Category: En español

Bilingual report: Public Health officials report TB exposure case at Oxnard High School

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) officials have identified a case of Tuberculosis (TB) disease, at Oxnard High School (OHS). In June, public health officials also responded to a TB exposure involving a middle school in the El Rio…

7 de diciembre — Talleres de Servicios de Empleo

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 Diciembre 7 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Tecnicas para la Busqueda de Trabajo (Job Search Techniques), Esta diseñada para personas que estan buscando empleo. Los…

Dec. 21 — Bilingual report: Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services, La Colonia Tenant Association to host “La Posada Navideña”!

OXNARD — Oxnard Housing Authority and La Colonia Tenant Association is proud to announce the traditional cultural community celebration of “La Posada Navideña” with special presentation by the Inlakech Cultural Art Center Mariachi Youth Group led by Javier Gomez. La…

El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn anuncia la fecha límite para inscribirse para las elecciones generales estatales del 6 de noviembre de 2018

VENTURA — El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Ventura Mark Lunnanunció hoy la fecha límite para inscribirse para votar en un lugar de votación en las elecciones generales estatales del 6 de noviembre de 2018 es el lunes, 22 de octubre…

Bilingual report: Oct. 13 — VCCCD Hosts Districtwide Financial Aid Workshops at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura Colleges

Cash for College workshops will be held to help ensure students complete the right paperwork and applications to receive money for college. CAMARILLO — Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges will each host Cash for Collegeworkshops on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 9…

CenCal Health: Un Modelo de Servicios Médicos Administrados en el Condado de Santa Bárbara desde 1983

Marcando su 35 º año, el plan de salud ahora sirve a 1 de cada 4 residentes del condado de Santa Bárbara, y 1 de cada 5 del condado de San Luis Obispo. Reconocido por Harvard por innovar el programa de…

La Fundación del Colegio de Ventura presenta un nuevo año de matrícula sin cargo para el segundo año Programa de Promesa de VC “VC Promise”

VENTURA – – En su reunión del 26 de septiembre, la Junta Directiva de la Fundacion del Colegio de Ventura aprobó la financiación de un programa llamado la Promesa del Colegio (VC) el cual los estudiantes del Colegio de Ventura…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura launches webpage for unclaimed property tax refunds

VENTURA — The Ventura County Auditor-Controller is pleased to announce a new webpage for Unclaimed Property Tax Refunds: https://www.ventura.org/auditor-controllers-office/unclaimed-property-tax-refunds. Taxpayers can access a listing of unclaimed property tax refunds and instructions on how to file a claim for a refund. Property tax…

Bilingual report: Nov. 3 — CSU Channel Islands’ Science Carnival to be held at Rio Vista Middle School, Oxnard

OXNARD — Our annual Science Carnival is from 4 – 8 PM on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036 The Science Carnival is FREE to the public! Kids in preschool through grade 8 and their families…

Bilingual report: Nov. 4 — County Hosts Work Session to Discuss General Plan Update Alternatives Report and Policy Topics

VENTURA — The public is invited to attend the joint Ventura County Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Work Session No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., on the General Plan Update Alternatives Report. Staff will be presenting the Alternatives…

Nov. 15 — OC Live to present Hermanos Herrera

OXNARD — Join us for a night of norteño music with award-winning SoCal artists Hermanos Herrera, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Brisk accordion fills and dynamic saxophone melodies highlight this…

Nov. 18 — Bilingual report: Health Fair in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — A Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 227 N. Nopal St.,  Santa Barbara. Free health screenings, resource tables, entertainment, activities for the entire family. Click on…

Bilingual report: Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Lunn Announces Plans for September 25 National Voter Registration Day Event

VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced plans to host a National Voter Registration Day event on September 25, 2018, to register voters in Ventura County and encourage participation in future elections. Lunn stated, “The Statewide…

Bilingual report: 3rd Annual Ventura County Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Conference to be held Sept. 19 at Oxnard College

OXNARD — With suicide on the rise nationwide, how can we make a difference in our community? Keynote Speaker: Chris Hayes Retired NFL Player, Former Super Bowl Champion, Author and Motivational Mentor Workshops in English and Spanish: “Talk Saves Lives” training…

Bilingual report: Poll Workers Needed for November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 361 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…

26 de octubre — Talleres de Carrera en Oxnard

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 SPANISH Language Career Shops: Octubre 26 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – El poder de CalJOBS – CalJOBS es un recurso en línea que se…

Author, Kathleen Contreras Presents Her Book, ‘Harvesting Friends’ at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Sept. 16

