VENTURA COUNTY — Supervisor John C. Zaragoza joined the Ventura County General Services Agency (GSA) and Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) to tour the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) Solar Project on March 9. The project, which began construction in October…
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Women’s Economic Ventures Guides Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs toward Small Business Success
For many in the Latino community, owning a small business is part of the American dream. Becoming an entrepreneur signifies economic stability and opportunity. Yet regardless of ethnic background, the challenges to owning a business are many and the risk…
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators to hold annual conference at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The 8th Annual Best Practices Conference of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) will be held March 20-23 at CSU Channel Islands (CI). Hosted and co-sponsored by CI and three systems of higher education in California, the event will draw…
Deja Que Women’s Economic Ventures Ilumine el Camino Hacia el Éxito de tu Pequeño Negocio
¿Sueñas con abrir o mejorar tu propio pequeño negocio? Para muchos en la comunidad Latina, tener un pequeño negocio es parte del Sueño Americano. Ser emprendedor(a) nos significa estabilidad económica y la posibilidad de abrir puertas a oportunidades antes consideradas…
CenCal Health Receives Community Partners in Excellence Award, Additional Recognition from California Assembly and Senate
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care (VNHC) presented CenCal Health with the “2016 Community Partners in Excellence Award” on March 8 during PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare, a healthcare symposium hosted annually by VNHC. That same evening, CenCal Health…
Bilingual commentary: The Mysteries of Spring and Easter
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Gary Simpson as New Board Member
SANTA BARBARA— Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Gary Simpson to the Board of Directors. Simpson brings his experience in running local businesses, his United States Coast Guard service and involvement with other nonprofit organizations to the foundation. Simpson attended…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Seeks Community Partners for STEM Fridays Program
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, a nonprofit organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold, is formally launching a STEM Fridays program for kindergarten through fifth grade girls that will introduce them to STEM-related activities with hopes…
CSU Trustees Appoint Erika D. Beck as President of CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., as president of California State University Channel Islands. Beck currently serves as the provost and executive vice president of Nevada State College (NSC) in Henderson, Nevada.…
Lompoc Family YMCA Exceeds Annual Campaign Goal
LOMPOC — The Lompoc Family YMCA concluded its 2016 Annual Campaign with a Victory Celebration on March 3 at Sage Restaurant. The Victory Event, attended by more than 65 volunteers and staff, showcased the YMCA surpassing its Annual Campaign goal…
RISE Receives Grant from The Community Foundation SLO County
PASO ROBLES – RISE has received a $6,000 grant from the Opportunity to Thrive Initiative and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO). This grant will be used to help survivors of domestic violence residing in the RISE safe…
10 Important Things to Consider When Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child
With so many summer camp options near and far, it can be daunting to sift through the choices and decide where your child’s summer will be best spent. Choosing a summer camp that fits your family’s needs and helps develop…
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Welcomes Maureen Masson as New Board Member
SANTA BARBARA — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) welcomes Maureen Masson to the Board of Directors. Masson brings her former experience in the United States Air National Guard to the foundation. Masson, also known as Mo, worked as a registered nurse…
Bilingual commentary: Born Again
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Youth and Family Services YMCA Welcomes Tom Richards to the Board of Managers
The Youth and Family Services YMCA is proud to announce the election of Tom Richards to its Board of Managers. YFS provides safe, supportive and healing programs and environments to high-risk youth. While growing up in Chicago, the YMCA had…
Sponsor the upcoming Girls in STEM/STEAM Hackathon at Cal State Channel Islands!
