OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors for the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival. This year’s free festival is Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor. …
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Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group. Deadline extended to March 15
Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April.
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 19 — ShortFilmBingeWatch on Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events ShortFilmBingeWatch Saturday, February 23rd 1:30pm-6:30pm You’re invited to discover the ZShorts International Film Festival! The Festival consists of the ShortFilmBingeWatch (1:30p-6:30p), Followed by the red-carpet Gala Awards Evening (7:00p-9:00p). You may…
Community Environmental Council update for Feb. 19 — SB Earth Day Festival 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Community Environmental Council Announces SB Earth Day Festival 2019 Friday night concert with Beer & Wine Garden added to extend celebration. The 2019 festival will…
Bilingual report: Ventura County budget presentation wins national award
VENTURA — The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the County of Ventura with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the first time the County has received the award. According to the GFOA, the award reflects the commitment of…
32 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris by State Contactors
VENTURA COUNTY — Even though steady rains in Southern California today are preventing state contractors from conducting debris removal operations on properties in the Woolsey and Hill burn areas, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas report…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Feb. 15 — Welcome to Our Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter!
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 49 February 2019 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 Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter! In this…
Righetti High School Counselors help incoming Guadalupe students
SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School Counselors recently made the future a littler clearer for incoming Guadalupe students. Counselors traveled west to Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School to meet with about 150 Bobcats, create four-year academic plans and input it into school management…
Bilingual commentary: Daughters and Patriarchy
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 •…
Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect Older and Disabled Adults From Falling
SACRAMENTO –Recognizing that falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to assist older and disabled adults with home modifications to help reduce the risk of falling and allow more…
2019 California Strawberry Festival Seeks Submissions for Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Entry applications are now available for the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Strawberry-themed recipes that show exceptional creativity and culinary flair will be selected to compete in the contest. Submissions must be original,…
Valentine’s Day Challenge for Families; A Plan for the Other 364 Days of the Year
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Every February, red roses and heart-shaped boxes of sweets everywhere are a constant reminder that we should be showing our love for our spouse or partner – on just one day each year. With Valentine’s Week…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER A guest at our most recent Valentine-themed Free Family Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum! The Santa Paula Art…
Pioneer Valley FFA dominate at Regional Speaking Finals
SANTA MARIA — Thirteen representatives of the Pioneer Valley FFA will move on to the Regional Speaking Finals on March 22, 2019 to compete and qualify for the State Finals competition after another dominant and successful showing at the Sectional Public…
Museum of Ventura County update of Feb. 13 — Design in the Making: Opening Reception on Feb. 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. There is plenty to see and experience at your Museum! This weekend marks the opening of Design in the…
Ventura College Foundation Hosts Campus Tours
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation (VC Foundation) is hosting tours of the Ventura College campus on the last Monday of the month through April. The “A Pirate’s Life for Me” one-hour walking tour is for community members, service club…
Free English classes at Moorpark College
MOORPARK — Do you want to speak with others in English? Do you want to advance in your career or go to college? Come to Moorpark College! We’re offering free English as a Second Language classes. Please contact Daniela Guevara…
Righetti High School FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team win honors recent Mid-Winter State Finals
SANTA MARIA — The 4-person RHS FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team won individual and team title honors at the recent Mid-Winter State Finals at Fresno State University. Member Maximus Guerra placed third high individual, with Nicole Plude sixth high. The team finished…
California Strawberry Festival Wins 1st Place In CalFest Poster Contest
OXNARD — The 2018 California Strawberry Festival poster took first place in this year’s CalFest commemorative poster contest. The winner was announced at the CalFest annual conference in Reno, Nevada in January. Entries were judged on substance, originality, style, concept,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 12 — Last Look with photographer Luther Gerlach
Click here for the entire e-newsletter LAST LOOK with Photographer LUTHER GERLACH Sunday, February 17 1-3pm (exhibit closing day) Grab the last chance to view the work and ask questions of the creator of the exhibit “Catalyst of Change”, Luther…
