SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from…
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July 14 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Offers “The Five Invitations Workshops” to the Community
SANTA BARBARA — Last weekend, Hospice of Santa Barbara had the pleasure of hosting the second of its Five Invitations Workshops, “Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing.” Since May 19, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Community Education and Engagement Series has been…
July 14 — Local Clay Exhibition Shaped by Two of Ventura County’s Most Unconventional Female Sculptors
Premieres Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA – The Santa Paula Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Local Clay,”…
July 15 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center Presents SYNCOPATED LADIES (community tap workshop)
OXNARD — Oxnard Performing Arts Center Presents SYNCOPATED LADIES (community tap workshop) Sunday, July 15 | 2-4 pm | Free with RSVP @ The PACC, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard Set to today’s hottest music, Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies will bring…
July 15 — Pastel Society of the Gold Coast to hold ‘Artist Reception’ in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS — The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast invites you to the “Meet the Artists” reception on Sunday, July 15th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. There will be a…
Through July 16 — Museum Exhibit Commemorates 90th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster
SANTA PAULA — Letters for the Lost, an exhibit marking the 90th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster, commemorates the lives lost during one of America’s worst civil engineering disasters of the 20th century. Currently on display in the…
July 18 — Museum Hosts Children’s Program with Jarabe Mexicano
VENTURA — The talented musical quintet Jarabe Mexicano will be performing a special program geared towards youth and teens at the Museum of Ventura County, noon to 1 p.m., July 18, in the Museum’s plaza, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…
July 19 — ‘Collage Essentials’ Class is Definitely Not Your Grandmother’s Collage
Thursday, July 19, 2018: 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and Thursday, August 16, 2018: 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The cost of each class is $35.00. SANTA PAULA — The new “Collage Essentials” class at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center is…
July 19 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…
July 20 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Perform ‘Disney Live’
NEWBURY PARK — The community is invited to enjoy a musical revue showcasing unforgettable Disney moments and Broadway smash hits during ‘Disney Live’ set for Friday, July 20 at 6 p.m. The performance, free and open to the public, will take…
July 21 — Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market Welcomes Children’s Book Author offering ‘Spicy’ Tales & Recipes
VENTURA — The community is invited to listen as author Dr. Kathleen Contreras reads from her new bilingual book, Harvesting Friends/Cosechando Amigos when she visits the Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market held on East Santa Clara & Palm Streets on Saturday, July…
July 21 — Casa De Vida Inc. to hold 14th Annual Graduation Fundraising Dinner in Oxnard
OXNARD — Casa De Vida Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Graduation Fundraising Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Ventura Missionary Church — Willett Center, 500 High Point Drive, Ventura. Details: Guest Speaker: Jason Benites, Assistant Chief Police-Oxnard Date/Time:…
July 21 — SBCC School of Extended Learning Invites Students to Learn Healing, From the Inside Out
SANTA BARBARA — Discover how non-physical influences can affect your inner healing process this Saturday at SBCC School of Extended Learning. Students enrolled in the one-day class Access Your Inner Healer will learn about cures that exist beyond the realm…
July 24 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for July 2018 Tuesday, July 24, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session –become an…
July 24 — SBCC Career Skills Institute Offers Customer Relations Skills Courses to Local Job Seekers
SANTA BARBARA — This summer, the Career Skills Institute at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) School of Extending Learning is offering one of its most popular, tuition-free certificates, the Customer Relations Certificate. The certificate offers local job seekers the chance to…
Through July 25 — Earn Vital, Professional Computer Skills at SBCC Career Skills Institute
SANTA BARBARA — Job seekers and professionals looking for a leg up in the workplace can gain valuable skills in the widely used Microsoft Word program this summer at SBCC’s Career Skills Institute. Students can complete Introduction to MS Word, which can…
July 27 — The Acuna Art Collective to present Oxnard’s Art in Public Places 2018-19 Grantees and Awards Night Reception
OXNARD — The Acuna Art Collective to present Oxnard’s Art in Public Places 2018-19 Grantees and Awards Night Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 27 at 425 S. B St., Oxnard. Meet Oxnard community artists, patrons of the…
July 27-29 — Entertainment Lineup Set for 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — Festivalgoers will be treated to a sizzling array of hot Latin sounds performed by musicians from around the world at the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival held in Oxnard July 28 and 29. The annual celebration takes place…
July 27 — Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band kicks off Oxnard Salsa Festival Friday Night Concert
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Friday Night Concert Welcomes Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band Friday, July 27, 7:30pm – NOW ON SALE! For more than three decades, legendary conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead…
Through July 27 — Summer Art Camp at Art Trek, Newbury Park
Summer Art Camp at Art Trek! Through July 27 Monday – Friday Morning 9:00am-12:00pm – $35 Afternoon 12:30pm-3:30pm – $35 Full Day 9:00am-3:30pm – $60 Our morning sessions are directed in painting, sculpting, construction, sewing, collage, and much more. Our…
July 28 — Vaquero Campfires Exhibit at the Agriculture Museum
SANTA PAULA — The Vaquero Campfires exhibit is a nostalgic look at the history and traditions of the Vaquero, Spanish for cowboy or cattle driver, who excelled in the art of making a horse as flexible as silk to his…
July 28 — 29 — 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
OXNARD — Hot Latin sounds, exotic dancing and spicy culinary flavors are all part of the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 28 and 29, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take…
July 28 – 29 — 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival A Weekend of Sizzling Music, Dance & Food
OXNARD — Hot Latin sounds, exotic dancing and spicy culinary flavors are all part of the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 28 and 29, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take…
July 31 — Free reverse mortgage workshops hosted by Ventura County Community Development Corp.
