Storyteller Antonio Sacre will speak about “Imaginations Soar: Bringing Fables and Family to Life” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of National History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, in the Fleischmann Auditorium. Presented by…
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Journalist, filmmaker Karen Castillo Farfan to speak March 6 at Oxnard College
In celebration of International Women’s Day, journalist and filmmaker Karen Castillo Farfan will show her 8-minute film, featuring stories of young girls who enter gangs and the dangers once they’re inside and will discuss how she uses film to show…
Film screening, discussion of ‘Homeboy’ to be presented March 6 at UCSB
The “Cup of Culture – Meet the Filmmaker” program will feature the film screening of “Homeboy,” followed by a discussion with the director, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at the UCSB Multicultural Center. The documentary film centers on portraits…
Guzman honored as BGCOP’s ‘2013 Youth of the Year’
OXNARD — Singled out among several outstanding local youth, Paloma Guzman was recently named “2013 Youth of the Year” by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, the organization reported this week in a media release.…
‘Inside Latin American Art from an Outsider’ reception to be held Feb. 26 in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — A reception for “Inside Latin American Art from an Outsider” by Denis O’Leary will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Ventura College Santa Paula, 957 Faulkner Road, No. 106, Santa Paula. The event…
CLU to present ‘Immigration Community Forum’ on Feb. 28
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University professors Molly George (sociology/criminal justice) and Akiko Yasuike (sociology/global studies) will moderate a panel discussion focusing on two equally important aspects of undocumented immigration today: Undocumented college students who primarily grew up in the…
Commentary: Lessons from ‘My Beloved World,’ by Sonia Sotomayor
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor The…
Santa Paula ‘Student Portrait Projects’ join Santa Paula Portrait Project opening on Feb. 23
SANTA PAULA — In conjunction with the “Santa Paula Portrait Project,” the Santa Paula Art Museum has invited elementary and high school students to try their hand at a number of art projects in portraiture, the museum reported in a media…
Bilingual commentary: The end of textbooks?
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. By David Magallanes /Guest contributor The…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meetings on Feb. 23
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting in Oxnard on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St. and Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St.. “We will be packing the food for the…
Bilingual report: Lideres Campesinas, Poder Popular de Santa Paula to present ‘One Billion Rising’ program on Feb. 14
Local groups join global campaign to stop violence against women, girls SANTA PAULA — Lideres Campesinas and Poder Popular de Santa Paula will join with activists around the world for ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the…
UCSB demographer champions health care for unaccompanied migrant children
SANTA BARBARA — With President Barack Obama pushing for a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented residents in the U.S., and a vocal opposition promising to challenge his plan, comprehensive immigration reform is taking center stage in American politics.…
Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula to present ‘Music @ the Mill: Boleros Románticos’
Music @ the Mill: Noche de Boleros will be presented from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. Start your Valentine’s Day celebration early with classic Bolero ballads, the…
Author Amada Irma Perez to talk about romantic writing on Feb. 10
Ventura author offers new opportunities to display your love By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Finding just the right words to express your emotions can be a challenging proposition. For Ventura author Amada Irma Perez, the written word provides a wealth…
CSU Channel Islands’ Tania Garcia honored for volunteer education work
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands Director of Development, Alumni Relations Tania Garcia recently was named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, the university reported in a media release. Garcia, a nine-year employee of CI who has…
Commentary: Do you want to have a heart attack?
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor Do…
Bilingual commentary: Valentine’s Day or Geoffrey Chaucer Day?
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. By David Magallanes /Guest contributor Valentine’s…
Mariachi Sol de México de Jose Hernandez to perform in free concerts Feb. 8-10 in Santa Barbara region
Mariachi Sol de México de Jose Hernandez will perform in a series of free family concerts and school outreach programs Feb. 8 through 10 in the Santa Barbara region, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! reported in a media release.…
CMHS HealthAware will recognize ‘National Wear Red Day’ with health screening on Feb. 1
VENTURA — Community Memorial Health System HealthAware, with the American Heart Association, will recognize the 10th anniversary of “National Wear Red Day,” with a free health screening from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 1 at the CMH hospital lobby, 147 N. Brent…
S.B. Brazilian ‘Carnaval Cultural’ begins with performance by Ney Rios on Feb. 2
SANTA BARBARA — “Carnaval Bowl” will kick off the 10th annual Santa Barbara Brazilian “Carnaval Cultural” at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the So-Ho Music Club, 1121 State St., No. 205, Santa Barbara, organizers reported in a media release. The…
SCE to present $5,000 grant to Casa De Vida in Oxnard
OXNARD — Casa De Vida (Residential Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program for men) will be awarded a $5,000 grant by Southern California Edison on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 531 W. Bard Road, Oxnard, the organization reported on Thursday. The funds from this…
KCLU receives 8 Golden Mike awards. Orozco wins two for story on his cancer battle
UNIVERSAL CITY — National Public Radio Station KCLU in Thousand Oaks won eight Golden Mike Awards, including two for News Director Lance Orozco’s personal story on his battle with cancer and two for documentaries by the late John North, the…
Legal clinic for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival to be held Jan. 26
El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard will present a legal clinic for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 26 at 301 So. C St., Oxnard. The event features free legal consultations, with the first…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meeting on Jan. 26
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St., Oxnard. “We will be trying something new (and old, if you remember back a few years ago) this…
Bilingual commentary: The luckiest generation
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Deadline approaching for El Concilio’s annual Latino Leadership Awards nominations
