CAMARILLO — Self-described political nerd Josh Donner didn’t think he would have much of a chance of winning a spot on the prestigious 2019 College Student Congress at the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship, but why not try? His efforts paid…
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Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas remembers Gemma Jiménez
By Teatro de las Américas OXNARD – – Me duele decirles que nuestra amiga Gemma Jiménez falleció el viernes pasado. Gemma salió varias veces en nuestro escenario. Cuando el horario del trabajo cambió ya no pudo salir, pero siempre nos acompañaba…
BGCOP Appoints New Member to its Board of Directors
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announces the addition of Ronnie da Motta to its board of directors. Da Motta is a managing partner at DML Capital, a real estate finance business.…
SCWriP Young Writers Camp Announces Summer Writing Opportunities for 3rd-12th Graders at UCSB, CLU
Program Continues Growth through Multiple School District Partnerships and Expanded Grade Offerings SANTA BARBARA & THOUSAND OAKS — The Young Writers Camp – a nonprofit program of the South Coast Writing Project at UCSB – announced plans to once again expand…
More than 200 Properties Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from 209 properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal Operations…
Santa Paula Art Museum update of March 18 — Free Family Day on Free First Sunday
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: Axell Accepts Award Board president Randy Axell accepted our “Community Beautification Award” at the Santa Paula Chamber…
Righetti High School opens first session of $24 million futuristic 38-room classroom complex on March 18
SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School opened the first session of a $24 million futuristic 38-room classroom complex on March 18. More teachers and students will be moving in during the next several weeks. C-2004 Bond funds paid for the project.…
Two Santa Maria High School students receive $20,000 scholarships
SANTA MARIA — Two Santa Maria High School students have a “Coke and a Smile” after winning $20,000 scholarships. Isabella Blanco and Jennifer De Leon-Dominguez are Coca-Cola Scholars, making them two of 150 students from a nationwide pool of 95,715 applicants.…
SoCalGas Records Highest Level of Spending with Diverse Businesses in Company History
For 26th Consecutive Year, SoCalGas Exceeds CPUC Supplier Diversity Goal SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that it achieved the highest level of spend with diverse business enterprises in the history of the company, spending more…
United Way of Ventura County Celebrates AmeriCorps Week
VENTURA COUNTY — This week, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC) is pleased to join Americans across the country to celebrate AmeriCorps members and the valuable contributions they make each year. AmeriCorps members dedicate their time and skills to address…
Kathy Ireland, Women United Join to Advance Youth Literacy
SANTA BARBARA — Speaking to the sold-out crowd at Women United’s second annual luncheon March 1, Kathy Ireland credited her first job to the reading and writing skills instilled in her from a young age. Answering a newspaper delivery classified…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Fire Department Investigators Determine the Cause of the Thomas Fire
CAMARILLO — After a thorough investigation, the Ventura County Fire Department has determined the Thomas Fire, which occurred in December 2017, was started by power lines coming into contact during high winds. The Thomas Fire started on the evening of…
Bilingual report: Kip Turner selected to run the Camarillo and Oxnard airports
VENTURA — With more than 14 years’ experience in airport management, Kip Turner has been selected to run the County’s airports in Camarillo and Oxnard. Turner’s appointment as Director of Airports was made by County Executive Officer Mike Powers following an…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 13 — Santa Paula’s Treasured Architecture Opening Reception on March 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Featured Event Santa Paula’s Treasured Architecture Opening Reception March 16 @ 1 p.m. The Ag Museum in Santa Paula…
Nearly 150 Properties Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed burned metal, concrete, ash and debris from nearly 150 residential properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires and whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris…
Ventura County Public Health provides Influenza update
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Public Health on May 12 provided an Influenza update. Click here for the entire media release.