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will be hosting a free Reverse Mortgage workshop on Tuesday, July 31st at 11:00am open to anyone interested in learning about the basics of reverse mortgages. There are two ways to…
Bilingual report: Gold Coast Health Plan to present Seventh Annual Health and Resource Fair on June 23
OXNARD — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) is teaming up with its provider and community partners once again to provide free health screenings and resources in Oxnard. GCHP’s Seventh Annual Health and Resource Fair will be held at Plaza Park…
LULAC announces ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship Program Opportunity for students in Oxnard. See more LULAC news here
Deadline is June 29 OXNARD — The League of United Latin American Citizens this week announced the ExxonMobil/LNESC Scholarship Program Opportunity for students in Oxnard and elsewhere nationwide. Sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC)…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Notice of Data Breach
OXNARD – The City of Oxnard takes seriously the security and protection of its customers’ confidential information. Last week, the city was alerted about unauthorized charges on credit cards used by customers to pay their utility bills. The following information outlines…
Guest commentary: The Death of Gracia Alkema
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Oxnard and Port Hueneme Youth Invited to Attend Fun and Exciting Summer Camps
OXNARD — Registrations are now open for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s Summer Camp program, where kids can have fun with friends and learn at the same time. The summer program runs June 18…
Billingual commentary: The Highs and the Lows of Presidential Oratory
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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of May 31
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Summer 2018 is gearing up to be an exciting time at MCASB! Don’t miss your last chance to see Cecily Brown: Rehearsal and Bloom Projects Exchange Series: Midori Hirose, Of The Unicorn (and the Sundowner Kids) before we say goodbye on…
Jackson Bill to Halt Trump’s Offshore Drilling Expansion Passes off Senate Floor. See more updates here
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) ’s legislation to thwart the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand federal oil drilling off the California coast passed off the Senate floor today on a 24 to 8 vote. Senate Bill 834 will ensure that pipelines…
As Newly Appointed Assembly Banking Chair, Limón Advances Multiple Bills Securing Critical Protections for Consumers Seeking Capital
SACRAMENTO — Merely an hour after passing major legislation across the Assembly Floor that protects consumers from auto title lending practices that commonly result in borrowers losing their cars (AB 2953), Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) advanced additional consumer protection legislation in…
Limón Bill Ensuring Inclusive Emergency Communications Passes the Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1877, a bill by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) which requires natural disaster-related emergency communications to be made available in the most commonly spoken language other than English, just overcame a major legislative hurdle, passing the Assembly…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Passes off Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO –Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to read media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed off the Senate Floor today with 22 votes in support. Senate Bill…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 31
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Ventura Artist John Robertson’s Paintings Provide Background to Wearable Art Fashion Show Correction: A previous email listed John Robertson’s name incorrectly. We are…
Jackson Urges Congressional Courage to Stop Gun Violence
SJR 24 calls on Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the federal assault weapons ban and urges CalPERS to divest its gun holdings SACRAMENTO – A resolution by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) urging Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the federal assault weapons…
SBCC Career Skills Institute 2018 Medical Assistant Graduates off to Great Things
SANTA BARBARA — Family and friends of 22 new SBCC Career Skills Institute Medical Assistant Program graduates cheered on the class during a May 10 ceremony and celebration at the Wake Campus. Over 85 percent of those who complete the…
Bonita C. McFarland and Forum of the Arts 2018 Scholarship Winners
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County announces the recipients of the Bonita C. McFarland and Forum of the Arts 2018 scholarships. This year’s scholarships as recommended by the Museum’s Fine Arts Committee are awarded to: Kyle L. Cobian, who…
Housing Authority Honors New Beginnings Counseling Center as Outstanding Community Partner of Year
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) honored New Beginnings Counseling Center as its 2017 Outstanding Community Partner of the Year at a recent ceremony. New Beginnings provides short-term case management services to HACSB…
CEC Launches Solarize Santa Barbara
Solarize program takes a new step to include energy storage options. Workshops to be held June 6, July 11 SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC) announced the launch of Solarize Santa Barbara – a community-led, solar group-purchasing program for residents…
San Marcos High School Students Ignite Passion for Foster Youth Through Student-Organized Foster Program
SANTA BARBARA — Students at San Marcos High School are creating excitement and bringing awareness to the ongoing needs of foster youth and it’s causing a ripple effect throughout the community. Not only that, but it’s having a huge impact…