Ventura County Public Health reports on influenza-related deaths this flu season
VENTURA COUNTY — As of February 7, 2019, Ventura County has seen 5 influenza-related deaths this flu season, which started in October 2018, the Ventura County Public Health, a department of Ventura County Health Care Agency reported Feb. 11. Click here…
Family Service Agency Names New Board Members
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining its Board and representing communities throughout Santa Barbara County are Marisol Alarcon (Carpinteria), Robert Janeway (Santa Barbara), Sandra Underwood…
CSUCI Nursing faculty member one of four nurse educators nationwide to receive ‘Nurse’s Touch’ award
CAMARILLO — Her imagination and compassion in the classroom are among the characteristics that prompted a national nursing education company to choose CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Nursing Colleen Nevins to receive the 2018 “Nurse’s Touch” nurse educator award.…
Cheesecake Factory now hiring for new Oxnard location at The Collection
OXNARD — The Cheesecake Factory® is opening a new restaurant this April in The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, and is looking to hire nearly 250staff members to join the team. Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and…
City of Oxnard to Honor Community Relations Commission Award Recipients for Outstanding Accomplishments on Feb. 19
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) will honor all five recipients of the commission’s Community Recognition Awards program for accomplishments made during 2018. The awards will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as part of the…
Bilingual report: Free Naturalization and DACA Renewal Legal Clinic to be held March 1 in Oxnard
OXNARD — OneJustice, UFW Foundation and Oxnard Adult School are partnering to hold a free legal clinic! During the clinic, individuals will receive free legal advice from licensed attorneys and representatives regarding naturalization and DACA renewal eligibility and, when possible, application…
Works of author/poet Michele Serros donated to CSUCI
“It’s ‘the three Bs.’ It was always about barrios, borders and bodegas, and I wanted to present a different type of life, a life that truly goes on that we don’t always see in the mainstream media.” —2006 NPR interview…
The Mary Kay Foundation? Awards RISE $20,000 Grant
The Mary Kay Foundation Supports Victims of Domestic Violence by Issuing $3 Million in Grants to 150 Domestic Violence Shelters Across the Country SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In support of survivors of domestic violence, The Mary Kay FoundationSM announced…
Retired Firefighter Creates Fire-hose Flags to Support Ventura and Santa Barbara Veterans and First Responders
SANTA BARBARA — John Carrillo, a retired Santa Barbara City firefighter turned artist, recently stumbled across some items online that were created from fire hoses. That’s when he was inspired to create his first American flag using the same equipment…
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…
Bilingual commentary: When Diet Is Our Religion
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 •…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Welcome Elaine K. Mah Best as New Executive Director
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome Elaine K. Mah Best as the organization’s new executive director. She will begin serving in her new role on February 11. Best brings 14 years of executive leadership experience and…
Assemblymember Limón Introduces New Legislation for Agricultural Climate Change Adaptation Tools
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 409 by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) which seeks to make climate change adaptation tools more readily available to farmers and agricultural businesses was introduced. California is home to just over 77,000 farms and ranches and as a…
Former Redwood Boys & Girls Club is Transformed …Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place to Welcome the New John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will officially introduce the John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 20 from 1:30 to 3:00…
Jackson Calls for Master Plan on Aging Californians
Introduces legislation to develop senior master plan and appoint an “Aging Czar” SACRAMENTO — As California’s aging population continues to grow with significant numbers struggling to access essential care, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation Feb. 7 to develop a master…
United Way of Ventura County update for Feb. 7 — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and United Way is proud to advocate for increased services on behalf of the 100,000 children in Ventura County who qualify for…
Dr. Melissa V. Moreno selected as Vice President of SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — On February 1, 2019, Dr. Melissa Moreno assumed the role of Vice President of SBCC’s School of Extended Learning. Dr. Moreno has been with Santa Barbara City College for more than 10 years, beginning in 2008 when she…
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…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 5 — ‘Art About Agriculture’ exhibit through Feb. 24
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is proud to announce the award-winning artworks featured in its eleventh annual “Art About Agriculture” exhibition, now on view through February 24, 2019. The exhibit includes 72 works of art in a…
Bilingual report: County Fire receives grant funding for Child Passenger Safety Education and Training Program
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Fire Protection District has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand the department’s Child Passenger Safety Program. Together with Safe Kids Ventura County and Ventura County Public Health,…
