Budget addresses family leave, wildfire response, and growing senior population SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) released the following statement (June 13) on the passage of the state budget. “At a time when California has a strong economy and a…
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Santa Paula Art Museum update for June 12 — The Santa Paula Art Museum Is the Place to Be This Summer!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER School’s out for summer, but we’re just getting warmed up here at the Santa Paula Art Museum! We marked the end of the school year by hosting Santa…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Dedicates the Bay Laurel Boys & Girls Club in Calabasas to Karen & Ed Jefferson
CALABASAS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) recently dedicated and renamed the Bay Laurel Boys & Girls Club in Calabasas to Karen & Ed Jefferson. Approximately 45 dignitaries and officials from the BGCGCV gathered for the…
More than 600 Final Inspection Reports for Properties Affected by Woolsey Fire Submitted to Counties
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas have submitted final inspection reports to local officials in Los Angeles and Ventura counties for more than 600 of the 932 properties affected by the Woolsey and…
Bilingual report: ‘Strengthening Ventura County Families’ Michael Sanders announced as keynote speaker at Informational Town Hall Meeting, June 29
Ventura County’s Children and Family Services encourages the community to learn about many opportunities available to support our families and youth in care; learn what it can mean to be a resource family at this educational Town Hall Meeting; featuring…
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…
Carnegie Art Museum update for June 6 — OPENING RECEPTION “Recent and Seldom Seen,” & CAM Studio Gallery CLOSING RECEPTION “Smoke and Mirrors” Zara Monet Feeney! SHOP THE Gift Store and the SPECTACULAR ART SALE!
View in Browser Our thanks to all the Carnegie Art Museum audience and members that have sent communiques during the unfolding City of Oxnard FY 2019-20 budget crisis in support of keeping the Museum operational in some format. Your testimonies on how…
Entries Now Open For 2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s “Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge”
OXNARD — Do you have a salsa recipe that everyone raves about? Here’s an opportunity to show off your creation by entering the “Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge,” taking place Sunday, July 28 during the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The…
Plan your July 4th at Channel Islands Harbor with Fireworks by the Sea and a day full of family activities
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the 4th of July with a full day of family activities. The Harbor will host a variety of activities throughout the day, ending with the annual Fireworks by the Sea starting at 9 p.m.,…
Local Boys & Girls Club Receives its 10th National Honors Award
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with a national merit award for program excellence – the tenth one it has received. BGCOP won an…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for June 4 — Create a Family Art Project This Sunday, June 9 + Kids’ Summer Art Classes
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER The Santa Paula Art Museum’s first-ever Kids’ Art Fest was an absolute blast! Nearly 400 kids and parents joined us for the free, 4-hour event which featured art-making…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for June 1 — Melissa Manchester in concert on Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Just Announced! Tickets exclusively available to YOU, Luke Newsletter recipients! Get yours before they sell out! Click Here To Buy Tickets! Santa Barbara’s own Luke Mullen shares how experiences on The Luke stages…
Friendship Center Adult Day Services update for June 1 — Decision Making & Dementia
Click here for the entire e-newsletter About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…
Residents Moving into Newly Built Westview Village in Ventura
Housing Authority City of San Buenaventura completes phase one of redevelopment VENTURA — Residents have begun moving into the newly constructed Westview Village apartments as the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), a public housing authority dedicated to…
July 7 — Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Free First Sunday at Santa Paula’s Four Museums
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
Through July 7 — Miriam & Henry Schwab Academy of Music at Ventura College
VENTURA — Ventura College announces the first annual Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music – a highly intensive, three-week summer program of courses designed to develop & introduce chamber music & orchestral repertoire skills, attract advanced young artists and develop…
July 13-14 — Channel Islands Harbor to Hold Fine Art Festival
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will host its Fine Art Festival featuring fine arts and crafts 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 13-14, at the Harbor Landing, located at 2810 Harbor Blvd., at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. The…
July 27-28 — 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — Groove to hot Latin sounds and indulge in spicy culinary flavors at the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 27 and 28, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take place…
July 28 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. Learn about the artist’s distinctive and participatory…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Poised to Close its Budget Shortfall
VENTURA — Bill Foley, the Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, announced several initiatives designed to improve its financial performance in the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2019. “The performance improvement initiatives include several strategies designed…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 31 — June @ CAM … Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie with the added bonus of a “great deals” art fund-raiser sale plus on the same night the artist Zara Feeney’s Special Showing of…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 31 — Actual Reality Opens Saturday + Community Box Making and Free First Sunday!
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the opening reception of Actual Reality. This new exhibit, created by local artists Carlos Grasso and Peter Fox, examines the…
World ‘No Tobacco’ Day (May 31) Marks Kick Off of Local Smoke Free Campaign.
