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Category: Education
Ventura County Community College District hosting welcome reception on July 29 for new Ventura College president
VENTURA — Ventura County Community College District invites the community to attend a welcome reception for Dr. Greg Gillespie, new Ventura College president, on Monday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the District Administrative Center, 255 W. Stanley…
Ventura County Veterans Funds awards first grants
Program to ease transition to civilian life for returning warriors CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Veterans Fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded its first grants to local nonprofits that serve veterans as they adjust to civilian life,…
Guest commentary: Por eso estamos como estamos
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Network of Emerging Leaders (NEL) to hold monthly reception on July 19 in Oxnard
OXNARD — NEL (Network of Emerging Leaders) will hold its free monthly social gathering from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at 5th St. Steak & Seafood, 231 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. “The Network of Emerging Leaders is a group of…
Old Spanish Days’ ‘La Fiesta del Museo’ set for July 20 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara will present its annual “La Fiesta del Museo” from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara. Dinner…
Flamenco dance performance to be held July 20 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara will present ‘Romeria de Verano 2013’ from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at 721 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara. Students from the Linda Vega Dance Studio and ¡FLAMENCO! Santa…
Bilingual report: Farmworker Fair to be held on July 21 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The California Employment Development Dept. will present the 6th annual “Farmworker Fair — Feria Campesina” from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at the EDD office/West Oxnard Job & Career Center, 635 So. Ventura Road, Oxnard. The…
Guest commentary: Erosion of respect for the law
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Region provides new Mexican cónsul challenges, opportunities
Large territory, limited funds are some obstacles for Mexican national community By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 As the crow/seagull flies, it’s almost 200 miles between Point Mugu and Paso Robles. That is almost as far (215 miles) as from…
Commentary: Spain pilgrimage draws seekers
By Stacey Wittig / Vagabonding Chica – Travel Writer Discovery is what I love most about traveling. When I have a tentative agenda, I have time to stumble upon new places. Once on foreign soil, I seek out events or…
UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program holds College Readiness Academies in region July 3-5
SANTA BARBARA — For the third year in a row, UC Santa Barbara’s Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) will sponsor a series of College Readiness Academies for incoming high school seniors, the university reported in a media release. The intensive college…
Huckleberry Finn figures prominently in new book by UCSB expert in immigration law, policy
SANTA BARBARA — This is the overarching question that frames John S.W. Park’s new book, “Illegal Migrations and the Huckleberry Finn Problem” (Temple University Press, 2013), and it’s a question that has confronted many American citizens time and again throughout…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate to hold book donation ceremony on June 27
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard will hold its annual book donation ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27 at Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, 3101 Dunkirk Drive, Oxnard. More than 40 educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, community centers, churches, clubs…
Guest commentary: Summer Reading-Latino Lit Lista
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Deadline is June 20 to register for ‘Young Writers Camp” in Ventura, Santa Barbara counties
The deadline to register is June. 20 for South Coast Writing Project presents “The 2013 Young Writers Camp” July 15-26 at UC Santa Barbara and California Lutheran University, July 15 through Aug. 1 at Oxnard and Ventura colleges. The students, third…
SCORE Ventura Hispanic Program to present free workshop, mixer on June 20
OXNARD — The SCORE Ventura Hispanic Program to present a free workshop, mixer from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at The Kitchen, 529 So. A St., Oxnard. The Best of SCORE Expo for business owners and startups will feature…
SJF-VC’s ‘On the Road to Change’ bus tour to be held June 22
VENTURA COUNTY — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County will present its 5th Annual “On the Road to Change Bus Tour — Immigration at a Crossroads” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 departing from the Ventura…
El Concilio Family Services presents 2013 Latino Leadership Awards
Click on photo to see a slideshow from the event. OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services held its 24th annual Latino Leadership Awards on June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Awards went to Haida Jimenez, (a counselor…
Ventura County internship program gives students head start for career in public works
VENTURA — In an effort to introduce students to the different facets of public works and nurture interest in civil engineering, Ventura County offers a student internship program with the ultimate goal of students transitioning into professional public works careers.…
Guest commentary: A father’s wail — Why do you kill my son?