Yarrow Family YMCA—Final Fundraising Push Before Spring Opening
THOUSAND OAKS — The Yarrow Family YMCA is $375,000 away from reaching its $12 million fundraising goal needed to complete construction before its opening this spring. Construction recently resumed in May 2018 with the building slated to open very soon.…
45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show Seeks Vendors
THOUSAND OAKS — Dates for the 45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show will be Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, at the Hyatt Regency Westlake (880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village). The show is accepting vendor applications from builders,…
Kimberly Prillhart selected as Ventura County Resource Management Agency Director
VENTURA — Kimberly Prillhart has been selected as the new director of the Resource Management Agency. The appointment was made by County Executive Officer Mike Powers following a search which included strong internal and external candidates. Prillhart replaces Chris Stephens…
Calabasas High School Wins 2019 Ventura County Academic Decathlon
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Ventura County Academic Decathlon is Calabasas High School. Coming in second place is La Reina High School, followed by Westlake High School,…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 3 — Student Show Opens
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER iSpy Joy During school tours, we supply young visitors with iPads and close-up images from our exhibits, and they search for the matching artwork. Their joy in finding…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 1 — Community Conversations with Rod Lathim
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Community Conversations with Rod Lathim Marjorie Luke Theatre Board President Rod Lathim Rod Lathim has a long-time passion for the arts, and as a playwright/director/producer since 1979, he enjoys sharing that passion with…
Friendship Center adult day services in Montecito update for Feb. 1 — Festival of Hearts — The Emerald City on Feb. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Click here to purchase tickets And here’s a sneak peek at our auction packages: Emerald City trip–Change of plan! Instead of being limited to the Emerald City of Seattle, chart your…
Assemblymember Irwin introduces bill package addressing gun violence
SACRAMENTO – On the same week that the State Assembly adjourned in the memory of the Borderline shooting victims, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D – Thousand Oaks) introduced a package of bills that will help keep firearms out of the hands…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Feb. 1 — Opening Reception for Lara Favaretto on Feb. 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS OPENING FEBRUARY 12 Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist…
Senator Jackson Speaks Out Against Proposed Title IX Changes
SACRAMENTO –In the final week to submit formal comments to Trump Administration Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s proposed changes to Title IX, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) ,released the following statement condemning the proposed regulations as dangerous and backward. Her formal letter,…
Woolsey Fire Survivors in Los Angeles County Late Submission Period for Right-of-Entry Forms Open Until Feb. 15
SACRAMENTO — The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), in conjunction with Los Angeles County and participating state and federal agencies, announced today that they would be extending the date and accepting Woolsey Fire survivor’s Right-of-Entry (ROE) forms for the…
Student artwork mentored by internationally-known artist Celia Herrera Rodriguez part of the first CSUCI art show of 2019
CAMARILLO — Long before the Spanish explorers arrived, the indigenous people of Mesoamerica chronicled their lives using a delicate type of paper called “amatl.” “Cuentos in Amatl,” student renderings in the medium used by ancient indigenous people of Mexico and Latin…
FEMA Extends Disaster Registration Deadline to Feb. 15
SACRAMENTO — Residents in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties who suffered damages from the Camp, Hill or Woolsey wildfires have 15 more days to register for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 is now…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 1 — Free Family Day on Feb. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter COLOR FLOW February 1 -March 3, 2019 ANDY LEPE’s recent geometric abstract paintings created during his guest artist studioship on exhibit along with other of his works. Reception @ CAM Studio Gallery (adjacent…
Save the Date: El Concilio Family Services to present 30th annual ‘Latino Leadership Awards’
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present its 30th annual “Latino Leadership Awards: Making a Difference — Together We Thrive,” with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Honorees will be…
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…
March 4 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum begins new docent class
OXNARD — Nestled on the coast of Southern California, in Ventura County, supported by a vibrant community of art aficionados, a steady, year-round influx of art seekers from the area, and tourists from around the world, Channel Islands Maritime Museum…
March 6 — Grand opening of Code Ninjas Thousand Oaks features celebrity host Rolland Williams, NFL legend and Rams Super Bowl champ
A new center where kids learn to Code while building games they love to play THOUSAND OAKS — Get your game on at the grand opening festivities at Code Ninjas Thousand Oaks, Wednesday, March 6 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, featuring celebrity…
March 7 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!’
