Water samples from Kiddie and Hobie beaches are being collected and sent for analysis by students from CSUCI VENTURA COUNTY — In 2007 Regional Water Board adopted Total Maximum Daily Load requirements to address elevated bacteria levels at Kiddie and Hobie…
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The Collective Studio update for March 21
XXX PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS SIGN UP TODAY! Sign up today to reserve a spot for your young artists You can use your credit card One class 4…
Juan Soria School receives ‘Seal of Excellence’
OXNARD — Juan Lagunas Soria School in the Oxnard was only one of two schools in California to receive the 2018 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). This award honors exemplary bilingual education programs throughout…
Grossman Foundation donates $220,000 for CSUCI Veterans Affairs Program, service and therapy dogs
CAMARILLO — Ever since he returned from Iraq, everyday occurrences such as a car changing lanes or an unattended bag can trigger U.S. Army veteran Daniel Cook’s post-traumatic stress response. But when he’s with his dog, a Heeler mix named…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 20
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Partners with Ventura County Credit Union Ventura County Credit Unionand the Museum of Ventura County have partnered to display historical pieces at the Moorpark,…
Santa Barbara City College update for March 16
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter Culinary School Hailed as a “Recipe for Success” by 805 Living Magazine SBCC’s School of Culinary Arts was honored to be featured in the March 2018 issue of 805 LivingMagazine. The article includes an interview with Associate…
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to Close March 16
CENTRAL COAST — The SBA will close its Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Santa Barbara and Ventura on Friday, March 16, 2018. Businesses and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times as indicated below. No appointment is…
Community Leaders Launch Conservation Blueprint for Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA — On Wednesday, March 14, community leaders throughout the county unveiled the Santa Barbara County Conservation Blueprint (Blueprint). The Blueprint report and the companion online Atlas mapping tool are the result of nearly two years of design, research,…
Ventura County’s new website talks back to you
VENTURA COUNTY — The County of Ventura has relaunched its website and this version speaks. Actually, it’s Amazon’s “Alexa” who does all the talking, but the website has the ability to answer questions spoken to it through the Amazon Alexa…
State Sen. Jackson’s Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Passes Key Committee
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) legislation to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to read media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed the Senate Education Committee today. The vote was 4-2. Senate…
Bilingual commentary: Why We Must Feed the Cow
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 •…
CSUCI student to serve as delegate to United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
CAMARILLO — Communication major Kelsey Genesi is moving one step closer to her dream job this week. With help from Political Science Lecturer Tim Allison, Genesi, a junior, was appointed as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) delegate to the 62nd Session of…
Jackson on National School Walkout
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement in advance of the thousands of students and educators expected to participate in the National School Walkout today in California and across the country to protest the federal and Congressional inaction…
Public Relations Society Awards Scholarships to Two Local College Students
CENTRAL COAST — The California Gold Coast chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recently awarded its annual scholarships to Betty Hang and Emily Graybill, two students attending four-year colleges in the chapter’s geographic territory of Ventura, Santa Barbara…
Friendship Center Fees Fully Covered for Qualified Veterans by Department of Veterans Affairs
MONTECITO — Veterans have sacrificed so much for our country that it is with great pleasure and humility that Friendship Center announces that its services and programs are recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs and that qualified veterans can…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Canzona Cobalta” by Lois Freeman-Fox, digital painting, Collection of the artist © Lois Freeman-Fox. Gallery Talk: Creative Time Travel with Lois Freeman-Fox Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2pm to 3pm Fillmore artist Lois Freeman-Fox…
