VENTURA — Donations and grants are turning the Ventura County Library System’s dream of a hi-tech bookmobile into reality. Following a four-year fundraising effort, the Ventura County Library Foundation presented a $100,000 check toward the purchase of the bookmobile to…
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Amazing Lash Studio franchise launches first Ventura County location at The Collection at RiverPark
OXNARD — Amazing Lash Studio of Oxnard offers convenient, affordable and luxurious lash extensions from a variety of different lash styles in the comfortability of a contemporary salon environment. Beauty enthusiasts can create a look uniquely their own with several…
Bilingual report: Public Invited to Learn More About Oxnard’s Plan to Bring High-Speed Fiber Optic Network to the City
OXNARD – Want to learn more about Oxnard’s master plan to leverage its fiber optic network to bring high-speed Internet and “smart city” services to the city? Now’s your chance. Oxnard’s Information Technology department is inviting the public to attend…
OC Live announces upcoming courses
Exciting Courses This Fall! We here at OC LIVE just wanted to let you know that Oxnard College has some wonderful courses on offer this Fall in the Performing Arts Mariachi Ensemble – MUS R126 – CRN 73180 Our first Mariachi…
Bilingual commentary: The Alarming Rise of Suicide Rates
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 •…
Oxnard College presenting Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE) program this fall
Hello Friends of Oxnard College, Interested in audio or film production? Want to learn how to make a proper YouTube video? Have a podcast or media project that needs great sound? (See attached flyer!) The Oxnard College Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE)…
Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses on Broadband Internet Survey
Is your broadband Internet access and speed keeping up with your growing business? The City of Oxnard wants to hear from you. The City of Oxnard invites businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding…
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara celebrates last day of Fiesta with Fiesta Car Show
SANTA BARBARA — On Sunday, August 5, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara celebrated the last day of Fiesta at their annual Fiesta Car Show. Over 400 car enthusiasts, local car clubs and community members rolled into the Club…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 8
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura, and private and community donors. David Mirisch Museum Talk Hollywood publicist David Mirisch will share stories about his five…
Center for Autism & Related Disorders Is The Presenting Sponsor At 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) is the presenting sponsor of the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo & Las Virgenes School Districts
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking registrations for reliable after school van transportation to five local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo & Las Virgenes school districts. Parents can choose from…
Housing Authority Breaks Ground on 89 Units of Affordable Housing for Seniors
SANTA BARBARA — With nearly 40 percent of the County’s senior population being economically insecure, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) broke ground July 30 on The Gardens on Hope, a 90-unit development for frail, low-income seniors. Project partners…
Santa Paula Museum of Art update for Aug. 5
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Women Create! (Ages 16+) Wed., August 8, 7pm to 9pm Have fun, make art, and create new friendships during our monthly women’s group. Attend once or recurrently! The…
Finish off your Fiesta Weekend with the Annual Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Fiesta Car Show on Aug. 5
SANTA BARBARA — The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara will be hosting their Annual Fiesta Car Show and Tri-tip Cook off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at 632 East Canon Perdido St. The Moose Lodge…
Guest commentary: How Oxnard continues to subvert the due process clause of the Constitution at the expense of our youth
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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Bilingual report: Time is Running Out. Nomination Period for November 2018 Oxnard City Council Mayor Candidates Ends Aug. 9
OXNARD — The Oxnard City Clerk’s office is reminding Oxnard residents that the nomination period is quickly approaching for anyone interested in seeking candidacy for city offices this year. Candidates must complete the process no later than Aug. 9 in…
Ventura County Library launches countywide reading program
VENTURA — The Ventura County Library has announced its first “One County, One Book” community reading program. One County, One Book aims to unite the Ventura County community around a common narrative, spreading interest in, and facilitating discussions about, the selected…
Acclaimed Entrepreneurship Program Introduces Fully Globalized Curriculum to Prepare Students and Ventures for Success
SANTA BARBARA — Businesses and entrepreneurs determined to succeed in today’s rapidly changing competitive landscape must be prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to acquire new skills and resources. Educational opportunities for businesses are available at Santa Barbara City…
Los Angeles Zoo, Paso Pacifico Team Up for Jaguar Conservation Program in Nicaragua
VENTURA — Jaguars once roamed in the wild from South America into parts of the United States. Now, jaguar populations are dwindling, they have been almost completely eliminated from the US, and these majestic creatures are classified as “near threatened.”…
