Category: Finance

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…

CSUCI receives grant to support food program for students

CAMARILLO — Their earning power will increase once they receive their degrees, but while students are still attending CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), they sometimes need help affording groceries. So, CSUCI launched the Basic Needs Program, which helps students with food…

New Online Sexual Harassment & Bullying Prevention Training Course From Employment Law Firm LightGabler

CENTRAL COAST — A new California law requires that companies with five or more employees provide two hours of supervisory training and one hour of staff training every two years on harassment, discrimination, bullying and retaliation. Companies must be in…

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…

Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) update for May 14 — Upcoming FREE Workshops ? Get Home SMART! Promo code inside…

Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops on topics ranging from Homebuyer Education to Estate Planning! REGISTER – May 18 REGISTER – June 15 Taller en Español – junio 15 HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Workshops Cost: $25 fee waived…

WEV (Women’s Economic Ventures) Announces Founder’s Retirement and Names Successor

SANTA BARBARA — Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) announced this week that its founder and CEO, Marsha Bailey, will retire next year after 30 years at the helm. Her successor will be Kathy Odell, an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader in…

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…

Senator Jackson Applauds Governor’s Updated Budget Proposal

Governor’s revised budget addresses challenges facing working families, wildfire prevention SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise, his revised budget proposal based on the latest revenue estimates, today: “I applaud Governor…

UPDATE – Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission Announces Summer 2019-2020 Grant Rollout

OXNARD — The City’s Cultural Arts Commission is announcing the rollout of the 2019-2020 Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Cultural Arts Grant Process with the release of the annual request for proposals (RFP) in the summer of 2019. The previous release…

SBCC offers free career skills courses this summer

SANTA BARBARA — Summer may be the time to relax and enjoy the beach and backyard barbeques, but it’s also the perfect time to take advantage of tuition-free career-building courses through SBCC’s School of Extended Learning Career Skills Institute. The Career…

More than 300,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed more than 300,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris…

June 1 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. to present 7th annual Homeownership Fair

OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corp. in Oxnard is hosting a free Homeownership Fair for the community, sponsored by City National Bank and others. Local families in Ventura County will have access to a multitude of resources and will be…

Ventura College Foundation Announces Recipients of 20th Annual Phoenix Scholarship Awards

VENTURA — Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Ventura College Foundation‘s Phoenix Scholarship program awarded scholarships to 29 students at a ceremony held Thursday, April 18 at the college’s Wright Event Center. Scholarships were given to re-entry students based on their…

Nearly 160 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 nearly 160 properties affected by the Woolsey Fire that have completed…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 16 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Museum staff took a field trip to Blanchard Community Library to show their support for the 82nd…

VCCDC update for April 12 — Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education!

Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! REGISTER NOW Know Your Rights – Fair Housing Speaker: Gabriela Muñoz, Homeownership Specialist Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 6pm – 7pm Where:…

Nearly 200,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed nearly 200,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris Removal…

Bilingual commentary: And Our Words Becomes Flesh

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 •…

On Equal Pay Day, Jackson’s Bill to Close the Wage Gap with Data to be Voted on Key Committee

SACRAMENTO — On Equal Pay Day April 2, the day that represents how far into the next year women must work to earn what men did in the prior year, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to require California’s larger employers…

Ventura College Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Student Scholarship Events

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation is seeking sponsors for several Ventura College student scholarship award events scheduled for April and May. The inaugural Allied Health Scholarship Awards ceremony will be held Saturday, April 13 at Ventura College’s Wright Event…

April — Free Job & Career Workshops

April 2019 Career Shops Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 April 12 – Veterans Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – This collaborative meeting provides our veterans with information on local services…

April 23 — EDC VC to present Building Resilient Communities Forum: Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Panel including EDC’s President & CEO Bruce Stenslie

Building Resilient Communities Forum: Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Panel including EDC’s President & CEO Bruce Stenslie Free Registration Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 9 a.m. Child Development Resources 221 E. Ventura Boulevard Oxnard, CA 93036 Register The Federal Deposit…

Free United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Makes Tax Season Accessible for All

