SANTA BARBARA — Creating interior environments that are both functional and pleasing requires a multitude of decisions: how to use color, where to position each element, what textures best suit the purpose, etc. For four SBCC Interior Design students — Cynthia…
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Abaseh Mirvali Appointed Executive Director and Chief Curator of Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
Mirvali Launches the Next Phase in MCASB History with Expanded International Programming and Plans for a New Museum SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) announced today that it has appointed Abaseh Mirvali as its new Executive Director,…
For Those who Served: Housing Authority Breaks Ground on Veteran Housing
SANTA BARBARA — Elected officials and development partners joined the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Oct. 8 to break ground on Johnson Court, a 16-unit apartment development on Carrillo Street for very-low and low-income veterans. When completed…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 17 — Member Appreciation Day and Dia de los Muertos
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Bringing The Boys Home In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura Countywill host a reception, October 19,…
Ventura County Education Leaders Receive Statewide Honors
VENTURA COUNTY — Two Ventura County public education leaders have been recognized at the state level by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). Ventura County Superintendent of School Stan Mantooth has received the 2018 CCSESA Champion Award, which recognizes…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 16 — Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos… FUNdraiser, Affordable Art Sale and More!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Countdown FIESTA! Day of the Dead Altar/Ofrenda Honorees Carnegie Art Museum’s Día de Los Muertos Altar presented at the 2018 Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos on October 20th, will honor several who gave notable…
Ventura County honored for streamlined permitting process
VENTURA — The County’s Service Excellence Program has been honored for its work in the development and implementation of a streamlined permitting process and the creation of a Permit Navigator position to support businesses and individuals going through the permitting…
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…
Local Business Leaders Find Value in SBCC’s International Trade Skills Course
SANTA BARBARA — Successfully running a business in today’s economic landscape can be challenging, but exporting products and expanding to international markets can provide the revenue boost companies need to succeed. While the thought of navigating various regulations may seem…
Santa Barbara City College update for Oct. 15 — SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter SBCC Named #1 Community College Second Year in a Row by Value Colleges Praising Santa Barbara City College as “a flawless investment,” Value Colleges has rated SBCC the #1 Community College in the nation…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Gear up for upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ on Oct. 20 – Volunteers are Sought
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is busy preparing for the upcoming ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ set for Saturday, October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Volunteers are needed to…
Oxnard College receives Catalyst Grant to increase support for undocumented students and their families
New Grant Will Provide a Resource Center, Legal Services, and Other Support CAMARILLO — Oxnard College is expanding and creating programs to support undocumented students and their families so that more people will be able to realize their full potential.…
CSUCI receives $240,000 grant to increase diversity among STEM faculty
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and three other Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) have received individual grants to collaborate to create and test a pilot program designed to increase diversity among science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professors in higher education. CSUCI,…
Ventura County approves Farmworker Resource Program
VENTURA — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Farmworker Resource Program, the first program of its kind in California. The program was developed by an eight-member advisory committee, facilitated by the County Executive Office, that included members…
Deadline for NBCUniversal/LNESC National Scholarship is Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) invites qualified rising college juniors and seniors to apply to the NBCUniversal/LNESC Scholarship. The program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Latino students with an interest in the…
EDC Launches New Website to Support Business Community
The Economic Development Collaborative is proud to announce the launch of our new website www.edcollaborative.com! Over the last 6 months the EDC has conducted a thorough analysis of the needs of our public and private stakeholders as well as our SBDC…
CSUCI launches competition in California College and University Ballot Bowl with Civic Engagement Week
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Student Government is leading the charge to encourage students to register, vote and become an active participant in their community. “I think it’s fantastic,” said Political Science Lecturer Tim Allison, J.D., who has been advising the…
EDC, SBDC: New Disaster Recovery Grants, Resources and Deadlines
FINAL DEADLINE FOR SBA LOW INTEREST LOANS- OCTOBER 15TH SBA LOW INTEREST LOANS– Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available for businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations. Qualified applicants may borrow up to $2…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 10 — Ghostwalk last three weekends of October
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Ghostwalk On the last 3 weekends of October, the historyof Santa Paula and the Santa Clara River Valley comes alive…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County Unveils New Brand Aimed at Volunteer Recruitment
Ventura County mentoring organization’s new brand look emphasizes the potential inherent in all children. VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country, recently unveiled a new,…
First 5 Ventura County announces new Pritzker Fellow with a focus on families, infants and toddlers for a strong start in life
Elizabeth Majestic of First 5 Ventura County selected for prestigious national fellowship program, hired as new Director of Place-Based Initiatives VENTURA COUNTY — Elizabeth Majestic has been selected to join a dozen other community leaders nationwide for the inaugural cohort of the Pritzker…
El Concilio seeking nominations for 2019 Awardees
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services is asking for nominations for the 30th Annual Latino Leadership Awards “ Making a Difference – Together we Thrive” scheduled for April 12th 2019. The awards will be given to Ventura County individuals, organizations or businesses that…
Santa Barbara HS Has Musical Subscription Deal
First time Subscription Deal. Offered for the Season of Musicals ALL MUSICALS, ALL THE TIME – That’s how they do it at Santa Barbara High School since 2012. This season’s fancy footwork and vocally challenging productions include two Tony-winning musicals among…
Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. CEO Celebrates 40 years with Organization
VENTURA COUNTY — Roberto S. Juarez, Chief Executive Officer of Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. (Clinicas), marked 40 years of service to the organization on September 11, 2018. The Clinicas Board of Directors will honor Mr. Juarez at an invitation-only gala…