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Bilingual report: Registration open for ‘Creative Writing in Spanish’ class in Santa Maria starting June 18
SANTA MARIA — A new “Creative Writing in Spanish” class will be offered from June 18 through July 9 through Allan Hancock College Community Education in Santa Maria. In the class, students create and share their own writing with other students in English…
Women’s Economic Ventures celebrates 80 SET graduates
Next Santa Barbara orientations for its Self-Employment Training (SET) program to be held June 13, 25 SANTA BARBARA — Women’s Economic Ventures recently held a graduation ceremony at the Montecito Country Club in honor of 80 new local entrepreneurs (40 from Santa Barbara County)…
Immigration reform talk to be held June 12 in Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — Maricela Morales, deputy executive director of the Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), former mayor of Port Hueneme and daughter of immigrant parents, will speak about he current U.S. House and Senate immigration bills and…
UC Santa Barbara to present ‘Latina Mother / Adolescent Daughter Communications’ program on June 10
SANTA BARBARA — The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara will present a free “Latina Mother / Adolescent Daughter Communications” lecture by Dr. Laura Romo from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 10 at Faulkner Gallery, Santa…
El Concilio profile: Ventura County Mexican American Bar Association
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Pew Hispanic Center releases report: ‘Inside the 2012 Latino Electorate’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record 11.2 million Latinos voted in the 2012 presidential election, but Latinos’ voter turnout rate continues to lag other groups significantly, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data released this week by the…
Women’s Economic Ventures to present small business workshop in Spanish on June 6
SANTA BARBARA — Women’s Economic Ventures, in collaboration with the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara, will present a workshop in Spanish providing training on the most important aspects of starting and running a successful small business from 6 to 8:30…
Guest commentary: Chingaderas — It’s the system stupid
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CEDC, VCCDC to host ‘Community Resource Fair’ on June 1
CEDC event celebrating Homeownership Month will feature home-buyer education workshops, and foreclosure prevention workshops VENTURA — Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. (CEDC) and Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center will host its annual NeighborWorks® Week event on Saturday,…
Commentary: California LULAC says No to AB 955 Pay-to-Play Community College funding scheme
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LULAC to meet with Assemblymember Williams, State Sen. Jackson on June 1
VENTURA — The League of United Latin American Citizens will meet with Assemblymember Das Williams and State Sen. Hannah Beth Jackson at its monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Clinicas Del Camino Real, 200 So. Wells Road,…
Bilingual commentary: The nature of work
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Guest commentary: How history is socially controlled in K-12
Setting Standards — Serfs and Lords 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.…
LULAC says Williams misrepresented vote on AB955. Williams counters still time for discussion
VENTURA COUNTY — The League of United Latin American Citizens says Assemblyman Das Williams deliberately misled the organization in discussions on Assembly Bill 955, the organization reported in a media release on Wednesday. Williams released a statement Friday disagreeing with…
El Concilio to present free legal fair on June 1
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present a free legal fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at 301 So. C St., Oxnard. Free legal consultation will be available for: Financial plannning Personal injury Immigration Restraining…
Guest commentary: Don’t mess with Meskins
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UCSB to screen ‘Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America’ on May 22
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center will present a film screening of “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the MCC Theater at UCSB. Revealing the direct connection between the…
Destino invites proposals for $72,000 in grants
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community Foundation’s Destino: The Latino Legacy Fund is accepting proposals for grants to fund programs that expand opportunities for Latino high school students to succeed through college preparedness. The grants will provide support for programs…
CSU Channel Islands students head to Cuba for rare travel course experience
CAMARILLO — Twenty students will venture to Cuba this month for a rare travel experience offered as a CSU Channel Islands (CI) course, university officials reported Wednesday in a media release. The nine-day trip gives students studying Spanish and Chicana/o Studies the…
Bilingual commentary: Bullies in the Workplace
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Santa Paula Elementary School District trustees urged to restore services that benefit migrant students
Update: Santa Paula school board tells superintendent to ‘dig deeper’ to restore cuts to bilingual and migrant education Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/may/15/santa-paula-school-board-tells-superintendent-dig/#ixzz2TTVxYm3P – vcstar.com SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Elementary School District community will have a large presence at the Santa Paula Elementary…
Guest commentary: When you’re stupid, you’re stupid
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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor My…
Clinicas del Camino Real to celebrate National Women’s Health Week — May 12-18
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will host events in honor of National Women’s Health Week — May 12-18, the health care provider reported Friday in a media release. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18,…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Painted Journal from Latin America’ art class on May 18
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present ‘Adult Art Studio Class — A Painted Journal from Latin America’ from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, the museum reported in a media release. The “Myth and…
Advance tickets available for 2013 Rebozo Festival to be held May 19
CAMARILLO — The Rebozo Festival will be presented from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance…
Artist Favianna Rodriguez donates personal papers to the UCSB Library
SANTA BARBARA— Favianna Rodriguez, the Oakland-based activist artist best known for bold posters and digital art that explore issues of social justice, has donated her personal archive to the UC Santa Barbara Library. The Favianna Rodriguez Papers are now housed…
El Concilio profile: Amelia Sugden
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
CAUSE, Future Leaders of America among groups receiving McCune Foundation grants
VENTURA — The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and Future Leaders of America are among community organizing and social justice initiatives in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties receiving a total of $345,000 in grants from McCune Foundation, the…
One Step a la Vez, Future Leaders of America, Park Oaks Outreach Program to benefit from 2013 Rebozo Festival on May 19
CAMARILLO — The One Step a la Vez Program, Future Leaders of America and Park Oaks Outreach Program will be the beneficiaries this year when the 2013 Rebozo Festival celebrates its 9th year from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on the grounds…
Guest commentary: Since when is losing winning?
