Jack Johnson, Katy Perry, and Brad Paisley sold-out benefit concerts supported residents’ needs after the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow. SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that it has donated all organizational net proceeds from three benefit…
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Volunteers Needed for United Way Day of Caring Sept. 15
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 27th Annual Day of Caring is coming Saturday Sept. 15 with more than 49 community projects for volunteers, including a special Montecito clean-up and rebuild. Individuals and teams can sign…
Bilingual commentary: Abuse in the Catholic Church
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 •…
State grant helps kids learn water sports and safety at CI Boating Center
CAMARILLO — Imagine kayaking out to the mouth of the Channel Islands harbor to watch the sun dip into the ocean, then paddling back in the dusk. Or learning to sail. Or paddleboard. Or earn your lifesaving certificate. All of these…
Registration open for Ventura County Education Summit on Nov. 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Ventura County Education Summit When Monday, November 26, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST Add to Calendar Where Ventura County Office of Education 5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo, CA 93012 Driving Directions…
Senator Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate floor today on a 27 to 12 vote and now heads to…
CSUCI Nursing Professor among 26 recognized by the California State University for innovation and leadership
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Associate Professor of Nursing Jaime Hannans, Ph.D., RN, is among 26 faculty members in the CSU system to be recognized for their distinct contributions to their individual campuses. Hannans is among those receiving a Faculty Innovation…
Volunteer Opportunities Available at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is seeking volunteers to assist with tours, events, and programs, which cover the diverse culture, art, history and interests of Ventura County. The Museum has openings at both the Ventura and Santa Paula…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 29
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Gallery Talk: Local Clay Thursday, August 30, 2pm Ventura County sculptors Marianne McGrath and Cheryl Ann Thomas will give a joint talk and tour of their current…
New Building to be Named in Honor of Special Education Champion Mary Samples
CAMARILLO — A new building in Camarillo that will house educational programs for Ventura County students with special needs now has a name. The Ventura County Board of Education last night voted to name the building the Mary E. Samples Education Services…
Youth are Invited to Audition for “Broadway Show Choir” with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
THOUSAND OAKS — Local youth in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for an upcoming performance with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, “Broadway Show Choir”. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. at…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 29
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Opening Reception for At Table: The Business of Food and Community The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception,…
Innovative CSUCI course connecting students and museums evolves into a book
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) was in its first year – 2002 – when Professor of Art History Irina D. Costache, Ph.D., created an interdisciplinary class called “The Museum: Culture, Business & Education” in collaboration with CSUCI’s Business and Education faculty…
Assemblymember Irwin Bill to support LGBTQ aging signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO – AB 2719, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown last week. This new law adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the definition of elderly communities to be given…
Registration is Now Underway for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley 2018 Basketball League
AGOURA HILLS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 2018 Basketball League. The Basketball League is open to ages 3-12 starting September 16 through November 4, 2018. The league takes place at the…
CSUCI’s Hank Lacayo Institute receives three grants to support student internships
CAMARILLO — A program designed to provide real-world work experience to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students has received a total of $104,900 worth of grants from four different organizations. The Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI) received…
Charras Unidas in Somis is seeking donations for side saddle equestrian competition in Woodland, CA
SOMIS – Charras Unidas, a side saddle equestrian team is seeking donations for the upcoming National USA competition to obtain their pass to the Congreso Nacional in Mexico. The non-profit organization was founded in 2010. “Escaramuza Charras Unidas is a…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions; the ‘Opt-Out’ Provision and the Community Input
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…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales Artifacts from a Butterfly’s Meconium Creating the sensation of discovering relics of the origins of mythic beings with abalone eyes and hidden depths. Friday, August 24 …
CSUCI’s MVS School of Business & Economics awards scholarships, receives grant for ‘Teams Project’
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Martin V. Smith (MVS) School of Business & Economics opens the fall semester by celebrating four scholarship recipients and a grant from the Smith Foundation for the School’s “MVS Teams Project.” Freshmen Business majors Noeli…
United Way of Ventura County update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, In just three weeks, we’ll be celebrating our 14th Annual Spirit Awards at the Serra Padre Center in Camarillo. This will be a special evening recognizing the community and foundation…
VCCDC offers disaster recovery grants for Thomas Fire victims
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC), a local non-profit community economic development organization, has created a disaster recovery assistance grant program for Ventura and Santa Barbara County residents who were affected by the Thomas Fire and/or Montecito Mudslides.…
Moorpark College Presents Distinguished Faculty Chair Award to Communications Professor Rolland Petrello
MOORPARK — Moorpark College’s Department Chair for Communications Studies and Media Arts, Professor Rolland Petrello, has been presented with the College’s 2018-19 Distinguished Faculty Chair Award. The honor was announced during the College’s Convocation held on Friday, August 17th. Established by…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Heads to the Governor
SACRAMENTO – Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to assess media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed off the Senate Floor today on a 27 to 10 vote…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Youth Summer Mural Program 2018 unveils a new community mural titled, ‘Tree of Life,’ in La Colonia area of Oxnard!