United Way of SBC Honors Partners at 95th Annual Awards Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) honored the volunteers, businesses, schools and organizations who make the local nonprofit’s community programs and activities possible. The 95th Annual Awards Celebration on May 9 on the Hotel Californian rooftop…
Global Trade Experts Share Expertise, Resources at E-Commerce Summit
CENTRAL COAST — World Trade Month is celebrated across the globe each May, and the South Central Coast celebrated by bringing global trade organizations from across the region together on Friday, May 11 to help the local business community understand…
Turtle Friends Celebrate Wildlife Conservation at Paso Pacifico Beach Party
SANTA BARBARA — Paso Pacifico’s 2nd Annual Turtle Friend Beach Party Fundraiser took place Saturday, May 19 at the Chase Palm Park Center in Santa Barbara. Attendees were treated to a variety of turtle-themed activities, including a skit that told…
Foundation Veteran Phylene Wiggins Brings Philanthropic Expertise to Ventura County Community Foundation
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Community Foundation recently announced the addition of Phylene Wiggins who will serve as vice president of programs and grants. Wiggins formerly worked at the Santa Barbra Foundation as senior director of community investments. “Phylene’s…
Santa Barbara City College update for May 26
Click here for more information Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter Sixty-Ninth Annual Commencement Ceremony Last Friday, we celebrated our commencement ceremony. This milestone marked the conclusion of a successful educational journey for 1,374 graduating students. Counting the double…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 25
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY The first exhibit of photography and lens-based art by The Oxnard Plain Collective will open with a Reception on Thursday, June 7th from 5:30-7:30pm at CAM Studio Gallery beside the Carnegie Art Museum. The Oxnard Plain Collective…
Limón Bill Ensures Accountability for Harm Caused by Lead-Based Paint
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 2803, a bill by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) which seeks to hold paint manufacturers accountable for harm caused by lead-based paint production, just overcame a major legislative hurdle, passing the Assembly Floor on Monday, May 21st.…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 25
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Teens Sing for Santa Barbara TV Special Sunday, May 27th 8:00PM Did you miss the SOLD OUT Teens Sing for Santa Barbara Concert to benefit Unity Shoppe’s Disaster Fund? Well tune in this Sunday, May…
Assemblymember Irwin Announces $68 million award for Rice Avenue Project in Oxnard
OXNARD – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) hosted an event in Oxnard to announce $68.6 million dollars in funding for an overpass project at Rice Avenue and Fifth Street. This project will build a bridge at Rice Avenue over the train…
Hermanos Herrera debuts latest recording with Smithsonian
FILLMORE — Hermanos Herrera, a six-member sibling group of third-generation Mexican Americans, makes its debut for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings with “Sones Jarochos y Huastecos y Más.” The Herreras, raised in Fillmore, have performed together since childhood. Their music draws deeply…
50 Home Challenge Energy Champions Honored by Local Officials
SOLVANG — The first 50 Home Challenge – Solvang participants to complete extensive home energy efficiency projects recently celebrated the milestone with city and county officials at Solvang City Hall. Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson and Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann…
Global T Program Offers High School Teachers Interactive Lesson Plan on International Trade and Logistics
CENTRAL COAST — The T-Shirt that Travels the World™ module is a fun and interactive Global Trade & Logistics module for high school curriculum High school teachers looking to get an early jump on fall lesson planning may want to consider…
Rio School District Funds Summer Writing Program for 75 Students in Partnership with South Coast Writing Project of UCSB
OXNARD — Rio School District (RSD) is partnering with the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB to fund a summer writing program for up to 75 students entering grades 3-9 in the district in September 2018. When: June 18-June 29, Monday…
Growing Ambitions: Career Skills Institute Green Gardener Program Brings New Opportunity
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Career Skills Institute is proud to announce the latest provides class of students in the Green Gardener program have earned their certification and have demonstrated “cutting edge” skills in the landscaping field, opening them to new…
Oxnard College Launches Two Year, Tuition-Free Promise
OXNARD — The California Promise and the Oxnard 15 to Finish Promise are making the first two years of community college tuition free. Together, these two programs pay the per-unit cost of classes taken at Oxnard College for the first two…
SBCC Named #1 Community College by Value Colleges
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College has been named Number One of the Top 50 Best Value Community Colleges for 2018. Value Colleges, an organization that provides prospective students with a practical guide to the most financially sound investments…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Urges Residents and Businesses to Become more Energy Conscious and ‘Do Your Thing’***
OXNARD — Oxnard is urging all residents and businesses to become more energy conscious. The Oxnard City Council this week adopted a resolution to support a campaign by Energy Update California (EUC) called “Do Your Thing.” The campaign aims to motivate…
Ventura College announced Veteran’s Promise Applications Open
