Category: Locales

Bilingual report — Natalie Hernandez named new County Public Information Officer

by Community Contributor • January 17, 2023 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura is pleased to announce that Natalie Hernandez has been selected to serve as the Public Information Officer for the County Executive Office. The appointment was made by County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson following a lengthy search which included strong internal and external candidates.

Hernandez has over a decade of experience working in public relations, crisis communications, and event management across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She comes to the role having served most recently as the Public Information Officer for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and, prior to that, as the Assistant Public Information Officer for the County Executive Office.

“I am excited to have Natalie rejoin our team”, said County Executive Officer, Dr. Sevet Johnson. “Natalie’s extensive experience working with our diverse communities to share vital and important information will help enrich our service to the public.”

Bilingual report — WEV (Women’s Economic Ventures) presenting free Emprendimiento Program on Feb. 7

by Community Contributor • January 11, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — WEV (Women’s Economic Ventures) will present a free Emprendimiento Program in Spanish from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Blanchard Community Library, 119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula.

WEV’s Emprendimiento Program is free, taught in Spanish, and an incredible opportunity for any Ventura County business owner/new entrepreneur. Our 8-week class will help Spanish-speaking business owners learn the steps to grow their business, write a business plan, understand budgeting, projecting profit and expenses, and gain additional resources for their business journey. And, after completing the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply for a $7,500 small business grant plus additional assistance from mentors and advisors!

Bilingual report — Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) accepting applications beginning Feb 1 for the Public Housing Program from low income households

by Community Contributor • January 11, 2023 • Comments Off

The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) will be accepting applications beginning February 1, 2023 for the Public Housing Program from low income households.

Applications will be accepted online beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:00am and will close on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 4:00pm. Applications will be accepted via an online portal at onlineportal.ahacv.org

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Bilingual commentary — The Closure of Camarillo State Hospital

by Community Contributor • January 11, 2023 • Comments Off

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 •…

Bilingual report — MICOP — Safety Net for All Coalition Statement on the Governor’s Budget 2023 – 2024

by Community Contributor • January 10, 2023 • Comments Off

The Safety Net for All Coalition is deeply disappointed to see that Governor Newsom’s proposed budget does not include unemployment benefits for excluded immigrant workers. An Excluded Workers Program is an essential step to creating a more equitable and resilient economy that works for all Californians.

California’s immigrant workers are the foundation of our economy, contributing to its standing as the 4th largest economy in the world. Seventy-eight percent of California’s undocumented immigrants work in industries that are “essential and critical” to the economy, such as agriculture, construction, and domestic work. Yet, due to historic racist exclusions from our safety net, California’s undocumented workers are not able to access economic support when they face unexpected job loss. Despite the fact that California employers pay an estimated $485 million annually into the Unemployment Insurance system on behalf of these workers, these workers are prohibited from accessing these benefits.

Bilingual report — Ventura County elected officials ceremonially sworn in at Board of Supervisors meeting

by Community Contributor • January 10, 2023 • Comments Off

On Tuesday, January 10, in the first County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2023, County officials who were elected to office following the 2022 elections were ceremonially sworn in by Judge Kevin DeNoce. The officials sworn into office were:

Supervisor Jeff Gorell, District 2
Supervisor Janice S. Parvin, District 4
Assessor Keith Taylor
Auditor-Controller Jeffery S. Burgh
Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Michelle Ascencion
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko
Treasurer-Tax Collector Sue Horgan

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) January Event and Webinar Schedule

by Community Contributor • January 9, 2023 • Comments Off

EN ESPAÑOL: CLASE GRATUITA DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA

Comenzando el 10 de enero los martes a las 6:00 pm y los sábados a las 10:00 am

Este curso de 6 semanas enseña a estudiantes adultos conocimientos esenciales de computación que son necesarios en la vida diaria. Este curso está diseñado para personas con un mínimo o ninguna cualificaciones digitales que operan una computadora y es especialmente útil para los estudiantes adultos que necesitan más conocimientos de computación para conseguir un trabajo o pasar a un trabajo mejor pagado.

