VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas: A Chicano Art Practice for Honoring our Loved Ones,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura. Special guest, Roberto Vargas will present the…
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Oct. 29 — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Four Locations in Santa Paula
Families and Visitors of All Ages Are Invited to Join this Community-Wide Celebration Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at four different Santa Paula locations, including the California Oil Museum, the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture…
Oct. 29 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Day: Dia de los Muertos
SANTA BARBARA — For the 28th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a variety of family festivities in the galleries, front steps, and back plaza, featuring traditional Mexican folk music by…
Through Oct. 30 — ‘Celebration of Latino Arts & Culture: Pacific Standard Time — Latino Visions in Oxnard’
OXNARD — The DNTN Gallery, the Rodolfo F. Acuña Art Gallery and the City of Oxnard presents the “Celebration of Latino Arts & Culture: Pacific Standard Time — Latino Visions in Oxnard” from Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Oct. 31.…
Hygiena expands distribution operations in Latin America
Purchase of PMR and creation of Hygiena Mexico establishes permanent base in Mexico City CAMARILLO — Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, today announced that it has acquired Pruebas Microbiologicas Rapidas (PMR),…
CALSEIA Presents Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin with Legislator of the Year Award
Over 150 Local Workers Traveled to Sacramento to Thank the Southern California Legislator for her Clean Energy Leadership SACRAMENTO — At its annual Solar and Storage Worker Day, the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) honored Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) for…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 29
Click here for more information OPENING EXHIBITION September 10 – November 19, 2017 The Avalanche and The Silence New Works by Linda Arreola The duality between tumultuousness and serenity explored in a new series of geometric paintings by…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Summer Programs Help Local Schoolchildren Start the Year Strong
SANTA BARBARA — To help its resident families prepare for the upcoming school year, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) hosted a variety of fun and engaging activities for resident children over the summer, including nutrition, computer coding, STEM and other programs.…
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Attorney General Xavier Becerra provide update on child identity theft law
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra provided an update on child identity theft law (AB 1580), which now allows parents, legal guardians or conservators to freeze the credit of children and incapacitated adults. The Attorney…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard reports on bilateral relationship issues
Regarding the expressions by the President of the United States of America on various issues of the bilateral relationship, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico notifies the following: 1. As the Mexican government has always stated, our country will…
Assemblymember Irwin co-hosted Military and Veterans Expo and Job Fair
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) co-hosted a Military Expo and Job Fair with the Ventura County Military Collaborative on Aug. 26. This was the sixth consecutive year the expo was held and the first that our office hosted the…
Teatro de las Américas issues casting call
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas is conducting a Workshop-Created play with a casting call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at the Black Box Theater at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The…
Take Advantage of our 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Special Advertising Offer
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) is fast approaching and now is the time for you to take advantage of our Special Advertising offer, not only for September-October, but for the rest of the year. Support Amigos805 with our…
Bilingual commentary: “Fire and Fury”
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 /…
Landscape exhibit by Juvenile Facilities youth takes 3rd place at the Ventura County Fair
VENTURA COUNTY — Youth working in the Juvenile Facilities’ landscaping program, along with a certified instructor and Corrections Services Officers, planned, organized resources, completed a project, and entered their work into the Ventura County Fair’s Landscaping and Horticulture exhibit. The exhibit…
Oxnard PAL Helps Kids Start the School Year Prepared!