CenCal Health’s Physicians’ Quality of Care Rates Among Highest of Nation’s Medicaid Plans
SANTA BARBARA — CenCal Health rates in the top ten percent of Medicaid plans nationwide for 17 of 21 clinical quality of care measures. Of those, CenCal Health was in the top five percent for eight of the indicators. This…
Guest commentary: The State of Latino Children’s Mental Health
Editor’s Note: Recently we received a request by reader Isabel González to include a series of columns on Latino health. Isabel, age 13, who plans to be a doctor, even provided us with a link to a half-dozen Latino health websites. Thank…
CSUCI Alumni & Friends Board gets new co-presidents (Leah Lacayo, Melissa Mirkovich-Scholes) and four new members
CAMARILLO — Two longtime friends of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will serve as co-presidents of the CSUCI Alumni & Friends Association Board. Longtime board member and well-known community activist Leah Lacayo and CSUCI alumnus Melissa Mirkovich-Scholes will serve together, both sharing a…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Welcomes New Board President, Three New Members
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to announce the election of a new board president, Theresa Huerta, and three newest members to its Board of Trustees: Dawn Howards, Chris Jacobs and Diana Rigby. Theresa Huerta is a seasoned,…
Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit, Aug. 11
Community members are invited to attend the Foster Care Summit, designed to encourage and equip individuals who have a heart for foster care and adoption. VENTURA COUNTY — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids will host a Foster Care Summit, August…
Ojai’s Azu Restaurant Owner Receives Small Business Award for District 37
OJAI — The co-owner of popular Ojai eatery, Azu Restaurant & Bar, located in downtown Ojai, has been awarded the California State Legislature’s Small Business Award for District 37 at an awards ceremony held in Sacramento. Nominated by Assemblymember Monique…
Community Environmental Council Welcomes New Council Members and Interns in Support of Work for a Healthy and Green Community
Click here for the entire media release CEC invites in strong environmental advocates to support in local climate resilience work SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is pleased to announce new additions to its President’s Council, Partnership Council, and…
SBCC Program Selected for Dr. John W. Rice Diversity and Equity Award
SBCC Staff pictured with Chancellor Oakley and Board of Governors President Estolano at awards ceremony.* During a ceremony at the Crocker Art Center in Sacramento on July 17, 2018, Santa Barbara City College was once again presented with the prestigious…
Bilingual report: Change of location for Aug. 4, 5 Consul Mobil in San Luis Obispo
OXNARD — The Mobil Consulate that will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5 in the city of San Luis Obispo, will take place in the facilities of the California Polytechnic State University and NOT at Pacheco Elementary…
Guest commentary: State finds widespread risk from brain-harming pesticide
Nerve agent chlorpyrifos is a Toxic Air Contaminant that threatens agricultural communities and harms children’s developing brains, state scientists agree SACRAMENTO — California took a step closer Monday to curbing the use of a pesticide linked to permanent brain harm, including…
Studio Channel Islands Names 2018 Medici Award Winners
Artists Gerd Koch and Pat Richards Dodd to be honored at SCI’s annual gala CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands (SCI), in celebration of its 20th anniversary, has announced Gerd Koch and Pat Richards Dodds as the 2018 Medici Award recipients.…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 1
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Summer Music Concert at the Ag Museum Escape the heat with the cool sounds…
EDC — SBDC (California Competes Tax Credit) update for Aug 1
Good News for California Business Owners: The California Competes Tax Credit is Cash to Help You Grow! Now is open season to apply—by August 20, 2018—for the California Competes Tax Credit(CCTC), a state income tax credit for businesses that are expanding in or…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Aug. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter POLLS NOW OPEN! MCASB needs your vote. Cast your ballots now through August 29 and help us win the title of Best Museum in Santa Barbara. UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB…
September — Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups
Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups Camarillo Hospice, A Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is offering two separate group for bereaved parents: Bereaved Mother’s Support Group Second Thursday of every month 6:00 to 7:30 pm Bereaved Father’s Support…
Through Sept. 4 — Camarillo Hospice offers a new 4-week grief class
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice will present “The Seasons of Grief,” a support group to encourage those in the first year of grief. The class will meet on four consecutive Tuesdays through September 4th. It will be held from 10:30 am to…
Sept. 4 — Trauma Informed Parenting Classes Series 1: Understanding How Trauma Impacts Relationships
SANTA MARIA — A four part education series on educating parents about the impact of trauma: Helping children develop healthy attachment styles Learning appropriate ways to manage behavioral challenges Creating resilience within child and community Where: Santa Maria Foursquare Church…
Sept. 6 — FREE Art and Music at SBMA during the next 1st Thursday
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: Thursday, September 6 1st Thursday at SBMA Alexei Jawlensky, Sorrow, 1928. Oil wax medium on cardboard. SBMA, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Baird. 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Bring…