CAMARILLO — In honor of Earth Month, SOCIHACKS™ is partnering with the Small Business Institute of California State University Channel Islands on Saturday, April 2, 2016 to provide an interactive hackathon where 100 young girls (ages 9-12) from low income…
Women’s Economic Ventures Graduates Step into Success with WEV Spanish Self-Employment Training Program
Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) recently celebrated the accomplishments of ten men and women graduating from the WEV’s Basic Spanish Self-Employment Training program. Students in the four week course explored the risks and benefits of starting a business and important characteristics…
Local PODS Moving & Storage Donates to American Red Cross of Ventura County in Preparation for El Nino Storm
VENTURA COUNTY — Local PODS moving and storage is helping the American Red Cross of Ventura County prepare for the upcoming El Nino storm by donating the use of its PODS containers. The American Red Cross of Ventura County is…
Find Your Lucky Charm at the Santa Barbara Humane Society: Special St. Patrick’s Day Pet Adoption Fee $17 from March 14-17
SANTA BARBARA – This St. PAWtrick’s Day, to find your lucky charm look no further than Santa Barbara Humane Society. From March 14th-17th, Santa Barbara Humane Society will offer a special adoption fee of $17, just in time to bring you…
La Celestina, una cantata mediterránea el 20 de marzo
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas inicia su Ciclo de Teatro del Atril 2016 con la tragicomedia clásica de Fernando de Rojas “La Celestina” en una versión de cantata mediterránea de Costa Palamides, quien dirigirá este montaje, para Teatro de las…
Guest commentary: Where is the Bold Leadership? or How They Came to Love Save and Cushy Jobs
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. By Frank P. Barajas / Guest contributor…
Bilingual commentary: The Facebook Photo
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Oxnard teen honored as BGCOP’s 2016 Youth of the Year
OXNARD — Singled out among several outstanding youth, 18-year-old Glenda Guzman has been chosen as this year’s Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. A seven-year Club member, Guzman is a…
Graduados de Women’s Economic Ventures Toman un Paso Hacia el Éxito con el Curso de Capacitación Empresarial de WEV en Español
Hay un dicho que dice “un viaje de mil millas, empieza con un solo paso”. El miércoles, 24 de febrero, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) celebró los primeros pasos tomados por 10 mujeres y hombres que se graduaron del curso Básico…
Student Teams Visit Santa Barbara for Affordable Housing Design National Competition
SANTA BARBARA — Now in its third year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition seeks to encourage research and innovation in the areas of affordable housing design and…
Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico to present its 39th annual “Big Show” performance on March 18, 19 in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 39th annual “Big Show” performance at 7: 30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 at Santa María High School’s Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa…
Author/engineer presents new sustainable water solutions
VENTURA — California’s recurring drought problem can be solved permanently by new sustainable water solutions, according to prominent civil engineer Mohammed A. Hasan. Speaking at the University Club of Ventura, Hasan, who has 41 years of experience dealing with water issues,…
Sesión informativa para padres de crianza el 22 de marzo
VENTURA COUNTY — El mejor regalo que puede darle a un menor es dejarlo ser un niño rodeado del amor de una familia. Como padre de crianza, usted ayudara a mejorar la seguridad, permanencia y bienestar para toda la vida. Ofrecerle…
Poet, orator and education Enedina Castañeda to present readings from 2nd issue of Spanish literary journal at Café on A on March 30
OXNARD — Poet, orator and education Enedina Castañeda to present readings from 2nd issue of Spanish literary journal “Mi comunida y yo: Una relación dana y just a — My Community and I: A Relationship Towards Health and Justice,” from…
Seasonal Savings At Centerpoint Mall For Springtime and Easter
OXNARD — Centerpoint Mall is downtown’s spot to shop for Springtime and Easter with more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and dining options. Centerpoint Mall is the ideal shopping destination to get that perfect present by Easter on Sunday, March…
Dominga Cepeda Ceja, Maricela Morales among women honored by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson at ceremony in Santa Barbara, Oxnard
SANTA BARBARA and OXNARD – To commemorate Women’s History Month, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor eight women from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as her 19th Senate District’s 2016 ‘Women of the Year’ in two separate ceremonies held in Santa Barbara…
