UUAS and its member companies have helped to shut down nearly 2,500 Toll-Free Numbers used by scammers against utility customers since March 2017 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and other natural gas water and electric utilities across…
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United Way of Ventura County update for Nov. 14 — Disaster Relief Fund
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Less than a year removed from the devastation of the Thomas Fire, the Hill and Woolsey Fires feel all too familiar. The fires and the tragic Borderline mass shooting in…
Bilingual report: Ventura County declares local health emergency for areas affected by the Hill and Woolsey fires
VENTURA — Due to the potential of widespread toxic exposures and threats to public health and the environment that exist in the aftermath of the Woolsey and Hill fires, the Ventura County Public Health Officer and the Director of the…
Lisa Murphy Rivas Named Interim Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Murphy Rivas, a nonprofit management, public outreach and government relations professional, as its interim executive director. Rivas succeeds outgoing executive director Victoria Juarez, who served Girls…
Rio School District in Oxnard wants to thank the Rio community for passing Measure L
OXNARD — The Committee for Caring for Rio Schools — Yes on Measure L, would like to thank the Rio Community for passing Measure L. We are grateful that the Rio community has said yes to the needed improvements to…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Holds Successful ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ – Vital Funds Raised for Local Youth
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) held a successful “Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction”, their major fundraiser of the year, on October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The…
Santa Paula Museum of Art update for Dec. 11 — Gallery Talk: Meet the Artists of Art About Agriculture (Dec. 15)
Upcoming Event Gallery Talk: Meet the Artists of Art About Agriculture Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Take a tour of the Museum’s current Art About Agriculture exhibit with the featured artists as your guides! Each of the artists…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers Closes Its Doors in Oxnard
OXNARD — We regretfully announce the termination of services by El Centrito Family Learning Centers, an organization that has been serving children and families in the city since 1992. Friday, November 9, 2018, will be our final day of operation. A…
Gold Coast Health Plan Member Alert during Brush Fires
Ventura County’s Medi-Cal Plan is Making it Easy for Members to Access Prescriptions and Transportation During the Fires CAMARILLO — During the fires, Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) members can get their prescriptions filled, receive necessary oxygen, and have their…
Bilingual commentary: More than 50 percent of Latinos in California lack health insurance
Latinos in California represent more than half of Californians who lack health insurance and Open Enrollment period is critical for those looking to enroll in, or change, their current health insurance plans. A recent survey from Dignity Health – one of the…
BGCOP Honors Long-Time Board Member At Its 29th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has chosen long-time board member Sean Leonard and his wife, Gwen, as this year’s honorees for its upcoming 29th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala.…
Simi YMCA Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA handed out its 7th Annual Volunteer of the Year awards at a November 3 dinner at the Simi Y. Over 100 people attended. “Each year, the Simi Y honors those individuals who…
Ventura County Animal Services Offers Special Pet Adoption for Veteran’s Day Weekend
CAMARILLO — Special Pet Adoption Promotion this weekend for veterans, active duty and reserve personnel as well as their immediate family at the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS). Click on image or click here on Facebook for more information.