Sept. 7 — Ventura County Arts Council announces reception for ‘Artistic Text’
RECEPTION THIS FRIDAY Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee requests the pleasure of your company “ARTISTIC TEXT” Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th – 5:30 – 7:00PM…
Sept. 7 — Caring Together Symposium to Focus on Family Caregiving
For mental health professionals, family caregivers, and other supportive professionals SANTA BARBARA —While caring for an aging parent or family member could be viewed as a burden, a growing body of research that suggests caregivers can benefit from their role—achieving…
Sept. 8 —14th Annual Santa Barbara Yacht Club Charity Regatta
SANTA BARBARA — On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club is celebrating the 14th Annual Charity Regatta benefiting Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, an organization that has served the community for 110 years. Guests will enjoy a…
Sept. 8, 9 — Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery presents fun weekend of pottery demonstrations
VENTURA —YOU’RE INVITED TO A FUN WEEKEND OF POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS Saturday, Sept. 8th & Sunday, Sept. 9th Come visit the VCPG Gallery at the Ventura Harbor Village and experience six wonderful pottery artists demonstrating their unique techniques of creating ceramic art. SATURDAY: Ellen Wohlstadter…
8 de septiembre — La Hermandad Unidad de Escritores Latinos de Los Ángeles presentarán una feria del libro en Ventura
VENTURA — La Hermandad Unidad de Escritores Latinos de Los Ángeles presentarán una feria del libro el 8 de septiembre, 2018, 12 pm, en el Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., #101, Ventura. Una presentación de poetas y escritores de condado…
Sept. 8-9 — Stroll along the waterfront as world renowned chalk artists create masterpieces at the Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
See spectacular and 3-dimensional chalk murals come to life on the Ventura Harbor Village promenade at the free, family-friendly event. VENTURA — More than 40 talented chalk artists from Southern California will spend two days creating colorful, awe-inspiring chalk murals…
Sept. 9 — SBCC Celebrates 100 Years of Adult Education at Wake Campus Garden Party
SANTA BARBARA — Join the community for a garden party at the SBCC Wake Campus to celebrate 100 years of Adult Education in Santa Barbara, hosted by the SBCC School of Extended Learning and the SBCC Foundation. All are welcome!…
Sept. 9 — Santa Barbara City College Celebrates 100 Years of Adult Education
SANTA BARBARA — The SBCC School of Extended Learning and the SBCC Foundation are hosting a garden party at the Wake Campus on Sunday, September 9 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate 100 years of Adult Education in Santa…
Sept. 9 — Men fundraising for Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE
Avila Beach Golf Resort, September 9, 2 – 5 p.m. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Local men have already raised over $3,000 to benefit RISE while competing for the King of Sole award to be presented at the Wine Women…
Sept. 9 — PACC to present Fall Class — Car Show
OXNARD — We’re teaming up with Gabe Robles of Cruiser’s Car Club to present our first annual PACC Fall Classic on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. This car show will bring together…
Sept. 11 — A Day of Remembrance and Preparedness
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Fire Department will commemorate the terrible losses suffered on September 11, 2001, with a day of remembrance. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, all department flags will be raised at 6:55 a.m. Firefighters will be at attention and in…
Sept. 12 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Recognize Outstanding Community Organizations and Individuals at 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice Luncheon
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is pleased to honor special heroes in our community at its 6th annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” luncheon on September 12. The event will be held at the Four Seasons…
Sept. 12 — Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Join Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) in honoring the incredible people who have demonstrated compassionate service to HSB’s patients and families, as well as the Santa Barbara community, at its sixth annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon. Each…
Sept. 13 — Oxnard takes on straws and single-use plastics in upcoming event
OXNARD — On Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 at 6 p.m., the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center (PACC) and the City of Oxnard will host an inspiring evening of positive change centered around a screening of STRAWS. The event is free…
Sept. 13 — Friendship Center To Host Wine Tasting, Honor Supporters at 8th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Award
Click here for the entire e-newsletter MONTECITO — Friendship Center is putting on its 8th Annual Wine Down & Big Heart Awards on Thursday, September 13th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Featuring wine and beer tastings from 12 local businesses, this…
Sept. 13 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘The Last Straw’
OXNARD — 500 million straws are used and discarded every day in the United States alone. That’s 175 billion a year filtering into landfills and littering our waterways and oceans. Join us for an inspiring evening of positive change with a…
Sept. 13 — United Way of Ventura County Honors 5 Extraordinary Community & Corporate Leaders