Local residents are invited and encouraged to join Ventura County Public Health to go smoke free on Friday, May 31st. VENTURA COUNTY — Every year, on May 31, World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed, encouraging 24-hour abstinence from all forms…
Registration Open for Simi Valley YMCA Before & After School Childcare
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA is accepting registrations for before and after school childcare for the 2019-20 school year. Childcare is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Childcare is…
26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Sponsors
OXNARD — Sponsorship applications are being accepted for the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival attracts an estimated 35,000 attendees who love all things salsa–dance, music and food. The event is July 27 and 28 at Plaza Park, (Fifth…
VCCDC update for May 30 — 7th annual Homeownership Fair June 1 in Oxnard
Open New Doors this Saturday! Join us for VCCDC’s 7th Annual Homeownership Fair: “Opening New Doors”! Saturday, June 1st, 2019 from 11am to 3pm at 2231 Sturgis Road in Oxnard! This unique community-based event will provide local families with valuable…
EF Educational Homestay Programs: 25 More Beds Needed for Summer Program
VENTURA COUNTY – EF Educational Homestay Programs announced that 25 More Beds Needed for Summer Program. Volunteer families are asked to host international exchange students, ages 13-17, who are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in June for a two-four week…
Senate Approves Jackson Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk
SACRAMENTO — As California prepares for the next catastrophic wildfire season, legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to strengthen local planning requirements in high fire hazard areas and encourage local governments to pursue more fire-resistant and home hardening strategies in…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is Awarded a Grant from Let Them Play Foundation
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) was recently awarded $12,500 from Let Them Play Foundation resulting from a fundraising event held by the Women in Corporate Growth (WCG), part of the Association for Corporate…
More than 500 Students With Disabilities to be Honored at Night to Remember Prom on May 31
A Night to Remember: A prom for students with disabilities (ages 12-25) in Ventura County. VENTURA – Mission Church hosted the eighth annual A Night to Remember (NTR), a free prom for students with disabilities, to be held at the…
United Way of Ventura County update for May 23 — Creating lifechanging impacts
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, May is a month filled with community activity, from graduations and social gatherings to an array of community events. As we approach the end of our fiscal year on June…
Coast Village Plaza Fire Hose Flag Dedicated to First Responders to Thomas Fire and Debris Flow
SANTA BARBARA — As a prelude to Memorial Day and as a way to honor the first responders of the Thomas Fire and Mudslide, the businesses and merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road joined with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF)…
Debris Removal Crews, Operations Center to Suspend Operations during Memorial Day Weekend
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors involved in debris removal operations related to the Woolsey and Hill fires will suspend operations from Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day weekend, officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC)…
Senate Approves Jackson Bill to Close the Wage Gap with Data
SACRAMENTO — As the gender pay gap persists, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to require California’s larger employers to report salary data to the state passed off the Senate Floor today on a 27 to 9 vote. The bill…
An important message from Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones President — Other upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear CAM Members, Donors, Artists, and Friends, Although the City of Oxnard must responsibly resolve a $9.2 million budget deficit projected for next fiscal year 2019-20, Carnegie Art Museum and its 501(c)3 nonprofit…
Community Action Commission Presents Annual Champions Honor to Santa Ynez Chumash
Event Raised Close to $350,000 for Senior Meal Program. Art of Giving Back Fundraising Dinner and Presentation Featured Notable Fine Artist at Work SANTA BARBARA — At its annual awards dinner and presentation, Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC)…
Coast Village Plaza “Firehose” Flag Ceremony May 22; Honoring First Responders
SANTA BARBARA — As a prelude to Memorial Day and as a way to honor the first responders of the Thomas Fire and Mudslide, the businesses and merchants of 1187 Coast Village Road are joining with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation…
State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill…
Bilingual report: Ventura County adopts disaster recovery plan
VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors adopted a Disaster Recovery Plan at their April 30th meeting which will be incorporated into the County’s overall disaster plans to provide for an efficient recovery process following a major incident. The recovery plan…
Hospice of Santa Barbara and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Work Together to Make Sure that ‘No One Dies Alone’
SANTA BARBARA — In a unique collaboration between Hospice of Santa Barbara and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, the No One Dies Alone (NODA) program helps ensure that those who are dying in our community, with no family or friends…
Mental Wellness Center Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center (MWC) held its first ever Stigma Buster Celebration May 1 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and the efforts of its local graduates and partners. About 100 supporters gathered at MWC’s Fellowship…
United Way of Ventura County’s Women United Luncheon Raises Funds and Inspires Single Mothers to Reach their Goals
VENTURA COUNTY — Nearly 300 people gathered on campus at Cal Lutheran University Friday, May 10th for United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Women United 3rd Annual Luncheon, featuring acclaimed social psychologist and author Dr. Aida Hurtado. Dr. Aida Hurtado’s…
$4.3 Million Grant to Enhance Career Education in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — Career technical education (CTE) programs for Ventura County middle and high school students will continue thanks to a major new grant awarded to the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE). In a highly competitive process, VCOE received a…
California Strong Distributes Second Round of Grant Money to Woolsey Fire Victims
VENTURA COUNTY — California Strong, a nonprofit organization created by California professional athletes to provide immediate financial support to victims after disasters, distributed its second round of funding to over 60 families who were impacted by the Woolsey Fire. More…
Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “Find My Genius” Receives $20,000 Grant From Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation
VENTURA COUNTY — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “Find My Genius” youth summer education program recently received a $20,000 grant from the Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation (also known as Sherwood Cares). The funds will go towards supporting the five-week…
96th Annual Awards Celebration Gives United Way of Santa Barbara County an Opportunity to Recognize Community Heroes
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) and its partners from throughout the community gathered for the 96th Annual Awards Celebration May 8th at the Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort. Local volunteers, businesses, schools, and organizations were…
Erosion Control Measures In Place for More than 300 Properties Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have finished installing fiber rolls and applying a biodegradable, wood-based mulch to prevent erosion on 310 of the first 690 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires and cleared…
Bilingual commentary: Negative Americans
By David Magallanes • Guest contributor David Magallanes We Americans inhabit the “Land of the Free,” the “Land of Liberty” and the “Shining City on the Hill.” We live under halcyon skies and grow our food—and that of much of the…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) Benefit from the Sam Querrey Classic
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) recently benefitted from the Sam Querrey Classic hosted by the North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The event included live ball sessions with Sam Querrey, ranked 65…
Ventura County Teachers Honored for Innovation in the Classroom
VENTURA COUNTY — Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with $10,000 in grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony May 8 in Oxnard, the Ventura County Office of Education presented 14 IMPACT II grants to 23…