Playing-Follow-the-Leader 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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor…
CSU Channel Islands report classes reopen
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands was scheduled to reopen Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m., with immediate access to the Library, dining services and student housing. Classes and activities will begin on Monday, May 6, university officials reported in a media…
Tickets now on sale for Pacifica High School PTSA fundraiser on May 10
Tickets are now on sale for Pacifica high School PTSA’s “Open House Wine Tasting” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Rancho Ventavo Cellers, 741 So. A St., at Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The event is catered by Pacifica…
Students to explore careers, college at YLS Youth Empowerment Summit on May 10
OXNARD — The Young Leaders Society will present the annual Youth Empowerment Summit from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The event provides high school juniors and seniors and community…
CSU Channel Island’s Barajas will talk about early farmworker housing on May 11
VENTURA — CSU Channel Islands Professor Frank P. Barajas will present a talk related to his book “Curious Unions: Mexican American Workers and Resistance in Oxnard, California, 1898–1961” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E.…
Bilingual report: Free ‘Family Health and Wellness Fair’ to be held May 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — A Family Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Hueneme High School, 500 Bard Road, Oxnard. The free event features activities for the entire family, free produce, health…
OHS’s PTSA to present Car Show fundraiser on May 11
OXNARD — The Oxnard High School PTSA will hosts its inaugural Yellow Jacket “Stingers” outdoor classic car and motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at OHS, 3400 W.Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Registration and car entry set-up…
El Concilio profile: Miguel Angel Rodriguez
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Cover story: CSU Chancellor White says diversity benefits all
CSU Channel Islands has bright future as Hispanic-serving institution, he says By Cesar Arredondo / Amigos805 The new head of the California State University system sees a bright future for CSU Channel Islands. Chancellor Timothy White, who was born in…
KCLU’s Lance Orozco wins national journalism award
Society of Professional Journalists to honor reporter INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists is awarding a 2012 Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism to KCLU News Director Lance Orozco for his story chronicling his battle with kidney cancer.…
Guest Commentary: We ain’t going back
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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor Mexican…
Oxnard College to present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo on May 1
OXNARD — As part of its annual Multicultural Day, Oxnard College will also present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The event includes performances by Mariachi Alma de Mexico and Rio Mesa High…
MEChA de CI to present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration on May 2
CAMARILLO — MEChA de CI will present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Malibu Hall 100, CSU Channel Islands. Featuring La Más Picosa Banda Chile Verde, Danza Azteca & Folklórico de CI. Sponsored…
Bilingual report: Cancer Prevention Fair to be held May 4 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — A Cancer Prevenion Fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, 915 No. Milpas St., Santa Barbara. The event includes free cancer screenings for those uninsured and under-insured,…
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast to host ‘Descubre Tu Comunidad’ event on May 4
OXNARD — The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast is hosting “Descubre Tu Comunidad” (Discover Your Community) event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat, May 4 at Oxnard Plaza Park between C and Fifth streets in downtown Oxnard. Girl…
El Concilio profile: Amanda Quintero
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here or call 805-486-9777…
Commentary: Arizona Copycats — Mexicans in the Photo
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MICOP to present ‘Indigenous Knowledge Conference’ on April 26 at Oxnard College
OXNARD— The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) will present an “Indigenous Knowledge Conference: An Encounter for Providers and Professionals” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The conference will provide…
Bilingual report: Civil Rights Conference to be held on April 27 at Oxnard College
Justice for Our Communities! Families Organizing to Resist Police Brutality and Abuse, organizers report OXNARD — Dozens of community organizations and several families that have lost their loved ones to extra-judicial killings by police are set to meet at “Justice for Our Communities! Families…
MICOP seeks volunteers for Mixteco community’s annual Día de los Niños event on April 27 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Volunteers are needed to support Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community annual Día de los Niños meeting on Saturday, April 27 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 S. Gisler St., Oxnard and Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny St., Oxnard. “We will…
Casa Dolores to present Día del Niño / Children’s Day on April 27 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Casa Dolores will present its annual Día del Niño / Children’s Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The event is free and open to the public and features arts, crafts, face…
National Latino Peace Officers Association to hold 10th annual scholarship banquet on April 27
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association will present its 10th Annual Scholarship Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Lawrence Vasquez, USN Commanding Officer…