VENTURA — United Way of Ventura County’s 14th annual Spirit Awards Gala presented by Procter & Gamble will take place on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Padre Serra Center in Camarillo, from 6:00-8:30pm. An exclusive VIP Sponsor Reception will be…
Sept. 15 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Hosts “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch
VENTURA — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is hosting a “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Los Robles Greens Club located at 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks,…
Sept. 15 — Spirals Foundation for gymnastics celebrates National Gymnastics Day
SANTA BARBARA — Head coach Derek May announced today that Spirals Gymnastics on the campus of UCSB will join gymnastics clubs across the world on Sept. 15 to share the love of our sport and support our gymnastics community on…
Sept. 15 — TWEET THIS: An Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit for Children of All Ages
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will feature a hands-on interactive exhibit about Ventura County birds during an opening reception from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers. The Agriculture Museum is located at…
Sept. 15 — San Luis Obispo and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is hosting the 2018…
Sept. 16 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will…
Sept. 17 — CSUCI Talks at the (Camarillo Public) Library: Mixtec – The Language of the Rain
CAMARILLO — Monday, September 17 at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Camarillo Public Library. Mixtec is an indigenous language predominantly from Oaxaca, Mexico, yet the language has a strong presence in Ventura County and throughout California. This presentation will reifly…
Sept. 18 — Thomas Fire Economic Recovery Efforts Continue, Hoping to Restore Main Street Vitality
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host a panel discussion on Restoring Main Street Vitality in the wake of the Thomas Fire, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18, at the Museum located at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…
Sept. 19 — Our County. Our Kids Hosts Children’s Group Therapy in Conjunction with CALM in Santa Maria
CALM group therapy 12 week series starting September 19 to address domestic violence issues for kids SANTA MARIA — To provide support for children who have been exposed to domestic violence, Our County. Our Kids, a program of Santa Barbara…
Sept. 20 — OC Live presents ‘A Lecture by Sociologist Dr. Gilda Ochoa’
OXNARD — OC Live presents “A Lecture by Sociologist Dr. Gilda Ochoa” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Building. OC LIVE Events are FREE to the public The scars of racist and sexist schooling are deep…
Sept. 20 — ‘Physics Girl’ Dianna Cowern to speak at Ventura County STEM network’s STEMtastic! celebration
CAMARILLO — What size magnet can erase a credit card? Are MRIs safe? How do you push a ping pong ball to the bottom of a bowl of water without touching it? These are the sorts of scientific riddles YouTube…
Sept. 20 — Happenings at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum 2018
SEPTEMBER EXHIBIT: Tattoos and Tenacious Women (Sept 2 – Dec 30) Explore the rich and surprising history of women and tattoos in California at History San José’s newest exhibit, Tattooed & Tenacious: Inked Women in California History. The exhibit will open to the…
Sept. 21, 22 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas opens with La Celestina in 8 days
OXNARD — La Celestina, also known as The Comedy of Calisto and Melibea, published in 1499 is attributed to Fernando de Rojas, adescendant of converted Jews. The story tells of a bachelor, Calisto, who uses the old procuress Celestina to bewitch love from Melibea, an unmarried girl…
Sept. 21 — Hundreds invited to perform original song ‘We All Pray The Same’ for International Day of Peace Celebration
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Get ready to lend your voice for peace as part of a worldwide movement. Hundreds are invited to join together in spirit and song to sing “We All Pray the Same,” at an interfaith and multi-cultural celebration on…
Sept. 22-23 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Hosts Community Appreciation Day with Free Admission
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College invites community members to experience the zoo free of charge the weekend of Sept. 22 and 23. During the annual “Community Appreciation Day,” guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations at 12:00…
Sept. 22 — School community invited to ‘Strengthening Our Families’ event in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s 7th annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at R.J. Frank Middle School, 701 North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. The event will include activities…
Sept. 22 — 13th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s “Day for Kids” – Free Event Provides Families a Day of Fun and Quality Time Together
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to join them for the 13th Annual Day for Kids celebration 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Martin V. Smith Youth…
Sept. 22 — Inaugural Folk Festival to be Held at Ag Museum Gardens in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present its first Folk Music Festival in the Gardens, noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. The festival will feature Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Misa Della alongside three original songwriters and musicians from Ventura…
Sept. 22 — Bilingual report: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Provides Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