Nominations will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 for El Concilio Family Services 24th annual Latino Leadership Awards, the Oxnard-based organization reported this weekend. El Concilio has expanded the criteria beyond education for the annual awards to be presented June 7,…
Guest commentary: Swim program introduces Oxnard children to water
Swin lessons and jobs for our youth in the Oxnard Plain. The Keys to access to water and conservation stewardship in Oxnard By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor This summer the city of Oxnard has the opportunity to provide low income…
Commentary: National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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Bilingual report: Agriculture, De Colores Art Show talks to be held Jan. 10 in Santa Paula
The Santa Paula Art Museum and the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula will co-present the “Second Thursday Gallery Talks” program on Thursday, Jan. 10. John Nichols, photographer and creator of the annual Art About Agriculture exhibit,…
Bilingual report: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Ballet Hispanico classes / performance Jan. 10-13
Franchesca Marisol Cabrera, a former Spirit of Fiesta, returns to Santa Barbara as education coordinator with Ballet Hispanico when the group appears in the region Jan. 11 through 13. ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present New York-based Ballet…
Bilingual commentary: Polytheism
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Bilingual report: New laws — Driver’s licenses for young immigrants and more
More than 500 new laws, ranging from driving to marriage and online privacy, greet California residents starting Jan. 1, 2013 By César Arredondo / Amigos805 More than 500 new California laws go into effect in 2013 — more than 200…
Bilingual commentary: Baby steps
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor When I was younger (and more foolish), night would come and once again I would question why I dared to think that I could do it all. Like the superwoman who believes that she can…
Bilingual report: Santa Fe — Perfect weekend getaway in the New Year
By Stacey “Vagabonding Chica” Wittig / Travel Writer The striking smell of juniper wood burning in kiva fireplaces is stamped on my memory. They say that smells can trigger memories and emotions. So now, as I walk the narrow streets of…
First ‘Longevity’ meeting of year set for Jan. 2
VENTURA — A free meeting at which anyone can learn about longevity with good health will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 702 County Square Drive, Ventura, organizers reported in a media release. This meeting has…
Time running out to submit news, calendar events for January print edition
The deadline is noon Friday, Dec. 28 to submit news releases, calendar events for possible inclusion in our 10,000-copy January print edition. The edition is distributed throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Send your submissions to fmoraga@amigos805.com
Bilingual commentary: Communicating, or missing brain cells?
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. By David Magallanes /Guest contributor…
Capps announces implementation of “Pay as You Earn” program to make student loan repayment easier for young people
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) on Dec. 21 announced the implementation of the Obama Administration’s “Pay as You Earn” program. The Administration’s “Pay as You Earn” proposal will reduce monthly loan payments by capping them at 10 percent of…
Commentary: Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary: It’s not only about gun control
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor After…
Bilingual commentary: Higher education for Latinos
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. By David Magallanes /Guest contributor…
Students participate in STEM Conference at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — Women leaders in science, engineering and education shared their expertise and time with more than 200 girls in grades 6-12, parents, teachers and counselors at the recent 2012 Upper Hand to College STEM Conference, held at UCSB, organizers…
Hospice of Santa Barbara offers advice for parents, teachers after elementary school shooting tragedy
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara is providing information for those in our community who have questions and concerns related to the recent shooting tragedy that killed 20 children and 7 adults in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, the organization reported in…
Bilingual report: El Centrito, MICOP to present ‘Piñata Making Workshop’ on Dec. 14
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers, in partnership with Mixteco/Indigina Community Organizing Project (MICOP), will host the fifth annual “Piñata Making Workshop” from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday Dec. 14 at El Centrito’s main campus, 450 So. K St. (The…
El Concilio Family Services expands criteria for Latino Leadership Awards nominations
El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard has announced that it has expanded the criteria beyond education for nominations for the 24th annual Latino Leadership Awardes, to be presented June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard. The…
Bilingual commentary: Pearl Harbor
By David Magallanes /Guest contributor A few days ago we commemorated the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii. For the ancient Hawaiians, the place was called Wai Nomi; that is, Pearl Water. It must have been a…
MICOP seeks volunteers for ‘Fiesta Navideña 2012’ on Dec. 15
Volunteers are needed support the annual Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project’s “Fiesta Navideña 2012,” which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 in El Rio and Oxnard. “There are still volunteer opportunities for this Saturday’s Fiestas in Oxnard and El Rio…
La Hermandad, MICOP, One Step A La Vez among local groups benefiting from McCune Foundation grant
Deadline for next grant program is Jan. 14, 2013 The McCune Foundation has awarded more than $360,000 for community organizing and social justice initiatives in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Sixteen groups received grants in November to organize residents in…
Public Utilities President Mike Peevey to speak at CI’s Lacayo Institute on Dec. 10
CAMARILLO – The Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies at CSU Channel Islands (CI) will host its first Lacayo Forum on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, featuring Michael R. Peevey, President of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Lacayo…
Bilingual report: ‘Always Running..’ author Luis Rodriguez to speak Dec. 5 at Oxnard College
Author and poet Luis Rodriguez, best known for his 1993 memoir, “Always Running — La Vida Loca Gang Days in L.A.,” will be the guest speaker during Oxnard College’s “One Book One Campus” presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,…
‘Lights, Camera, Education!’ panel to be held at Oxnard College on Dec. 5
OXNARD — Please join us for the First Annual Ventura County Community College District Entertainment Panel from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Oxnard College Performing Arts building, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard, the Ventura County Community College…