Category: News

Fresh Strawberries Kick off the Summer Season in Oxnard with Fun Events for the Whole Family

OXNARD — With the California Strawberry Festival about to take center stage on May 18-19, the summer season is also right around the corner and Oxnard is ready to welcome visitors with its many special events taking place throughout the city.…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 6 — Bookmaking, Busy Weekend, Kids’ Classes, and Portraits Closing

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: It was a very busy weekend for the Santa Paula Art Museum! On Thursday afternoon, currently featured artists…

Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter recognized for participation, ontributions to the March of Dimes and Government Awareness Projects

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter was recently recognized for their participation and contributions to the March of Dimes and Government Awareness Projects during the California FBLA State Leadership Conference at the Sacramento…

Community Partners to be Honored May 8 at United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 96th Annual Awards Celebration

SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) has announced the nominees for their 96th Annual Awards Celebration, taking place May 8th at the Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort. Local volunteers, businesses, schools, and organizations will be recognized…

Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Art Reception for Architectural Paintings by Tom Kress

SANTA BARBARA — Tom Kress’s career as an artist and building designer has taken him around the world, working on architectural design projects including the Santa Barbara Airport, the Transamerica Building, and even the White House. On Tuesday, April 30th,…

Museum of Ventura County update for May 2 — Women Beyond Borders Opening Reception + Weekend Events!

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…

CalCIMA Files Lawsuit Seeking to Protect Mineral Resources

SACRAMENTO — The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (“CalCIMA”) filed a lawsuit in Superior Court seeking to set aside Ventura County’s approval of a sweeping, first of its kind, wildlife corridor zoning designation impacting thousands of acres of land. The…

‘Rooster Keeping’ Ordinance adopted by Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Bilingual applications available

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Rooster Keeping Ordinance (VCO §§ 4494.1-5), the intent of which is to curtail game fowl crowding, address the public noise and odor nuisance associated with game fowl farming…

Oxnard School District bans Glyphosate

OXNARD — Adding to the growing momentum in Ventura County for better protections from pesticide use, the Oxnard School District (OSD) has banned Glyphosate—the toxic ingredient in RoundUp. To a cheering May 1stcrowd, the district’s Board of Trustees adopted a resolution…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 29 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week:

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Schools may have been on spring break this past week, but our teaching artists and students were…

May at The Marjorie Luke Theatre!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote  Saturday & Sunday,…

CSUCI named Tree Campus USA for seventh year in a row

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s dedication to planting and maintaining the trees shading the campus streets, sidewalks and buildings has earned the University a Tree Campus USA designation for the seventh year in a row. Tree Campus USA is a…

More than 300,000 Tons of Debris from Woolsey and Hill Fires Removed by State Contractors

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed more than 300,000 tons of debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since debris removal operations began on February 6, officials with the Debris…

Carnegie Art Museum update for May 1 — May Programs and Events | CAM Studio Gallery Opening Reception “Smoke & Mirros” Zara Monet Feeney

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM STUDIO GALLERY GUEST STUDIO ARTIST EXHIBITION May 2-June 16, 2019 SMOKE & MIRRORS – Zara Monet Feeney                                       a curious visual experience in reflexive looking showcasing the guest artist’s studioship installation. Click here…

Friendship Adult Day Services update for May 1 — Friendship Center MAY 2019–A Case of the Birthdays

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   About Us Programs For Caregivers Calendar of Activities Events Donate Contact Us Train Your Brain! CONNECTIONS NOW Mondays & Wednesdays in Montecito as well as Mondays & Thursdays in Goleta: GOLETA 805-845-7442 Persons…

June 1 — Shop till You Drop at The Collection at RiverPark for Summer Sip & Shop Presented by Luxe Medical Spa

On Saturday, June 1st The Collection will host an experiential shopping event to celebrate the kick-off of summer shopping fun OXNARD — Get ready to find the hottest summer styles at The Collection’s Sip & Shop event on Saturday June 1st,…

June 1 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. to present 7th annual Homeownership Fair

OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corp. in Oxnard is hosting a free Homeownership Fair for the community, sponsored by City National Bank and others. Local families in Ventura County will have access to a multitude of resources and will be…

June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Presents The NEXT Big Thing. Exhibit continues through July 20

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) will launch The NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., June 1, at SCIAC’s Blackboard Gallery at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibition will be juried…

June 4 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to hold diabetes class

VENTURA —Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will hold a diabetes class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109, Ventura. The class introduces basic information about Type 2 Diabetes with emphasis…

June 5 — The Light Shines Ahead Luncheon

CARPINTERIA — Former world champion surfer Shaun Tomson will share his personal experiences coping with loss and will discuss the importance of hope and purpose during the grief process June 5th at “The Light Shines Ahead” luncheon, hosted by Compassionate…

June 9 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 33rd Annual Ojai Wine Festival

OJAI — For 33 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors, from Girl’s Empowerment Workshops to helping aid local communities in Thomas…

June 2 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme

PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E Surfside Drive Port Hueneme with another monumental set of television event! This incredible television production and one of a kind event will be held Sunday,…

June 14 — EDC-SBDC presenting training: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Ask a Lawyer and a CPA about Incorporating

WHY EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO ASK A LAWYER AND A CPA ABOUT INCORPORATING If you’ve ever thought about incorporating your company, this interactive workshop is a must. Join Anthony Curtis, CPA and forensic accountant, and Erica Bristol, attorney and commercial…

June 15, 16 — Local Business and Nonprofit Partner to Collect Backyard Produce for Those in Need

Food Forward and Betty Belts invite community members to drop off their extra homegrown fruits and vegetables on June 15 and 16 VENTURA — On Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 Betty Belts is hosting a Fruit Drive to…

June 15 — Free Family History Presentation to be held in Camarillo

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society will present a Free Family History Presentation: “Deception, Divorce, Desertion, and DNA; Finding a Grandfather for Dave” Presented by Cheryl Storton, CG, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas…

Bilingual report: Through June 16 — CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney

OXNARD —  CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney through-June 16, 2019 Zara Monet Feeney’s artistic trajectories re-examine voyueristic compositions, the male gaze and  socio-sexual empowerment issues. As a gay feminist, she designs her work to engage very strongly with…

June 21 — Philosopher-poet & #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Mark Nepo Hosts New Book Reading and Spiritual in Westlake Village

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — As a beloved poet, teacher and storyteller, Mark Nepo has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time.” In a rare two-day southland appearance, Nepo hosts a reading of his new book More Together…

June 22 — Member Appreciation Day at the AG!

Join us at the Agriculture Museum in historic downtown Santa Paula for Member Appreciation Day! Saturday, June 22 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring the entire family or a friend for a morning of fun, education, and exploration. You’ll enjoy……

June 26— Tickets on sale for performance by comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari

OXNARD — Comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari announced the final run of his internationally sold out “Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere” stand-up tour, including a show at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA on June 26, 2019…

June 27 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…

June 28 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Present a Free Musical – Princess and the Pea in Thousand Oaks

THOUSAND OAKS – The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) presents THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA: The Musical, a new twist on a classic fairytale. The performance will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 6 pm at…

June 29 — LA OPERA Talks Returns to Oxnard Public Library

OXNARD —  The Oxnard Public Library welcomes back the LA Opera with another “Opera Talk,” on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Downtown Main branch. Facilitated by one of their volunteer “Community Educators,” the hour-long presentation will be a historical overview…