El Concilio profile: Haida Jimenez
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here or call 805-486-9777…
Commentary: Odds and ends
A hero in Boston, diversity on cable news networks, death of a Chicano activist and support for a new Latino-focused movie By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 With the week rapidly drawing to a close, this seems like a good…
El Concilio Family Services announces Latino Leadership Award winners
Organization will celebrate winners at gala on June 7 in Oxnard OXNARD — An educational development counselor, a project director for a student access and success program, a community organizer and mentor for youth and an intermediate school principal will…
Commentary: The Immigration Paradigm — The Shell Game
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Bilingual report: Oxnard College to present information on Fall semester 2013 of ESL classes on April 17
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present information on the Fall Semester 2013 of its English as a Second Language classes from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, April 17 in Room LA-17. Faculty and students will be available to answer questions on…
CSU Channel Islands’ El Club de Español to present annual ‘Noche de Fiesta’ on April 17
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands’ El Club de Español will present its annual ‘Noche de Fiesta’ from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Malibu Hall 100. Colombia is the theme for this year’s event, which will feature Vilma Dias…
Commentary: Honoring family, education and community
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Local teens raise funds, awareness for children needing heart surgeries in El Salvador
CONEJO VALLEY — Generous donations have been collected from many sectors of the local community over the years, helping children in El Salvador receive life saving heart surgeries, Gift of Life Los Angeles, a not for profit association, reported in a…
Commentary: VC Board of Supervisors should reexamine allocation of funds to youth service organizations
By Armando Vazquez & Deborah De Vries / Guest contributors As the executive director of the KEYS leadership Academy @ Café on A, I have for at least the last 13 years come before you. Sometimes it is once a…
Prom Dress Project to hold fitting events in Fillmore, Oxnard
Free prom dress distribution (April 12 in Fillmore, April 18 in Oxnard ) helps underprivileged girls in Ventura County VENTURA COUNTY – “Prom Dress Project” is at it again, and this time, with the help of other community partners, will…
‘IV Encuentro de Son Jarocho’ to be held April 13, workshop April 14 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — ProyectoJAROCHO and SONado Santa Barbara will present “IV Encuentro de Son Jarocho,” a festival of music from Veracruz, Mexico, from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Casa de la Guerra, 9 E. De La Guerra…
Professor Frank P. Barajas to speak on Oxnard Labor History on April 14
“Oxnard Labor History,” a lecture by Frank P. Barajas, professor of U.S. history at CSU Channel Islands, will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. Barajas…
Oxnard to present ‘Earth Day 2013’ at Plaza Park on April 6
The City of Oxnard will present “Earth Day 2013” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. The event, free, features live music, community displays, children’s activities and food. Click here for more…
Commentary: Environmental issues affect all of us
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Back in the day when I was the environmental reporter for the old Star-Free Press, I received a binder (not filled with women!!!) loaded with pages of nonrecycled paper from an automobile manufacturer touting…
Consulado busca ‘Padrinos-Madrinas’ para estudiantes de Puebla, Mexico
OXNARD — Alumnos de la Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, México, visitan la ciudad de Oxnard para hacer prácticas profesionales del 05 al 12 de abril de 2013. Se buscan “Padrinos-madrinas” y se pide el siguiente apoyo: Ofrecerles hospedaje y comida…
Author to sign ‘Los Jardines de Mexico’ on April 4 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Janelle Lynch, author of “Los Jardines de Mexico,” will sign her book from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., downtown Santa Barbara. The book features color photographs taken between…
‘Citrus Blossom Century’ ride on April 6 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY— Citrus Blossom Century and Metric Century Ride offers cycling enthusiasts and fans the opportunity to ride one of California’s prime agricultural regions while supporting youth mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventuyra County. Smell the fragrant…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Texmaniacs in classes, free performances April 4-7
Grammy-winners Los Texmaniacs will perform in a series of free concerts April 5 through 7 in the Santa Barbara region. Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!, Los Texmaniacs, a quartet founded in 1997, is rooted in conjunto, the…
Commentary: Immigration — The death of the Chicana/o left
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises $60,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser connects caring community with Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring programs VENTURA COUNTY – Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraiser nationwide, recently raised more than $60,000 for the youth mentoring programs…
Oxnard College MEChA to hold blood drive on March 28
OXNARD — The Oxnard College MEChA Club is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28, organizers reported in a media release. “Come join use for The National César E. Chavez” blood drive challenge as we…
MICOP seeks volunteers for monthly Mixteco community meetings on March 30