OXNARD — Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Department from La Colonia area is proud to announce the second installment of the Youth Summer Mural Program. The “Tree of Life” mural dedication ceremony took place at the parking lot behind the…
VCCF Awards $500,000 to Partnership Providing Help to Undocumented Immigrants Recovering from Thomas Fire and Mudslides
Grassroots partnership provides aid for those who don’t qualify for other programs CAMARILLO — With the full effects of the Thomas Fire’s devastation still emerging, the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) has awarded a $500,000 grant to a community-based partnership…
Rebozo Festival announces 2019 grant application to open Sept. 1
$20,000 available in grant funding VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura…
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s District Director, Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios to Run for Ventura County Community College Trustee, Area 1
Editor’s note: It is the policy of Amigos805 not to endorse any political candidates running for office in the 805 region. Political candidates do have the option to purchase political advertisements by sending an email to frank@amigos805.com. Amigos805.com reserves the right to…
Bilingual report: Ventura County achieves a Top 10 Digital County ranking for the fourth consecutive year
VENTURA — For the fourth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top Digital County by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties. The Digital Counties Survey identifies the best technology practices…
Guest commentary: Toward a real, effective, local, holistic and long-term youth intervention paradigm in Oxnard
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. Our troubled at-risk…
UCSB scholar’s book delves into the messy history of immigration and the law in the United States
By Jim Logan • UCSB For the United States, the demographic terminator — the line that separates night from day — is the Immigration Act of 1965. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 3 of that year, it eliminated…
Dr. Sheldon Jordan of TheraMind Gives Grand Rounds Presentation at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
SANTA BARBARA — Dr. Sheldon Jordan, MD, FAAN is widely recognized as a leader in brain imaging using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) targeting techniques to treat Major Depressive Disorder and other neurological and psychological…
CSUCI Education Lecturer receives a national award for teaching tolerance
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Education Lecturer Danna Lomax says growing up in a multicultural family helped ignite her lifelong quest to teach and practice tolerance and social justice. Her work weaving peace and social justice issues into the curriculum at…
Guest commentary: A Guide to Hispanic Healing Herbs
Editor’s Note: Recently we received a request by reader Isabel González to include a series of columns on Latino health. Isabel, age 13, who plans to be a doctor, even provided us with a link to a half-dozen Latino health websites. Thank you…
El Lustrador Foundation update for Aug. 15
Click here for the entire update Help us help/Ayudenos a ayudar The most recent help from El Lustrador Foundation was a wheelchair in Guatemala.La donacion mas reciente de la Fundación el Lustrador fue una silla de ruedas en Guatemala.We will…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Final Lap…. Mullin Automotive Museum docent Danny Soukup will be leading a tour of the current exhibition California Artists from the Mullin Automotive Museum Art Collection Friday, August 17th at 3 p.m. Reservations recommended /…
Community Environmental Council update for Aug. 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Community Environmental Council Celebrates 48 Years of Environmental Solutions in Santa Barbara with Green Gala SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is hosting its annual “eco-chic” party of the year, the Green…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 15
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Call For Entries: The Kitchen Table – EXTENDED DEADLINE AUGUST 20 As part of its upcoming…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Aug. 15
Click here for more information Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 47 August 2018 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 14
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Every week is full of great moments at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Below are our 5 best from last week. And…
CSUCI Art faculty member uses clay to summon childhood memories of growing up in Ventura County
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Art Marianne McGrath explores the Ventura County of her memory in an exhibit currently on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum through Nov. 4, 2018. Called “Local Clay,” the exhibit features work…
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics celebrations National Health Center Week 2018 through Aug. 18
National Campaign Celebrates HealthCare Heroes SANTA BARBARA — As part of a national campaign, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will be celebrating National Health Center Week 2018, from August 12th – 18th, with events to raise awareness about the mission…