VENTURA — The VCF William and Helen Scarpino Veterans Promise is funded by donors who cover the costs of VC enrollment fees for the FIRST YEAR of U.S. veteran and U.S. active duty military students! This allows these students to reserve their…
Heather Castillo, CSU Channel Islands dance faculty who created ‘Arts Under the Stars,’ receives President’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
CAMARILLO — She pulls together the campus-wide “Arts Under the Stars” program every year and still finds the energy to inspire her students by dancing onstage with singer Selena Gomez at the 2017 American Music Awards. And that’s just a fraction…
Housing Authority Receives $200K Grant to Help Local Families Become Self-Sufficient
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) has received a $203,425 grant from the U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD) to help low-income residents become self-sufficient through its Family Self-Sufficiency Program. HACSB developed the…
Rabobank’s Brae Grensky to Serve as Chair of the 2018 Santa Barbara Heart Walk
Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, September 29 SANTA BARBARA — Rabobank Assistant Vice President, Banking Services Manager Brae Grensky will serve as Chair of the American Heart Association’s 2018 Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk/Run for the first…
Jackson Applauds Funding for Highway 101 Expansion in Santa Barbara
SACRAMENTO — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) on May 17 applauded the California Transportation Commission for awarding Santa Barbara more than $183 million for the Highway 101 expansion project. Coupled with an award of more than $170 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program…
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley Issues Statement on House Passage of VA Mission Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep Julia Brownley (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement after House passage of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: “I am pleased…
Carnegie Art Museum update for May 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Programs and Events CAM Book Club Join fellow art and book lovers at our next CAM Book Club discussion. Book selections focus on making connections with art and history inspired by current exhibitions…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for May 18
Click here for more information We are writing to provide you with an update on our Implicit Bias grantees and their accomplishments. The Social Justice Fund made grants last year totaling $25,000 for projects dealing with Implicit Bias in Education.…
Sociology major’s research on “adulting” suggests Millennials are delaying marriage and home ownership
CAMARILLO — Growing up in Santa Barbara with five generations of women got 25-year-old CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Sociology senior Jazzmyn Martinez wondering about the changing definition of “adulting” through the decades. The research project she launched, called “When Adulting Gets Real: Examining…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Deputy City Attorney Receives National PAL Alumni of the Year Award
OXNARD — Oxnard Deputy City Attorney Jason Zaragoza has received the National Police Activities League Alumni (PAL) of the Year award. “Oxnard PAL has changed the lives of countless youth in the city,” said Zaragoza. “I’m just one of many who…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Community Engagement Manager and Patient Care Services Outreach Coordinator
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara is pleased to welcome Jeanne West as its new Community Engagement Manager and Adriana Marroquin as Patient Care Services Outreach Coordinator. Jeanne West has nearly 50 years’ experience in the healthcare industry and…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Mayor Pro Tempore Carmen Ramirez Named to National EPA Advisory Committee
OXNARD — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has appointed Oxnard Mayor Pro Tempore Carmen Ramirez to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The 33-member LGAC helps the EPA develop strong partnerships with local governments to provide more efficient and effective environmental…
Bilingual commentary: Secret of a Long Life
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Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and Other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes off Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate Floor today on a 25 to 11 vote. Senate Bill 917 clarifies…
kidSTREAM to Make Lasting Positive Social and Economic Impact on Community, Study Says
CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum based in Camarillo, recently released the findings of two published studies that assessed needs and measured the expected economic and social impacts that would be created by the museum when in full operation. The…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Exhibit Opening – Black and White and Read All Over The popular appeal of comic book art is the focus of Black and White and…
Oxnard Salsa Festival update for May 16
Reserved Seating on Sale Now! 25th Oxnard Salsa Festival July 28-29, 2018 @ Plaza Park 500 S B Street, Oxnard CA 93030 GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC! Reserved Table Seating and Club Salsa! Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage. Enjoy…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Welcomes New Board Member Tom Sturgess
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara is pleased to welcome Tom Sturgess to its Board of Directors. Sturgess brings a wealth of leadership experience and business acumen to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Board. He achieved honours at California State…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County celebrates its biggest Golf Classic in 45 Years!