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present local author, Kathleen Contreras’ book launch event Sunday, September 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Contreres’ book, Harvesting Friends, is a bilingual tale that teaches compassion, cooperation and companionship through gardening. The event is free to…

Bilingual report: Ventura County achieves a Top 10 Digital County ranking for the fourth consecutive year

VENTURA — For the fourth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top Digital County by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties. The Digital Counties Survey identifies the best technology practices…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18

VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc.  celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center…

8 de septiembre — La Hermandad Unidad de Escritores Latinos de Los Ángeles presentarán una feria del libro en Ventura

VENTURA — La Hermandad Unidad de Escritores Latinos de Los Ángeles presentarán una feria del libro el 8 de septiembre, 2018, 12 pm, en el Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., #101, Ventura. Una presentación de poetas y escritores de condado…

Sept. 15 — TWEET THIS: An Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit for Children of All Ages

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will feature a hands-on interactive exhibit about Ventura County birds during an opening reception from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. The Agriculture Museum is located at…

Bilingual report: Input Needed. Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses, Institutions in Broadband Internet Survey

OXNARD – How is broadband internet access working for you? The City of Oxnard wants to know. It is inviting businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding area to complete a broadband survey in order…

Aug. 18 — Bilingual report: DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families to be held in Oxnard

OXNARD — “DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Channel Islands High School Quad, 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard. Educational Services Activities for Kids! Games and…

Teatro de las Americas update for June 22

Click here for more information on Teatro de las Americas Your monthly news & updates The Oxnard Film Society is a valued companion non-profit. We value their work, so we will be recommending their movies.. / Lo tenemos en alta estima…

July 28 – 29 — 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival A Weekend of Sizzling Music, Dance & Food

OXNARD — Hot Latin sounds, exotic dancing and spicy culinary flavors are all part of the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 28 and 29, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take…

Bilingual report: Gold Coast Health Plan to present Seventh Annual Health and Resource Fair on June 23

OXNARD — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is teaming up with its provider and community partners once again to provide free health screenings and resources in Oxnard. GCHP’s Seventh Annual Health and Resource Fair will be held at Plaza Park…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 25

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Teens Sing for Santa Barbara TV Special Sunday, May 27th 8:00PM   Did you miss the SOLD OUT Teens Sing for Santa Barbara Concert to benefit Unity Shoppe’s Disaster Fund?  Well tune in this Sunday, May…

Hermanos Herrera debuts latest recording with Smithsonian

FILLMORE — Hermanos Herrera, a six-member sibling group of third-generation Mexican Americans, makes its debut for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings with “Sones Jarochos y Huastecos y Más.” The Herreras, raised in Fillmore, have performed together since childhood. Their music draws deeply…

Bilingual report: Camarillo Hospice announces General Bereavement Spanish Speaking Support Group

CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is presenting a General Bereavement  Spanish Speaking Support Group Healing After the Loss of a Loved One.  Our Spanish Speaking Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss…

First-ever indigenous languages and literature conference at UCSB featured poets, writers and scholars

By Karen Lindell • UCSB “For my people the word is truth, feeling, memory, symbol of struggle, of resistance, of identity. To possess it and to re-create it is a way of knowledge, a form of communion with the sacred,…

Bilingual report: Mensaje del Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto referido a la relación entre México y los Estados Unidos de América

View this email in your browser “Hay algo que a todos, absolutamente a todos los mexicanos, nos une y nos convoca: La certeza de que nada, ni nadie, está por encima de la dignidad de México” — Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto…

Bilingual report: State Sen. Jackson Honors Cesar Chavez

SACRAMENTO – In advance of what would have been Cesar Chavez’s 91st birthday tomorrow, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement honoring the labor organizer for his contributions to social justice: “Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to improving the…

Bilingual commentary: Ruining Our Children

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 •…

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 •…

April 27 through 29 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Aztlan in free concerts

SOUNDS OF TEXAS: MARIACHI AZTLÁN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, RIO GRAND VALLEY Summary: U.S.’ most celebrated student mariachi, from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley 16 members playing traditional Mexican songs and mariachi classics Premiered the stage production…

April 29 — Mariachi Mestizo opens for Mariachi Aztlan in free concert at Majorie Luke Theatre

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Vive el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Juvenil Mestizo from Delano, CA, who will open for Mariachi Aztlán on Sunday, April 29, 7 pm, at The Marjorie Luke Theatre for the closing event of Viva’s 13th season. Directed by Juan Morales, Mariachi…

Feb. 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 8, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…