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. March 7, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Let’s do it again! Curated Cocktails is back with an Italian twist inspired…
March 7 — Dr. Sean Anderson returns to Ventura to present free environmental lecture ‘California’s Year-Round Wildfire Season – The New Abnormal’
VENTURA — On Thursday, March 7, Ventura Land Trust will kick off its 2019 Environmental Speaker Series with the return of the ever-popular Dr. Sean Anderson. Dr. Anderson, Departmental Chair of the Environmental Science and Resource Management Program at California State…
March 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert.…
March 8 — Santa Maria High School to present annual SAINTS Talent Show
SANTA MARIA — The Annual SAINTS Talent Show at Santa Maria High School will be March 8th inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium, at 901 S. Broadway. The event, which is organized by the school’s Drama Club students, features 85…
March 9 — SMJUHSD to present 7th annual Latinos Unidos Conference
SANTA MARIA — Ways to relieve stress and information about mental health will be a few of the topics discussed at the 7thAnnual SMJUHSD Latinos Unidos Conference on Saturday, March 9th. The event, which will highlight “Self Care”, is scheduled…
March 9 — Bilingual report: Resources Available for High School Students in Special Education at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo
Click on flyer for information in English y español 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…
March 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal,…
March 9 — Oxnard School District to hold New Elm Street School Grand Opening Celebration
OXNARD — After extensive planning, design, construction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District proudly announces the grand opening of the new Elm Street School! On Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. – noon, the District will…
March 10 — SBMA to present ‘Studio Sunday with La Patronal’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Studio Sunday with La Patronal,” Sunday, March 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 1:30 – 2 pm — La Patronal La Patronal, a unique brass band from Lima, Peru, performs music rooted in the…
March 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal, a unique…
March 10 — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day WHAT: The Camarillo Old Town Association’s (COTA) 4th Annual Beer March will feature over…
March 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza Dismantling Hierarchies’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ” Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza — Dismantling Hierarchies,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Described by Sandra Cisneros as “capable of renewing one’s faith in…
March 10 — Oceanview Pavilion presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood LIVE
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive with another monumental set of television event! The winner of the 2019 PP3…
March 13 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘In Conversation | Exhibition Makers’
SANTA BARBARA — Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an exhibition? March 13, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an in-depth conversation with internationally acclaimed curators, exhibition managers, and…
March 13 — Teacher who launched “Freedom Writers” from so-called “unteachable” students to visit CSUCI
“Dear Diary…I’m fourteen, and people think I should be scared because I’m surrounded by violence, but around here it’s an everyday thing. The first thing I see when I get off the bus is graffiti on walls, beer bottles, filling…
March 13 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present Elisabeth Rosenthal in ‘An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back’
SANTA BARBARA — March 13, 2019 / 7:30PM / The New Vic Theatre, Santa Barbara UCSB Arts & Lectures to present “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” Elisabeth Rosenthal is the…
March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Mandelring Quartet’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Mandelring Quartet’,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Formed in 1983 in the German wine region in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, three Schmidt siblings—Sebastian, Nanette and Bernhard—join with violist…
March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
Through March 14 — ‘Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists’ at Ventura College
Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists On display at the Ventura College New Media Gallery will be Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists curated by Ann H. Bittl. This exhibition explores the art of Latin American women artists with an…
March 14 — CSUCI’s Napa Gallery hosts reception for “The F Word” and other compelling takes on contemporary culture
Exhibit continues through April 4 CAMARILLO — For featured artists Kayla Mattes and Elisa Ortega, the title of their exhibit, “The F Word,” stands for “fiber,” “fabric” and “feminism.” “The F Word” is on exhibit at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
March 16 — MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Second Annual Spring Festival with Car Show, Carnival Games, Performances and More
MOORPARK — Moorpark College will open its gates on Saturday, March 16 for its second annual Spring Festival, an open house for the whole community to help celebrate the “Magic of Moorpark.” Friends and families will enjoy games, food, performances, and…
March 16 — Ray D. Prueter Library to present ‘Sleep, Dreams, and Change’
PORT HUENEME — The Ray D. Prueter Library will present “Sleep, Dreams, and Change” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at 510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme. Brian Balke, a certified hypnotherapist, will visit the Ray D. Prueter Library on Saturday, March 16,…
Through March 16 — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Comes To Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will be held Santa Barbara through March 16. Presented by the Family Services Agency, the Mental Wellness Center and Youthwell. Click on flyer for more information.
