SANTA BARBARA — Hundreds of residents got to know more about local affordable housing options, grooved to live music and had a bite to eat at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and its affiliated nonprofit 2nd…
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Oxnard College receives Catalyst Grant to increase support for undocumented students and their families
New Grant Will Provide a Resource Center, Legal Services, and Other Support CAMARILLO — Oxnard College is expanding and creating programs to support undocumented students and their families so that more people will be able to realize their full potential.…
Ventura County approves Farmworker Resource Program
VENTURA — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Farmworker Resource Program, the first program of its kind in California. The program was developed by an eight-member advisory committee, facilitated by the County Executive Office, that included members…
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…
Deadline for NBCUniversal/LNESC National Scholarship is Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) invites qualified rising college juniors and seniors to apply to the NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship. The program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Latino students with an interest in the…
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…
Nov. 14 — What Comes After High School for Students in Special Education? Resources Available at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by attending the Annual 2018-2019 Ventura County Transition Fair. This is…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Help Residents Fireproof Their Homes
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help homeowners pay for repairs that will make their homes more fire resilient. SB 465, the Wildfire Safety Finance Act, allows local governments to expand their Property…
Bilingual report: County Service Excellence Program saves $33 million in first ten years
VENTURA – The County of Ventura Service Excellence Program was implemented in June 2008 and, in its first 10 years, has generated more than $33 million in ongoing annual savings and had a direct impact on the lives of the…
Oct. 23 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Sept. 25 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Sept. 28 — Free Job & Career Workshops
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 OXNARD — September 21 – Resumes That Sell, 8 a.m. – noon – Get hands-on assistance in completing your résumé, cover and thank-you letters. Upon completion…
CSUCI online Business Administration degree ranked 16th best in the nation
CAMARILLO — A website devoted to researching the best colleges and universities in a number of categories has ranked CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s online Business bachelor’s degree program as the 16th Best Affordable Online Business Administration degree in the nation. The web site, “BestValueSchools.com,”…
Housing Authority Announces Acquisition of Garden Court on De La Vina
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is pleased to announce its purchase of Garden Court on De La Vina, preserving the affordability of 97 studio units for low-income seniors in Santa Barbara. Located…
Bilingual report: Alexander Nguyen Hired as New City Manager of Oxnard
OXNARD — The search for a new City Manager in Oxnard is over. The Oxnard City Council on June 19 approved an agreement appointing Alexander Nguyen as the new City Manager, effective July 9, 2018. “Oxnard offers interesting challenges and…
More than $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded by Ventura County Community Foundation
VENTURA COUNTY — Hundreds of local students have been awarded a total of $1,165,750 in scholarships in the 2018 Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) scholarship program, which is now in its 25th year. The 352 scholarships are provided by scholarship funds…
July 31 — Free reverse mortgage workshops hosted by Ventura County Community Development Corp.
