CAMARILLO — Tania Garcia, CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Director of Development, Alumni Relations, is the new chairperson of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce. In her new capacity as Chamber chairperson, Garcia plans to search for opportunities that enrich the Camarillo business community. Garcia…
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Vandenberg Spouses’ Club Seeks Gowns to Grow Cinderella’s Closet
Program provides dress rentals to local military wives, dates; Drop-off site at Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. SANTA BARBARA — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is working in conjunction with the wives of Vandenberg Air Force…
CSUCI named one of the top 10 safest campuses in the nation
CAMARILLO — A national higher education statistics company called CollegeStats.org has named CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) one of the top 10 safest campuses in the nation. The website gathered its data by looking at the crime rates of the top 100 most attended schools in…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort Announces Appointment of Jacob Anthony Bernard as Executive Chef
OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Anthony Bernard as Chef de Cuisine. Bernard has worked for Hilton Hotels since 2014 and recently served as Sous Chef at the Embassy…
Bilingual commentary: The Dilemma of the DREAMers
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Recently, the unfortunate residents of south Texas and then south Florida knew that storms were brewing and growing before they struck. Similarly, this country’s DREAMers, who had been afforded protection from deportation…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Sept. 14
Visit https://www.oxnard.org for more information September 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS OXNARD PAL HELPS KIDS START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED! The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) recently expanded on its Back-to-School Outreach program by providing free backpacks to students at Haycox School…
Jackson’s SB 63, New Parent Leave Act, Passes Off Senate Floor, Heads to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO — SB 63, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to provide 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected maternity and paternity leave for Californians who work for smaller employers of 20 or more, passed the Assembly floor today on…
Bills Aiming to secure California from Cyberattacks Reach Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – The California State Legislature passed two bills designed to help further secure California’s valuable network from cybercriminals. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Chair of the Select Committee on Cybersecurity, has authored AB 531 and AB 1022, which provides more tools for…
Jackson Bill SB 169 Passes Assembly Floor, Heads Back to Senate
SACRAMENTO – While the Trump Administration works to roll back Obama-era efforts protecting students from sex discrimination and sexual assault on campuses under Title IX, the California legislature passed SB 169, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 14
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA, the Museum of Ventura County presents Ayer…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Sept. 14
Click here for more information Exhibitions On View Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now September 17 – December 31, 2017 Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now brings together 49 artworks, consisting of installation, sculpture, photography, and video, dating from the early 1990s to…
Bill to Extend Solar Thermal Program Passes California Legislature
Bill to Incentivize Solar Energy to Reduce Natural Gas Use Headed to Governor’s Desk SACRAMENTO—The California Legislature passed AB 797 (Irwin) this afternoon. With the bipartisan vote in the Assembly of 45-19 today and the Senate’s bipartisan 30-10 vote on…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall seeking participants for free Día de los Muertos Workshops
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – VENTURA WE WANT YOU! FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS NOW SEEKING PARTICIPANTS preparing for the FREE community celebration absolutely no experience required! FREE WORKSHOPS NOW IN SESSION All ages invited to be part of the preparations…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Sept. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Harmony Celebration Saturday, September 16, 1pm & 7pm The barbershop show of the year is coming to Santa Barbara this September! Pacific Sound is bringing the brand new 2017 International Gold Medalist Quartet Main…
Museum of Ventura County — A message from the Interim Executive Director
As you all know, a lot has been happening at the Museum. To keep you current on our efforts, we will be sending out a monthly museum update. You who receive this update are our nearest and dearest supporters, and we…
Sponsorships Available and Auction Items Needed for BGCOP’s 28th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is seeking the help of individuals and businesses to donate items for auction and sponsors for the upcoming 28th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction &…
Jackson Bills SB 44 and SB 290 Pass Assembly Floor and Head to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – Two key coastal protection bills authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) , SB 44 (Coastal Oil Wells) and SB 290 (Marine Entanglement), passed the Assembly floor with a 76-0 vote and 60-15 vote, respectively on Sept. 7 Senate…
Oct. 12 — OC LIVE to present Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ ‘Cuba: A Visual Journey’
OXNARD — OC LIVE presents Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ Cuba: A Visual Journey on Thursday, Oct. 12th at 2:00 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts building. The direct link to more detailed info and photos here. A flyer is also attached! From 2:00-3:00 Prof.…
Hispanic Heritage Month begins with shows on Sept. 15 in Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo
The Latino Vision Group in Oxnard will hold an opening reception for the Chicano/a Art show “Latino Visions in Oxnard 2017” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the former Social Security Administration building, 424 South B St., near Plaza Park,…
12 de octubre — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard — Jornada Semanal en Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — Jornada Semanal, Jueves 12 de octubre de 2017, Casa del Mexicano, 218 S. 11th St., Santa Paula. Llma a Mexitel para hacer tu cita — 1-877-639-4835.
