Category: Locales

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update

5 Community Transmission Cases Announced VENTURA — Ventura County Public Health has confirmed five new presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These cases have an unidentified source of exposure. They are considered community transmission cases. Public health is completing…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus Guidance for Residents | Orientació Para Los Residentes

COVID-19 | CORONAVIRUS COMMUNITY UPDATE March 16, 2020 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS The City of Oxnard strongly encourages our community to follow the Governor’s guidelines for residents. Seniors age 65 or older or those with chronic conditions must stay indoors and…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update — 2 Presumptive Positive Cases Announced

UPDATE: The presumptive positive case for an 8 -year-old being treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was retested by Los Angeles Children’s Hospital with a new sample from the child. The results were negative. Ventura County Public Health retested the…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Offers Helpful Tips for March 3rd Presidential Primary Election; Poll Workers Still Needed

VENTURA — Due to recent changes in legislation, the Ventura County Elections Division anticipates possible long lines at the polls on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. In an effort to prepare and staff each of the 389 polling places to accommodate…

Bilingual report: Update from Ventura County Public Health on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Health Department continues to take steps to prevent the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus. The health and wellbeing of the community remains Public Health’s top priority. In Ventura County, as in counties across the…

Bilingual report: Visión y Compromiso seeking project coordinator for Ventanilla de Salud at Consulado de México in Oxnard

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   OXNARD — Bilingual report: Visión y Compromiso seeking project coordinator for Ventanilla de Salud at Consulado de México in Oxnard. *** Estimados amigos: Visión y Compromiso, agencia fiscal de la Ventanilla de Salud en…

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas announces ‘Volunteer of the Year Recognition’

Jimmy, Becky, Holly, Bob We honor you! / ¡Los elogiamos! Beginning in 2016, Teatro created the “Volunteer of the Year Recognition”. The first awardee was James (Jimmy) Valdez. At that time Jimmy had been on, behind and building the stage for many…

Bilingual report: Sign up today for Oxnard’s Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers

OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is offering two more sign-up opportunities on January 22 and 23 for the Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers. Eligible residents will receive a $15 monthly discount toward their trash, sewer,…

Bilingual report: Poll Workers Needed for March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 390 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…

Bilingual report: Three Political Parties to Permit No Party Preference Voters to Participate in Presidential Primary Election

VENTURA — The American Independent, Democratic, and Libertarian parties adopted a party rule allowing No Party Preference voters to participate in their March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Republican, Green, and Peace and Freedom parties did not adopt this rule.…

Bilingual report — Ventura County Veterans Services Office Helps Veterans Reclaim Their Lives

VENTURA — For Tom, joining the Navy at barely eighteen brought him a deep sense of pride and community. For the first time he truly felt part of something and even today, he still smiles when he recalls handling radio communications…

Bilingual report: Jan. 21 — Special Board of Supervisors Meeting to be held in Thousand Oaks

THOUSAND OAKS — On January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting in the Thousand Oaks City Council Chambers at the Civic Arts Plaza/Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.  This…

22 de febrero — Taller Sobre el Bienestar Emocional y Salud Mental (Conexión Con Mis Compañeras)

OXNARD — El programa Conexión Con Mis Compañeras, por parte de la organización MICOP (Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project), quiere invitar a la comunidad Latina/Indígena al taller “Mujeres Y Nuestro Bienestar Emocional”. En el taller las personas aprenderán sobre la salud…

7 de marzo — El Concilio Family Services los invitamos a un evento especial para las Familias Latinas

OXNARD – – El Concilio Family Services los invitamos a un evento especial para las Familias Latinas Sabado, 7 de Marzo, 9 am – 12:30 pm, Escuela Cesar Chavez, Salon de Multiservicios, 301 N. Marquita St., Oxnard.

22 de octubre — Women’s Economic Ventures lanza una serie de seminarios bilingües y gratuitos de Educación Financiera en línea para empoderar a los dueños de pequeños negocios durante el COVID

Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) ha lanzado una serie de seminarios de educación financiera en línea para empoderar a los dueños de pequeños negocios y aumentar su alfabetismo financiero durante el COVID-19. La serie se centra tanto en las finanzas personales como las de negocios y cada sesión ofrecerá herramientas y estrategias simples para ayudar a los participantes a manejar el impacto de la pandemia en sus finanzas. Los seminarios gratuitos en línea estarán disponibles en español e inglés. Para obtener más información y registrarse para los próximos seminarios:

Bilingual poetry of Santa Maria High School Spanish Teacher Enedina Castañeda selected for display at the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico City