VENTURA COUNTY — The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), September 22, raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Ventura County Public Health’s Safe Kids Coalition would also like to raise the awareness of unnecessary falls among children.…
Through Sept. 24 — Spirits, drag queens, street scenes and wild medicine included in CSUCI’s fall art show
CAMARILLO — All four exhibits in the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s 2018 Fall Art Show explore often overlooked aspects of life with unconventional looks at race, culture, herbal medicine and a colorful segment of the LGBT community. Los Angeles artist Mark Steven Greenfield…
Sept. 24 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present Los Angeles Azules
CHEERS TO FIFTY YEARS – LOS ÁNGELES AZULES September 24, 2018 at 7 P.M. $39 | $59 | $79 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard. oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate the opening of our 50th Anniversary…
Sept. 25 — Housing Authority, League of Women Voters Team up for Voter Registration Drive
SANTA BARBARA — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is teaming…
Sept. 25 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Sept. 25 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Ramps Up for the Upcoming Elections
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization has several events in the works to help voters stay informed and involved in the upcoming elections. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 25 and…
Sept. 25, 26 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for September 2018 Tuesday, September 25, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, September 26, 10 am – Starbucks Lounge in Albertsons, 730 Quintana Road, Morro Bay Learn…
Sept. 26 — Housing Authority to Introduce New Section 8 Incentives for Landlords at Meeting
SANTA BARBARA — For the first time in four years, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) will re-open applications for Section 8 affordable housing vouchers. Local landlords are key to the success of the program and…
Sept. 27 — CSUCI to host inaugural Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony for nursing students
CAMARILLO — First-year nursing students at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will be part of the campus’ first Gold-AACN White Coat Ceremony for Nursing, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Grand Salon on campus. The White Coat…
Sept. 28 — Our County. Our Kids. Partners with Local High School to Spread Awareness about Foster Youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Do you remember that good feeling you experienced seeing a family member cheering you on during those monumental moments in your life? With that said, every child deserves someone cheering for them on the sideline and…
Sept. 28 — Free Job & Career Workshops
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 OXNARD — September 21 – Resumes That Sell, 8 a.m. – noon – Get hands-on assistance in completing your résumé, cover and thank-you letters. Upon completion…
Sept. 29 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be…
Sept. 29 — Alzheimer’s Association Partners With The Collection at RiverPark for Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s
OXNARD — On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Ventura County community is invited to participate in the Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 14,000 people in Ventura…
Through Sept. 29 — ‘Summer Intensive’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
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Sept. 29 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band to perform a Fall Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Fall Pops Concert on Saturday evening, September 29th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, El Choclo, Red…
Sept. 29 — Pop-up Exhibit and Poetry Event Honors Ventura Artist’s Life and Legacy
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception from 2 – 4 p.m., Sept. 29, for the pop-up exhibit, Joe Cardella and ARTLIFE Magazine, celebrating the life of Ventura artist and publisher Joe Cardella. Joe Cardella…
Sept. 29 — Santa Barbara and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart and Stroke Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is…
Sept. 29 — Bananas are Back for the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite snacks, bananas, takes center stage at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29. The festival, with fun for all ages, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry and…
Sept. 29 — 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite fruits, the banana, will be celebrated at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of delicious foods including…
Sept. 30 — Music Performance: Mariachi Camarillo
CAMARILLO — September 30 at 2pm, join us for Mariachi Camarillo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun and free for the whole family. For more information, visit the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Call (805)-388-5222 or send…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 29
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Collection Has New Home Our permanent art collection has been moved next door to a more spacious home inside our new Cole…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August Programs @ CAM Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate comes from a long line of traditional Zapotec weavers from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico where his family is still dedicated to…
A Populist President — UCSB scholars consider Mexico President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his ambitious agenda
By Talya Meyers • UCSB The third time’s the charm for populist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. After unsuccessful campaigns in 1994 and 2006, he has now become Mexico’s newest president, winning 53 percent of the vote. Considered an unconventional…