Book reading by Javier Gomez to be held at Frida’s Treasures, Oxnard on April 1
OXNARD — Join me in my 1st book reading of my latest bilingual book, “Estos Demonios No Se Aguantan,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 at Frida’s Treasures, 535 S. A. St., Oxnard. “Estos Demonios No Se Aguantan” was released by…
Girls will go full STEAM ahead during second annual STEM-STEAM Hackathon on April 2
CAMARILLO — An estimated 100 Ventura County girls ages 9 to 12 will collaborate with female mentors during the second annual CSU Channel Islands (CI) STEAM Hackathon on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through a partnership…
Ocean View Pavilion to present ‘Boxing by the Beach’ on April 2
PORT HUENEME — The Ocean View Pavilion will present “Boxing by the Beach” featuring Francisco Santana vs Ed Paredes on April 2. Boxing By The Beach is presented by Top Rank, in association with Bash Boxing at theOceanview Pavilion in Port Heneme. Tickets start at $40 for Theatre…
Bilingual commentary: Falls from Grace
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Ventura County Democratic Central Committee vote to support Carla Castilla in the race to replace retiring 3rd District Supervisor Kathy Long
Castilla also earns endorsements from Channel Islands College Democrats, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 46 Editor’s note: It is the policy of Amigos805 not to endorse any political candidates running for office in the 805 region. Political candidates do…
Celebrando la inauguración de las obras del maestro oaxaqueño Francisco Toledo
Editor’s Note: The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard celebrated the opening of an exhibit featuring the works of Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo on Feb. 19. The exhibit room was filled with guests from throughout California including Santa Maria, Lompoc, Oxnard…
CenCal Health Partners with Community Action Commission of SB County and Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County to Bolster Meal Delivery Service for Seniors
SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES – CenCal Health is partnering with the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) and the Senior Nutrition Program of San Luis Obispo County to support their meal delivery services for seniors. On Jan.…
Bilingual commentary: Girl Scout Cookies — The Controversy
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
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…
Mental Wellness Center Awarded National Three-Year CARF Accreditation
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center, a local nonprofit that provides services to adults and families affected by mental illness, has been awarded a three-year accreditation by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). “We are thrilled to…
Santa Barbara Family YMCA Youth & Government Delegates Experience Democratic Process First Hand in Sacramento
SANTA BARBARA — The Channel Islands YMCA Youth & Government delegation joined more than 3,500 youth from throughout California for the 68th Model Legislature & Court held Feb. 11-15 at the Sacramento Convention Center and State Capitol. Part of the…
Bilingual commentary: The Ominous Rise of Trump
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
Dads and Daughters Dance Night Away at Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA’s Cinderella’s Ball
SANTA YNEZ – Approximately 500 dads and daughters of all ages bonded during an evening of dancing, games and prizes at Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA’s Cinderella’s Ball themed father-daughter dance. The dance took place over two nights inside the Stuart…
Centerpoint Mall Offers Sweetheart Shopping And Dining Spots For Valentine’s Day
OXNARD — Centerpoint Mall has many sweetheart spots to shop and dine at the more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants ranging from apparel and jewelry to perfumes and gift cards, among others. According to the National Retail Federation…
Bilingual commentary: Einstein’s “Pandora’s Box”
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes In chapter 3, verse 5 of Genesis, we read in the story of Adam and Eve that they were warned—by God, no less—to abstain from eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge lest “their…
Santa Barbara Family YMCA Kicks Off 2016 Annual Campaign with Kentucky Derby-Themed Soirée
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Family YMCA launched its Annual Campaign on Saturday with a Kentucky Derby-themed soirée. Approximately 300 people attended to kick off the YMCA’s fundraising efforts with dinner, drinks and dancing. The Santa Barbara Family YMCA…
Consortium Media welcomes Briana Frank, Melina Esparza to brand development agency
