CENTRAL COAST — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) Young Leaders Society (YLS) visited Franklin and El Camino Elementary Schools to share a passion for reading and donate books and funds to both campuses as part of the United We…
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Assemblymember Irwin Introduces Workforce Development Legislation
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D – Thousand Oaks) has introduced two bills to modernize community colleges and prepare students for the 21st century economy. Assemblymember Irwin, chair of the Select Committee on Cybersecurity, introduced AB 405 which would create…
Ventura County Go Red For Women Luncheon Raises Awareness About Women and Cardiovascular Disease
“Life is Why” Sponsor Dignity Health Central Coast Helps Raise $236,000 to Fight Heart Disease & Stroke WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The American Heart Association (AHA) hosted its annual Ventura County Go Red For Women Luncheon on Friday, February 24, 2017, at the…
Whale Watch Season is Now Underway with Island Packers
Enjoy watching the gentle giants of the sea and dolphins too! VENTURA-OXNARD — Winter whale watching off the beautiful Central Coast of California runs from December to mid April. An Island Packers whale watch is a perfect way to gather with…
Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon Raises Awareness About Women and Cardiovascular Disease
SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association (AHA) hosted its annual Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort with the goal of raising awareness about the risk of cardiovascular…
Case study on a Newbury Park social business earns national award for CSUCI instructor and graduate student
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Business Lecturer and a Business graduate student are winners of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) 2017 Conference Outstanding Teaching Case Award, held in Philadelphia last month. Instructor Maria Ballesteros-Sola, who teaches…
April 18 — Author Reyna Grande to speak at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Author Reyna Grande will be coming to Oxnard College to discuss her work from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave. Reyna Grande is the…
April 12 — Don’t Tell Anyone/No Le Digas a Nadie
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Cup of Culture film screening of “Don’t Tell Anyone/No Le Digas a Nadie” will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Theater. In an environment where silence…
April 19 — ‘An Evening with Isabel Allende’
SANTA BARBARA — “An Evening with Isabel Allende” will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. “Allende’s books feel like ornate fairy tales, velvety and otherworldly and sly,…
April 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Physical Science Building Room 101, Santa Barbara City College Aguiñiga, a prominent social practice artist from Tijuana, Mexico, will discuss…
YCE, Inc. rolls out the “green carpet” to over 300 guests for “Dream Big” movie premiere on Feb. 26
VENTURA — Ventura-based YCE, Inc. a woman-owned engineering and surveying firm, hosted the local premiere of Dream Big – Engineering Our World at the Collection’s Century Riverpark 16 theater on Feb. 26. Over 300 enthusiastic guests were greeted by YCE, Inc. owner Marta…
April 13 — Poet Laureate Richard Blanco to speak at Ventura College
VENTURA — Diversity in Culture Festival Featured Presentation: Poet Laureate Richard Blanco, Thursday, April 13 at 1pm in the Ventura College Applied Science Center, Room 150. Seating is limited, free admission, please reserve your tickets on EventBrite. Richard Blanco, the fifth Inaugural poet of…
May 5 — Reservations being accepted for 28th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — Reservations are being accepted for 28th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. The 2017 Honorees are: Cesar Morales,Ed.D. Javier…
April 15 — Chicana/o Studies Summit of Ventura County to be held at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Connecting the Community to the University with Self Determination SATURDAY APRIL 15th 9 am-5 pm OXNARD COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING Lunch Provided! Keynote Speaker at 11:15 am: Dr. Irene Vasquez, Chicana/o Studies, University of New Mexico Cultural Pachanga Reception at…
Continuing — Rare images of Ventura County history on display at CSUCI
Historic “voices” section in the show will be in the form of a video of Ventura County’s “braceros,” a term to describe Mexican laborers who worked in the fields on a seasonal basis CAMARILLO — Ladies in feathered hats boarding the…
March 22 — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘La Voz de la Colonia, 1926-1932 -The Mexican Community’s News Source from 1926-1932’ by Dr. Jose Alamillo
VENTURA — Museum of Ventura County to present “La Voz de la Colonia, 1926-1932 -The Mexican Community’s News Source from 1926-1932” by Dr. Jose Alamillo from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura, in…
March 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: ‘A Conversation Beyond Borders’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: “A Conversation Beyond Borders” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. SBMA…
March 8 — Chicana feminism is at the heart of CSUCI’s “Celebrating la Mujer” event
CAMARILLO — A noted Los Angeles artist poet and a host of prominent Chicana women will speak, teach and perform at a day-long event at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Wednesday, March 8. Sponsored by the Chicana/o Studies, Spanish and Art program, “Celebrating…
March 18 — Teatro de las Américas to present for one night only ‘Esperanza Rising’
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present for one night only “Esperanza Rising” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. “Esperanza Rising” is a story of a young girl…