Courtesy photos. Photo credits: Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior SRE) Binational Congress Dic 5, 2019, ClaryArts – Clara Victoria Martínez Rojas SANTA MARIA — The bilingual poetry of Santa Maria High School Spanish Teacher Enedina Castañeda was recently selected and…

Local PODS® Moving & Storage to collect toy donations for those in need at the Santa to the Sea event on Dec. 8

PODS containers to serve as Santa’s Sleigh and deliver thousands of toys to underserved youth in Nyeland Acres community OXNARD — As racers gear up for this year’s Santa to the Sea half marathon and 5k, local PODS® moving & storage…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Celebrates the Holidays at the 12th Annual Tamale Festival on Dec. 7

OXNARD — The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season at the City of Oxnard’s annual Tamale Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7  from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Plaza Park (500 S. C St.) in Downtown Oxnard. The…

Bilingual report: AVID Students in Ventura Unified School District Outperform Students Nationally

VENTURA — The Ventura Unified School District has released new 2018-2019 data on the success of last year’s graduating class of students participating in the District’s AVID program. AVID is a nationally-recognized program that helps students navigate the college application…

Bilingual report: Declaration of Intention period Extended for Two Judicial Offices to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12

VENTURA — Declaration of Intention period Extended for Two Judicial Offices to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. *** Período de Declaración de Intención para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se Extiende para Dos Cargos Judiciales…

Bilingual report: Flood Preparedness Week focuses on Ventura County’s flood risks

Ventura County Public Works Agency provides testing, education and additional resources to reduce impact of flooding on communities. VENTURA COUNTY — In the wake of fire season, it is imperative to understand the damage and risks of flooding that can…

Bilingual report: Teatro de las Americas announces casting for ‘Too Many Tamales / Demasiados tamales’

OXNARD — CASTING: (Teatro de las Américas is preparing for the Spanish-language play “Too Many Tamales,” written by Lina Montalvo based on the book by Gary Soto. The play will be presented Dec. 6 through 15.) Teatro de las Américas prepara la obra…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn anuncia planes para el Evento del Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes el 24 de septiembre de 2019

VENTURA — El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Ventura Mark Lunn anuncío planes de organizer un evento el 24 de septiembre de 2019 en el Día Nacional de Inscripción de Votantes, con el fin de inscriber a votantes en…

Bilingual report: Test drive an Electric Vehicle at the Ventura National Drive Electric Week Event

VENTURA — The County of Ventura is partnering with Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance to host the Ventura Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive event on September 17th.  The public is invited to test drive a variety of electric vehicles, learn…

Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn Anuncia la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020

VENTURA – – El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado, Mark A. Lunn anunció hoy que las peticiones de firmas en lugar de honorarios de presentación para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se pueden obtener de…

Oct. 11, 12, 13 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Cimarrón – Joropo music and dance from the plains of the Orinoco River

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…

Bilingual report: Oct. 12 — Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos event at Cambria Public Library

Day of the Dead, Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cambria Public Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria Learn about the traditions surrounding Day of the Dead?and how this holiday celebrates life and cultural traditions. Bring a picture of your ancestor to share…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Farmworker Resource Program Celebrates Program Launch

OXNARD — The County of Ventura’s Farmworker Resource Program on Aug. 22 hosted a reception in celebration of the launch of the program and to introduce the community to the staff and services available to both farmworkers and growers in…

Bilingual report: County provides options for parents to safely surrender newborns

VENTURA — Occasionally parents face difficult and desperate circumstances and find they are not ready or able to raise a newborn. These parents have the option under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law to legally and safely surrender their newborn baby within…

Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.

SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…

2 y 3 de agosto, 28 de julio y 4 de agosto — Teatro de las América presenta BURUNDANGA

Don’t miss it!/ ¡No se la pierdan! Esta comedia fue un gran éxito en Madrid donde estuvo en las tablas por 4 años.  Berta, estudiante de posgrado se encuentra embarazada por Manel, su novio. Insegura respecto al compromiso de él,…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. Celebrates Men’s Health Week — June 10 through 16

VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates Men’s Health Week, June 10 through 16. National Men’s Health Week is part of a national campaign which begins June 10th and ends on Father’s day June 16th 2019, with the goal of raising awareness…

State Debris Removal Officials Urge Cyclists to Use Caution When Using Canyons Roads in Recent Burn Areas

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As the rainy season in Southern California tapers off and more cyclists are using the roads, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas are urging cyclists in areas affected by last November’s Woolsey and Hill…