VENTURA — Consortium Media, an award-winning brand development agency for local, regional and nationally-recognized businesses, non-profits and government agencies, announces the addition of two new employees to its dynamic team. Multimedia Specialist Briana Frank’s scope of responsibilities includes project management,…
FOOD Share revels in community spirit, celebrates end of most successful Tackle Hunger campaign to date
VENTURA COUNTY — FOOD Share, Ventura County’s food bank and distribution network, scored a huge win for its annual Tackle Hunger campaign. The 2015-2016 campaign, which ran from October 2015 until Super Bowl Sunday, finished big by replenishing its warehouse…
“Dine for a Cause” Events to Benefit Lompoc Family YMCA
LOMPOC — The Lompoc Family YMCA is launching its 2016 Annual Campaign in the most delicious way – with its upcoming “Dine For a Cause” events. This year, the following locations will be participating in the events: Monday, Feb. 15,…
49 Oxnard High School students participate in National Groundhog Job Shadow Day Event
Congresswoman Julia Brownley phones in from Washington, D.C. OXNARD — A total of 18 businesses in the Esplanade financial area of Oxnard hosted 49 Oxnard High School sophomore academy students for a Job Shadow day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The…
Food Processing Holds Opportunities for Ventura County: Newly released feasibility study highlights how the county’s agricultural sector can grow
VENTURA COUNTY — Food processing in Ventura County is currently estimated to support about 1,480 jobs. That number could jump to between 2,680 and 5,450 new jobs, with relatively small-scale development, according to the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County’s new feasibility…
Senior Health Professionals Learn About Aging in Place with Vision Loss
SANTA BARBARA — Recently, healthcare providers and professional caregivers in Santa Barbara County gathered at Braille Institute Santa Barbara for a Distinguished Speaker Breakfast: Aging in Place with Vision Loss. Breakfast presenters Jon K. Hayashida, O.D., FAAO, Braille Institute Clinical…
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Names New Board President, Welcomes New Members
SANTA BARBARA — Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the election of a new president and four new members to its Board of Directors. Tracy Jenkins, the incoming board president, and new members James Aviani, Victoria…
Bilingual commentary: The Spring 2016 Oxnard College Literature, Arts & Lecture Series
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes In an unexpected corner of Ventura County, we have access to an impressive array of educational, musical, literary, artistic, historical, poetic and theatrical presentations for our community—free of charge. That former “diamond in the rough”…
HSB and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Partner for Student Bereavement
SANTA YNEZ — Hospice of Santa Barbara is partnering with Santa Ynez Valley Union High School to provide group and individual bereavement counseling free of charge to students on campus during school hours. Through this new partnership, school counselors will…
Acuna Art Gallery at the Café on A in Oxnard to present opening reception for artist ‘George Yepes y Amigos’ on Feb. 12
OXNARD — The Acuna Art Gallery at the Café on A in Oxnard will present the opening reception for artist “George Yepes y Amigos: from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at 438 S. A St., Oxnard The exhibit will…
Bilingual report: Exhibit by Mexican artist Francisco Toledo to be held in Oxnard on Feb.19
OXNARD — An exhibit by world famous Mexican artist Francisco Toledo will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at the Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. The exhibit has been touring the globe over the past year. The event…
Bilingual report: Latino Thought Makers Series at Oxnard College to present ‘Conversation with Stars in Hollywood’ featuring Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves), Luis Guzman (Code Black) on March 10
OXNARD — Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts proudly presents the next installment of the Latino Thought Makers series featuring nationally acclaimed writer, Josefina Lopez and multi-award winning actor, Luis Guzman. The series, led by writer-director-comedian, Rick Najera will take place on Thursday, March 10th at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center…
Las Contemporáneas of the Museum of Ventura County to present the 2nd annual Latina Film Festival on March 12, 13 in Ventura
VENTURA — Las Contemporáneas of the Museum of Ventura County proudly present the 2nd Annual Latina Film Festival. Come celebrate Latinas in film and help us pay special tribute to award-winning Actor/Writer/Producer, Evelina Fernández. March 12 & 13, 2016 The Latina…