Volunteers are needed support the monthly Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project community meeting in Oxnard on Saturday, March 30 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St. “We will be packing the food for the meeting that same day at 2 p.m. We would love…
Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands’ week long César E. Chávez Celebration continues through March 30
CAMARILLO— CSU Channel Islands (CI) invites the public to join in a weeklong celebration honoring the late labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez. A series of events are planned on the CI campus and at Café on A in Oxnard throughout…
Reporte sobre Consulado Móvil y Jornada Dominical marzo 2013
SANTA MARIA — El Consulado de México en Oxnard informa a la comunidad en general sobre el calendario de Consulados Móviles y Jornadas Dominicales que se realizarán en los Condados de Ventura, Santa Barbara y San Luis Obispo, California en…
Commentary: Challenge of Education — Part III
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César E. Chávez exhibit on March 27 highlights a lifetime of capturing the Latino perspective
Photojournalist Jess Gutierrez joins with artist Xico González to present César E. Chávez, UFW exhibit at CSU Channel Islands Amigos805 staff report If there was a big gathering of Latinos, Chicanos, farmworkers, community activists and others in the 805 region, chances…
‘Social Justice in Practice’ forum to be held on March 23
CAMARILLO — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County, CSU Channel Islands, California Lutheran University, U.C. Santa Barbara and the Center for Nonprofit Leadership will present “Social Justice in Practice: Putting It All Together” convening and Workshop from 9 a.m. to…
Commentary: How to support victims of sexual violence
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Commentary: Challenge of Education — Part II
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Commentary: César E. Chávez event on March 24 a time to focus on true immigration reform
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Gang member-turned-professor to give talk at CLU on March 19
THOUSAND OAKS — A gang member-turned-college professor will speak at California Lutheran University on Tuesday, March 19, the university reported in a media release. Victor Rios, an associate professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will discuss…
‘Ask a Mexican’ columnist to return to Museum of Ventura County on March 20
VENTURA — Gustavo Arellano, award-winning editor and columnist with the Orange County Weekly, makes a return appearance at the Museum of Ventura County to speak about his column, Ask a Mexican, the museum reported in a media release. The presentation…
Casa Dolores in Santa Barbara to hold gallery tour of ‘Buen Provecho! Dining in Mexico’ on March 16
SANTA BARBARA — Casa Dolores — Center for the Study of Popular Arts of Mexico, will hold a gallery tour of its “Buen Provecho! Dining in Mexico” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. Don’t miss…
Commentary: Challenge of Education — Part I
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Oxnard High School student preparing for next round of business competition
OXNARD — Oxnard High School senior Paloma Guzman is preparing for the next round of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Business Competition in May in Los Angeles, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme reported in a media release.…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County to present ‘Interpreting for Social Justice’ March 15-17
VENTURA — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County will present ‘Interpreting for Social Justice’ March 15-17 in Ventura. The program will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March…
Bilingual report: Health check-up to be held on March 16 at Ventura College
VENTURA — A “Spring into Health” check-up will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Ventura College Foundation Market Place, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Presented by the Ventura College Foundation, Clinicas del Camino Real…
Venturans to go bald, raise funds for childhood cancer research
More volunteers, sponsors needed for March 17 event VENTURA — A group of at least 30 Ventura residents will gather together at Ventura’s Sacred Heart church on Sunday, March 17 to shave their heads and show their support for children afflicted with childhood…
Bilingual commentary: Mexican novelas and mythology
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Time to gather your information before April 15 tax day
Free preparation service available for low-, moderate-income earners By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The hours are ticking away until midnight Monday, April 15. So where are you in the preparation of your 2012 tax return? Yes, some overly ambitious souls…
‘Curious Unions’ book presentation by Barajas set for March 8 at CSU Channel Islands
“Curious Unions,” a book presentation by Frank P. Barajas, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., Oxnard. Presented by the CSU Channel Islands History and Chicana/o Studies programs, the event…
Black-Brown politics subject of March 4 talk at UCSB
“Spaces of Conflict, Sounds of Solidarity: Black-Brown Politics and Resistance in Los Angeles,” featuring speaker Gaye Theresa Johnson, will be presented at 6 p.m. Monday, March 4 at the UCSB Multicultural Center, Lecture/MCC Lounge. The program details interracial anti-racist alliances, divisions…
Storyteller Sacre to present bilingual program on March 5 in Santa Barbara
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…
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
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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?
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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?
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Bilingual commentary: Valentine’s Day or Geoffrey Chaucer Day?
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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