Ventura County Outperforms State in High School Graduation Rate
County’s Dropout Rate also Better than State VENTURA COUNTY — Nearly 86 percent of Ventura County high school students graduated in the 2016-17 school year, which is better than the statewide graduation rate of 82.7 percent for the same period.…
Guest commentary: The Proverbial Black Hold — Civil Gang Injunctions, squandering of millions of tax dollars and lack of Police Accountability
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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Solvang 50 Home Challenge initiative wraps up but home improvement savings remain
SOLVANG — Since launching in fall 2017, the Solvang 50 Home Challenge provided residents with education and opportunities to reduce wasted resources and make home energy efficiency updates more affordable. The community outreach activities have ended, however a selection of…
Gold Coast Transit District Service Changes Take Effect on July 29
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make schedule changes to its weekend schedules effective Sunday, July 29, 2018. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis of ridership as well as community feedback.…
Bilingual report: Input Needed. Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses, Institutions in Broadband Internet Survey
OXNARD – How is broadband internet access working for you? The City of Oxnard wants to know. It is inviting businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding area to complete a broadband survey in order…
Ventura Residents Rally in Camarillo on July 26 for Safe Alternatives to Brain-Harming Pesticide Chlorpyrifos. See related news here
Diverse coalition calls for county protections and statewide ban CAMARILLO — There’s a better way to grow food in Ventura County that doesn’t risk damaging the brains and health of local children. That’s the message brought by a diverse group…
Bilingual commentary: The Consequences of Diet
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 •…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for July 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Peter Pan Friday, August 17th 6:00PM Gustafson Dance presents students ages 3-13 to perform a children’s version of the classic tale. This endearing show will feature all of the well-known songs, as…
Local PODS® Lends Support to 26th Annual Ventura County Stand Down
VENTURA COUNTY — For many veterans, daily amenities and other services can be hard to come by, but combining that with trying to assimilate back into a regular routine can be the biggest hardship of all. On July 27-29, local…
Channel Islands Harbor Earns TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. The achievement celebrates businesses and destinations that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. This marks the…
Fresh Futures Summer Camp Brings Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Members to SBCC Campus
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria members converged on the Santa Barbara City College campus for two weeks this summer as part the new Fresh Futures Summer Camp, a program designed to provide incoming fourth through seventh grade girls (ages…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County welcomes new board of directors at annual board retreat
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Board Retreat at the beautiful Sherwood Lake Club for on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The Sherwood Lake Club has been…
CSUCI working to create teacher residency program
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is one of two universities in the CSU system to be groomed for a teacher residency program. The National Center for Teacher Residencies, a national organization dedicated to developing and supporting teacher residency programs, will spend…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for July 25
Click here for the entire e-newsletter MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS: Free MCASB logo tee Discounts on select MCASB merch, including Barry McGee gear Invites to exclusive events like the Summer Member’s Party and other exciting opportunities Join today to secure your discount MCASB Members provide…
Museum of Ventura County update for July 25
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Vaquero Campfires Opening Day at the AG Museum Join us at the Ag Museum in Santa…
CSUCI Community liaison credits being ‘a child of the village’ for her PCBT award
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Celina Zacarias believes growing up in Oxnard’s La Colonia gave her the sense of community that helped earn her the 2018 Latino Leadership Award from the Pacific Coast Business Times. Zacarias, who serves as the Senior…
Friendship Center welcomes board members
Click here for the entire media release SANTA BARBARA — Friendship Center is pleased to welcome Hank Postma, Kathy Marden, and Sue Adams to its Board of Directors. ”I am incredibly impressed with the skills and strengths of our Board,”…
CSUCI Nursing Program receives award to expand participation in Los Angeles’ ‘Care Harbor’
CAMARILLO — When asked about her experience “Care Harbor,” a massive free clinic held annually in downtown Los Angeles, 2018 CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing graduate Alysha Payne is at a loss for words. “It was absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “They have dentistry,…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions — The Fight Continues
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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor CORE…
SoCalGas to Begin $41 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Improvement Project in City of Ventura on July 23