Feb. 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8 – 10,…

Feb. 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, February 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…

El Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard brinda asistencia las 24 horas a los mexicanos afectados por los deslaves en el condado de Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — El Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard brinda asistencia las 24 horas a los mexicanos afectados por los deslaves en el condado de Santa Barbara. Número de Emergencias — 805.889.0241 Centro de Información y Asistencia a Mexicanos (CIAM): 1.855-4636.395

Bilingual report — Feb. 8 — Oxnard School District to present ‘Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night’

OXNARD —  Oxnard School District to present “Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten Parent information Night”  from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at Cesar Chavez School, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard. Click on flyers for more information.        …

Jan. 12 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 12 at 4pm and 7pm at…

Jan. 13 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 13 at 4pm and 7pm at…

24 de febrero — Foro Latina Professional Alliance

OXNARD — La Alianaz de Mujeres Latinas Profesionales, en colaboración con El Consulado de México en Oxnard, le invitan al Foro Latina Professional Alliance, impartido por Marisol Alarcón, Abogada de Inmigración, Elvia P. Garcia, Abogada de asuntos criminales, Sabadao, Febrero 24,…

Hasta el 25 de enero — Talleres de Carrera Enero 2019

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 Enero 4 & 18 – Tecnicas para la Busqueda de Trabajo – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Esta diseñada para personas que estan buscando empleo. Los temas…

Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in free family concerts Jan. 11 through 13

SANTA BARBARA — Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!‘s 2019 season with free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at the Isla Vista School,  6875 El Colegio Road. Doors open at 6:30…

Jan. 19 through 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions in free concerts

Summary: Los Angeles- based folkloric ballet highlight culture and tradition of Mexican regions including Michoacan, Guerrero, Sinaloa and Jalisco Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, January 19, 7 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Saturday,…

Jan. 20 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company

Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More…

26 a 27 de enero — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018

PASO ROBLES  — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018, 26 a 27 de enero.  

Through Dec. 2 — CSUCI presents ‘Acts and Actos: An Evening of Short Plays in English, Spanish and Spanglish’

CAMARILLO — What happens when one member of a family is a zombie?  Or when some relatives decide that a family reunion is a perfect time to spill some family secrets? As we enter the season of family holidays, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s…

Se CANCELA la jornada semanal en Fillmore — 7 de diciembre — Jornada Semanal en Fillmore

AVISO IMPORTANTE Debido a los incendios en el condado de Ventura y a las evacuaciones en el área, la jornada de documentación entre semana (Consulado Móvil) programada para el jueves 7 de diciembre en la ciudad de Fillmore se CANCELA.  Les recordamos…

Consulado de México en Oxnard: How to Help with Disaster Relief for Earthquake in Mexico, Condolence Book, Information About U.S. Nationals in Mexico

View this email in your browser   View this email in your browser View this email in your browser IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEXICO’S EARTHQUAKE  View this email in your browser INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE SISMO EN MÉXICO.  

Free DACA Renewal at El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard

OXNARD — We want to assure our community that El Concilio Family Services will continue to serve by providing accurate information and family strengthening services, which include renewals of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). We stand with immigrant families, Dreamers, DACA recipients, and…

Bilingual report: El Gobierno de México lamenta profundamente la cancelación del Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)

Desde el inicio de la nueva administración estadounidense, el gobierno de México ha promovido la continuación de DACA, a fin de mantener la protección a jóvenes beneficiarios del programa, cuya mayoría son nacidos en México. Desde el inicio de la…

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas presents ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS Oct. 6, 7, 8

OXNARD — Teatro de las Americas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) and Oxnard College present ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS, a theatrical show for the whole family with two exceptional Latin American comedies (comedias costumbristas), two centuries apart,…

CANCELA — 28 de octubre — Segunda Conferencia Anual de Mujeres Extraordinarias en Norwalk

AVISO IMPORTANTE Por causas de fuerza mayor se cancela la transmisión vía remota del evento. La conferencia tendrá lugar de manera presencial únicamente en las instalaciones de Cerritos College en Norwalk California y NO habrá transmisión en la Sala Aurora…

Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard reports on bilateral relationship issues

Regarding the expressions by the President of the United States of America on various issues of the bilateral relationship, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico notifies the following: 1. As the Mexican government has always stated, our country will…

Sept. 15, 17 — Teatro de las Américas: ‘Esa Risa No Es De Locos’

OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan ESA RISA NO ES DE LOCOS, un espectáculo teatral para toda la familia con dos excepcionales sainetes (comedias costumbristas) latinoamericanos, de dos siglos…

