Navy at barely eighteen brought him a deep sense of pride and community. For the first time he truly felt part of something and even today, he still smiles when he recalls handling radio communications…

Feb. 21, 22, 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico

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…

22 de febrero — Taller Sobre el Bienestar Emocional y Salud Mental (Conexión Con Mis Compañeras)

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…

7 de marzo — El Concilio Family Services los invitamos a un evento especial para las Familias Latinas

OXNARD – – El Concilio Family Services los invitamos a un evento especial para las Familias Latinas Sabado, 7 de Marzo, 9 am – 12:30 pm, Escuela Cesar Chavez, Salon de Multiservicios, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard.

March 13, 14, 15 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Las Cafeteras – Roots, rhythm and rhyme from East LA

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Las Cafeteras. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes…

22 de octubre — Women’s Economic Ventures lanza una serie de seminarios bilingües y gratuitos de Educación Financiera en línea para empoderar a los dueños de pequeños negocios durante el COVID

Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) ha lanzado una serie de seminarios de educación financiera en línea para empoderar a los dueños de pequeños negocios y aumentar su alfabetismo financiero durante el COVID-19. La serie se centra tanto en las finanzas personales como las de negocios y cada sesión ofrecerá herramientas y estrategias simples para ayudar a los participantes a manejar el impacto de la pandemia en sus finanzas. Los seminarios gratuitos en línea estarán disponibles en español e inglés. Para obtener más información y registrarse para los próximos seminarios:

Bilingual poetry of Santa Maria High School Spanish Teacher Enedina Castañeda selected for display at the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico City

Courtesy photos. Photo credits: Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior SRE) Binational Congress Dic 5, 2019, ClaryArts – Clara Victoria Martínez Rojas SANTA MARIA — The bilingual poetry of Santa Maria High School Spanish Teacher Enedina Castañeda was recently selected and…

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present play ‘Too Many Tamales’

Your monthly news & updates NOT YOUR USUAL CHRISTMAS PLAY! Visit our Website: www.teatrodelasamericas.org Follow us on FACEBOOK TOO MANY TAMALES Teatro de las Américas presents the play “Too Many Tamales” (in both English and Spanish with supertitles). Maria is an…

Bilingual commentary: Reflections on Math Education—Part IV

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…

Bilingual report: Flood Preparedness Week focuses on Ventura County’s flood risks

Ventura County Public Works Agency provides testing, education and additional resources to reduce impact of flooding on communities. VENTURA COUNTY — In the wake of fire season, it is imperative to understand the damage and risks of flooding that can…

Bilingual commentary: My Own YouTube Channel—In Spanish

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…

Bilingual report: Kanan Shuttle to offer additional stops and changes to service effective Sept. 30, 2019

Local shuttle changes services, adds stops, while remaining free to the public VENTURA COUNTY — Beginning Sept. 30th, the Kanan Shuttle, operated by the City of Thousand Oaks, will change its services in an effort to improve the efficiency and cost…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn anuncia planes para el Evento del Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes el 24 de septiembre de 2019

VENTURA — El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Ventura Mark Lunn anuncío planes de organizer un evento el 24 de septiembre de 2019 en el Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes, con el fin de inscriber a votantes en…

Bilingual report: CenCal Health Launches Multiple Campaigns to Help Increase Vaccination Rates in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties

Unique Concepts Employed to Deliver Facts on Disease Prevention to the Public SANTA BARBARA — Vaccination is a hot topic in the national news, on social media platforms and at dinner tables across America. More recently it has become a…

Bilingual report: Test drive an Electric Vehicle at the Ventura National Drive Electric Week Event

VENTURA — The County of Ventura is partnering with Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance to host the Ventura Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive event on September 17th.  The public is invited to test drive a variety of electric vehicles, learn…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn Anuncia la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020

VENTURA – – El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado, Mark A. Lunn anunció hoy que las peticiones de firmas en lugar de honorarios de presentación para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se pueden obtener de…

Oct. 11, 12, 13 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Cimarrón – Joropo music and dance from the plains of the Orinoco River

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…

Bilingual commentary: Oct. 24 — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries in Carpinteria, Montecito

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road, Montecito. Click on images for more information.      …

Nov. 9 — ALMA and Prueter Library in Port Hueneme to present Financial Literacy Seminars in English and Spanish

PORT HUENEME — The nonprofit ALMA, a 501(c) offers free Financial Literacy Seminars in English and Spanish to the community on a variety of Financial Literacy topics. The upcoming Seminar will be in English and the Topic will be Social Security…

Bilingual report: NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30

VENTURA — NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30. Please click on image to view entire English-language version. *** JAMES ENNIS III VISITARÁ LA PRIMARIA DE SHERIDAN WAY El jugador…