March 9 — UCSB sociologist Victor Rios to discuss how emotional support from authority figures impacts the lives of marginalized students
By Andrea Estrada / UCSB Research on students who overcome adversity to successfully navigate higher education has shown that emotionally relevant educators often make the difference, by fostering the resilience that makes success possible. No one knows that better than…
Latino News Notes: Latinos divided about their place in America after Trump’s election
By the Pew Research Center Click here for the entire newsletter Hispanics are divided about their place in America after Trump’s election. A growing share says the situation of U.S. Latinos is worsening, and about half worry they or someone they know might be…
Bilingual report: California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Means Money Back for Working Californians
California’s working families may be eligible to receive money back through tax credits that can be claimed simply by filing a tax return on or before April 18. Between the state California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the companion…
CSUCI senior earns scholarship for her work in the student food pantry
CAMARILLO — Sociology major Alexis Marquez, 21, was called to act when she learned that one in four students in the 23-campus CSU system may be going hungry. Her community service project heading a student-run food pantry on the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
UCSB Scholar Jorge Luis Castillo receives PEN Club award for volume of short stories
By Jim Logan / UCSB For his latest book, “La Virgen de los Boleros” (Isla Negra), Jorge Luis Castillo decided to step outside his literary comfort zone. In the collection of eight short stories, the professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UC Santa Barbara…
Local Girls Inc. Member Awarded $20K Scholarship from National Scholars Program
Carpinteria High senior Ana Delgado selected to speak at Girls Inc. National Luncheon in New York CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member Ana Delgado has been selected as a 2017 scholarship winner in the competitive Girls Inc. National Scholar Program. She is…
San Luis Obispo Wear Red Day Luncheon Raises Awareness About Women and Cardiovascular Disease
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The American Heart Association (AHA) hosted its annual Wear Red Luncheon in San Luis Obispo on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the San Luis Obispo Country Club with the goal of raising awareness about the risk…
Bilingual commentary: The Spring 2017 Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series
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. David Magallanes By David Magallanes…
Guest commentary: SMILE! It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month
Dear Friends, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and United Way is proud to advocate for increased services on behalf of 100,000 children in Ventura County who qualify for Dent-Cal and do not have access to a dental…
Tickets on sale now for the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy’s 8th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival
VENTURA — Tickets are on sale now for the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy’s (VHC) 8th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival (WSFF). Held high on the hill at Ventura’s Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd., on Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, the WSFF…
Guest Column: The Latino Art & Cultural Center of 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. Courtesy photo. By…
Local Businesses to Host Job Shadow Day for Academy Students
Young Learners Get Real-World View into Professions OXNARD – Twelve local businesses will host students from the Oxnard Union High School District Linked Learning academies for a job shadowing project aimed at introducing young people to potential career paths aligned with…
Ventura County Arts Council Program Selected As JUMPStArts Success Model
A lanky 14-year-old boy puts the finishing touches on his poem entitled “Clarity,” then reads it aloud with feeling and rhythm. The poem resonates with deep emotion, expressing its author’s personal pain about the hard struggles of serving time in…
Channel Islands Maritime Museum is Recruiting New Volunteers
OXNARD — Channel Islands Maritime Museum is recruiting new volunteers. Our volunteers are the backbone of the Museum. We couldn’t run without them. As a volunteer there are dozens of different ways to contribute your time. Conduct tours for visitors Staff the…
Through May 3 — California Rural Legal Assistance to present free bilingual educational workshops in Oxnard
OXNARD — The California Rural Legal Assistance will present present free educational workshops in Oxnard. Workshops are open to both students and parents in Spanish and translation to English or Mixteco can be made available upon request. “Become An Educational…
UCSB Chicana/o Studies scholar Aída Hurtado gives remarks at historic Women’s March on Washington
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB As a scholar, Aída Hurtado has marked multiple firsts in her study and teaching of Chicana/o studies and feminist theory. And now she’s made history of another kind, as a featured speaker at the recent…
Latino News Notes: Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends
By the Pew Research Center Click here for the entire newsletter Unauthorized immigrants covered by DACA face uncertain future 115th Congress sets new high for racial, ethnic diversity Blacks and Hispanics face extra challenges in getting home loans Less than…
Guest commentary: Mentoring — Changing Lives, One Relationship at a Time
Take a moment to think about someone who has made a positive difference in your life. Who inspired you to do your best and dream big? For so many of us, having someone who supported our aspirations, gave guidance, and…
Guest commentary: Professor, You’re Being Watched!?
