Category: En español

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present play ‘Too Many Tamales’

Your monthly news & updates NOT YOUR USUAL CHRISTMAS PLAY! Visit our Website: www.teatrodelasamericas.org Follow us on FACEBOOK TOO MANY TAMALES Teatro de las Américas presents the play “Too Many Tamales” (in both English and Spanish with supertitles). Maria is an…

Bilingual report: Free Sand and Sandbags Available for Oxnard Residents at City’s Corporate Yard

OXNARD — In advance of the rainy weather being forecast for this week, the City of Oxnard would like to remind residents that free sand and unfilled sandbags are available at the City’s Corporate Yard. Residents will be able to come…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Celebrates the Holidays at the 12th Annual Tamale Festival on Dec. 7

OXNARD — The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season at the City of Oxnard’s annual Tamale Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7  from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Plaza Park (500 S. C St.) in Downtown Oxnard. The…

Bilingual report: AVID Students in Ventura Unified School District Outperform Students Nationally

VENTURA — The Ventura Unified School District has released new 2018-2019 data on the success of last year’s graduating class of students participating in the District’s AVID program. AVID is a nationally-recognized program that helps students navigate the college application…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner to apply for Cal FIRE grant to remove diseased trees and mitigate fire hazards

VENTURA — The Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner has submitted a request to Cal FIRE to receive a grant to offset the costs of removal of dead and diseased trees throughout the County. In recent years, the infestation of Invasive Shot…

Bilingual commentary: Reflections on Math Education—Part IV

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. David Magallanes By David…

Bilingual report: Declaration of Intention period Extended for Two Judicial Offices to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12

VENTURA — Declaration of Intention period Extended for Two Judicial Offices to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. *** Período de Declaración de Intención para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se Extiende para Dos Cargos Judiciales…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp. Registration now open

Ventura County Fire Department hosts 2nd Annual Girls’ Fire Camp Registration Now Open CAMARILLO — This week, registration opens for theVentura County Fire Department’s second annual, Girls’ Fire Camp, hosted on Saturday, November 23 – Sunday, November 24, 2019, from…

Bilingual report: Ventura County invests in census outreach to ensure federal funding and representation

VENTURA — Ventura County is in the top two percent of counties nationwide which have been identified as critically at-risk for an undercount in the upcoming 2020 Census. An undercount can have an enormous negative effect on residents in the county…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency ensures community safety with annual disaster simulation training

Annual Storm Day 2019 training focuses on preparing for flooding due to a natural disaster   VENTURA — While Ventura County’s weather patterns can be unpredictable, it is key to always be prepared when a natural disaster hits, such as a fire…

Bilingual commentary: Is Organic Food Really Healthy? Part I

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. David Magallanes By David…

Bilingual commentary: My Own YouTube Channel—In Spanish

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. David Magallanes By David…

Bilingual report: Kanan Shuttle to offer additional stops and changes to service effective Sept. 30, 2019

Local shuttle changes services, adds stops, while remaining free to the public VENTURA COUNTY — Beginning Sept. 30th, the Kanan Shuttle, operated by the City of Thousand Oaks, will change its services in an effort to improve the efficiency and cost…

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Americas announces casting for ‘Too Many Tamales / Demasiados tamales’

OXNARD — CASTING: (Teatro de las Américas is preparing for the Spanish-language play “Too Many Tamales,” written by Lina Montalvo based on the book by Gary Soto. The play will be presented Dec. 6 through 15.) Teatro de las Américas prepara la obra…

Bilingual commentary: The “Evil Spirits” In Our Lives

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. David Magallanes By David…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn anuncia planes para el Evento del Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes el 24 de septiembre de 2019

VENTURA — El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Ventura Mark Lunn anuncío planes de organizer un evento el 24 de septiembre de 2019 en el Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes, con el fin de inscriber a votantes en…

Bilingual report: U.S. EPA chooses local stormwater expert to join national task force

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Stormwater Program Manager, Ewelina Mutkowska was invited by the federal government’s Stormwater Infrastructure Financing Task Force to be an expert consultant to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). Joining a total of 20…

Bilingual report: CenCal Health Launches Multiple Campaigns to Help Increase Vaccination Rates in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties

Unique Concepts Employed to Deliver Facts on Disease Prevention to the Public SANTA BARBARA — Vaccination is a hot topic in the national news, on social media platforms and at dinner tables across America. More recently it has become a…