OXNARD – On the heels of the 3rd Annual K-12 Resource Fair with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Oxnard PAL is expanding their Back to School Outreach programs to the Southwinds Neighborhood; the soon-to-be location of a new Oxnard PAL Chapter is set to officially open in…
Latino News Notes: LULAC Announces Victory in Texas Voter ID Case
Corpus Christi, Texas – Today a federal district court in Corpus Christi found that the Texas Voter ID bill is unconstitutional because it violates both the U.S. Constitution and the Voters Rights Act. Federal District Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos found…
Oxnard Commission Now Accepting Submissions for Community Awards
OXNARD — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) Community Recognition Awards. The public is invited to nominate a youth, senior, individual, business and organization that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the Oxnard…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Hosts Tour of Santa Clara River at Future Site of New Rio School District Academy
VENTURA COUNTY — On Aug. 8, the Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection District (VCPWA WPD) hosted a tour of the Santa Clara River for the Rio School District (Rio) Superintendent’s office. Rio is building a new 11-acre, K-8…
This Fall, Back-to-School Means Increased Career Potential for Local Professionals and Job-Seekers
SANTA BARBARA — This fall, local employees and job-seekers at all career stages can take charge of their futures with Career Skills Institute courses through the SBCC School of Extended Learning. These tuition-free courses can be completed in a few weeks…
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History breaking ground on Centennial Campaign renovations
Museum remains open, active and dynamic throughout restoration period SANTA BARBARA — After months of planning and designing, it’s time to start digging in. As the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History enters its second century of service to the community,…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort Announces Appointment of Tiffany Davis as General Manager
OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Davis as General Manager. Davis has over 18 years of hospitality experience with Hilton Worldwide. She has served in many managerial positions during…
SurfMedia Communications Announces Three New Team Members
SANTA BARBARA — SurfMedia Communications is pleased to welcome Andy Silverman as a new Account Executive. Silverman has spent the last four and a half years in marketing roles at Montecito Bank & Trust, most recently serving as Marketing Supervisor.…
Latino News Notes: Pew Research Center reports on DACA, immigrant moms, views of Trump
Click here on the entire e-newsletter September 01, 2017 DACA has shielded nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants from deportation Nearly 790,000 young unauthorized immigrants have received work permits and deportation relief through the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program…
CSUCI students team up with Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County and other volunteers to paint over graffiti
CAMARILLO — Almost 150 new transfer and first year students joining CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) in the fall will get a jump on their community service with a graffiti abatement event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.…
Jackson Introduces Bill to Address Sexual Harassment in the Venture Capital Industry
SACRAMENTO – Today, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) announced she will be introducing legislation to prohibit sexual harassment in the venture capital industry. Jackson will be amending a prior bill to address this issue, SB 224, once the California Legislature returns…
Bilingual report — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2017 (Through Aug. 19) throughout Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — August 13-19th, Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW)! These events will be part of a national campaign, with the goal of…
United Way of Ventura County update for Aug. 17
Click here to sign up for the newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, August 26 is a special day this month. That evening, hundreds of champions for the underserved will gather to recognize the amazing contributions of some of our most thoughtful community…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo Valley
CONEJO VALLEY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking reservations for reliable after school van transportation to four local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo Valley. The cost is just $50 per month, Monday…
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 Andrew Salinas, Port Hueneme Police Department, to its board of directors. “Andrew has a passion for helping kids and his community. He…
Rebozo Festival 2018 Grant Application Process Now Open
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura County community. The application process will…
Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard update for Aug. 16
Click here for more information . SAVE THE DATE before It’s too Late! Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos – the Night of Memories is coming Saturday, October 14, 2017 6-9pm We need museum members and readers to reserve before it’s…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Celebrate National Health Center Week with a Children’s Oral Health Fair at Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic on Aug.19
National Campaign Celebrates the Key to Healthier Communities SATURDAY — On Saturday, August 19th, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will hold a Children’s Oral Health Fair, where dentists will provide free visual exams and fluoride varnish applications. The fair will…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Aug. 15