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) on May 7 held its most successful Golf Classic since the first tournament in 1973, by grossing over $250,000. The Golf Classic is already BBSVC’s top-performing signature fundraising event, which delivers…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for May 15
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 46 May 2018 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 Spring 2018 Livable Communities Newsletter! This…
CSUCI’s international profile rises with Peace Corps recognition and Model UN awards
CAMARILLO — After graduating from CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) in 2017 with a degree in Psychology, Karina Casarez is now with the Peace Corps, living in the Bago region of Myanmar in a small town called Paungde. “Sometimes it’s still incredible for me…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara announces changes to membership
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We are excited to let you know about some changes to MCASB Membership. Along with a logo refresh, we will be rolling out new membership options on May 17, 2018. Our new membership structure ensures a…
Teen holds book drive for young victims of Thomas Fire
VENTURA — In the wake of the Thomas Fire, Lydia Kresin, a 10th grader from Windward School in LA, talked to her friends about how they could help. Lydia contacted Susan Mikula, Children & Teen Services Manager at Ventura County…
Dr. Sarah Otterstrom Named Nonprofit Winner at 2018 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards
As an Ashoka Fellow, conservation scientist, and nonprofit founder, Dr. Sarah Otterstrom is no stranger to entrepreneurship. VENTURA — Paso Pacifico Founder and Executive Director Dr. Sarah Otterstrom won the 2018 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Award at the annual event…
Successful Community Partnerships Help Open New ABC Kids Preschool
OXNARD — ABC Kids Preschool recently held its grand opening on the campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, 1900 West Fifth Street, Oxnard. ABC Kids Preschool is the fifth preschool to open as…
Summer Adventures for Adults Right Here at Home; Registration Now Open at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — If a grand expedition or safari is out of the question this summer, SBCC School of Extended Learning is the perfect spot for adult students, professionals and retirees to fill their summer bucket lists. The benefits of…
Jackson Applauds Fire Recovery and Prevention Funding in Governor’s May Revise
Governor’s Revised Budget dedicates funds to backfill property tax losses from Thomas Fire, and an additional $96 million for forest management SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), , who represents the area that was devastated by the Thomas Fire and chairs the…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for May 11
DAO DOAN — IN REMEMBRANCE Dao Doan Memorial Please join us in celebrating the life and works of our friend and comrade, Dao Doan, at the office of Mainstreet Architects on Friday evening, May 18, 2018 We will share stories…
Kirsten Barajas from Juan Soria Elementary in Oxnard named Teacher of the Year
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that Kirsten Barajas of Juan Soria Elementary School in the Oxnard School District is the 2018 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Barajas and her students found…
Local Business is Surprised with Opportunity to Get Their Product on Walmart Shelves
Oxnard’s Primal Essence will Pitch Savory and Sweet Infused Coconut Oils at Headquarters of World’s Largest Retailer During Open Call Event OXNARD — One local small business was surprised May 10 by Oxnard Walmart store manager Christy Wolff with the news that…
Bilingual commentary: The Failed Oxnard Recall
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Local Boys & Girls Club Receives National Honors – BGCOP given Merit Award for Program Excellence
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with a national merit award for program excellence. The Club also received $2,500. BGCOP won an award in…
Legislation by Assemblymember Irwin to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Passes Assembly
SACRAMENTO – One of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) key pieces of legislation this session, AB 2770, which will help prevent future sexual harassment in the work place passed the Assembly earlier this week. This bill, sponsored by the California Chamber…
Winners of the VC Innovates 2018 Pathfinder Awards Announced
CAMARILLO — VC Innovates 2018 Pathfinder Awards on May 10 were presented to this year’s most innovative educators, business and community partners for their support of Career and Technical Education. Twenty-five award recipients selected by each of the education partner school…
Governor’s Wildfire Proposal Clears Path for Jackson Bill
SB 1260 Proposes Paradigm Shift in Forest Management in Age of Climate Change SACRAMENTO — Following the release of the Governor’s Executive Order on May 10, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), who represents the area devastated by the Thomas Fire, released the following statement:…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 10
Encourage Creativity Support Scholarships for Arts Education in Our Community A creative community is a stronger community. Did you know that 72% of today’s business leaders say that creativity is the number one skill that they are looking for when…
Ventura County Teachers Honored for Innovation in the Classroom
VENTURA COUNTY — Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with $13,000 in grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony tonight in Oxnard, the Ventura County Office of Education presented 22 IMPACT II grants to 30 teachers from 12…
Moms will bring home newborns sporting red hats for a cause