Bilingual commentary — And We Think We Have Problems…

by Community Contributor • January 6, 2023 • Comments Off

When all four of my grandparents escaped the violence in Mexico and arrived in the U.S. in 1923, they couldn’t stop feeling gratitude for the sense of safety that they were experiencing. Despite the prejudice and spiteful attitudes of some of the people around them in Los Angeles, they felt at peace. For them, any societal problems in the city were relatively minor compared to what they had experienced at the hands of the revolutionaries in Mexico.

And yes, of course, we had, and still have, problems in our society. Lots of them.

But sometimes we have to place things in perspective.

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) announces California Competes Tax Credit Program

by Community Contributor • January 5, 2023 • Comments Off

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.

Application Period Timeline: For the remainder of the 2022-2023, applications for the California Competes Tax Credit will be accepted during the following periods:

January 3, 2023 – January 23, 2023
March 6, 2023 – March 20, 2023

Bilingual report — $7.3M Payout Rewards Physician Excellence in Healthcare on Central Coast

by Community Contributor • January 3, 2023 • Comments Off

On March 1 of 2022, CenCal Health launched the Quality Care Incentive Program (QCIP) to maximize the quality of care for its health plan members on the Central Coast. QCIP is a value-based incentive program that directly rewards plan providers who deliver exceptional medical care in their community. After nine months, the innovative initiative has resulted in a distribution of over $7 million in payments to participating primary care providers (PCPs). QCIP emphasizes the clinical priorities of significance to CenCal Health members, such as diabetes and asthma care, breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings, and child and adolescent well-care visits. In Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, CenCal Health is the Medi-Cal plan that partners with over 1,500 local physicians, hospitals and other providers in delivering patient care to more than 225,000 members. Medi-Cal is the name of California’s Medicaid benefits program; the federal government administers Medicaid.

Jan. 28 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Community Development Corp. announces return of in-person Homebuyer Education Workshops

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

We are excited to announce our Homebuyer Education workshop is back in-person! We can’t wait to see you at our next workshop. If you prefer virtual workshops, we’re still offering online sessions!

Check out our workshops below

Feb. 8 — Bilingual report — Save the date for Santa Paula Community College Education Center Town Hall

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Save the Date for the Community College Education Center Townhall presented by Santa Paula Latino Townhall. To build the future economic prosperity of the Santa Clara Valley Region, a long overdue promise of building a Community College Education Center in Santa Paula must become a reality. T

Feb. 25, 26 — Teatro de las Américas to present Juguetones de la Calle 6

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Visit our website and online box office!

Juguetones de la Calle 6
Presented By Teatro De Las Americas

Feb 25th 2023, 3:00 PM

Feb 25th 2023, 7:00 PM

Feb 26th 2023, 3:00 PM

March 13 — Bilingual report — Community members invited to public meetings for potential disadvantaged community designations in areas of unincorporated Ventura County

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Planning Division is researching potential disadvantaged community designations in unincorporated areas, also referred to as Study Areas, near the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, and Santa Paula. Designated disadvantaged communities (DDCs) are low-income communities that are disproportionately burdened by environmental pollution. If the Board of Supervisors elects to identify one or more of these unincorporated communities as DDCs at a future public hearing, these communities would benefit from County policies and programs intended to help address environmental and economic disparities in DDCs

March 22 — Bilingual report — FREE WEBINAR: Weathering the Economic Storm – Helping Small Business Owners Feel Prepared

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

How would a recession impact my business? What do I need to know about inflation? This webinar will provide some of the answers. The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) and Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) have partnered to offer a FREE WEVWorks webinar. The webinar aims to provide small business owners with guidance on how to prepare their businesses for periods of inflation and recession. The webinar will begin with an economic overview from Dr. Peter Rupert, founder of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, followed by small business-specific guidance from Dr. Ray Bowman and Gonzalo Fernández of the EDC Small Business Development Center. Nicki Parr of WEV will moderate the session, and a Q&A session will follow.