March 17 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Recognize Outstanding Youth at the 16th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will celebrate inspirational youth for their outstanding achievements during the 16thAnnual Superstars of the Year Celebrationon Sunday, March 17, 2019. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show runs from…
Through March 2019 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces upcoming events
LEVEL UP FRIDAY – https://www.oxnardperformingarts.com/game-on.html January 18, 2019 | 4 pm | $3-5 Entry Fee Players, are you ready?! We’re transforming our campus into a gamer’s paradise! PACC’s ultimate gaming experience features a classic arcade, multiple gaming opportunities and board…
March 21 — Spring Heritage Potluck at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Prepare your loved one’s favorite dish at home and join us for a special Spring potluck to welcome the new season and in remembrance of those we have loved and lost at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care…
March 21 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara’s Third Thursday Studio | Spinning
SANTA BARBARA — Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio program invites participants to explore techniques and themes…
March 21 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus…
March 23 — Oxnard PAL Celebrates 25 years of Service
Building positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community OXNARD — In April of 1994 the Oxnard Police Activities League was born and a new method of youth crime prevention was introduced to the community. A program designed to attract…
March 23 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Hosts 2019 Collector’s Choice Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC), a non-profit dedicated to bringing together art, artists and community, will host its annual Collectors Choice event, 6 to 9 p.m., March 23, at the SCIAC Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…
March 23 — AMERICA’S TEACHING ZOO AT MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Annual Spring Spectacular
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual Spring Spectacular on March 23. This fun-filled family event features animal shows, kid-friendly games and food. This year’s activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on…
March 24 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive on Sunday March 24 at 3pm. You will not want to miss this one!…
March 24 — Celebration of the Whales Festival Offers Family Fun, Prizes, and Chalk Art
OXNARD — Visitors who attend the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor are going to be in for a variety of surprises. This year’s event will feature new family-friendly activities, chalk art, and prize…
March 26 — “Taste of the MBA” in Santa Barbara will highlight advantages of an advanced business degree
CAMARILLO — Corporate charisma, managing your manager, and the business climate in Santa Barbara and Ventura County are among the topics on the menu Tuesday, March 26 during CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) inaugural “Taste of the MBA” event. The mixer, followed…
March 26 — Free LightGabler Seminar: Q&A With An Employment Attorney
VENTURA COUNTY — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting “Ask The Employment Attorney.” The free, question and answer seminar will be held twice: Tuesday, March 12 in Oxnard and Tuesday, March 26 in Simi Valley. Employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser…
Through March 28 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara presenting ‘Mindfulness in Grief’
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara. presenting ‘Mindfulness in Grief.’ Open to both new and experienced meditators. Group includes time for instruction in meditation and processing one’s grief. Facilitated by Mara Petrick, MSW, LCSW Six Thursdays through…
March 29 — Comedy & Cocktails at Studio Channel Islands Art Center
CAMARILLO — Grab your friends and head on over to Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) for an evening of laughter and fun as L.A. comedian Jason Love and friends headline Comedy & Cocktails, 7:30 p.m., March 29. Tickets are…
March 29, 31 — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’
SANTA MARIA — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present the family-friendly musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters on March 29-31stinside the Black Box Theatre. The show will also include music by the Warrior…
March 30 — Ventura Land Trust to host 4th annual “Monarch Madness” pollinator planting party
VENTURA — On Sat., March 30, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, the Ventura Land Trust (VLT) will host “Monarch Madness” – a family-friendly pollinator planting event at the Big Rock Nature Preserve along the Ventura River. This 4th annual…
UCSB to present ‘Migration, Environment and the Search for Sanctuary’ symposium on March 1
Symposium, presented by UCSB’s Asian American Studies and the Department of Chicano and Chicana Studies at Cal State Northridge, will kick off a global public history project on migration and environmental justice. By Jim Logan • UCSB If we consider…
Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams: Evacuation Warning issued for Friday evening
Greetings! , The weather advisory issued for FRIDAY night through SATURDAY morning has been upgraded to an evacuation warning. A storm is coming in that is expected to be exceed thresholds to require evacuation. This means that we are in the…