The Children’s Heart Foundation Joins Forces with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts Efforts in the Central Coast CENTRAL COAST — In honor of Mother’s Day, the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation brings Little Hats,…
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau is Recognized by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce at 68th Annual Community & Business Awards Luncheon
OXNARD — The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was recently recognized by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce at their 68th Annual Community & Business Awards luncheon held on Friday, April 27 at Levity Live at The Collection at RiverPark.…
KHAY 100.7 Receives National Recognition From The Academy of Country Music
VENTURA COUNTY — Coming from a long history of providing Ventura County with the best country music for more than 40 years, KHAY is excited to announce their nomination from the Academy of Country Music for Best Country Radio Station…
Florence Nightingale is Alive and Well at GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care
In honor of National Nurses Week from May 6th to May 12th, GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is excited to highlight the contributions of Director of Resident Care Patricia Garcia CARPINTERIA — GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care nurse Patricia Garcia…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 5
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Join Volunteer Donate Website Every First Sunday is Free at Santa Paula’s Museums! Free First Sunday Sun., May 6: 12pm to 4pm Admission to the Museum is free every first Sunday of the month. Gather up…
Museum of Ventura County update for May 4
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Kids Enjoy Music and Drawing at Museum’s Main Street Location Join us for Free First Sunday,May 6, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E.…
May is Military Appreciation Month
VENTURA — Military Appreciation Month is a time for Americans to recognize those who have answered the call to serve their country. The country’s military personnel and veterans have endured difficult conditions to protect the United States and many have…
CSUCI student among 18 across the nation chosen for American Committees on Foreign Relations program
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) graduating senior is among 18 students nationwide who were chosen to participate in the American Committees on Foreign Relations (ACFR) Young Leaders Initiative in June. Communication major/Psychology minor Alexis Mumford, 22, will travel to Washington D.C.…
Student Entrepreneurs Impress at the 8th Annual Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge
SANTA BARBARA — Local student entrepreneurs dazzled both the judges and the packed SBCC Fé Bland Forum audience at the 8th Annual Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge business plan and pitch competition on Friday, April 27. Students from Santa Barbara City…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for May 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter VENTURA IS READY TO KICK OFF SUMMER! Professional cyclists from around the world will be descending on Ventura on May 14th for the stage two start of the Amgen Tour of California. The race will…
Bilingual commentary: The Never-Ending Quest
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 •…
United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund Receives $200,000 from Jack Johnson Benefit Concert
CENTRAL COAST — The Jack Johnson and Friends, a Benefit for the Community, concert has raised $200,000 for the United Way Thomas and Fire Flood Fund, with 100 percent of the donations going to support those in communities affected by the…
Jackson Bill to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides Passes Senate Floor
B 1331 expands law enforcement training in domestic violence cases SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help identify domestic violence victims whose lives are in danger and connect them with support services, passed off the Senate Floor today with…
First 5 Ventura County Celebrates 20th Anniversary at State Capitol on May 2nd
F5VC Executive Director and Program Manager join three legislators in receiving awards for backing bills benefitting young kids SACRAMENTO — First 5 Ventura County celebrated the 20th anniversary of the statewide First 5 network with a Family Fun Day and awards presentation…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for May 2
Connecting the Dots Conference This thought-provoking conference will tie together important themes and trends from the Civic Alliance’s 2017 State of the Region report and explore potential solutions to Ventura County’s future challenges. The highly respected 2017 State of the Region report…
Santa Paula Art Museum to Launch Creative Classes in Summer 2018
SANTA PAULA — Explore your creative side! In summer 2018, the Santa Paula Art Museum will launch an innovative studio art program in its newly renovated Cole Creativity Center for children, teens and adults. Professional teaching artists will lead students…
Boys & Girls Club Announces New Director of Major Gifts & Resource Development and Director of Operations
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announce two new employees, Nicole Eads is the new director of major gifts and resource development; and Ashley Lyden is the new director of operations. “Nicole and…
Finalists Are Set for the 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival’s “Berry Blast Off” Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Two finalists were selected during the semi-finals round of the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration’s “Berry Blast Off” Recipe Contest.” The finalists will now compete for top honors on Saturday, May 19 during the festival taking place…
Second Grader From Art Haycox Elementary School Selected Winner of California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration Youth Art Contest