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a free Reverse Mortgage workshop on Tuesday, July 31st at 11:00am open to anyone interested in learning about the basics of reverse mortgages. There are two ways to…
LULAC announces ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship Program Opportunity for students in Oxnard. See more LULAC news here
Deadline is June 29 OXNARD — The League of United Latin American Citizens this week announced the ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship Program Opportunity for students in Oxnard and elsewhere nationwide. Sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC)…
As Newly Appointed Assembly Banking Chair, Limón Advances Multiple Bills Securing Critical Protections for Consumers Seeking Capital
SACRAMENTO — Merely an hour after passing major legislation across the Assembly Floor that protects consumers from auto title lending practices that commonly result in borrowers losing their cars (AB 2953), Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) advanced additional consumer protection legislation in…
May 19 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. to present free homebuyer workshop in Simi Valley
SIMI VALLEY – Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) in partnership with the City of Simi Valley will host a free Homebuyer Workshop for those interested in learning how to successfully navigate through the complex home buying process. VCCDC is…
EDC-VC update for March 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Chairman’s Message Chris Meissner One of my priorities as 2018 Chair will be to work closely with Bruce Stenslie as the EDC-VC enhances communication and support for the growing network of organizations and…
April 11 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present ‘Change is the New Constant’
SANTA BARBARA — In today’s workplace, Change is the New Constant. Help yourself and your team to navigate these changes with Career Skills Institute’s Change is the New Constant class. Develop change management communication skills based on contemporary change models…
Through April 12 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Coaching Skills
SANTA BARBARA — Through Career Skills Institute’s Coaching Skills course, you will learn to apply behavioral change models and coaching techniques to close the gap between actual and desired employee performance and motivation. You may elect to take this course…
Through April 13 — SBCC Career Skills Institute to present Personalized Career Planning
SANTA BARBARA — Career Skills Institute’s Personalized Career Planning course helps you explore career and education opportunities best suited to your personality type. The course focuses on the assessment of your strengths, interests, values, personality and abilities in the context of career…
Through April 17 — Free United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Makes Tax Season Accessible for All
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is helping make this a successful tax season with multiple free, tax preparation centers now through April 17 for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2017.…
Through April 30 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) available in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available at various locations in Ventura County. Click on flyer or here for more information.
March 21 — VCCDC hosts live webinar for homeowners interested in getting up to $100,000 in mortgage assistance
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a live webinar for homeowners who are interested in obtaining up to $100,000 in mortgage assistance through the Keep Your Home California (KYHC) Program. The workshop is part of…
March 27 — VCCDC to hold Women’s Financial Empowerment Workshop
Did you know on average, women have lower credit scores then men? The gap in income between men and women and the lack of credit history independent of a women’s spouse are among some of the possible explanations. From not qualifying for…
Jackson Introduces Bill To Help Montecito and Other CA Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses
SACRAMENTO – To help residents whose homes were devastated or destroyed in the recent Montecito mudslides, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has just introduced a bill to ensure that fire insurance policies cover losses incurred from fire-induced mudslides. Senate Bill 917 clarifies…
Bilingual report — County of Ventura: Individual Assistance Approved for Victims of Thomas Fire
VENTURA — The Department of Homeland Security announced on January 15 it had amended its major disaster declaration for the state of California to include the County of Ventura and the City of Ventura as areas eligible for individual assistance…
Feb. 2 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Welcomes the Community to Celebrate Ira the Lion’s Fifth Birthday
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College welcomes the community to join a birthday celebration this Saturday, Feb. 2, for Ira the lion as he marks his fifth birthday. The day of festivities will begin with a behind-the-scenes look at…
Feb. 11 — Three Local Hair Salons Team up to Raise Money for Thomas Fire Survivors
CAMARILLO — In order to provide some deserving relief for the Thomas Fire survivors, Willem Hair Design is partnering with Rouge Salon in The Collection at RiverPark and The Craft Barber Shop in Camarillo by organizing a fundraising event on Sunday,…
Jan. 15 — Ojai Library to present ‘Mapping Your Successful Midlife Career Reinvention’