A live translation will be available for Spanish speakers during the webinar!

Join us March 22 @ 12:00 pm!

CLICK HERE to register

Through April 8 — Heard the buzz about Teatro De Las Americas’s production of El Nogalar?

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Get your tickets online to guarantee your seat today.

April 14, 15, 16 — Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Presents Three Free Performances of Tres Souls

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back with its next free community event. Relive the vintage sounds of the Golden Era of Mexican Cinema with three free performances by the musical trio, Tres Souls. Viva is a collaboration…

May 15 — Bilingual report — County of Ventura Elections Office seeking community leaders for Language Accessibility Advisory Committee

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura Elections Office seeking community leaders to serve on a Language Accessibility Advisory Committee Committee (LAAC) in Ventura County.

You are cordially invited to participate in the quarterly LAAC meeting as we prepare for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Your voice matters!

The next quarterly meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 15. We will be conducting the meeting via the Zoom web conference platform.

Topic: LAAC Quarterly Meeting to discuss language preparation for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election

May 20 — Bilingual report — Health & Wellness Resource Fair to be held in Fillmore

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

n recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Fillmore Health and Wellness Resource Fair aims to showcase the many health, wellness, safety, social services and educational resources that are available to residents of Fillmore and the Santa Clara Valley, for everyone from young children to seniors to be healthy, stay engaged and to thrive.

May 23 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Public Works to Host over 1,300 Local Students

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

For this year’s National Public Works Day on May 23rd, more than 1,200 students in Ventura County will visit the Ventura County Public Works Agency! National Public Works Day is an opportunity for kindergarten through high school students to learn about the world of public works. PWA provides water, sanitation, vertical construction, survey, grading, roads, transportation systems, controlling and conserving storm waters, and working as first responders for major events. This year’s theme, “Connecting the World Through Public Works,” highlights how public works professionals connect us through infrastructure, planning, and building.

VCPWA will transform the “G” lot at the Government Center into a display of heavy equipment and booths demonstrating the agency’s work. Local students will participate in interactive demonstrations focused on science, technological innovations, illustrations of current engineering projects, career opportunities, and more.

June 1 — Bilingual report —Experts Share How to Prepare for Upcoming Heat Waves

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

entura County is warming faster than any other county in the contiguous U.S., with neighboring Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties not far behind. Higher temperatures put the health and well-being of the most vulnerable—including agricultural workers, youth, and the elderly—in serious jeopardy.

On Thursday, June 1, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) will bring together local and national experts who are on the frontlines of developing solutions to safeguard community members when temperatures soar.

Through June 5 — Bilingual report — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) presenting 12-week Community Workgroup Series ‘Parenting Groups’ in Oxnard, Ventura

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series Parenting Groups through June 5 in Ventura and Oxnard.

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June 7 — Bilingual report — Dementia Friendly Ventura County One-Stop Shop

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Dementia Friendly Ventura County’s next one-stop workshop to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, at the Goebel Adult Community Center in Thousand Oaks.

The public is encouraged to stop by anytime during the “Living Well, Caring Well” event and meet with many local providers who can assist with dementia-related issues, including adult day centers, adult protective services, the Alzheimer’s Association, caregiver resources, financial resources, in-home care, health insurance counseling and advocacy, legal and advanced planning, long-term care ombudsman, neurology, and public benefit programs.

