Category: Local

‘Battle of the Helmet’ kicks of Righetti and Pioneer Valley High schools football rivalry

SANTA MARIA — The “Battle of the Helmet” event on Sept. 5 kicked off the Righetti and Pioneer Valley High schools football rivalry. Some players, coaches, athletic directors and a few administrators from the Warriors and Panthers participated in the event…

OC Live announces Fall events starting with ‘A Celebration of Flamenco!’

Click here for more information WELCOME BACK! OC LIVE returns to the Performing Arts Building stage at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, with a celebration of Flamenco! Sit back and enjoy the sultry rhythms and intoxicating movements of this specially curated performance with LA-based musicians and…

Bilingual commentary: Your Own Business: Starting a Distributorship—Part I

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. David Magallanes By David…

Ventura celebrates early education center with ribbon cotton for local families, caregivers

First 5 Ventura County joins Interface Children & Family Services in celebrating the First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface, which serve local children prenatal to five and their families. VENTURA – First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to…

Teatro de las Américas: Casting ‘Cumbia de mi Corazón para Noviembre

CASTING CUMBIA DE MI CORAZÓN para NOVIEMBRE BUSCAMOS ACTORES PARA ESTA OBRA EN ESPAÑOL CASTING Teatro de las Américas presenta la obra Cumbia de mi corazón dirigida por Armando Rey, en noviembre, 2019. Personajes: El Supervisor: tipo burocrático recien exaltado a…

Public Works Director for the Naval Base of Ventura County appointed as VCPWA’s Director of Water and Sanitation

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has appointed Joe Pope as the new Director of Water and Sanitation. Pope replaces Michaela Brown, who served as the previous VCPWA Director of Water and Sanitation before retiring earlier this…

Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 2,500 Local Elementary Students for Annual Kids at the Bowl Performance on Sept. 9

Santa Barbara Bowl to Host 2,500 Local Elementary Students for Annual Kids at the Bowl Performance The September 9 event will feature The Kingdom Choir Embargoed until September 9, 2019. For media passes to this event, please see below. Santa…

Washington Monthly ranks CSUCI among top 25 “Best Bang for Your Buck” Colleges in the West

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been named in the Top 25 “Best Bang for Your Buck” Colleges in the West in the annual college guide published by Washington Monthly. Washington Monthly ranked CSUCI No. 22 on the 2019 list,…

Two New Members Join Ventura College Foundation Board

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Board of Directors has added two new board members. The new members are Catherine Bojorquez and Michael Schouten. Bojorquez is vice president of business and administrative services at Ventura College. She has worked in…

Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Announces New Partner

VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce that Kymberley E. Peck has been elevated to partner. In her seven years at FCOP, Peck has built a strong practice focused primarily…

EDC SBDC — EDC President and CEO elected to statewide leadership council

EDC PRESIDENT & CEO ELECTED TO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Bruce Stenslie, EDC President & CEO has been elected to the California Forward Leadership Council. California Forward (CA Fwd) is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that advocates for shared prosperity across…

Oct. 10 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…

Oct. 11, 12, 13 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Cimarrón – Joropo music and dance from the plains of the Orinoco River

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…

Bilingual report: Oct. 12 — Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos event at Cambria Public Library

Day of the Dead, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cambria Public Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria Learn about the traditions surrounding Day of the Dead?and how this holiday celebrates life and cultural traditions. Bring a picture of your ancestor to share…

Oct. 12 — Firefighters host FREE open house events in Ojai and Santa Paula

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week through Oct. 12, 2019 CAMARILLO — Join local firefighters for two free open house events in celebration of national Fire Prevention Week, happening October through Oct. 12, 2019. In support of this year’s campaign, Ventura County firefighters will…

Oct. 14 — Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association 36th Annual Golf Tournament Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV)

NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 36th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm at…

Oct. 17 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Space and Wonder: A Conversation with Russell Crotty’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Space and Wonder: A Conversation with Russell Crotty,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Artist and amateur astronomer Russell Crotty, whose work is featured in The Observable…