OJAI — Dr. Sirena Pellarolo will visit the Ojai Library on Tuesday, January 15, at 12 p.m. to deliver a presentation entitled Mapping Your Successful Midlife Career Reinvention. This interactive workshop will show participants how to effectively set a plan of…
Through Feb. 23 — Free career workshops to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — A series of free career workshops will be held through Feb. 23 at the West County America’s Job Center, 2901 N. Ventura Road, third floor, Oxnard. January 12 – Winning Interviews, 8:00 a.m. – noon – You never get a second chance…
Single mother loses job due to Thomas Fire. Saves home with federal funded program
VENTURA COUNTY — Maria stared at the TV screen in disbelief seeing the Vista Del Mar Hospital building, where she had worked for the past 7 years, devoured by flames from the Thomas Fire, “I just couldn’t believe it. My heart…
Jackson bills, including new parent leave act, to become law on Jan. 1
SACRAMENTO – Among the numerous bills authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) this year, the following will take effect on January 1, 2018: Senate Bill 63, the New Parent Leave Act: SB 63 will provide 12 weeks of job-protected maternity and paternity leave…
EDC-VC SBDC (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 20
? Disaster Update: Making a Difference To our clients and partners, Our hearts go out to all those who have lost homes, property, revenue and much more in this disaster. We are standing in this recovery effort with…
Jan. 18 — Panel of local men to discuss #MeToo & sexual harassment in SLO County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A panel discussion — titled Men’s Place in the #MeToo Movement — will address sexual harassment in SLO County and ways that community members, men and women alike, can get involved in supporting the Silence Breakers…
Jan. 23 — ‘The Effects of Medi-Cal on Homeownership’ Free Workshop to be held in Oxnard
VENTURA COUNTY — Under a federal law not widely known to consumers, the State of California must seek repayment from the estates of certain Medi-Cal members after they die. What does this mean for homeowners receiving Medi-Cal benefits? Ventura County Community…
25 de enero — Aprenda sobre las nuevas leyes fiscales 2018
OXNARD — Aprenda sobre las nuevas leyes fiscales 2018, 5:45 pm – 7 pm, Oxnard Heritage Square Cultural Center, 141 W. 5th St., Suite E, Oxnard.
Happily Ever After: Graduates of Self-sufficiency Program Celebrated with Major Community Partners
SANTA BARBARA — At 43, James Coronado is on the road to advancing his career in education, having recently earned his master’s degree from Antioch University. And surrounded by his wife and children, Coronado celebrated yet another graduation Oct. 19…
Coastal Housing Partnership: Helping Workers Call Ventura County Home
Next Home Buying Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28 in Ventura VENTURA COUNTY — With the median price of Ventura County homes at nearly $650,000 and expected to increase, home ownership seemed like a lofty goal for Denise Noguera, a social…
Nov. 14 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation hosts free credit & budgeting for the holidays workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — With over 54% of consumers using some type of credit and/or loan to finance their holiday expenses it’s easy to see how consumers can get wrapped up in holiday debt. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hopes to…
Oct. 24 — ‘The Effects of Medi-Cal on Homeownership’ workshop to be held in Oxnard
Free workshop hosted by Ventura County Community Development Corporation VENTURA COUNTY — Under a federal law not widely known to consumers, the State of California must seek repayment from the estates of certain Medi-Cal members after they die. What does this…
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…
Bilingual report: March 28 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation hosts free credit improvement workshop
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation will host a free credit improvement workshop from 6 to 6:45 p.m. (English) and 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. (español) Tuesday, March 28 at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center, 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A. Oxnard. Click…
VCCDC Receives $35,000 From Wells Fargo To Help Women In Ventura County Achieve Homeownership & Financial Stability
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) was recently awarded a $35,000 grant by Wells Fargo to support its Mi Casa Mi Hogar (My House My Home) Program which is designed to assist a highly vulnerable population – women…
VCCDC Hosts Free ‘For Sale By Owner’ Workshop for Home Sellers on March 15
VENTURA – Most of us have seen those “For Sale By Owner” signs on the lawns of homes around our neighborhood but what does a “For Sale By Owner” really consist of and is it something that all home sellers should…
Ventura County Community Development Corporation Provee Taller Sobre Las Ventas de Casa Hecha Por Proprietarios el 15 de marzo
VENTURA COUNTY — La mayoría de nosotros hemos visto los letreros que dicen “For Sale By Owner” o “Venta por el Propietario” enfrente de algunas casas en nuestro vecindario, pero en que consiste una “Venta por el Propietario” y es…
Property Tax Workshop Hosted by VCCDC with Guest Speaker Steven Hintz set for Feb.18
VENTURA COUNTY — For many homeowners, their property tax bill is the second largest expense of owning a home after mortgage interest but not all homeowners understand their property taxes. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hopes to bring clarity…