OXNARD — Out of 1,633 entries from kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, the creative strawberry design of 8-year-old Allison Chavez from Haycox Elementary School in Oxnard was selected as the grand prizewinner of the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary…
Oxnard single-mom fosters nine teenagers in addition to her own sons, and shares her story for Foster Care Awareness Month in May
Oxnard Mother Answers the Call – Celebrating Foster Care Month. Aspiranet partners with families to provide support through foster care and adoption to help ensure success at home, at school and in the community. VENTURA COUNTY — It begins with “the call”…
United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Funding Assists Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Lost Homes
SANTA BARBARA — As families vowed to rebuild their homes following the horrific Montecito mudslides, many were met with another tragedy: finding themselves under insured. Volunteers, community organizations and donors from around the globe have stepped in to help meet…
Long Time Contributor to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Takes the Helm
AGOURA HILLS — Driven by a need and passion to serve others, long-time contributor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, and local philanthropist, Linda Catlin now assumes the position of Board Chairman for the organization. Catlin’s participation…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Compassionate Care of Carpinteria Community Breakfast
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara recently had the privilege of inviting its supporters and community members to its Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) Community Breakfast on April 26. Compassionate Care of Carpinteria is a new program that offers…
Two VCOE Educators Honored for Leadership
VENTURA COUNTY — Two Ventura County Office of Education administrators are being honored for their leadership by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 13. Dr. Tiffany Morse, Executive Director of Career Education and Kenny Loo, Principal of Court and…
Local Jeweler Raises Almost $60,000 for United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund
VENTURA — Fox Fine Jewelry will donate more than $56,000 to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund the jeweler raised through the sale of four limited edition necklaces, including the “Montecito Islands.” Fox Fine Jewelry will present the…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of May 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS The Bevy Friday, May 18, 7 – 10 pm MCASB Main Space For one night only, experience Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara transformed into a 1960s London club. Enjoy scrumptious…
June — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Grief Walk & Talk
SANTA BARBARA — Join this easy-paced walking group that provides informal support as we walk together through grief. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Fridays in May & June, 10:00 –11:00 AM Facilitated by Dairine Pearson, LCSW Call…
June — Livingston Memorial to present free community education classes
VENTURA COUNTY — As Ventura County’s only non-profit Home Health and Hospice provider, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association supports the total well-being of our community. As part of our services, we host free monthly education classes throughout the county, which…
June 3 — Free Family Day: Art of the Draw at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Sunday, June 3, 2018, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — Bring your family and friends to “Free Family Day: Art of the Draw” at the Santa Paula Art Museum…
June 3 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Art-Making Workshop
Sunday, June 3, 11 am – 12 pm Free Family Art-Making Workshop Join us for a Free Family Art-Making Workshop with artist Pattie Porter Firestone focused on the sculpture Leaves of Grass, currently on view in the State of the Art…
June 9 — World Oceans Day Celebration – A ‘March for the Ocean’ Sister Event
OJAI — World Oceans Day Celebration – A ‘March for the Ocean’ Sister Event Where Montessori School of Ojai 806 W. Baldwin Road Ojai, CA 93023 When Saturday, June 9th, 2018 6:30pm – 10:00pm Event Description Bring your picnic blankets,…
June 9 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Heritage Potluck
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Heritage Potluck. Prepare your loved one’s favorite dish at home & join us for a special potluck in remembrance of those we have loved and lost. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa…
June 9 — Making It Home Tour: luxury home tour, benefiting PATH Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — On June 9th, PATH Santa Barbara hosts its 2nd annual Making It Home Tour, in support of ending homelessness. This unique event features a guided tour through luxury area homes aboard a historic Santa Barbara trolley, including…
June 9 — Local Environmental Leaders Band Together to Host World Oceans Day Celebration
OJAI — On Saturday, June 9, 120 major ocean organizations and ocean advocates ready to turn the tide are joining the March for the Ocean in Washington, D.C and at hundreds of sister events across the globe. Ocean supporters are…
June 10 — 32nd Ojai Wine Festival Combines Craft Beer and Fine Wine for Local Relief Efforts Benefiting Thomas Fire Victims
OJAI — For 32 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West and its numerous philanthropic endeavors that serve to enhance lives both locally and internationally. To date, the…
June 11 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Invite the Community to ‘Swing into Action’ at the 9th Annual Golf Classic
MOORPARK — Golfers are invited to participate in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s 9th Annual Golf Classic while helping raise funds for local youth on Monday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Moorpark…