Community Invited Back to Continue Taking Action on Food System in Santa Barbara County
SB County residents and organizations encouraged to join in network for a sustainable food future for Santa Barbara County Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6 PM – 8 PM Santa Barbara Public Library Faulkner Gallery Building Our Resilient Food System: Cultivating…
Local Governments May Get $4.8 Million in State Aid to Combat Homelessness
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Local governments may soon receive one-time funding from the state to provide direct assistance to homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless. The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors declared a homeless shelter…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Welcome Visits from the LA Rams
THOUSAND OAKS — Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley had the opportunity to connect with Michael Brockers and his wife, Faith of the LA Rams during a special two-part visit. A Goal Setting Workshop was held…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 2 — Twelth Night or What You Will Nov. 15, 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Beau Lettieri ~ Beau shares how The Luke’s top-notch facilities helped inspire him to pursue a career in technical theatre. Upcoming Events Twelth Night or What You Will Thursday & Friday, November 15th…
Exploding pumpkins and flaming gummy bears among 120+ science activities at CSUCI Science Carnival on Nov. 3
CAMARILLO — At least six museums from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will participate in this year’s free CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History; the California Oil…
Carnegie Art Museum update — Día de los Muertos Free Family Day on Nov. 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS Free Family Day Saturday, November 3 noon- 3 pm Free The Carnegie Art Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos as we honor our departed ones through music, dance and a variety of…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update — Artist Talk Kota Kzawa on Nov. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS COMING SOON Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art On view November 11, 2018 – February 3, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art,…
Altars, crafts, face-painting, a ‘sand tapestry’ all part of CSUCI Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 1
CAMARILLO — It was always Folgers coffee for Rachel Danielson’s father, George Earl Rowland, who passed away on Halloween in 2016. So, the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) staff member tucked a red plastic can of Folgers next to a photo of her dad…
Gold Coast Health Plan Receives Managed Care Quality Award
CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) was recognized this month by its state regulatory agency for the strides it has made in improving health care quality for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division of the state Department…
Boys & Girls Club Members Improve Reading 113 Percent in New Program
VENTURA COUNTY — Club members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Squires Housing satellite site showed impressive results after taking the Hardy Brain Wordquest reading fluency tests. These youth participated in the site’s first-ever…
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…
Museum of Ventura County update — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Museum
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Museum Chicano Art Catalog Release Nov. 1, 5:15 – 6 pm, The…
Righetti FFA Competes at National FFA Convention
SANTA MARIA — Members of the Righetti FFA chapter were recently selected to compete for national recognition in a National FFA Poultry Career Development Event, National FFA Talent, and American FFA Degree at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in…
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Produces New Expanded Visitor’s Guide
OXNARD — The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has produced a new Oxnard Visitor’s Guide now available for both visitors and residents. The Visitor’s Guide was recently unveiled to tourism partners and city leaders at a gathering at the Embassy…
Jump in to help: Foster VC Kids reminds interested community members there are many ways to help the 800 local foster youth
The need is now. Becoming a resource parent means helping a child or teen by fostering, mentoring or providing permanency. VENTURA COUNTY — There are more than 800 Ventura County children in foster care, from newborns to teens, who need…
December — Marjorie Luke Theatre announces upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Good at The Luke ~ Board President Rod Lathim shares the enormous impact The Luke has on the lives of Santa Barbara’s artists of all generations! Upcoming Events The Nutcracker Saturday & Sunday,…
Dec. 3 — CSUCI Winter Concert traces African American history through song
“Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me stand…”— from “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” by Rev. Thomas A Dorsey CAMARILLO — Slavery and discrimination silenced the voices of African Americans in America for decades, but traditional spirituals are…
Dec. 6 — FREE Art and Music at SBMA during the next 1st Thursday
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: Thursday, September 6 1st Thursday at SBMA 5 – 5:45 pm Youth Opera Performance The Santa Barbara Youth Opera performs selections from the Benjamin Britten collection of old English songs “Ceremony of Carols,” as…
Dec. 6 — CASA of San Luis Obispo County Hosts Voices for Children, a Holiday Celebration Luncheon
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Make your season merry and join us for a special luncheon at the beautiful Madonna Inn, filled with festive foods, an elegant Jewelry with a Past Sale and a special performance from the Central Coast Youth Choir.…