June 21 — Bilingual report — Discover Limitless Career Opportunities at Local Youth Job Fair

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties are hosting a job fair this summer to help local youth discover limitless career possibilities and connect with top employers. The WDBVC provides over 5,000 services to job seekers annually, and they want to provide the local youth with the opportunity to make connections and find an abundance of career opportunities. Local employers hiring youth and are interested in participating are encouraged to sign-up here https://workforceventuracounty.org/events/

June 27 — Bilingual report — Community Environmental Council (CEC) in Santa Barbara presents free bilingual community webinar on financial incentives and programs available to make going electric more affordable

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

On Tuesday, June 27, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) will host a free, interactive webinar, offered in English and Spanish, from 12 to 1:15 p.m. PST that will review the tax credits and incentive programs available to make going electric affordable, and describe how homeowners can combine these financial incentives to make their homes more efficient and climate friendly. Participants will also learn how to access CEC’s newElectrify Your Life service, which walks individuals through the process of determining their eligibility and applying for financial incentives.

Through July 6 — Bilingual report — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) presenting a 12-week Community Workgroup Series ‘Anger Management Groups’ in Oxnard, Ventura

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series Anger Management Groups in Oxnard, Ventura.

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Through July 7 — Bilingual report — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) presenting a 12-week Community Workgroup Series ‘Grief Groups’ in Oxnard, Ventura

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series “Grief Groups” in Oxnard, Ventura starting April 21 in Oxnard, April 24 in Ventura and April 25 in Zoom. on Zoom and April 27 in Ventura.

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July 8 — Bilingual report — California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. (CRLA) to present free ‘Clean Slate Clinic’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. (CRLA) will host a free-of-charge “Clean Slate Clinic” record clearing clinic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at E.P. Foster Library at 651 E Main St, Ventura.

For more information and to make an appointment, contact: 805-902-CRLA (2752) or contact reentry@crla.org

July 13 — Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Upcoming Uplift Central Coast Community Convenings

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Join the Uplift Coalition for community meetings across the region for an opportunity to learn about the Community Economic Resilience Fund planning process and project progress, meet with community members and organizations engaging in the work and voice your experiences and insight on both the issues and challenges that face our communities and the opportunities and possibilities that are in the future of our Central Coast region.

Your participation is critical to the success of the project as Uplift works to develop an understanding of the barriers to economic opportunity across the diversity of Central Coast communities and builds a plan to invest in possible solutions into the future.

Refreshments provided. Meeting is open to the public until capacity.

Registration is required.

Check Where Your Nearest Community Convening Is Below:

Through July 21 — Bilingual report — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) presenting a 12-week Community Workgroup Series ‘Co-Parenting Groups’ in Oxnard, Ventura

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Alternative Action Programs (AAP) in Oxnard will present a 12-week Community Workgroup Series “Co-Parenting Groups” through July 21.

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July 27 — Plastic Free July Events Highlight Plastic Pollution Solutions

by Amigos805.com • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The Community Environmental Council and partners to host in-person and online events focused on plastic pollution and plastic-free initiatives during month of July SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 million metric tons of plastics enter the ocean each year, and…

Aug. 6 — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. to present ‘National Health Center Week — Free Community Health Fair’ at Oxnard College

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Presented in English/Spanish and Mixteco.

Enjoy live music, games, prizes and community resources. Get a complementary vision screening and information on other health resources. Find us near the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building!

Aug. 11-12 — Teatro de las Américas — Will you be at opening night for Entre Pancho Villa y una mujer desnuda?

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to bring this production to life. Break a leg!

Entre Pancho Villa y una mujer desnuda
Presented By Teatro De Las Americas

Aug 11th 2023, 7:00 PM
Aug 12th 2023, 7:00 PM

Sept. 6 — Bilingual report — Dementia Friendly Ventura County One-Stop Shop to be held in Camarillo

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Dementia Friendly Ventura County’s next one-stop workshop to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, at the Camarillo Health Care District.

Sept. 8, 9, 10 — Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Launches 2023-2024 Season with Three Free Performances by Grammy-Nominated Perla Batalla

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back with the first event of its spectacular 2023-2024 season. The season will launch with a free community performance by grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla. A collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association, Viva is dedicated to bringing the rich cultural heritage of Latin America to Santa Barbara County students and community members.