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. Frank P. Barajas. Courtesy photo.…
LinkedIn Officially Endorses SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Career Skills Institute is proud to announce its endorsement by LinkedIn for its outstanding efforts to build a better future for the community’s workforce and employers. The Career Skills Institute and LinkedIn share the common goal…
CSU Channel Islands receives grant to develop four-year teacher preparation programs
Grant will help university’s effort to develop Bilingual and Special Education teachers CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will receive a grant of almost $250,000 from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to develop four-year teacher preparation programs. California is experiencing…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Barbara County Celebrates 30 Years of Local Mentoring
SANTA BARBARA — In 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Santa Barbara County will celebrate its 30th year of providing life-changing mentoring friendships for our community’s struggling youth. January is National Mentoring Month and currently over 80 at-risk children in Santa…
Bilingual commentary: Another Year to Build Our Lives
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. David Magallanes By David Magallanes…
Latino News Notes: More voters will have access to non-English ballots in the next election cycle
By D’Vera Cohn • Pew Research Center The federal government has long required election ballots in some U.S. jurisdictions to be printed in languages other than English, based on the number of voting-age citizens who live in those communities and have limited English…
Feb. 9 — Speakers Rick Najera & Soraya Deen Talk Diversity at Canoga Park High School
CANOGA PARK — Diversity leaders Soraya Deen and Rick Najera will speak at Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, CA on Thursday, February 9 at 7 p.m. to raise funds for Multicultural Learning Center’s (MLC) graduating class of 2017 and for Canoga Park High…
Bilingual report: Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. hosting Dental Health Fair on Feb. 11 in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month
OXNARD — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby or toddler, you may have questions about thumb sucking, your child’s first dental visit or how and when to clean your child’s teeth. If so, on February…
Starting Jan. 5 — Los Camperos de Nati Cano in free performances
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the new year with Los Camperos de Nati Cano – Grammy-winning masters of the mariachi tradition – in a series of free, family concerts at Isla Vista School, Friday, January 6,…
Nominations deadline is Jan. 11 for El Concilio Family Services’ 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 for El Concilio Family Services’ 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards. We are asking for award nominations of individuals or businesses that have made an outstanding contribution in enhancing the educational…
26 de enero — Como Manejar los Problemas de Obtener un ITIN
OXNARD — Como Manejar los Problemas de Obtener un ITIN, jueves 26 de enero, 2017 a 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm, Oxnard Heritage Cultural Center, 141 W. 5th St., Suite E. Onxard Llamen a Carlos al 805.816.7387 para reservar su espacio.
Jan. 24 — UCSB Meet the Artist: Favianna Rodriguez/The Radical Imagination
SANTA BARBARA — The opening reception for the “Resilient Love in a Time of Hate Series” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Lounge. Favianna Rodriguez’s art and collaborative projects address…
CSUCI Assistant Professor wins national award for dissertation on representing undocumented immigrants
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) Assistant Professor of Political Science Matthew Mendez, Ph.D., has earned national recognition for his dissertation on when and how well state lawmakers represent the interests of undocumented immigrants. “Invisible Constituents: The Representation of Undocumented Immigrants” earned…