Santa Barbara City College update for Aug. 13
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter Message From the President – August 2018 On August 2, we had a very special event at the Wake Campus. Enrique Morones, President and Founder of Border Angels, was the keynote speaker. Enrique helped…
SBCC Grad Moriah Contreras on the Road to a Bright Future in Space Exploration
SANTA BARBARA — Moriah Contreras is a self-confessed “Star Wars fan and space junkie” with hopes of having a career working for NASA one day. So when she was selected as one of 280 students from across the U.S. to be…
Federal Court orders national ban on brain-harming chlorpyrifos within 60 days
Decision confirms that California must also take action to protect communities now. Ventura County Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety (VC CAPS) is a local coalition in the CPR network. SACRAMENTO — Slamming the Trump administration’s repudiation of science, today the 9th Circuit Court of…
Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr Golf Classic Fundraiser Set for August 27 at Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit El Concilio Family Services of Oxnard CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services has announced the Annual Golf Tournament, The Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr Golf Classic set to take place on Monday, August 27th at Spanish Hills…
Family Service Agency photo contest cerebraes ‘The Good Life on the Central Coast’
Calling all enthusiast photographers SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is launching “The Good Life on the Central Coast” Photo Contest for 2018. The contest invites Santa Barbara County residents with a creative spirit to share…
Donation brings hi-tech bookmobile one step closer to reality
VENTURA — Donations and grants are turning the Ventura County Library System’s dream of a hi-tech bookmobile into reality. Following a four-year fundraising effort, the Ventura County Library Foundation presented a $100,000 check toward the purchase of the bookmobile to…
Bilingual report: Public Invited to Learn More About Oxnard’s Plan to Bring High-Speed Fiber Optic Network to the City
OXNARD – Want to learn more about Oxnard’s master plan to leverage its fiber optic network to bring high-speed Internet and “smart city” services to the city? Now’s your chance. Oxnard’s Information Technology department is inviting the public to attend…
OC Live announces upcoming courses
Exciting Courses This Fall! We here at OC LIVE just wanted to let you know that Oxnard College has some wonderful courses on offer this Fall in the Performing Arts Mariachi Ensemble – MUS R126 – CRN 73180 Our first Mariachi…
Bilingual commentary: The Alarming Rise of Suicide Rates
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 •…
Oxnard College presenting Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE) program this fall
Hello Friends of Oxnard College, Interested in audio or film production? Want to learn how to make a proper YouTube video? Have a podcast or media project that needs great sound? (See attached flyer!) The Oxnard College Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE)…
Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses on Broadband Internet Survey
Is your broadband Internet access and speed keeping up with your growing business? The City of Oxnard wants to hear from you. The City of Oxnard invites businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding…
Center for Autism & Related Disorders Is The Presenting Sponsor At 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) is the presenting sponsor of the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo & Las Virgenes School Districts
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking registrations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo & Las Virgenes school districts. Parents can choose from…
Guest commentary: How Oxnard continues to subvert the due process clause of the Constitution at the expense of our youth
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…
Ventura County Library launches countywide reading program
VENTURA — The Ventura County Library has announced its first “One County, One Book” community reading program. One County, One Book aims to unite the Ventura County community around a common narrative, spreading interest in, and facilitating discussions about, the selected…
Acclaimed Entrepreneurship Program Introduces Fully Globalized Curriculum to Prepare Students and Ventures for Success
SANTA BARBARA — Businesses and entrepreneurs determined to succeed in today’s rapidly changing competitive landscape must be prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to acquire new skills and resources. Educational opportunities for businesses are available at Santa Barbara City…
Los Angeles Zoo, Paso Pacifico Team Up for Jaguar Conservation Program in Nicaragua
VENTURA — Jaguars once roamed in the wild from South America into parts of the United States. Now, jaguar populations are dwindling, they have been almost completely eliminated from the US, and these majestic creatures are classified as “near threatened.”…