Sept. 9 — Bilingual report — Free Citizenship Fair in Simi Valley / Feria de ciudadanía gratuita

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Free assistance on:

filling out your citizenship application (N-400)
DACA Renewal
Residency Renewal

Sept. 23 — Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department Presents the 10th Annual Mariachi Dinner: A Night of Live Music, Dining, and Community Support

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the 10th Annual Mariachi Dinner, a captivating evening of cultural celebration, live music, and dining. Hosted by the City of Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department, this event promises a memorable experience for all attendees, young and old.

The 10th Annual Mariachi Dinner is an opportunity for the community to come together, show support for a noble cause, and revel in the joy of shared moments. This year’s event will be held at the Parks and Recreation Community Center Auditorium located at 530 West Main St., Santa Paula, CA 93060 on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Sept. 26 — Bilingual report — Cottage Virtual Care Hosts Free Virtual Event in Spanish ‘Stay Healthy: When and Where to Go for Medical Care’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Virtual Care will host a free virtual event in Spanish titled “Stay Healthy: When and Where to Go for Medical Care” on Tuesday, September 26, from 6-7 p.m. This event will feature Maria Rivera, Nurse Practitioner with Cottage Virtual Care, and Cottage Health experts who will be available to share their expertise on different health care options.

During the event, Cottage will provide valuable insights into the differences between healthcare options such as urgent care, virtual care and the emergency department and why understanding these healthcare options is critical to seeking appropriate care. Attendees will gain the knowledge to help make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Sept. 27 — Bilingual report — COAST to present A Ventura County Town Hall “Facing Down Fentanyl’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — County Opioid Abuse Suppression Taskforce (COAST) will present A Ventura County Town Hall “Facing Down Fentanyl” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Free event. Dinner provided.

County leaders will discuss the ongoing opioid crisis in our community, and what you need to know about fentanyl to protect the health and safety of your family.

Brought to you by Ventura County’s Behavioral Health Department, in cooperation with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cesar Morales, attendees at this Town Hall event will hear from panelists:

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko
Medical Examiner Dr. Christopher Young
Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin
Sheriff Jim Fryhoff
Behavioral Health Division Chief Raena West

30 de septiembre — ‘Empoderamiento Financiero’ de WEV, en persona en Santa Paula

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — “Empoderamiento Financiero” de WEV, en persona, el 30 de septiembre, de 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

En esta clase gratuita de 3 horas el sábado, aprenderás a:

Tomar el control de tus finanzas personales: comprende tu “mentalidad de dinero” y crea nuevos hábitos financieros para aumentar tu confianza financiera y resiliencia
Establece metas financieras significativas: crea un presupuesto, paga deudas, administra tu dinero y logra tus metas financieras a largo plazo.
Conviértete en un(a) dueño(a) de negocio más efectivo(a) y financieramente seguro(a).

Oct. 1 — Bilingual report — Half a Century of Hope: Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Santa Maria Families

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Family Service Agency is thrilled to announce Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center’s (SMVYFC) 50th anniversary celebration, marking half a century of dedicated service to the Santa Maria Valley community. The Santa Maria Family Festival takes place on Sunday October 1st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Teresa Machado Plaza, located at the corner of North Pine Street and West Chapel Street.

“We invite the entire Santa Maria Valley community to come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of SMVYFC and the countless lives it has positively impacted,” said Arcelia Sención, Chief Strategy and North County Programs Officer. “We anticipate many more years of promoting hope, strength and stability to children, families, and seniors in Santa Maria.

Oct. 7 — Bilingual report — Camarillo Animal Shelter to hold ‘Playgroup Rock Star Adoption Event’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Watch our dogs run, jump, and play as we participate in the nationwide, “Playgroup Rock Star Adoption Event” on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, from 1PM-3PM at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Come watch our dogs play, see who stands out to you, have private play time with them, and adopt them if a match is made! We are waiving adoption fees for all shelter dogs one (1) year or older on this day only!

