Category: Education

Bilingual report: March 3, 2020 Congressional District 25 Special Primary Election Final Results and Certification Announced

VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced today the official final election results for the March 3, 2020 Congressional District 25 Special Primary Election with 100% of precincts reporting. A total of 38,702 ballots were cast…

Bilingual report: Ventura Health Officer order for the control of COVID-19 directing vulnerable individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of residence

  *** 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:…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health: 13 cases of COVID-19 in Ventura County, 1 confirmed by the CDC, 12 presumptive

VENTURA COUNTY — There are now 13 cases of COVID-19 in Ventura County. 1 was confirmed by the CDC and 12 were presumptive. As of today we will not be reporting presumptive positive cases. They will be counted as positive cases.…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update

5 Community Transmission Cases Announced VENTURA — Ventura County Public Health has confirmed five new presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These cases have an unidentified source of exposure. They are considered community transmission cases. Public health is completing…

CSUCI will postpone 2020 Commencement

CAMARILLO — With the health and well-being of students and employees as the University’s highest priority, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will postpone the May 23rd Commencement ceremony to another date later in the calendar year. “I am sorely disappointed that we…

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County announces appointment of Cesar Hernandez to Board of Directors

“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…

CSUCI takes further steps toward social distancing on campus

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…

Applications for Santa Maria Senior Housing now available

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s Sierra Madre Cottages to provide 40 units of new housing for seniors CENTRAL COAST — Applications are now available for Sierra Madre Cottages, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) newest affordable housing for seniors in Santa Maria, CA. Primary applicants…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus Guidance for Residents | Orientació Para Los Residentes

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

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…

Fourth Annual Ventura County Ag Week honored the importance of farmers and ranchers

VENTURA — From March 9th through March 15th Totally Local VC Agricultural Foundation presented its fourth annual Ventura County Ag Week, a celebration of all that our county’s local farmers and ranchers do. Despite the challenges facing the world, many of…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update — 2 Presumptive Positive Cases Announced

UPDATE: The presumptive positive case for an 8 -year-old being treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was retested by Los Angeles Children’s Hospital with a new sample from the child. The results were negative. Ventura County Public Health retested the…

School Meal Service Widely Available in Ventura County During Closures

VENTURA COUNTY — School districts throughout Ventura County will continue providing meal service for students during closures that being Monday, March 16 in response to the coronavirus. For many students, school-provided meals are a critical part of their daily diet. While…

Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) Announces Status During the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak … Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market Relocation Postponed

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,…

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Postpone 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration Due to the COVID-19 Virus

AGOURA — In accordance with local health department recommendations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration scheduled for Sunday, March 22.  The BGCGCV will announce a…

CSUCI to transition to virtual instruction

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has announced that it will begin to transition to virtual instruction following its spring break. The campus continues to remain safe and there are zero presumptive and no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on or related…

Bilingual report: Santa Barbara County K-12 Public Schools closed from March 18 through April 3

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Santa Barbara County K-12 Public Schools including the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have decided to close all schools from Wednesday (March 18) through Friday (April 3) due to the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly.…

Santa Paula Art Museum announces postponed events

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,…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Participate in National Fine Arts Contest

AGOURA — Members throughout the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) recently participated in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Fine Arts Contest.  This year, the Rocky & Lon Morton Club located on the Sequoia Middle…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Important Update on COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”)

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…

Righetti High School geology students earn CTE certification

SANTA MARIA — Fifty-five Righetti High School geology students recently earned Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Certifications as part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Environmental Resources Pathway. The pathway teaches students about the environment, sustainability and agriculture…

Santa Maria High School Close Up Washington D.C. Club members visiting Washington, D.C.

SANTA MARIA — Seven Santa Maria High School Close Up Washington D.C. Club members are spending the week exploring the foundations of democracy in Washington, D.C. They will participate in debates about current events with students from around the nation,…

$10,500 in Grants Available to Ventura County Teachers

IMPACT II Grant Applications Due April 2, 2020 Teachers in Ventura County are invited to apply for a share of $10,500 in grants that reward innovative teaching methods. The IMPACT II grant program is accepting applications through April 2, 2020.…

PVHS Culinary Arts and Apparel Construction and Design Students and Good Sam Shelter Outreach

SANTA MARIA — Pioneer Valley High School Culinary Arts students prepared and serveD meals to residents at the Good Samaritan Shelter on March 5. The Apparel Construction and Design students who have made 60 pillows with handwritten notes that contain positive…

Ventura County Public Health reports one presumptive positive case of COVID-19

VENTURA – One presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed by the Ventura County Public Health Lab. Secondary confirmation is pending from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient had traveled on the Grand…

Bilingual report: Ventura Unified receives $2.2 million in grant funding

Funding from a K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant will bring new initiatives and programs VENTURA — In 2018, the California legislature introduced the K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) grant to support Career Technical Education (CTE) connections between the Community Colleges…

Bilingual report: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness Public Health Urges Preparedness for Social Distancing

VENTURA — In the face of a significant increase in the numbers of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland China and other Countries, many Ventura County residents are understandably worried and fearful. The Ventura County Department of Public Health…

RISE kicks off ‘RISE Up SLO County’ Fundraising Campaign

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”…

Bilingual commentary: Awaiting a Political Messiah

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…

An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit

SANTA MARIA — An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit on Thursday. The summit stemmed from unacceptable remarks made from the stands during a recent heated rivalry. The teachable moments…

Film, Television, and Literary Storytellers from Hollywood Joined Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association for Coming Home to Pacifica 2020

SANTA BARBARA — Mythologists; Psychologists; experts in virtual reality, public relations, and television; book authors; and major film studio writers shared their experience of personal, cultural, and mythic storytelling during Coming Home to Pacifica 2020. Attendees from all over the U.S. celebrated…

St. Bonaventure Wins 2020 Ventura County Mock Trial

Oak Park Takes 2nd Place and Westlake 3rd  St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura is the winner of the 2020 Ventura County Mock Trial. St. Bonaventure emerged victorious after four days of competition that included teams from 26 high school…

The Porsche Club of America-Santa Barbara Region Treats the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) to a Mini Car Show and Provides Significant Donation

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…

Gene Haas Foundation Donates $250,000 To Ventura College Foundation To Support Advanced Manufacturing Program

VENTURA — The Gene Haas Foundation has made a $250,000 grant award to the Ventura College Foundation to support the Advanced Manufacturing program at Ventura College. These funds will be used to relocate the current manufacturing lab to the college’s…

Free Carnival Ride Tickets Offered Through Conejo Valley Days’ “Read & Ride”

CONEJO VALLEY — For the sixth year, Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is offering free carnival ride passes to students who take part in its “Read & Ride” literacy program. CVD, in conjunction with carnival operator Kastl Amusements, is encouraging kids…

Diplomacy earns CSUCI students awards at a Model United Nations competition

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students have once again distinguished themselves with their diplomacy at the regional Model United Nations (MUN) conference. The 16 CSUCI students who traveled to Portland last month to compete in the Northwest Model United Nations…

Several Pioneer Valley High School student leaders recently attended Oakley Elementary School to promote literacy during their Read Across America event

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…

TEDxSantaBarbara Teams up with UC Santa Barbara and Announces Interactive Event Series Leading To November Conference

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Local Adventures and Intimate Salons Lift Up Compelling Research Conversations Around Sea Level Rise SANTA BARBARA  – TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, is partnering with UCSB Natural Reserve…

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Members Awarded $25K from Girls Inc. National Scholars Program

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…

Friendship Center March Newsletter

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…