Sept. 29 — Free Concert and Cumbia Dance Party with Buyepongo! in Isla Vista

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party! FREE concert and cumbia dance party Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, September 29 Isla Vista School,…

Sept. 30 — Free Concert and Cumbia Dance Party with Buyepongo! in Guadalupe

GUADALUPE  — Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party! FREE concert and cumbia dance party Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, September 30 Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo…

Bilingual report: Hasta el 1 de octubre — Don Perlimplín de Federico García Lorca / Se Estrena el Próximo Fin de Semana

Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan el musical de cámara AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN, de Federico García Lorca, con música original de Pantelis Palamidis. Un elenco…

Registration has begun for English as a Second Language — Basic English class at Oxnard College

OXNARD — Registration begins July 17 for “English as a Second Language — Basic English” class at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Free books, free tutoring available. Classes begin Aug. 14. For more information, please contact us at 805-678-5907…

Bilingual commentary: Education — An Accelerating Divide

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 /…

5 y 6 de agosto — Consulado Móvil in San Luis Obispo

Estimados (as) amigos (as) El Consulado de México en Oxnard les comparte la siguiente información que podría ser de su interés: El día sábado 05 y domingo 06 de agosto de 2017 tendremos un Consulado Móvil en la ciudad de San Luis obispo, California. Estaremos de 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.…

Aug. 12 — Bilingual report: Third Annual K-12 Resource Fair to be held at Oxnard PAL Gym

OXNARD — Join Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, in collaboration with the Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) and Ventura County Public Health, a department of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, for the Third Annual K-12 Resource Fair to be held from 10…

Bilingual report: Children´s drawing contest 2017: ‘The Monarch Butterfly and its lifecycle in North America’

XXI CHILDREN´S DRAWING CONTEST 2017 “ESTE ES MI MÉXICO” CONTEST Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) is pleased to invite you to participate in the XXI Children’s Drawing Contest “Este es mi México”, with the…

Bilingual report: Call for submissions for the Indigenous Literature of America award

Querida Comunidad, La Dirección General de Cooperación Educativa y Cultural tiene el agrado de transmitir la convocatoria al Premio de Literaturas Indígenas de América (PLIA) emitida por la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de la República, el Instituto Nacional de…

July 22 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present Acting Workshop / Taller de actuación

    ¡Una gran oportunidad aprender de un maestro de teatro! A great opportunity to learn from one of masters of theater! ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TEATRO’S ACTORS James Donlon, Director of Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown starring…

Bilingual report: July 25 — Free Fair Housing Workshop Hosted by VCCDC & the Housing Rights Center

OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a Fair Housing workshop in collaboration with the Housing Rights Center on Tuesday, July 25th at 6pm at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite…

Through July 28 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present workshop for children, youth

OXNARD — Doing theater has many benefits, especially for children and youth because it increases confidence in expressing themselves in social and learning situations.  Doing theater in Spanish is  also advantageous because it enhances development in the young brain when it…

Hasta el 27 de mayo — Los encantos del relajo

Qué LOS ENCANTOS DEL RELAJO Quién Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan la comedia de Norma Román Calvo, Los encantos del relajo, dirigida por Robert Sánchez Cuándo Del 12 de mayo al 28 de mayo • viernes y…

Through April 30 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara in free concerts, workshops

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Mexico. The group of eleven women offer three free family concerts showcasing their traditional sound at Isla Vista School, Friday, April 28, at 7 pm;…

April 30 — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán to perform at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

SANTA BARBARA — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In just ten years, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico have established their…

Anuncios del Consulado de México en Oxnard

Departamento de Comunidades Mexicanas ¡Aviso importante! A los que viven en la ciudad de Santa Maria, les comunicamos que el próximo sábado 25 de marzo se estará revisando documentación para el trámite de la doble nacionalidad. Les recordamos que el…

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Share Joys of Reading with Local Elementary Schools

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…

May 13 — Gold Coast Health Plan to present 6th annual Community Resource Fair in Oxnard

OXNARD — Gold Coast Health Plan will host their 6th Annual Community Resource Fair at Plaza Park in Oxnard. Free health screenings and resource information will be offered by various health and community agencies. Please see flyer for more information.