Camarillo Hospice announces grief support in Spanish
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is now offering individual, couple, and family counseling in Spanish for those grieving the death of a loved one and beginning in April, Camarillo Hospice will offer two Spanish…
Reservations due by March 21 for 29th annual Latino Leadership Awards
Make Your Reservation for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards! Ads deadline is March 15th! RSVP Deadline is March 21st! Awards Ceremony is April 6th! Click here for all the details ©2018 El Concilio | 301 South C Street, Oxnard…
Bilingual commentary: When the Heavens Open for Us
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 •…
Boy Scouts of Ventura Install Hand Built Owl Boxes with Hopes to Save Local Wildlife
VENTURA COUNTY — As part of an integrated pest management program, the Boy Scouts of Ventura adventured into the field, armed with handcrafted owl boxes. They were joined by VCPWA Watershed Protection District Director, Karl Novak and Linda Parks, Supervisor…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER Pinchas Zukerman Returns to Perform and Conduct the New West Symphony Sunday March 11th | 3:00pm | Oxnard Performing Arts Center In partnership with New West Symphony, we would like to…
Beyond the Call: The dedication and compassion of UCSB staff members was on full display during the Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB The Thomas Fire and subsequent mudslides wrought havoc on the entire Santa Barbara and Goleta community. Between the flames and ash and the mud and debris — not to mention the closure of Highway 101…
BGCOP Youth of the Year Excels in Coastal Area Council Youth Competition
OXNARD — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Youth of the Year Valeria Virgen recently took top honors in the Boys & Girls Club of America competition. The ten-year BGCOP member was named the 2018 Coastal…
Teatro de las Américas update for March 6
Oxnard Film Society supports Teatro de las Américas Wow! Oxnard Film Society is showing a great movie to support our Teatro. We love you OFS! Come, enjoy the movie! Teatro de las Américas Oxnard FilmSociety SPECIAL SCREENING: Fundraiser for Teatro…
CSUCI professor and Mixteco representative receive grant to establish culturally sensitive doula program
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) professor and the program manager for the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) plan to create a doula program with a competitive grant they received from the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE).…
Trinity Pacific Wins 2018 Ventura County Mock Trial
OXNARD — Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks is the winner of the 2018 Ventura County Mock Trial. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Here is how the…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for March 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Creating Change, Not Charity Thank you to everyone who attended Immigration: Challenges and Strategies in Ventura County and making the day a success! The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County was delighted to see nearly 140…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 3
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project The Museum of Ventura Countyis hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program,…
FREE Community Education Classes and Events for April 2018
As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which include the following:…
April 2 — CSUCI will shine a blue light on autism
CAMARILLO — Los Angeles actor/singer George Steeves auditioned for ABC’s “American Idol” six times. Time after time, he didn’t make the cut, but he kept coming back. “This industry can be very heartbreaking,” Steeves, 29, said. “But that’s something about Asperger’s…
April 3 — Women United Ventura County to hold mixer at Four Brix Winery
VENTURA — Women United Ventura County to hold mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Four Brix Winery, 2290 Eastman Ave., No. 109, Ventura. RSVP by March 27. Click here for more information.
April 5 — ‘Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures’
SANTA BARBARA — U.C. Santa Barbara to present “Reading: Indigenous Poetry in Contemporary Mexico; Voices, Translations and Cultures” noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4 @ Art, Design & Architecture Museum. FREE. Hosted by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, several…
April 5 — OC LIVE to present ‘Opening Night: The Improvised Musical!’