June 15 — Free Job & Career Workshops in Oxnard
OXNARD — Free Career Workshops For Job Seekers – presented throughout June 2018 by the America’s Job Center of California with support from the Workforce Development Board, EDD Workforce Services and the Human Services Agency of Ventura County. Career Shop topics include…
June 16 — Bilingual report: Free Dental Day in Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — A FREE Dental Day! will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Johnson Family Dental, 1620 Newbury Road, Suite 5, Newbury Park. Visit 805-426-4613 or www.johnsonfamilydental.com
June 16 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County to Hold its Annual Meeting and Luncheon
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization will be holding their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, June 16 in the Ventanas Room at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036. This is a…
Through June 17 — Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County presents Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County, a new exhibit that showcases the bicycle as an object of design as well as personal expression. Shown in conjunction with the Amgen Tour of California,…
Through June 17 — Setting the Scene Exhibition to Show Paintings by Hollywood Artists from the Historic Santa Paula Civic Collection
SANTA PAULA —The Santa Paula Art Museum is going Hollywood with its exhibit, Setting the Scene, continuing through June. 17. The exhibit will feature paintings by famous background artists who worked for film studios like Disney, MGM and 20th Century Fox during the…
June 19 — Oxnard College is launching its first Mariachi Ensemble class
OXNARD — Oxnard College is launching its first Mariachi Ensemble class, under the leadership of Maestro Jorge Herrera, of the acclaimed Hermanos Herrera group. The Mariachi Ensemble (MUS R126) is a one-unit, CSU transferable lab course and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to…
June 19 — NAWBO Ventura County hosts “Clear the Smoke Around Marijuana in the Marketplace” an informative evening for employers and business owners
VENTURA COUNTY — Join NAWBO Ventura County (NAWBO VC) on Tuesday, June 19th at the Wedgewood Center, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo from 5:30pm-8:00pm for a must-attend presentation about Proposition 64, the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana and…
June 19 — United Way of Ventura County to host open house to officially dedicate its new headquarters
June 20 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘When China Ruled the Sea: The Treasure Fleet of the Ming Dynasty’ with Howard J Smith, Expert of Chinese Treasure Ships
OXNARD — In 2005, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s speaker, Howard Jay Smith, was the curator for an exhibit on the Fleets of the Ming Dynasty at the Ventura County Maritime Museum. His most recent book, a novel, “Beethoven in Love;…
June 21 — County of Ventura to host job and career fair
By the Ventura County News Channel VENTURA — The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and career fair on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for entrance…
June 23 — Our County. Our Kids. Seeks Local Businesses to Support Foster Youth in Foster Care and Resource Families
Our County. Our Kids. is FANNING OUT June 23rd from 9-12 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, asking businesses to join their innovative Inspire Business Program to support youth in foster care and their the wonderful resource families in…
June 23 — Central Coast Comedy Summer Jam in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Sponsor~Tise & True~Star Entertainment Bring you The Central Coast Comedy Summer Jam,… Featuring Comedians, Adam Hunter of The Last Comic Standing, Comedian Ariel Kashanchi of Don’t be Whore and Guest of Kevin & Bean Show, Actor and…
June 23 — SBCC To Host Community Open House and New Building Dedication
On Saturday June 23, 2018, Santa Barbara City College will host an Open House and Dedication of its award-winning West Campus Center from 10 a.m. to Noon. Everyone in the community will have the opportunity to take a tour of…
June 23 — Santa Paula Art Museum presents ‘The Natural World: Variations on a Theme Featuring Paintings by Gina Niebergall’
Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the premiere party is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — Ventura native Gina Niebergall has been an artist for…
June 24 — Young Talent & Professional Dancers Join together to Present Agoura Hills Dance & Performing Arts Center 16th Annual Production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
THOUSAND OAKS — Families are invited to a fun evening filled with music and dance at the 16th Annual Production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ presented by the Agoura Hill Dance & Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 24 at 7 pm.…
June 26 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for June 2018 Tuesday, June 26, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session –become an…
June 27 — Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape workshop in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Central Coast nonprofit leaders, Development Directors and Board Members – join international speaker, trainer and author Tai Sunnanon, and event host Marybeth Carty, for an informative and inspiring workshop on Wednesday, June 27. Adaptive Leadership in a…
June 27 — Adaptive Leadership Event and Workshop for Regional Nonprofits
SANTA BARBARA — Nonprofit leaders in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are well aware that they must be able to adapt if they plan to successfully lead their organizations during challenging times. Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape is taking…