Santa Barbara Museum of Art announces upcoming September – November 2017 events. The museum is at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, CA. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Free Thursday Evening 5 to 8 p.m. — 805.963.4364 www.sbma.net Exhibition Opening Valeska…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Aug. 15
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 11, No. 43 August 2017 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Summer 2017 Livable Communities Newsletter! While…
Santa Barbara City College update for Aug. 15
Message from the President – August 2017 We have many events and gatherings at the college that typically focus on ourselves and our work. On Monday, July 31 we had a seminal college event that focused externally on our community. …
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Celebrates National Health Center Week with Free Health Screenings and Vaccinations
National Campaign Celebrates the Key to Healthier Communities SANTA BARBARA — On Monday, August 14th Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will hold a “Pop Up” Clinic where William Sansum Diabetes Center will provide free blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c screenings.…
Hundreds Turn Out for Assemblymember Irwin’s Third Annual K-12 Resource Fair in Oxnard
Annual event connected parents, teachers and students with local educational organizations SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) once again partnered with the Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) and the Ventura County Health Care Agency to host the third annual K-12…
Three Associates Promoted to Partner at Beach Cowdrey Jenkins
OXNARD — The law firm Beach Cowdrey Jenkins, LLP, has promoted three of its attorneys to the position of partner. Darryl Hottinger, Mindee Stekkinger and David Loy, who were each promoted from the position of associate, all practice in the…
Political memorabilia owned by first female mayor of Oxnard part of research project for CSUCI
CAMARILLO — A photo of Senator Bobby Kennedy campaigning in Oxnard the day before he was assassinated is one of hundreds of political artifacts recently donated to the John Spoor Broome Library at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The collection was…
Reiter Affiliated Companies and Oxnard College Co-Host Semillas Para El Éxito: Una Tarde de Aprendizaje
Photos by Anthony Sandoval from ARS Visuals See video below Local Business and Community College Collaborate To Encourage Early Planning For College and Increase Awareness of Resources Available to First Generation Students OXNARD — To help families and their children learn about…
2017 RISE Up Award Winners Announced
To be presented Sept. 10 at Wine Women & Shoes Event SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The RISE Up Awards recognize excellence in community service supporting RISE’s sexual assault and intimate partner violence programs; the 2017 RISE Up Award winners are Deputy…
The Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Aug. 11
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter The Marjorie Luke is extremely excited to welcome Karen Baltzley as their new full-time House Manager & Administrative Assistant! She will be taking over for our wonderful Giovanna Davila as she returns to UCSB…
Gold Coast Health Plan Appoints New Chief Medical Officer
Veteran Health Care Professional Selected for Medi-Cal Plan’s CMO Role CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) today announced that Dr. Nancy Wharfield has assumed the role of chief medical officer (CMO) effective immediately. Wharfield had previously served as the Plan’s associate…
Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 10
A message from the Interim Executive Director Once again, the Museum owes you – our patrons, volunteers, members and benefactors – a debt of gratitude for your stalwart support. A crowd of about 40 Museum supporters attended the Ventura City Council…
Ventura College Foundation Board Expands
New members bring campus and business experience VENTURA — Ventura College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointments of Mike Orman, Patty Wendt and Leslie Herrera to its board of directors. “We are excited to have Mike, Patty and Leslie join…
Channel Islands Maritime Museum is Recruiting New Volunteers
OXNARD — Channel Islands Maritime Museum is Recruiting New Volunteers. Channel Islands Maritime Museum New Docent Class Starts Monday September 11. Call now to enroll 805-984-6260 Our volunteers are the backbone of the Museum. As a volunteer there are dozens of…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 9
GROWING THE COLLECTION Another superb watercolor painting has been donated to the collection by an artist whose richly colored works are on exhibit in Soluble Power through August 20th. Lily Buds– donated by the artist Gail Faulkner Contemporary realist, Gail…
CSUCI will soon be 100% smoke and tobacco free
CAMARILLO — Beginning on Aug. 23, 2017, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will be completely smoke and tobacco-free. CSUCI is taking this step to comply with an executive order from the CSU Chancellor’s Office declaring that all CSU campuses must be smoke and tobacco-free.…
Santa Barbara Bowl Partners with OTOjOY to Provide a Full Concert Listening Experience
Concert and event goers can use the Bowl’s Hearing Loop to listen to an event without extraneous noise or blurring. SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Bowl has partnered with OTOjOY, a hearing loop expert located in Santa Barbara, to provide concertgoers with unprecedented high-quality assistive…