As always, promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not include the cost of a pet license, if applicable.

Oct. 13, 14, 15 — Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Presents Three Free Performances of Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, will hold three free public performances in Santa Barbara County October 13-15, 2023. The performances are a part of ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva), a program dedicated to sharing the rich cultural heritage of Latin America to Santa Barbara County students and community members.

Oct. 21 — Bilingual report — City of Santa Paula Invites the Community to Join Together for a ‘Santa Paula Beautiful Day’ Volunteer Event

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — As summer gracefully transitions into autumn and the season of decorating our homes begins, the Santa Paula Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce “Santa Paula Beautiful Day.” This community volunteer event aims to unite residents of all ages once again in a collective effort to engage in civic beautification.

Join us on this special day as we embark on a project to prepare Santa Paula for thousands of Ventura County residents who will be visiting Santa Paula on October 21, 2023, for the County’s “Mountains to Sea Jubilee & Music Festival” to celebrate the County’s 150th Anniversary.

Oct. 21 — Bilingual report — Mountains to Sea Jubilee to celebrate Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Join us at the Mountains to Sea Jubilee in the city of Santa Paula! The event kicks off with a FREE family-friendly festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Museum of Ventura County’s Agricultural Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula.

The Mountains to Sea Jubilee is the culmination of the County of Ventura’s 150th Anniversary celebration and will feature performances and participation from community partners and organizations from across the County. Through a collaborative partnership, the County of Ventura and the Museum of Ventura County have commemorated the sesquicentennial anniversary of the County with a series of public events.

Oct. 28 — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project to present Día de Muertos — In Concert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) would like to cordially invite you to join us on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, for an evening where we honor our ancestors through the ancient indigenous Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos that celebrates death as part of the cycle of life. The evening will feature performances by Ópera Mixe and Ballet Folklórico Nueva Antequera, as well as a selection of artisanal vendors, free community altars, and more!

Oct. 28-29 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Animal Services announces Halloween Bunny Adoption Promotion

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

We’re celebrating Halloween with a FEE-WAIVED bunny adoption promo, this weekend from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Camarillo Shelter. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred. Visit www.vcas.us/rabbits to view rabbits, submit an application, and schedule an appointment.

Rabbits leave VCAS spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Each adoption comes with a FREE bag of hay, grass mat and complimentary vet visit. All other items needed can be purchased at our on-site Bunny Boutique!

Looking to add a second rabbit to your home? Email the Bunny Brigade to schedule a bunny date! Questions? Contact us at VCASBunnyBrigade@gmail.com or call (805) 388-4341.

Oct. 28 – Bilingual report — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project to present Día de Muertos — In Concert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) invites the public to attend its Day of the Dead concert celebration in collaboration with Oxnard College on October 28, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. We are incredibly honored to be able to host this fantastic event in person for the first time in a few years! Joining us tonight is the incredibly talented Ópera Mixe, an ensemble made up of María Reyna and Joaquín Garzón, as we commemorate the indigenous celebration of death as part of the cycle of life.

Nov. 4 — 4 de noviembre — Bilingual report — Free Citizenship Fair in Thousand Oaks / Feria de ciudadanía gratuita en Thousand Oaks

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — Free Citizenship Fair, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, Hispanic Ministry of Saint Paschal Baylon, 155 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

Free assistance on:

filling out your citizenship application (N-400)
DACA Renewal
Residency Renewal
Please RSVP at: (805) 395-6870, no walk-ins

Nov. 17 — Bilingual report — Community Workshop in Guadalupe To Share First-Ever Continuous Air Quality Data For the Region

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — In September, wildfire smoke from as far away as Oregon impacted California’s Central Coast, prompting the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to issue an Air Quality Alert for Santa Barbara County. An air quality monitoring system established last year in Guadalupe recorded unhealthy levels of particulate matter for sensitive groups and ensured that the data was available to the community for the first time ever via the Guadalupe Community Air Project website.