Bilingual report: Ventura County to launch mass shooting awareness and education initiative

VENTURA — Ventura County is one of the safest places in the United States, but the recent tragedy at the Borderline Bar, and incidents in Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton and other communities across the country, serve as a stark reminder…

Bilingual report: County provides options for parents to safely surrender newborns

VENTURA — Occasionally parents face difficult and desperate circumstances and find they are not ready or able to raise a newborn. These parents have the option under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law to legally and safely surrender their newborn baby within…

Bilingual report — SMJUHSD Science presents ‘Rocketing into High School’

SANTA MARIA — Incoming freshman students heading towards ERHS, PVHS and SMHS will be “Rocketing into High School” on August 5thand 6th. Science teachers and students plan to explore the wonders of science and participate in the NGSS (Next Generation Science…

Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…

Bilingual report: Sept. 28 — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Monique Limón to host 2019 Family Health Fair in Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will host a FREE Family Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park across from City Hall in…

Oxnard College Expands English as a Second Language Program

Beginning fall semester, August 2019, Oxnard College will expand its English as a Second Language program by offering credit and non- credit courses. The credit courses will continue to provide instruction in academic English skills that prepare students for reading…

2 y 3 de agosto, 28 de julio y 4 de agosto — Teatro de las América presenta BURUNDANGA

Don’t miss it!/ ¡No se la pierdan! Esta comedia fue un gran éxito en Madrid donde estuvo en las tablas por 4 años.  Berta, estudiante de posgrado se encuentra embarazada por Manel, su novio. Insegura respecto al compromiso de él,…

Bilingual commentary: One’s Own Business: Traditional vs. Online

By David Magallanes • Guest contributor David Magallanes When aspiring entrepreneurs think of starting their own business, their usual inclination is to consider a brick-and-mortar or service-oriented business, since these have been the traditional models for centuries.  Breaking that momentum…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. Celebrates Men’s Health Week — June 10 through 16

VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates Men’s Health Week, June 10 through 16. National Men’s Health Week is part of a national campaign which begins June 10th and ends on Father’s day June 16th 2019, with the goal of raising awareness…

Bilingual report: CalFresh Food Benefits Available to People Receiving Supplemental Security Income

VENTURA — The Human Services Agency announced that as of June 1, 2019, Supplemental Security Income/Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) recipients may be eligible to receive CalFresh food benefits. CalFresh food benefits stretch household budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food,…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency announces Joan Araujo as the new Director of Central Services

VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has appointed Joan Araujo as the new Director of Central Services. Araujo replaces J. Tabin Cosio, who recently accepted a Human Resources position in the County Executive Office. She will oversee the…

Ayuda Para los Afectados por los Incendios Woolsey y Hill

OXNARD —  El 805 UndocuFund proporciona Fondos Para Desastres para ayudar a las personas y familias indocumentadas que se han visto afectadas económicamente por la pérdida de sushogares, salarios y/o empleo debido a los recientes desastres naturales. Hay fondos disponibles para…

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…

La mejora de la calidad del agua para las playas del condado de Ventura conduce a un agua más limpia para los visitantes de la playa

Varias playas en el Condado de Ventura han sido eliminadas de la Lista Federal de Aguas Perjudicadas VENTURA COUNTY —  27 de marzo de 2019: siete de las playas del Condado de Ventura fueron votadas para ser eliminadas de la…

April 7 — Educational Workshop Offers Strategies to Increase Youth Resiliency to be held in Santa Barbara

Free, Interactive Forum is Sunday, April 7 at Deckers Rotunda. Spanish interpretation will be provided. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — How do we offer our children guidance and support without rescuing them from the discomfort that naturally comes with healthy challenges and…

Bilingual report: Sen. Jackson, Assemblymember Limón join campaign to combat poverty among young adults

Workers 18 and older now eligible for Cal EITC tax refund SANTA BARBARA — Poverty amongst college students is a growing problem. Studies suggest that food insecurity affects as many as 1 in 2 college students. To address this, CalEITC4Me, the…

Free English classes at Moorpark College

MOORPARK — Do you want to speak with others in English? Do you want to advance in your career or go to college? Come to Moorpark College! We’re offering free English as a Second Language classes. Please contact Daniela Guevara…

March 9 — Bilingual report: Resources Available for High School Students in Special Education at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo

Click on flyer for information in English y español CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by…

Bilingual report: Human Services Agency to Host Free Tax Preparation Assistance

VENTURA — Concerned about filing your taxes? The Human Services Agency is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with earnings up to $55,000 in 2018. Staffed by a…