Carlos Marquez, new manager of the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence, reflects on a long and fruitful career on campus
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB Carlos Marquez wasn’t too long returned from a four-year stint with the U.S. Army and looking for steady work when his brother referred him to his own employer, UC Santa Barbara. It’s a solid job,…
CSUCI Mathematics faculty member chosen as a national 2019 ‘Emerging Scholar’
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Mathematics faculty member who got her start counting dollar bills in the family’s swap meet business has just been chosen as a 2019 Emerging Scholar by a national academic publication. “Diverse: Issues in Higher…
KidSTREAM Appoints Three New Directors to its Board
VENTURA — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to providing hands-on exhibits and programs based on science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math (STREAM), announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors, Holly Cole, David Haas…
Local high school teacher learns new lessons from foster student
VENTURA COUNTY — Karen Blackwell has dedicated 40 years of her life to teaching middle school and high school students. For the last 25 years she taught at Ventura High School where, in August 2017, she first met Keanna, a…
Bilingual commentary: The Wisdom of the Parables
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 •…
SEEAG Seeks Business/Organization Supporters For New Mobile Classroom
VENTURA COUNTY — As part of its new Ventura County Child Wellness Initiative, Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG) is bringing its message of healthy eating, proper nutrition and daily exercise to classrooms throughout Ventura County using its new 30-foot-long…
Community Environmental Council Announces Launch of Electric Drive 805
Regional Coalition Seeks to Increase Access to Electric Vehicles SANTA BARBARA — Community Environmental Council (CEC) is proud to announce the launch of “Electric Drive 805,” a new coalition of local government agencies and nonprofits that will lead local efforts to…
Das Williams: Weather Advisory for Friday Evening
Greetings! , Our County Office of Emergency Management has issued a weather advisory for FRIDAY night through SATURDAY morning. A storm is coming in that is expected to be exceed thresholds to require evacuation. This means that we are in the…
‘Hailing Cesar’ documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez to be presented Jan. 30 at UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — “Hailing Cesar,” a documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez, will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre. The grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, Eduardo Chavez, embarks…
Bilingual report: Human Services Agency to Host Free Tax Preparation Assistance
VENTURA — Concerned about filing your taxes? The Human Services Agency is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with earnings up to $55,000 in 2018. Staffed by a…
Jackson Introduces Bill to Ensure Emergency Plans Address Diverse Population Needs
SB 160 directs emergency planners to consider linguistic and cultural needs of all residents SACRAMENTO –Following the deadliest and most destructive fire season in California history, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to ensure local governments address the diverse…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 31 — First Free Sundays in Ventura, Santa Paula
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Last Thursday, Chris Hillman was joined at the Museum by longtime collaborator and Desert Rose Band bandmate Herb Pederson…
National Sexual Assault Experts to Train Local Law Enforcement on Feb. 22
SLO County Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Victim Service Professionals to Receive Training from National Experts on Sexual Assault Response SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Over 200 law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, victim service providers and others are expected to attend a…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort Announces the Appointment of New Director of Food & Beverage
OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlando J. Iglesias as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Iglesias has a long career in the food industry having worked alongside of…
State’s Debris Removal Crews Complete Site Assessments on 230 Properties Affected by Hill and Woolsey Fires
SACRAMENTO — State-hired contractors have completed site assessments on 230 private properties affected by the Hill and Woolsey fires whose owners have opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials at the Debris Removal Operations Center in Calabasas announced today. Site…
The Barber Shop brings early Americana style to The Collection
OXNARD — The Barber Shop is excited to announce the expansion of its current Santa Barbara location into Ventura County’s premier dining and shopping destination at The Collection at Riverpark. Located on Collection Boulevard across from The Annex Food Hall,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 29 — Artist’s Gallery Talk — Luther Gerlach on Jan. 31
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thursday, January 31 6 pm. $5 / members free Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or lhoran@carnegieam.org Photographer Luther Gerlach works in a variety of historical photographic processes, highlighting the role of constraints in creative production and…
Assemblymember Irwin introduces resolution to honor Sgt. Ron Helus by dedicating portion of Highway 101