Dec. 2 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) — Join us in Santa Maria this Saturday!

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Homebuyer Workshop

Saturday, December 2 – In-person, Santa Maria (in partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara)

Friday, December 8 – Virtual

Saturday, December 16 – Virtual

If you want to learn what it takes to buy a home of your own and what resources are out there, our HUD-approved Homebuyer Workshops is a class you won’t want to miss! There is no cost for you to attend and you’ll enjoy hearing from a variety of expert speakers who will give you the latest and greatest on credit, money management, real estate, mortgage loans, insurance and more! Register for FREE today!

Dec. 2 — Bilingual report — SBCC School of Extended Learning’s Arts & Crafts Fair a must for holiday shoppers

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, more than 50 arts and crafts faculty and students from the SBCC School of Extended Learning will be selling their wares at Wake Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Community members are encouraged to stop by and view and/or purchase one-of-a-kind works including ceramics, jewelry items, fabric arts, cards, glass art and more — crafted by their very own friends and neighbors.
Shoppers can also enjoy a catered lunch during the Fair, available for purchase by Chef Rene’s Cuisine.

Dec. 6 — Bilingual report — Next Dementia Friendly Ventura County One-Stop Shop

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Dementia Friendly Ventura County’s next one-stop workshop to help people living with a dementia-related disease and their caregivers is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, at Oxnard Family Circle.

Dec. 12 — Bilingual report — Cottage to Host FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor Cardiovascular Disease in Women: How Far We Have Come and Where We Are Going

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The Cottage Heart and Vascular Center will present a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event with Dr. Bina Ahmed on Tuesday, December 12, from 4 – 5 p.m., on cardiovascular disease in women. The event will be offered in English and Spanish.

Advances in women’s heart health have improved the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. This event will offer attendees insight into how women can proactively care for their hearts, from preventative measures to intervention and explore what breakthroughs may shape the future of cardiovascular health.

Dr. Bina Ahmed is an Interventional cardiologist and structural heart disease specialist with a strong interest in advancing women’s heart health. Her career path has included specialized training focusing on better understanding sex-based differences in cardiovascular diseases. She hopes to use her interest and expertise to enhance all aspects of cardiovascular care in women, from prevention to intervention.

15 de diciembre — Bilingual report — Teatro de las Américas — ‘Nuri’, corto cinematográfico de nuestro Taller de Cine

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Cortometraje en español con subtítulos en inglés realizado durante el Taller de Cine del Teatro de las Américas.

Short Film in Spanish with English subtitles made during the Film Workshop of the Teatro de las Américas.

Through Dec. 23 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Resting, Recharging, and Returning in September / Descanso, Recarga, y vuelta en septiembre

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Cameron Patricia Downey:
Orchid Blues
September 17 – December 23, 2023
Opening reception: September 17, 12–4pm

Bilingual report — UCSB Arts & Lectures announces Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara FREE public performances return to Santa Barbara County for Jan.- May 2023

by Community Contributor • December 30, 2022 • Comments Off

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back in 2023 for the first time since 2020! Since its establishment as a free community arts program in 2006, Viva has brought together people of diverse backgrounds from across Santa BarbaraCounty to celebrate the music and dance of Latin America.

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES!

Friday,Jan 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta

Saturday, Jan 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe

Sunday, Jan 15 | 7 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara

Bilingual report — Dedication of the ‘Mark A. Lunn Wedding Room’ to be Held Dec. 29, 2022 at the Ventura County Government Center – Hall of Administration

by Community Contributor • December 23, 2022 • Comments Off

The Wedding Room in the Ventura County Clerk and Recorder’s office was officially named in honor of retiring County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn, following the Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ approval this month. The public and media are invited to commemorate the dedication of the “Mark A. Lunn Wedding Room” on Dec. 29 at the Ventura County Government Center – Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura.