Ventura County Wins Federal Opioid Response Grant
DOJ funds to expand Rx and Heroin Suppression OXNARD — The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department, in cooperation with the County’s Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Workgroup, announced (Oct. 5) that the County of Ventura has been awarded a competitive…
Bilingual report: LIVEWell Resource Guide Wins National Award
VENTURA — The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s LIVEWell resource guide earned recognition from the 27th annual National Mature Media Awards, which honors the nation’s best marketing, communications, educational materials, and programs produced for older adults. LIVEWell was established…
Housing Authority Announces New Section 8 Incentives for Landlords and Property Owners
SANTA BARBARA — Local landlords recently got a preview of the suite of all-new and ongoing incentives to participate in the Section 8 affordable housing program through the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB). Attendees of the…
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…
Guest commentary: My recent articles on the Oxnard Civil ‘Gang’ Injunction
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Calls intensify for California regulators to take action on chlorpyrifos. See Ventura County report here
Trump Administration stalls court-ordered ban of brain-harming pesticide See Ventura Chlorpyrifos & OP studies for estimates of the increase in autism and IQ-loss risks from chlorpyrifos use in Ventura County, based upon studies by University of California scientists. SACRAMENTO — The U.S.…
Ventura College Foundation Introduces A New, 2nd-Year Tuition-Free VC Promise Program
VENTURA — At its September 26 meeting, Ventura College Foundation board of directors approved funding for a second-year Ventura College (VC) Promise program where Ventura College students can have tuition costs of their second year of academic studies paid for…
First 5 Ventura County announces new Pritzker Fellow with a focus on families, infants and toddlers for a strong start in life
VENTURA COUNTY — Elizabeth Majestic has been selected to join a dozen other community leaders nationwide for the inaugural cohort of the Pritzker Fellows Program. The program aims to build a network of strong leaders nationwide who will lead community-based…
Housing Authority Residents Step Up at Community Voter Registration Drive
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara welcomed residents to a special voter registration drive on Sept. 25 as part of National Voter Registration Day.…
United Way of Ventura County update for Oct. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Fall is here and it’s a very busy time at United Way. We recently wrapped up our 29th annual Day of Caring with over 600 volunteers using their muscles to assist…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 4 — 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories on Oct. 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018. 6-9 pm A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting the Carnegie! Music…
CSUCI becomes first four-year university in California to be named a Bee Campus USA. See more CSUCI news here
CAMARILLO — A student plant enthusiast, a faculty bee expert and a campus sustainability staff member pooled their efforts and helped CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) become the first four-year university in California to be named a Bee Campus USA. The designation has been…
Resource Families Needed in Lompoc: Our County. Our Kids Rises to the Call
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Youth in foster care all have one thing in common: They all need families to love and support them. Our County. Our Kids., a program of Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services, relies on resource…
Ventura County CAASPP Test Scores Released
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County students maintained their scores on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to new data released by the California Department of Education. The percentage of Ventura County students who met…
Nov. 1 — Museum of Ventura County hosts Chicano artist signing event
Artists will be on hand to sign newly-released Ayer y Todavia Art Catalog VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host a catalog release event, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Nov. 1, at 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The Ayer…
Nov. 2 — Feria de los Libros, Closing for Clay Come to Life, celebrate Dia de los Santos y Muertos & Support the local Arts in Oxnard
OXNARD — The historic arts exhibition will close NOVEMBER 2, 2018 at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, Clay come to Life, features three world renowned local artist Jacquie Biaggi,…
Through Nov. 2 — Acuna Art Collective presents ‘Clay Coming to Life’ exhibit
Exhibit continues through Nov. 2 OXNARD — A historic arts exhibition is taking place at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, “Clay come to Life,” feature sthree world…
Bilingual report: Nov. 3 — Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebration in East L.A.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebrations Nov. 3 in East L.A. These event is FREE, open to the public and fun for the entire family! There will be a presentation on the significance…
Nov. 3 — 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebracion to be in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory in Camarillo. Presented by Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory and the Inlakech…
Nov. 4 — Santa Paula presents Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
Families and Visitors of All Ages Are Invited to Join this Free, Community-Wide Celebration SANTA PAULA — Come and celebrate Día de los Muertos at four different locations around Santa Paula on Sunday, November 4, 2018! Participating sites will include the California Oil Museum,…
Nov. 7 — Acclaimed Poet, Playwright, Author and Activist, Cherríe Moraga to Speak at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA — Cherríe Moraga, an internationally recognized poet, playwright, author and activist, will speak at Santa Barbara City College on November 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Garvin Theatre. Moraga will be available for a book signing from…
Nov. 10 — Celebration of Mexican culture in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Ballet Folklorico students from three high schools and a junior college are teaming up and will use traditional music and dance performances to keep Mexican and Latino culture alive throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The “Celebration of Mexican…
Nov. 15 — OC Live to present Hermanos Herrera
OXNARD — Join us for a night of norteño music with award-winning SoCal artists Hermanos Herrera, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Brisk accordion fills and dynamic saxophone melodies highlight this…
Nov. 30 — UCSB MultiCultural Center to present ‘Latin Fusion’
SANTA BARBARA — In conjunction with UCSB Library’s exhibition Nuestras Américas: An Exploration of Expressive Cultures in Latina and Latino America on exhibit during the fall quarter, please join us for a musical performance by Santa Barbara based band Latin…
Dec. 1 — E.P. Foster Library to present ‘Mixtec: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain’
Join us as Ventura County Library presents “Mixteco: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain,” presented by Silvia Ventura Luna, M.A., at E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm. VENTURA — As the city of Ventura celebrates the…
BGCOP Honored as STEM Champion
VENTURA COUNTY — Celebrating science, technology, engineering and math, the Ventura County STEM Network recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with this year’s STEM Champion Award for its ongoing work and commitment to…