Ayuda Para los Afectados por los Incendios Woolsey y Hill

OXNARD —  El 805 UndocuFund proporciona Fondos Para Desastres para ayudar a las personas y familias indocumentadas que se han visto afectadas económicamente por la pérdida de sushogares, salarios y/o empleo debido a los recientes desastres naturales. Hay fondos disponibles para…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Works Agency study to save millions by improving storm basin efficiency

Over the next 10 years, Ventura County Public Works Agency has projected that it will save more than $6.7 million by eliminating the removal of 330,000 cubic yards of excess sediment generated during Ventura County storm events. VENTURA COUNTY — The…

26 de abril — El Consejo Ambiental Comunitario Anuncia el Festival del Día de la Tierra SB 2019 Concierto de viernes por la noche con evento agregado para extender la celebración

SANTA BARBARA — El Consejo Ambiental Comunitario (Community Environmental Council-CEC) celebrará su Festival del Día de la Tierra de Santa Bárbara 2019 en Alameda Park el sábado 27 de abril de 11 a.m. a 8 p.m. y el domingo 28 de…

La mejora de la calidad del agua para las playas del condado de Ventura conduce a un agua más limpia para los visitantes de la playa

Varias playas en el Condado de Ventura han sido eliminadas de la Lista Federal de Aguas Perjudicadas VENTURA COUNTY —  27 de marzo de 2019: siete de las playas del Condado de Ventura fueron votadas para ser eliminadas de la…

Free English classes at Moorpark College

MOORPARK — Do you want to speak with others in English? Do you want to advance in your career or go to college? Come to Moorpark College! We’re offering free English as a Second Language classes. Please contact Daniela Guevara…

Bilingual report: Human Services Agency to Host Free Tax Preparation Assistance

VENTURA — Concerned about filing your taxes? The Human Services Agency is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with earnings up to $55,000 in 2018. Staffed by a…

Bilingual report: Effort launched to transition county drivers to electric vehicles

VENTURA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC), the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, and the Air Pollution Control Districts of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties are launching “Electric Drive 805.” The new…

Bilingual report: Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. hosting Dental Health Fair on Feb. 16 in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month

OXNARD — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. If you have a baby or toddler, you may have questions about thumb sucking, your child’s first dental visit or how and when to clean your child’s teeth. If so, on…

Bilingual report: Deadline Extended to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

SACRAMENTO — The deadline for California wildfire survivors to register for federal assistance has been extended to Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Disaster grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are available to eligible homeowners and renters impacted by the mid-November…

Bilingual report: After Applying for FEMA Assistance, it’s Important to Keep in Touch

SACRAMENTO — Immediately after a disaster, keeping in touch with family is important. It’s also important to keep in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after you have registered for disaster assistance. Many survivors of the November wildfires…

Bilingual report: Food benefits now available for Ventura County wildfire victims

SACRAMENTO –The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that, as part of the continuing disaster recovery effort, individuals and families impacted by the wildfires in Ventura County may be eligible to receive one month of Disaster CalFresh food…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Health Care Agency Discovers Vaccine & Medications Ineffective and Launches Remedy

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Health Care Agency Discovers Vaccine & Medications Ineffective and Launches Remedy. Click here for the English-language version Click here for the Spanish-language version

Bilingual report: Deadline for Woolsey Fire victims to apply for Individual Assistance from FEMA is Jan. 11

THOUSAND OAKS — The deadline for residents affected by the Woolsey or Hill fires to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is January 11, 2019. Residents can apply online or at the Disaster Recovery Center FEMA…

Bilingual report: November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election Final Results and Certification Announced

VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn announced today the final election results for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election with 100% of precincts reporting. A total of 313,871 ballots were cast in this election. 63.28% of…

Abre Centro de Recuperación por Desastres del Estado/FEMA en la ciudad de Thousand Oaks

SACRAMENTO — Un Centro de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en la ciudad de Thousand Oaks abrirá el lunes, 26 de noviembre. El centro es operado por La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California (Cal…

Bilingual report: County/City recovery partnership extends Local Assistance Center through Nov. 25

VENTURA — The County of Ventura and the City of Thousand Oaks will extend operation of the Local Assistance Center at the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library through Sunday at 5 p.m. Located at 1401 E. Janss Road in…

Bilingual report: Ventura County to provide recovery information at community meeting (Nov. 17) for Bell Canyon residents affected by the Woolsey fire

VENTURA — The County of Ventura will provide fire recovery information at a community meeting for Bell Canyon residents who have been affected by the recent fires. The meeting will take place: Saturday, November 17, 1:00 p.m. Bell Canyon Community…