Supervisor Matt LaVere, chair of the Board of Supervisors, made the recommendation to name the wedding room in honor of Mr. Lunn at the Board’s Dec. 13 meeting.

Bilingual report — Happy Holidays from Economic Development Collaborative (EDC)

by Community Contributor • December 23, 2022 • Comments Off

All of us at the EDC are wishing you and your families a happy and safe holiday season! We are grateful to have worked with you over the last year and are excited to connect with you again in the new year.

The EDC will be closed on:
Friday, December 23
Monday, December 26
Monday, January 2

Need business assistance? CLICK HERE to register for a phone call appointment!

Bilingual report — A No-Cost Building & Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo County Residents!

by Community Contributor • December 20, 2022 • Comments Off

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC), Workforce Development Board of San Luis Obispo County (WDBSLO), Workforce Development Board of Santa Barbara County (WDBSB), and the Tri-Counties Building & Construction Trades Council are offering accelerated pre-apprenticeship training at no cost to residents in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. This pre-apprenticeship training is designed to prepare applicants to successfully enter full time paid apprenticeships and employment in a multitude of Construction Trades.

Bilingual commentary — Dancing on the Pyramid

by Community Contributor • December 16, 2022 • Comments Off

“Dance like no one is watching,” they tell us. These words are meant to encourage those of us at the next wedding party who might feel a bit inhibited about showing off whatever “dance skills” we may (or may not) possess.

One female Spanish tourist in Mexico thought she would test that motivational phrase last month at a famous archaeological site. She did dance as if no one was watching. The problem was that there were plenty of people watching her from the base of the pyramid at the site. But, unlike at your typical wedding party, the Mexicans who witnessed this sacrilege were quite angry and vitriolic about her “moves.”

Bilingual report — Lumina Alliance launches campaign supporting parents of school aged youth

by Community Contributor • December 15, 2022 • Comments Off

Lumina Alliance is launching ReDefine Parenting: An educational program focused on improving the social, emotional and physical well-being of children and pre-teen boys.

Parents are tasked with an impossible job: Raise and educate children, while navigating life and family, with no guidance or resources, in the midst of a changing and turbulent world. ReDefine Parenting aims to support parents and caregivers by providing them the tools to tackle some of the most difficult and nuanced issues facing youth today.

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — California Competes Tax Credit Program

by Community Contributor • December 14, 2022 • Comments Off

Bilingual report — Metrolink’s Tips for Holiday Train Travel with Kids

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2022 • Comments Off

Traveling with children is an adventure in itself, so this holiday season Metrolink is sharing a few tips for smooth travel with children on our trains.

Plan where you’ll go in advance. There are many holiday event destinations accessible by Metrolink trains. The EXPLORE page on our website shares many of this season’s best. Pro tip: Metrolink has free and convenient connections to many transit agencies throughout our service area, including L.A. Metro, making it easy to travel car-free.
Purchase tickets with ease. Download the Metrolink mobile app to a smart phone to easily access routes, schedules, fares and stress-free purchases all in the palm of your hand. Pro tip: up to three kids ride free on weekends with a paying adult, and with the Weekend Day Pass, the adult fare is just $10 all day, anywhere we go.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Official Final Results and Certification Announced for November 8, 2022 General Election

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2022 • Comments Off

Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn today announced the official election results certification for the November 8, 2022 General Election with 100% of Ventura County’s 1,640 precincts reporting. A total of 284,013 ballots were cast in this General Election: 89% of the ballots were cast by Vote-By-Mail ballots and 11% were cast in person at County Vote Centers. Ventura County had an overall voter turnout of 56.2%. This Election plus the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election complete the first full Voter’s Choice Act (“VCA”) Election cycle for Ventura County.

Full election results from Ventura County are available on the VenturaVote.org website. Statewide contest results are on the Secretary of State website: https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/

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