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 12 — Welcome CAM studio guest artist Zara Monet
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY WELCOME CAM STUDIO GUEST ARTIST ZARA MONET FEENEY Extensively, Zara Monet Feeney’s artistic trajectories re-examine voyueristic compositions, the male gaze and socio-sexual empowerment issues. As a gay feminist, she designs…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 12 — Lewis & Tolkien on Stage on March 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Lewis & Tolkien on Stage Sunday, March 17th 3:30pm Bird and Baby Theatrical Productions present: Two giants of literature come together for one last meeting in a humor filled encounter where…
Chuck Madson Named Substance Abuse Treatment Program Manager
Program Focuses on Teens and Young Adults SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Family Service Agency– Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (FSA-SMVYFC) are pleased to announce that Chuck Madson has been hired as Program Manager of its Substance Abuse Treatment program.…
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Welcomes Two New Board Members
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) recently announced the addition of Bill Paterson and Don Harper to its board of directors. Paterson is a retired partner with Ventura County’s largest law firm Ferguson Case Orr Paterson (FCOP) and…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley President/CEO Travels to Washington D.C. to Help Advocate for Youth
AGOURA HILLS — In order to advocate for a better future for youth, Dr. Crystal Nãone, President/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, traveled along with hundreds of other club leaders across the nation to storm the…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 11 — Monotypes Using Gelatin Plates
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: Three Bring a Crowd Nearly 250 guests packed our premiere of Common Ground on March 2. The…
Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group: Deadline extended to March 15
OXNARD — Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April. Citizen Advisory Groups, also known as “CAGs,” are boards and…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Sheriff breaks ground on jail facility for inmates with health issues
SANTA PAULA — Ventura County officials and contractors held a groundbreaking ceremony at Todd Road Jail on March 6 to begin the expansion project that will result in a 64-bed unit designed to house inmates with medical and mental health issues.…
Ventura College welcomes community for week of art March 11 through 15
VENTURA — Ventura College will be hosting two exhibitions and a performing arts production during the week of March 11-15. Exhibitions will be opening on both the main Ventura College campus (4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA) and at the Ventura College…
Bilingual report: Sheriff reports 21 percent drop in violent crimes for 2018
VENTURA COUNTY — In 2018, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office saw a 16 percent decrease in Uniform Crime Reports statistics for Part 1 crimes (Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft and Arson) compared to 2017. The data reports information…
Free Carnival Ride Tickets Offered Through Conejo Valley Days’ “Read & Ride”
THOUSAND OAKS — For the fifth year, Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is offering free carnival ride passes to students who take part in its “Read & Ride” literacy program. CVD, in conjunction with carnival operator Kastl Amusements, is encouraging kids…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 7 — Opening Exhibit: The Imaginary- art commingling realism and imagination
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OPENING EXHIBITION March 10 -May 19, 2019 The Imaginary– art commingling realism and imagination Change, watercolor by Paul Pitsker, 25 x 18in., 2018. Peter Adams Benjamin Anderson Nikita Budkov Nansi Bielanski-Gallup Stephanie Elise Lani…
PVHS Student Council members receive 2018-2019 Outstanding Leadership Program Award
SANTA MARIA — Pioneer Valley High School Student Council members recently received the 2018-2019 Outstanding Leadership Program Award after showing they know more than a thing or two about leadership standards. The honor from the California Association of Student Leaders (CASL)…
Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach Awards Over $390K to Performing Arts Programs in 2018
Santa Barbara Bowl Closes 2018 Awards with Fall Grants, Launches Spring Grant Cycle SANTA BARBARA – The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that $101,550 in grants has been awarded to the 2018 Outreach fall grant…
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Transportation Department resurfacing of Box Canyon Road to improve quality of life and bring lasting results for residents
The Box Canyon Road Project is to enhance the road with resurfacing and other site improvements while minimizing inconvenience to the traveling public VENTURA COUNTY — Beginning in March 2019, the Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) will conduct a project…
Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office 2018 Overdose Report
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office this week released its 2018 Overdose Report: 1,563 deaths were reported to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office during calendar year 2018. Jurisdiction was accepted for 806 of these deaths, requiring further…
CSUCI Nursing program ranked 8th best in the state
CAMARILLO — RegisteredNursing.Org has named CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Nursing program 8th in its 2019 Best RN Programs in California. CSUCI’s program rose from its 12th place rating in 2018. The Third Annual RN Program Rankings placed CSUCI’s program in…
Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association Announces New Location & New Hours for the Thousand Oaks Market Held at the Oaks Shopping Center
Relocation Move Date Set for March 21 THOUSAND OAKS — The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market held at the Oaks Shopping Center will soon have a new location and new market hours. The Thousand Oaks market, operated by the Ventura County…
Sign-Ups Underway For Conejo and Simi YMCAs’ Free “Safety Around Water” Program
VENTURA COUNTY — The Conejo Valley YMCA and Simi Valley Family YMCA are signing up kids for “Safety Around Water” (SAW). The one-week program will be held at both YMCA branches March 25 through March 29. SAW is designed to…
Eco-psychology, Value of Cross-Cultural Wisdom at SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC School of Extended Learning brings students of all ages together to expand their understanding of the world around and within us with all new Psychology and Spirituality classes from renowned teachers. The new offerings feature some…
Author and Buddhist Teacher Roshi Joan Halifax Draws Capacity Crowd for Talk on Life and Death
SANTA BARBARA — On Wednesday, February 27th, Roshi Joan Halifax, a renowned Buddhist teacher, author, Zen priest, and anthropologist, talked about her perspectives on death and dying before a packed house at the Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara. “Courage,…
Pioneer Valley High School students donating to Good Samaritan Shelter
SANTA MARIA — Students at PVHS will bring a touch of home to the Good Samaritan Shelter on Thursday, March 7th. Carrying 75 hand-made pillows and containers of chicken tortilla soup, the students from PV’s Culinary Arts and Apparel Construction and…
Camarillo Academic Olympics’ SuperQuiz Competition Begins
CAMARILLO — Twenty teams from 15 Camarillo schools will be competing in the 2019 Camarillo Academic Olympics‘ SuperQuiz in March. Teams are placed into two divisions—one for fourth and fifth graders and another for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Each…
Elevate – 2019’s theme for National Social Work month – March 1 through 31
VENTURA COUNTY — National Professional Social Work Month in March 2019 is an opportunity for social workers around the globe, as well as their supporters, to educate the public about the invaluable contributions of the social work profession. Locally, Ventura…
Congratulations to Workforce Development Board Award Winners
CAMARILLO — The WDB Awards were presented by the Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County at its February 28 Board Meeting at the Ventura County Office of Education. The annual awards recognize individuals, employers, organizations and partnerships for their…
Sen. Jackson to Honor CSU Channel Islands President Erika Beck as Woman of the Year
SACRAMENTO – In commemoration of Women’s History Month, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor California State University Channel Islands President Erika D. Beck today as Senate District 19 Woman of the Year. President Beck will be honored as part of…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 2
The Museum of Ventura County is honored to host the new exhibit Broken: A Holocaust History in Fused Glass, on display March 2 – April 27, 2019 at the Museum of Ventura County in the Community Gallery. “My parents’ stories…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 2 — Installation Week
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Installation Week This week, staff spent time installing our new exhibit, Common Ground, which features 60 works of art by Ventura County artists Meredith Brooks Abbott, Susan Petty,…
El Concilio announces 2019 Latino Leadership Award winners
Awards ceremony to be held April 12 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services has announced the 2019 Latino Leadership Awards Winners — Rose Bañuelos, Adam Casillas, Dr. Ramon Flores, Maricela Gutierrez, Oscar Madrigal, Monica Madrigal Lopez, Julie…
April — Free Job & Career Workshops
April 2019 Career Shops Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 April 12 – Veterans Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – This collaborative meeting provides our veterans with information on local services…
April 2 — CSUCI’s Eighth Annual Autism Awareness Event will stress understanding and acceptance
CAMARILLO — It’s not a defect, it’s diversity. That’s the point CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History major Angeles Castillo, 20, plans to make as she speaks at the Eighth Annual “Light It Up Blue” Autism Awareness event from 6:30 to 8…
April 3 — Diné/Navajo weavers will demonstrate ancient weaving practices at CSUCI Exhibition
CAMARILLO — Nine Diné (Navajo) weavers, most of whom are tribal elders, will bring generations of weaving tradition to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Wednesday, April 3, at the John Spoor Broome Library. “We are here to educate our students on the people,…
April 4 — SBMA presents ‘1st Thursday at SBMA, Pop-Up Opera’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “1st Thursday at SBMAa,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Pop-Up Opera Opera Santa Barbara returns to present crowd-pleasing pop-up performances in the Museum galleries. Free Location: Museum galleries…
April 5, 6 — Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 42nd annual “Big Show” performance
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 42ndannual “Big Show” performance on Friday, April 5th, and Saturday, April 6th, at Santa María High School’s Ethel Pope Auditorium, located at 901 South Broadway in…