Bilingual report: Wildfire smoke and face masks being distributed in Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY — Due to continuing unhealthy air conditions resulting from the fires affecting Ventura County, free particulate respirators (N-95 masks) are being distributed / distribución as part of a coordinated effort of the Ventura County Public Health Department, Emergency Medical Services…

Bilingual commentary: More than 50 percent of Latinos in California lack health insurance

Latinos in California represent more than half of Californians who lack health insurance and Open Enrollment period is critical for those looking to enroll in, or change, their current health insurance plans. A recent survey from Dignity Health – one of the…

CSUCI’s California Institute for Social Business helps create a social business center in Tijuana, Mexico

CAMARILLO — After hearing about CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s California Institute for Social Business (CISB), educators from the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) asked for help setting up a social business center of their own. “They had heard about the CISB and…

Bilingual report — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Offers Helpful Tips for November 6 Statewide General Election

VENTURA — Based on record voter registration, the Ventura County Elections Division anticipates a good voter turnout for the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Poll voters are encouraged to vote at their assigned polling place location during…

Bilingual report: Public Health officials report TB exposure case at Oxnard High School

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) officials have identified a case of Tuberculosis (TB) disease, at Oxnard High School (OHS). In June, public health officials also responded to a TB exposure involving a middle school in the El Rio…

7 de diciembre — Talleres de Servicios de Empleo

Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 Diciembre 7 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Tecnicas para la Busqueda de Trabajo (Job Search Techniques), Esta diseñada para personas que estan buscando empleo. Los…

El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Lunn anuncia la fecha límite para inscribirse para las elecciones generales estatales del 6 de noviembre de 2018

VENTURA — El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Ventura Mark Lunnanunció hoy la fecha límite para inscribirse para votar en un lugar de votación en las elecciones generales estatales del 6 de noviembre de 2018 es el lunes, 22 de octubre…

Bilingual report: Oct. 13 — VCCCD Hosts Districtwide Financial Aid Workshops at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura Colleges

Cash for College workshops will be held to help ensure students complete the right paperwork and applications to receive money for college. CAMARILLO — Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges will each host Cash for Collegeworkshops on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 9…

CenCal Health: Un Modelo de Servicios Médicos Administrados en el Condado de Santa Bárbara desde 1983

Marcando su 35 º año, el plan de salud ahora sirve a 1 de cada 4 residentes del condado de Santa Bárbara, y 1 de cada 5 del condado de San Luis Obispo. Reconocido por Harvard por innovar el programa de…

La Fundación del Colegio de Ventura presenta un nuevo año de matrícula sin cargo para el segundo año Programa de Promesa de VC “VC Promise”

VENTURA – – En su reunión del 26 de septiembre, la Junta Directiva de la Fundacion del Colegio de Ventura aprobó la financiación de un programa llamado la Promesa del Colegio (VC) el cual los estudiantes del Colegio de Ventura…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura launches webpage for unclaimed property tax refunds

VENTURA — The Ventura County Auditor-Controller is pleased to announce a new webpage for Unclaimed Property Tax Refunds: https://www.ventura.org/auditor-controllers-office/unclaimed-property-tax-refunds. Taxpayers can access a listing of unclaimed property tax refunds and instructions on how to file a claim for a refund. Property tax…

Bilingual report: Nov. 4 — County Hosts Work Session to Discuss General Plan Update Alternatives Report and Policy Topics

VENTURA — The public is invited to attend the joint Ventura County Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission Work Session No. 4 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., on the General Plan Update Alternatives Report. Staff will be presenting the Alternatives…

Nov. 18 — Bilingual report: Health Fair in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — A Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 227 N. Nopal St.,  Santa Barbara. Free health screenings, resource tables, entertainment, activities for the entire family. Click on…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits

EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…

Bilingual report: Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Lunn Announces Plans for September 25 National Voter Registration Day Event

VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced plans to host a National Voter Registration Day event on September 25, 2018, to register voters in Ventura County and encourage participation in future elections. Lunn stated, “The Statewide…

Bilingual commentary: The Storm in the Catholic Church

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: Ventura County Medical Examiner receives donation to increase body storage capacity

VENTURA — The Office of the Ventura County Medical Examiner has received a $24,500 donation from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation to increase the office’s body storage capacity in the event of a mass fatality incident or disaster. “The Medical Examiner…

Sept. 22 — Bilingual report: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Provides Reminder for Parents & Caregivers

VENTURA COUNTY — The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), September 22, raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Ventura County Public Health’s Safe Kids Coalition would also like to raise the awareness of unnecessary falls among children.…