Bilingual report: Ventura County’s Indigenous Language Radio Station Launches on FM

OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) is thrilled to announce that our indigenous language radio station, Radio Indigena, can now be reached on your FM dial. After three years of careful preparation, training, and initial internet broadcasting, Radio Indigena…

March 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “takepart | makeart: arte para todos” opening celebration & ribbon cutting

SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “takepart | makeart: arte para todos” opening celebration & ribbon cutting from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Stearns Wharf. Art, food, festival, and fun on the…

12 de marzo — Cine en Domingo: ‘Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – ‘School for Tramps’ en Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard: Les compartimos la siguiente información que puede resultar de su interés. ¿Qué? Proyección de la película Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – “School for Tramps” – with English Subtitles ¿Cuándo? Domingo 12 de marzo a las 3:00 pm. ¿Dónde? 1214…

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…

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…

Feb. 21 — Bilingual Presentation “Laundry in 18th and 19th century Mexico” by Marie Francois, Ph.D., Professor of History

Santa Paula — Bilingual Presentation — “Laundry in 18th and 19th century Mexico” by Marie Francois, Ph.D., Professor of History, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Blanchard Community Library, 119 North 8th Street, Santa Paula. Abstract: Las lavanderas de la ciudad de México…

Feb. 25-26 — Consulado Móvil in Santa Maria

Dears friends: On behalf of the Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard it is my pleasure to share with you the following information: On Saturday February 25th and Sunday February 26th 2017 we will have aMobile Consulate in the City of Santa Maria California We will be from 8:00…

UCSB Professor Francisco Lomelí is elected to the prestigious North American Academy of the Spanish Language

By Jim Logan / UCSB Francisco Lomelí had no idea he was being considered for membership in a prestigious organization of Spanish language scholars. And then out of the blue word came that he was in. A professor of Spanish and Portuguese and…

Spanish-language presentation on farmworkers labor rights to be held Oct. 20 in Oxnard

VENTURA COUNTY — The California Rural Legal Assistance invites farmworker community members to join us for the following Spanish presentations on labor rights in Santa Paula and Oxnard. Santa Paula Date: October 11, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Police StoreFront, 431 N.…

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Yolotecuani through Oct. 23 in free concerts

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents the local premier of Yolotecuani, music and dance of Tixtla, from the state of Guerrero, Mexico. Yolotecuani offer free family concerts on Friday, October 21, 7 pm at Isla Vista School;…

‘El Proximo Paso’ Event Provides College Information to Spanish-speaking Parents and Teens

SANTA BARBARA — The young members of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara’s Teen Night program recently hosted an innovative event to address what they had identified as the most pressing challenge for Santa Barbara teens – information…

Bilingual commentary: Careers and Jobs in a technical world

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 is on vacation.…

Last weekend: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Esperanza Rising’ Sept. 30 through Oct. 2

WHAT: “Esperanza Rising” WHO: Teatro de las Américas and Oxnard College present a play written by Lynne Alvarez based on the book by Pam Ryan Muñoz. Music by Victor Zupanc. Directed by Miguel Heredia. WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays, September 16, 23, 24, 30,…

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Cimarrón: Music from the plains of Colombia performance from through Sept. 18

  SANTA BARBARA — From the plains of the Orinoco River which runs between Venezuela and Colombia, Cimarrón perform the festive dance music of joropo, a fiercely virtuoso display of rippling melodies and powerful rhythms combining Andalusian, indigenous American, and African roots.…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2016 throughout Ventura County through Aug. 13

VENTURA COUNTY — August 7-13th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW)! These events will be part of a national campaign, with the goal of…

Biólogo René Corado de Oxnard presenta libro bilingüe ‘Las Aventuras de René Corado El Lustrador’ el 6 de agosto en Santa Mónica

SANTA MONICA — Biólogo René Corado de Oxnard presenta libro bilingüe “Las Aventuras de René Corado El Lustrador” a 2 a 5 p.m. sábado, el 6 de agosto en el Santa Mónica Library, Pico Branch, The Annex Room, 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa…

Oxnard School District Funds Summer Writing Camp for English Language Learners in Partnership with South Coast Writing Project of UCSB

OXNARD — Oxnard School District (OSD) added a final stamp of approval at last Wednesday’s Board meeting to another way of supporting its English learners – a summer writing camp. The summer program is in partnership with Young Writers Camp,…

Conservation of the American Pyramids (CAP) presenta ‘Anahuac: Raices y Esencia del Mexico Antiguo’ el 23 y 24 de julio

SANTA BARBARA — Conservation of the American Pyramids (CAP) presenta al Maestro Guillermo Marin, Autor y Profesor de Historia, radicado en Oaxaca, Mexico, quien visitará por primera vez Santa Barbara y dictará un Taller:  ANAHUAC:  RAICES Y ESENCIA DEL MEXICO ANTIGUO…