Multi-million-dollar investment to support safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service for homes and businesses. Project is part of a multi-billion-dollar safety enhancement program LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced it will replace a 4.5-mile section of a natural…
VCMC accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
VENTURA ? The Ventura County Medical Center has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Cancer Program. Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates…
Bill Ensuring Access to Mental Health Services for Military Veterans Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – AB 2325, by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), prevents counties from denying county mental or behavioral health services to eligible veterans, was signed by the Governor this week. “Lack of access to critical mental health services may worsen suicidal…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THIS WEEK @ CAM Summer education programs sizzle… don’t miss the last Free Farmer’s Market Art Booth and Art Lab! Art Lab Art Lab classes are where kids and their grownups can share…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Launches New App to Address Community Issues
VENTURA — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is excited to officially launch VCPWA Connect! – A mobile device and web-based system that streamlines how community members report issues within the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura and in…
California Teachers Summit explores the role of creativity in education
“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”— Sir Ken Robinson CAMARILLO — Education should be based on an agricultural rather than an industrial model, according to Sir Ken Robinson, an educational visionary who will…
Bill to Address Repeat Sexual Harassers in the Workplace Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – An important piece of legislation authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) was signed into law by Governor Brown. This bill (AB 2770) helps protect victims and employers from frivolous lawsuits and will address the issue of repeat sexual…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides
SB 1331 expands law enforcement training in domestic abuse cases SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Brown signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to prevent domestic violence homicides by training law enforcement officers to identify domestic abuse victims whose lives are…
Gold Coast Transit District Offers Free Summer Saturdays
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will be offering free rides on its fixed route service every Saturday beginning on July 21, 2018 and ending on August 25, 2018. This will be an opportunity for more people to experience the…
Area high school students learn engineering basics at CSUCI Summer Bridge program
CAMARILLO — Twenty-eight students from five Ventura County high schools are learning to program robots and other engineering basics during CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s four-week Mechatronics Engineering Summer Bridge Program. The students will wrap up the program from 11 a.m. to 12…
Ed Williams appointed as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner
VENTURA — By a unanimous vote on July 17, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers and appointed Edmund (Ed) Williams to a four-year term as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner. The appointment follows…
Museum of Ventura County update for July 17
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Artist Ryan Carr Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr, 6 to 8 p.m., July…
CSUCI’s Institute for Global Economic Research gets a new director and a new direction
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Institute for Global Economic Research (IGER) will be examining economic issues closer to home under its new director, Assistant Professor of Economics Miguel Delgado Helleseter, Ph.D. “The main direction we’re taking is to give IGER more…
Pacific Coast Business Times to present 7th annual Latino Business Awards on July 19
VENTURA — Pacific Coast Business Times is having its 7th annual Latino Business Awards and for its second year, presenting the Pacific Coast Business Times Scholarship. The scholarship is a partnership between the Business Times and Ventura County Community Foundation. We…
KidSTREAM Awarded Grant to Create Vision Room for Emerging Children’s Museum
VCCF grant to help kidSTREAM explore kids’ dreams for museum design CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, has been awarded a grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to renovate the community room at the former Camarillo…
Students with Autism Begin Summer School at New Camarillo Campus
CAMARILLO — About 60 students with autism began summer school July 16 at the brand new campus of Triton Academy, located at 550 Airport Way near the Camarillo Airport. The campus was built from the ground up in just seven…
Honorees announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards
VENTURA — Honorees have been announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards. The 2018 honorees include: Physician, Beverly Valles Torres, MD; Nurse, Rashidah Khan, RN; Community Service Award, Michael Boyko; Oral Health Specialist, Catherine Chien,…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 16
Discover Your Gift Through Artful Self-Expression at the Santa Paula Art Museum Saturday, July 21, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission to the talk is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for…
Winners Named in Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division