Dec. 6 — Simi Y‘s Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot to open
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA will begin selling Christmas trees December 6. The Simi Valley Y’s Men’s Club, a YMCA service organization, runs the tree lot. Members from the group volunteer at the lot along with YMCA…
Dec. 7 through 9 — “Almost, Maine” Production (Opening Night Will Also Be Interpreted For the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
SANTA MARIA — A romantic comedy set in a fictional community, “Almost, Maine” will be performed by actors from Righetti, Pioneer Valley and Orcutt Academy high schools on December 7th, 8th, and 9th. Opening night will be interpreted for the deaf…
Dec. 7, 8, 9 — Ventura County Ballet Presents 20th Anniversary of ‘The Nutcracker’
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Ballet Company, Ventura County’s premiere regional ballet return for its 20th year to perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista on December 7th at 7 PM, December 8th at…
Dec. 8 — Go Pirates! Ventura College is in the CCCAA Football Championship
VENTURA — The California Community College Athletic Association State Football Championship will pair Laney College (10-2) (Northern Champion) and Ventura College (11-1) (Southern Champion) at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College in Sacramento on Saturday, December 8 at…
Dec. 8 — Holiday Lighting of the Mast at the Maritime Museum
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to start a new tradition at the Harbor; The Holiday Lighting of the 75 foot “Tallship Mast” in front of the museum. It will take place on December 8 at 6 p.m.…
Dec. 8 — Special Holiday Mast Lighting, Free Family Fun at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to start a new tradition at the Harbor; The Holiday Lighting of the 75 foot “Tallship Mast” in front of the museum. It will take place on December 8 at 6…
Dec. 8 — 53rd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 53rd annual holiday Parade of Lights, noon – 8 p.m., Dec. 8, beginning with the parade at 7 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Heroes on Holiday.” Everyone is…
Dec. 10 — Fratelli, a Men’s Chorus, presents ‘On this Shining Night’
SANTA BARBARA — Fratelli, a Men’s Chorus, will ring in the season Dec. 10 with their latest holiday concert, “On This Shining Night.” This year, Fratelli, chorus of gay men and their allies, is sharing the First United Methodist Church…
Through Dec. 12 — Tis the Season – Oxnard Gears up to Celebrate the Holidays!
OXNARD — Oxnard transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with festive events ranging from massive light displays to strolling trolley tours and tempting tamales. The fun kicks off with the 68th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Friday,…
Dec. 12 — Family Paint Night at Art Trek
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following event: Family Paint Night, Wednesday, December 12th from 6-8:30p Join us for a fun and whimsical Family Paint Night on Wednesday, December 12 from 6-8:30p at the Art…
Dec. 12 — Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Light Up a Life Ceremony in Montecito Rescheduled
SANTA BARBARA — Due to potential heavy rainfall in Montecito on December 5th, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is rescheduling the 1st annual Montecito Light Up a Life ceremony for Wednesday, December 12th. The Montecito Light Up a Life will…
Dec. 14-15 — Moorpark College to celebrate the holidays and the arts during its inaugural ‘Holiday Spectacular’
MOORPARK – Moorpark College Performing Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural “Holiday Spectacular,” presenting a holiday celebration that features the combined efforts of the College’s Theatre Arts, Music, and Dance programs. This production will feature the talents of more than…
Dec. 14 — Ventura County Employee | Retiree” Exhibition Awards Ceremony & Reception
RECEPTION THIS FRIDAY Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee and The National Arts Program requests the pleasure of your company COUNTY EMPLOYEE | RETIREE EXHIBITION Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura …
Dec. 15 — SBMA presents one-day workshop ‘All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present the one-day workshop “All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving.” This one-day workshop provides the opportunity for children to gain inspiration from works in the Museum’s collection and create handmade cards, prints, ornaments, and…
Dec. 15 — Come Fight Hunger, Harvest Food and Build Community!
VENTURA — Come Fight Hunger, Harvest Food and Build Community by volunteering for Food Forward Backyard Harvest, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11:30 Via Del Rey, Goleta. We will be collecting these beautiful fresh fruit that would otherwise go…
Dec. 18 — The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara continue five-year tradition for gifting local foster youth with Christmas gifts
SANTA BARBARA — For local foster youth and their resource families, this Christmas will be one they will never forget: The Kelly Marsh Team at Cornerstone Home Lending in Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Trolley Company will be holding…
Through Dec. 20 — Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market Extends their Market Season for the Holidays
THOUSAND OAKS — The Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market will extend their market season with a special ‘Holiday Farmers’ Market’ at the Oaks Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks. The market will run through December 20 at a new location with special…
Dec. 20 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…