Bilingual report: Test drive an Electric Vehicle at the Ventura National Drive Electric Week Event

VENTURA — The County of Ventura is partnering with Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance to host the Ventura Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive event on September 17th.  The public is invited to test drive a variety of electric vehicles, learn…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn Anuncia la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020

VENTURA – – El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado, Mark A. Lunn anunció hoy que las peticiones de firmas en lugar de honorarios de presentación para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se pueden obtener de…

Oct. 11, 12, 13 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Cimarrón – Joropo music and dance from the plains of the Orinoco River

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…

Bilingual report: Oct. 12 — Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos event at Cambria Public Library

Day of the Dead, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cambria Public Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria Learn about the traditions surrounding Day of the Dead?and how this holiday celebrates life and cultural traditions. Bring a picture of your ancestor to share…

Bilingual commentary: Oct. 24 — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries in Carpinteria, Montecito

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road, Montecito. Click on images for more information.      …

25 de octubre — Talleres de Carrera

West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Fl., Oxnard 805-204-5171 Octubre 25- El poder de CalJOBS – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – CalJOBS es un recurso en línea que se puede utilizar para navegar los servicios…

Nov. 9 — ALMA and Prueter Library in Port Hueneme to present Financial Literacy Seminars in English and Spanish

PORT HUENEME — The nonprofit ALMA, a 501(c) offers free Financial Literacy Seminars in English and Spanish to the community on a variety of Financial Literacy topics. The upcoming Seminar will be in English and the Topic will be Social Security…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Farmworker Resource Program Celebrates Program Launch

OXNARD — The County of Ventura’s Farmworker Resource Program on Aug. 22 hosted a reception in celebration of the launch of the program and to introduce the community to the staff and services available to both farmworkers and growers in…

Bilingual report: NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30

VENTURA — NBA Philadelphia 76ers’ James Ennis III will visit Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura on Aug. 30. Please click on image to view entire English-language version. *** JAMES ENNIS III VISITARÁ LA PRIMARIA DE SHERIDAN WAY El jugador…

Bilingual report: Ventura County to launch mass shooting awareness and education initiative

VENTURA — Ventura County is one of the safest places in the United States, but the recent tragedy at the Borderline Bar, and incidents in Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton and other communities across the country, serve as a stark reminder…

Bilingual report — SMJUHSD Science presents ‘Rocketing into High School’

SANTA MARIA — Incoming freshman students heading towards ERHS, PVHS and SMHS will be “Rocketing into High School” on August 5thand 6th. Science teachers and students plan to explore the wonders of science and participate in the NGSS (Next Generation Science…

Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…

Bilingual report: Sept. 28 — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblymember Monique Limón to host 2019 Family Health Fair in Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will host a FREE Family Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park across from City Hall in…

2 y 3 de agosto, 28 de julio y 4 de agosto — Teatro de las América presenta BURUNDANGA

Don’t miss it!/ ¡No se la pierdan! Esta comedia fue un gran éxito en Madrid donde estuvo en las tablas por 4 años.  Berta, estudiante de posgrado se encuentra embarazada por Manel, su novio. Insegura respecto al compromiso de él,…

Bilingual report: Be inspired to make a difference on June 29 / ¡Inspírese y haga una diferencia! el 29 de junio

BE INSPIRED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN CARE! With motivational speaker, Michael Sanders, along with a compelling panel of teens, resource parents and biological families sharing their heartfelt stories and…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. Celebrates Men’s Health Week — June 10 through 16

VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates Men’s Health Week, June 10 through 16. National Men’s Health Week is part of a national campaign which begins June 10th and ends on Father’s day June 16th 2019, with the goal of raising awareness…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency announces Joan Araujo as the new Director of Central Services

VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has appointed Joan Araujo as the new Director of Central Services. Araujo replaces J. Tabin Cosio, who recently accepted a Human Resources position in the County Executive Office. She will oversee the…

Ayuda Para los Afectados por los Incendios Woolsey y Hill

OXNARD —  El 805 UndocuFund proporciona Fondos Para Desastres para ayudar a las personas y familias indocumentadas que se han visto afectadas económicamente por la pérdida de sushogares, salarios y/o empleo debido a los recientes desastres naturales. Hay fondos disponibles para…