Hello friends of Oxnard College, Please plan to join us for a super funny and entertaining OC LIVE event after spring break on Thursday April 5 at 6:00pm. in the Performing Arts building. OPENING NIGHT: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL! is exactly that – a Broadway-…
April 6 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard and REI Team up to offer a Free Class, ‘Bike Maintenance Basics’
OXNARD — If you ride a bike, you might consider joining a free class to learn all about maintaining it! The California Welcome Center (CWC) in Oxnard is teaming up with REI to offer a free informative class, “Bike Maintenance Basics”,…
Through April 7 — Ojai artist Lorraine Serena explores the peace and power of nature in CSUCI exhibition
Opening reception on Feb. 22 CAMARILLO — An artistic exploration of Mother Nature untouched was nearly consumed by Mother Nature unleashed when the Thomas fire threatened the works of Ojai artist Lorraine Serena. Serena, whose work will appear in an…
April 7 — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Eighth Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction
Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The silent auction begins at 3:00 p.m. The live auction immediately follows at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Santa…
April 7 — Sex trafficking, nutrition, access to healthcare among topics at CSUCI’s First Annual Global Health Symposium
CAMARILLO — Health care workers across the globe come in contact with victims of sex trafficking constantly, but may not know it. Recognizing victims and helping them without endangering them is one of the topics on tap at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
April 8 — Museum of Ventura County Presents New York Documentary
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura Friends of the Library and Museum of Ventura County are excited to present the Tri-County premiere of “EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library” on Sunday, April 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Museum Pavilion. In…
April 9 — UCSB to present ‘US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship’
SANTA BARBARA — The discussion “US Immigration Policy in 2018: Evolving Notions of Citizenship” will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 9 @ MultiCultural Center Lounge, UC Santa Barbara. FREE. Since 2017, the Trump Administration has drastically limited…
April 9 — Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 4400 Local Elementary Students for Annual Education Outreach Event
The April 9 event will feature Taiko Center of Los Angeles musicians and dancers in two high-energy performances of Japanese taiko drumming. Santa Barbara, CA, (March 29, 2018) – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project,…
April 10 — The American Heart Association Hosts An Evening of “Pinot And Purses” To Raise Funds To Fight Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke
Donate a Gently Used Designer Purse Before April 6 and Receive a Free Ticket SANTA BARBARA — Pinot and purses, two of a girl’s best friends, will be combined for a fun-filled philanthropic evening benefitting the American Heart Association’s fight…
April 10 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
SANTA BARBARA — Improve your career advancement potential and success in the workplace with analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving techniques. Career Skills Institute’s Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making course will help you learn to apply judgment…
Through April 12 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Marketing Maps
SANTA BARBARA — Learn how to harness the position of products or companies in the mental mind map of a customer in order to create immediate recognition or purchases by target market customers. You may elect to take this course independent…
Through April 12 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Coaching Skills
SANTA BARBARA — Through Career Skills Institute’s Coaching Skills course, you will learn to apply behavioral change models and coaching techniques to close the gap between actual and desired employee performance and motivation. You may elect to take this course…
Through April 13 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Personalized Career Planning
SANTA BARBARA — Career Skills Institute’s Personalized Career Planning course helps you explore career and education opportunities best suited to your personality type. The course focuses on the assessment of your strengths, interests, values, personality and abilities in the context of career…
Through April 13 — CSUCI holds grand opening of student-curated exhibit of historic political memorabilia
CAMARILLO — Posters, buttons, letters, hats, knick-knacks, photos and dozens of other political artifacts from the 1950s through the 1970s will be on display at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s John Spoor Broome Library in honor of Student Research Week through April 13. “Democratic Presidential…
Through April 14 — More than 100 CSUCI Art alumni show their work in ‘Sweet 15’ exhibit
CAMARILLO — As she waits for a kidney transplant, 2005 Art alumnus Melissa Pardoe of San Diego decided to tame the feelings colliding inside of her by creating a ceramic piece. “It’s a torso with no arms, no legs and a…
Through April 14 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present LinkedIn for Business
SANTA BARBARA — Are you using the world’s most popular professional network to advance your career, job prospects or business development opportunities? Career Skills Institute’s LinkedIn for Business will help you learn to optimize your profile, develop content that engages…
April 14 — Bilingual report: Oxnard Celebrates Earth Day 2018
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard once again joins in the global celebration of Earth Day. Oxnard’s Earth Day 2018 festival will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plaza Park, located at the…
April 14 — Paso Pacifico’s Aquatic Insect Workshop in Santa Barbara
Who: Paso Pacífico Where: Rocky Nook Park 610 Mission Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105 When: Saturday, April 14th, 2018 9 am to 4 pm Event Description: Did you know you can use aquatic insects to monitor water quality? Jenna…