SANTA BARBARA — With the clock now ticking toward the April 15 deadline, United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is now offering free, bi-lingual tax preparation centers for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2018. UWSBC’s…

Allied Van Lines announces Scholarship 2019

Allied Van Lines, one of the leading moving companies in America, is excited to offer a 2019 scholarship program aimed at students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. We are committed to growing our industry and supporting…

VCCDC Community Matters Newsletter – February 2019

Greetings! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! For 18 years, VCCDC has operated with the belief that a home is the cornerstone of any individual and family’s economic, environmental and social well-being. This year, we promise to…

March — Free Job & Career Workshops

March 2019 Career Shops Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 March 8 – Veterans Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – This collaborative meeting provides our veterans with information on local services…

Standard & Poor’s gives highest rating to Ventura County’s Treasury Pool

VENTURA — Ventura County Treasurer/Tax Collector Steven Hintz has announced that Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed its “AAAf” and “S1+” ratings of the Ventura County Treasury Pool.  Ventura County is one of only three pools in California to be awarded…

State Leaders Representing Woolsey Fire Impacted Communities: We Need Partnership, Not Politics, on Emergency Response

SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), Assemblymember Christy Smith, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Senator Henry Stern today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding FEMA emergency aid: “It is unacceptable to use…

Bilingual report: Deadlines for fire victims (Jan. 11) to apply for Individual Assistance or debris removal approaching

THOUSAND OAKS — The deadline for residents affected by the Woolsey or Hill fires to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is January 11, 2019. Ventura County residents can apply online or at the Disaster Recovery…

Feb. 26 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) hosting free online webinar for the community, ‘Preserve Your Home’

OXNARD — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) in Oxnard is hosting a free online webinar for the community, “Preserve Your Home”. You will learn about the options available to help you save your home, how to recognize and avoid foreclosure scams, and/or about…

United Way Seeks Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance Program

SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is recruiting volunteers to help local families and individuals prepare their tax returns and practice financial responsibility as part of its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteer training…

MONEY magazine ranks CSUCI 4th best college in the nation for transfer students

CAMARILLO — The journey to a university diploma doesn’t always mean a straight four-year shot through a single college. Finances, family obligations or a number of other reasons compel millions of students to choose two years at a community college first…

CSUCI receives two separate grants to empower immigrants and transfer students

CAMARILLO — Vulnerable student populations at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) are benefitting from two separate grants from one local and one national organization. Professor of Chicana/o Studies Jose Alamillo and Assistant Professors of Sociology Luis Sanchez and Karina Chavarria applied for…

Bilingual report: Ventura County District Attorney Warns About Price Gouging

VENTURA — District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warned Ventura County residents today to beware of individuals and businesses who attempt to illegally profit from the recent fires by engaging in price gouging. California law generally prohibits businesses and individuals from…

Bilingual report: Deadline for Woolsey Fire victims to apply for Individual Assistance from FEMA is Jan. 11

THOUSAND OAKS — The deadline for residents affected by the Woolsey or Hill fires to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is January 11, 2019. Residents can apply online or at the Disaster Recovery Center FEMA…

Bilingual commentary: Falling Into Poverty

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 •…

Vetrepreneur LAUNCH! Attracts Full House of Veterans, Students, and Educators

SANTA BARBARA — A full house of aspiring Veteran entrepreneurs (vetrepreneurs) packed the SBCC Fé Bland Forum on Friday, November 16 for guidance and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs who have been in their shoes. The event featured VIP speakers, an…

Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Nov. 15 — HOME’s Annual Housing Conference

Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 48 November 2018 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter   Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Fall 2018 Livable Communities Newsletter!   …

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…

Dec. 15 — VCCDC Upcoming FREE Workshops Estate Planning to Homebuyer Ed

Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! HOLIDAY FREEBIE: We are waiving the $25 fee for our Homebuyer Education Workshop for December! Use code JOLLY18 when registering. REGISTER NOW The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning…

Through Dec. 19 — Free Job & Career Workshops

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 December 12, 19 – 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social Media – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to…