OXNARD — Judges spent two hours sampling salsas before casting their votes for winners in the 2018 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. The contest took place July 12 at La Dolce Vita in Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The 11…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers Unveils New Logo
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers is proud to unveil a new agency logo. The new logo illustrates the agency motto, “Where Families Learn Together,” and captures El Centrito’s commitment to provide comprehensive services to the whole family and…
Oxnard Salsa Festival update for July 13
Reserve Your Premium Seating Now! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Band! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get your Club…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for July 13
Santa Barbara Museum of Art — August – October 2018 events 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Free Thursday Evening 5 – 8 pm 805.963.4364 www.sbma.net Enjoy half-price admission in 2018! Exhibition Opening Childe…
SBCC update for July 13
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter Message From the President – July 2018 On a snowy winter evening in Reading, Pennsylvania, a small group of college students invented a movie game called the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” The general…
A photo exhibit in the UCSB library examines illegal gold mining in the Amazon — and the people and economic forces behind it
By Jim Logan • UCSB The photos are chilling: Giant swathes of devastation in the Brazilian Amazon. Men hip-deep in the brown muck of the gouged and flooded earth. They are the scenes of illegal gold mining in “Garimpeiros: The Wildcat…
Voting begins for Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Dancing with Our Community Stars
Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2018 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place during the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2018 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed…
SBCC Adult High School, GED Classes of 2018 Powered by ‘Grit’
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC’s School of Extended Learning Adult High School, GED and Bilingual GED students proudly turned their tassels June 29. For many, this was the first major step on a path to higher education. More than 40 students…
Bilingual commentary: A Questionable American Tradition
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 •…
Senior Focused Technology Utilized by GranVida Voted Top Five Gerontechnology Product by Medtech Boston
CARPINTERIA — Society today is focusing on the quality of life among the fastest growing population—American seniors. According to the California Department of Aging, seniors will have an overall increase of 112 percent during the period from 1990 to 2020.…
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Names Chair, Vice-Chair
VENTURA COUNTY — The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDB) recently elected Gregory Liu as chair and Tracy Perez as vice-chair. Both will serve one-year terms. Liu is president/CEO of JAXX Manufacturing, an electronics manufacturing company in Simi Valley.…
United Way of SB County currently accepting Community Projects for Day of Caring Volunteers
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County is asking charitable organizations, schools, churches and community centers in need of some elbow grease to register as a project site for the 27th Annual Day of Caring on Sept. 15.…
CSUCI among four universities awarded joint grant to tackle freshman year dropout rates
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and three other universities will address a challenge they have in common with a $75,000 joint grant from the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Foundation. CSUCI, CSU Northridge, CSU Fresno and Portland State University all have…
United Way of Ventura County: Last day to donate school supplies is July 12th!
Last day to donate school supplies is July 12th! Target is having their annual back-to-school sale- a perfect time to purchase school supplies and backpacks to donate to our Stuff the Bus event! Check your local stores for sales! WHY…
Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention to be held July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Dear Friend, From the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow to the Holiday Fire in Goleta, our community has endured more than our fair share of…
Limón Bill Closes Chapter On Ojai Community Control Over Water System
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1794, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), was signed into law by Governor Brown on Monday July 9th. The bill removes references to the Golden State Water Company on the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency Board of…
Third Annual Awards Put Spotlight on Local Contractors for Dedication to Home Energy Efficiency
CENTRAL COAST — As part of its third annual Contractor Recognition Awards, emPower Central Coast is pleased to recognize six local contractors for their commitment to helping homeowners throughout the Central Coast make energy efficient upgrades to their living spaces.…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas launches fundraising campaign
Hello lovers of Teatro/Theatre Teatro de las Américas did not get funding this year from the Oxnard City Cultural Arts Fund. I wrote the grant proposal and am studying the rationale for the low scores received. Of course I feel bad about…
Bilingual report: Preventing Suicide — Help and Hope
By Ventura County Behavioral Health DID YOU KNOW? 81 people died by suicide in Ventura County in 2016. There has been a significant rise in suicide for middle-aged men. Nationally, it is the second leading cause of death for…