Oct. 19 — ‘Wine and Watercolors’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum Will Pair Wine with Local Art and Music

SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to “Wine and Watercolors” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm! The event will pair wine with local art and music for a creative, after-hours event catered…

Oct. 19 — 2nd Annual Housing Santa Barbara Day Provides Free Family Fun with 25 Housing Partners, Food Booths, Live Music (Spencer the Gardener)

SANTA BARBARA —The community is invited to attend this free event which features over 25 agencies providing affordable housing and support services. In addition to food and fun, there will be opportunities to learn about workforce and subsidized housing Highlights…

Oct. 20 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Lecture Susan Straight: In the Country of Women’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Parallel Stories Lecture Susan Straight: In the Country of Women,” starting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Parallel Stories looks at the power of memory and the family…

Oct. 23 — Local businesses and entrepreneurs can learn more about the B Corp certification at CSUCI Roundtable

CAMARILLO — With millennials populating the work force in greater numbers, corporate America is realizing that the “maximize profits” business model may need an overhaul. Values held by the next generation of workers may be part of why there is…

POSTPONED — Oct. 23 — Two New York Times bestselling authors to speak at two separate events at CSUCI

The CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Campus Reading Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, has been postponed until next year; a date to be announced later. Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange is ill and unable to speak at the event, which…

Oct. 24 — CLU to present ‘The Underlying Causes of Immigration from Mexico to the US’

THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University will present “The Underlying Causes of Immigration from Mexico to the US” from 4:39 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Lundring Events Center. REGISTER What are the underlying causes of immigration? An…

Bilingual commentary: Oct. 24 — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries in Carpinteria, Montecito

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Join the conversation about the future of our public libraries from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road, Montecito. Click on images for more information.      …

Oct. 24 — Discover the ‘Secret Knowledge’ of Artists at the Santa Paula Art Museum

SANTA PAULA — Ever wonder why the great master artists were so great? You’re not the only one! Discover the answer during the Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming, two-part “Exploring ‘Secret Knowledge’” class for ages 16 and over. The class…

Oct. 25 through 27 — All Hallowsteam! in Oxnard

OXNARD — Come enjoy this Halloween Steampunk party at Heritage Square in historic downtown Oxnard. Our exciting weekend is packed with fun things to experience. We start with our pre festival event: Heritage Scare Friday Night Tours “History so SCARY…

Oct. 25 — Ventura County Aviation Career Day

Students to Learn about Local Careers in Aviation at Camarillo Event CAMARILLO — Ventura County middle and high school students can explore exciting career opportunities in the aviation industry on October 25 at the Camarillo Airport. Students will have a chance…

Oct. 25 — Free Job & Career Workshops in October

Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 Every Tuesday in October, Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected with…

25 de octubre — Talleres de Carrera

West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Fl., Oxnard 805-204-5171 Octubre 25- El poder de CalJOBS – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – CalJOBS es un recurso en línea que se puede utilizar para navegar los servicios…

Oct. 27 — Museum of Santa Barbara to present ‘Día de los Muertos — Free Family Day’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos in the Museum’s back plaza, Family Resource Center, and galleries. For the 30th year, the Museum honors the Mexican tradition…

Oct. 27 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper,” Oct. 27 through Feb. 9, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871–1946) was a pivotal figure in the modernist development of Mexican art. He spent his…

Oct. 28 — Glazes of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Introduction by James Haggerty to be presented at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center

VENTURA — “Glazes of the Arts and Crafts Movement and Introduction by James Haggerty” to be presented at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center,550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. The…

Through Oct. 29 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. announces upcoming workshops

Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops on topics ranging from Homebuyer Education to Estate Planning! REGISTER – Aug. 17 REGISTER – Sept. 21 Taller en Español – agosto 17 HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Workshops Cost: $25 fee waived…