SACRAMENTO – On the day that the State Assembly adjourned in the memory of the 12 Borderline shooting victims, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 17 to name a portion of U.S. Highway 101 to honor Ventura…
Jackson Announces Legislation on 50th Anniversary of Santa Barbara Oil Spill
SACRAMENTO –On the 50th anniversary of the devastating Santa Barbara Oil Spill, the largest oil spill in California waters, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to strengthen pipeline safety requirements, furthering her work to prevent and remediate oil spills…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 28 — “I Am Me” Opens February 2 + Our Top 5 Moments of the Week
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER New Student Exhibition This week we installed a new student exhibition in our student gallery entitled Expressions Through Contours and Color featuring students from Villanova Preparatory School in…
Livingston Memorial announces upcoming Grief Support Groups
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. No two people grieve alike, even when experiencing the same loss. **Free**Bereavement Support Groups Livingston Memorial VNA and Hospice OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HELD WEEKLY / DROP INs WELCOME…
Guadalupe Unified School District students take part in study of ecosystem
GUADALUPE — A close-up study of the ecosystem is underway by fifth-grade students at Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School in Guadalupe. More than 170 students began by filling jars with water, shells, rocks, a plant, duckweed, pond water, a snail and a…
Economic Impact Study details the talent, growth and revenue CSUCI brings to state and county
CAMARILLO — An educated work force, a healthier economy and opportunities for upward social mobility are among numerous economic advantages CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) brings to the state, county and surrounding cities. The CSUCI Economic Impact Report for the 2016-17 fiscal…
Registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten happening at OSD for the 2019-2020 school year
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year between January 22, 2019 and February 28, 2019. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2019. Transitional Kindergarten…
Norma (Alexa) Cervantes Gonzalez, receives this year’s Peter A. Alevra Scholarship
By Santa Barbara City College SANTA BARBARA — Norma (Alexa) Cervantes Gonzalez was awarded the Peter Alevra Memorial Scholarship for 2018 based upon her contributions to multicultural understanding and participation in campus and community activities which help to create a sense…
Bilingual commentary: Working Remotely
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 •…
Former SBCC student Miguel Cruz featured speaker at Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara luncheon
By Santa Barbara City College SANTA BARBARA — Every year, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara hosts a Community Leaders Luncheon in December to recognize Scholarship Foundation donors and volunteers. This year, featured speakers included Miguel Cruz, a Scholarship Foundation recipient and…
Former U.S. Second Lady Tipper Gore becomes founding donor for CSUCI peer mentor program
CAMARILLO — After transferring to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) from Alan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Business major Bryan Calazan, 29, was struggling. He was overwhelmed attending school full time while also holding down a full-time job. “When I transferred from…
Bilingual report: County of Ventura Invites Public Input on Notice of Preparation for an Environmental Impact Report and Public Scoping Meeting for the 2040 General Plan
VENTURA — The County’s Planning Division has invited the public to provide input on a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report and to be heard at a public scoping meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 30,…
Santa Maria High School Business Economic Students compete in Los Angeles Region’s ‘Stock Market Game’
SANTA MARIA — Business is business, and business can be fun, says the winners of the SMHS team. Business economics students Jose Garza and Josue Lopez Vega recently placed 6thout of nearly 1,100 teams who competed in the Los Angeles Region’s…
Bilingual report: Effort launched to transition county drivers to electric vehicles
VENTURA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC), the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, and the Air Pollution Control Districts of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties are launching “Electric Drive 805.” The new…
Ross Dress for Less in Thousand Oaks works with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
In-store giving campaign to provide funds Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley THOUSAND OAKS – Every year, nearly four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Ross Stores, Inc. announced…
GCTD Announces Changes in Board Leadership and Management Team
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), Ventura County’s largest provider of public transit, has announced some changes in its Board of Directors and management team. On January 9th, the GCTD Board of Directors elected Cheryl Heitmann as its 2019 Board…
After 16 years RISE retires Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
Mark your calendars for ‘RISE Up & Rock’! SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — For sixteen years RISE has hosted Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an event aimed at raising awareness about sexual violence and empowering SLO County to take…