United Way of Ventura County — There for those who need us most
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Hurricane Harvey reminds us of the need to prepare and the critical role that United Way plays, along with our partners, in disaster preparation. One of the challenges after…
Consulado de México en Oxnard — Aviso importante sobre DACA
View this email in your browser Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) Si tienes dudas sobre DACA llama al CIAM para recibir orientación o visita tu Consulado de México.
Jackson And De León Issue Statement On Trump Roll Back Of Title IX Protections
SACRAMENTO — Following the announcement (Sept. 7) by federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that the Trump Administration would be rolling back Obama-era guidelines on Title IX and student sexual assault and harassment, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Senate President pro…
‘Back to School Drive’ Drops Off Back to School Items at Franklin Elementary
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Franklin Elementary School students grinned and giggled as City National Bank and United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) staff recently outfitted them with backpacks and classroom supplies to get them ready for the new school…
Bilingual commentary: The Bridal Veil
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Often, what is considered “acceptable,” or “the way things are done,” has disturbing sexist backdrops. But customs that were once instituted to suppress and limit women are so tightly woven into our…
California League of United Latin American Citizens: DACA
Dear California Members and Friends, as difficult it is to comprehend the challenges to our community regarding cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we must unite and rise to the challenge. We must be the first…
CSUCI one of 70+ destinations on Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA art celebration through Jan. 2018
CAMARILLO — The Chicana/Chicano movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, Mexican iconography and ancient Aztec cosmic female deities are all part of a CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) art show designed to kick off the University’s participation in the Getty’s institutive Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Led…
Three Gold Coast Transit District Operators Reach Prestigious Driving Milestones
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) recognized three of its bus operators for joining the prestigious One Million Mile Club and Two Million Mile Club, as determined by the National Safety Council, during today’s Board of Directors’ meeting. The former recognizes professional drivers…
Men fundraising for Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Local men have already raised over $5,000 to benefit RISE while competing for the King of Sole award to be presented at the Wine Women & Shoes event on September 10 at the Avila Beach…
Twin Vee PowerCats, Inc. Donates Boat to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
Proceeds of boat raffle to provide financial assistance to local families in need Fort Pierce, FL – Twin Vee PowerCats, Inc. (Symbol: TVPC) pledged the donation of one of their popular boat models to the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
Assemblymember Irwin Announces California Assembly Secures Extra Funding for Veterans in Housing Bond
Cal-Vet Loan Program to receive more funding for veterans housing. SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), Chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee, announced that the Assembly has secured an additional $1 billion in the Affordable Housing Bond agreement to…
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Launches New Website
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County’s largest law firm, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson, recently launched its new website at www.fcoplaw.com. Designed to offer quick and easy access to essential information, the new site features a more comprehensive profile of the firm’s…
Jackson bill to protect scientists, scientific data passes off assembly floor
SACRAMENTO – Introduced in response to threats by the Trump Administration, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to protect scientists and scientific research from censorship or destruction passed off the Assembly floor today on a 59-13 vote. Senate Bill…
Assemblymember Irwin’s Statement on Ending the DACA program
SACRAMENTO — “I’m appalled by today’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) “Nearly 800,000 DACA recipients in the United States have now been put at risk of deportation, including close to…
SBCC — An Open Letter to DACA Students
I am saddened this morning that the President of the United States is not honoring the executive order that created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As a DACA student, you should know that none of this is of…
Bilingual report: El Gobierno de México lamenta profundamente la cancelación del Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)
Desde el inicio de la nueva administración estadounidense, el gobierno de México ha promovido la continuación de DACA, a fin de mantener la protección a jóvenes beneficiarios del programa, cuya mayoría son nacidos en México. Desde el inicio de la…
Breaking Promise to Act ‘With Heart,’ Trump Administration Ends DACA, Eliminates Protection for 800,000 Dreamers
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump (on Sept. 5)rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an Obama-era immigration policy that grants deportation relief for undocumented people who were brought to the U.S. as children, known as Dreamers. Established in…
Assemblymember Irwin Announces California Assembly Secures Extra Funding for Veterans in Housing Bond
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) , Chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee, announced that the Assembly has secured an additional $1 billion in the Affordable Housing Bond agreement to extend the Cal-Vet Home Loan Program, which is currently scheduled…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas presents ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS Oct. 6, 7, 8
OXNARD — Teatro de las Americas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) and Oxnard College present ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS, a theatrical show for the whole family with two exceptional Latin American comedies (comedias costumbristas), two centuries apart,…
Assemblymember Limón issues statement on potential DACA repeal
SACRAMENTO —Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) on Sept. 1 issued the following statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As the proud daughter of immigrants, and as someone who has worked closely with immigrant students and their families, I know that…