Open Call Auditions for 10th annual ‘Talent Showcase’ in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Rotary fundraiser for CUSD music programs CARPINTERIA — Share your talent with the community while raising funds for local school district music programs! Rotary Club of Carpinteria presents the annual local “Talent Showcase,” hosted by the Alcazar Theater, with…
36th Annual California Strawberry Festival Seeks Sponsors
OXNARD — The 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival, taking place May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors. Each year, the festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors. Festivalgoers come from throughout…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 23 — Artist’s Gallery Talk: Karen Kitchel
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thursday, January 24 6 pm. $5 / members free Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or lhoran@carnegieam.org These paintings continue Karen Kitchel’s longstanding commitment to make landscape paintings that transcend conventional portrayals of scenery, location, or…
Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual David Fainer/Leo Tauber, MD Awards. The nomination deadline is Feb. 15
VENTURA — Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual David Fainer/Leo Tauber, MD Awards, to be held Aug. 8, 2019. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. These awards recognize outstanding community contributions by…
SoCalGas’ Smart Therm Program Wins Award at 29th Annual Association of Energy Services Professionals Conference
Demand response program recognized for outstanding achievement in innovation LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that its Smart Therm Program received the Energy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Demand Response and Pricing from the Association of Energy…
City Manager Alexander Nguyen Announces Appointment of Development Services Director
OXNARD — Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen announced the appointment of Jeffery Lambert as Oxnard’s new Development Services Director. Mr. Lambert will begin Feb. 4, 2019. Lambert most recently served as the Community Development Director for the City of Ventura for…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 20 — Our Top 5 Moments of the Week + Upcoming Events and Classes
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Sam Grasso Moved Us This past Monday, local artist Sam Grasso donated a gorgeous mobile to hang from the ceiling of the Cole Creativity Center. The kinetic sculpture…
Focus of State’s Southern California Debris Removal Program Turns to Site Assessments, Debris Clearance as Removal of Household Hazardous Waste Nears Completion
VENTURA COUNTY — As work crews from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) finish clearing the few private properties destroyed by the Woolsey and Hill fires still containing household hazardous waste (HHW),…
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 21, 2019 Events and Closures in Oxnard
OXNARD — Below is a list of events in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as well as information regarding City of Oxnard closures on Jan. 21, 2019, for the holiday. January 21: Freedom March and Celebration…
Bilingual report: California Disaster Recovery Centers to open on MLK Jr. holiday on Jan. 21
SACRAMENTO — All Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in California will be open normal hours of operation on Monday, Jan. 21, the federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The DRCs are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are located…
SoCalGas ‘Dial It Down’ Alert Has Ended
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that effective as of 8 a.m., the “Dial It Down” Alert, urging customers to conserve natural gas, has ended. The “Dial It Down” Alert was initiated on Monday, January 14 in…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 17 — Upcoming Programs
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING PROGRAMS Building Blocks of Art Saturday – January 19 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 Express and create while exploring the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything…
36th Annual California Strawberry Festival Seeks Artists, Crafters and Specialty Pre-Packaged Food Vendors
OXNARD — The 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from individual makers of quality, handcrafted works by artists, crafters and specialty pre-packaged food vendors for this year’s festival taking place May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of…
Ventura County Public Works Agency announces Derrick Wilson as the new Strategic Operations Manager for the Central Services Department
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has named Derrick Wilson as Strategic Operations Manager to lead the newly formed division within the Central Services Department (CSD) concentrated on planning, execution, analysis and knowledge (PEAK) management for VCPWA.…
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Names New Executive Director
VENTURA COUNTY — The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County has named Rebecca Evans as its executive director. Before joining the WDB, Evans was a senior manager for the Human Services Agency within the County of Ventura. While with…
Museum of Ventura County update of Jan. 17 — New Exhibit Sneak Peek, Free First Sunday, Museum Survey, and more!
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. As the government shutdown continues, the Museum is offering free admission to all affected government employees and their families at…