OXNARD — The La Colonia Youth Boxing Gym is this year’s target for Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza and United Way’s Latino Action Team “Day of Caring” project, Zaragoza reported Thursday in a media release. United Way volunteers will be painting,…
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Flamenco Arts Festival 2013 to be held Sept. 28-29
SANTA BARBARA — The “Flamenco Arts Festival 2013” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara, with dance workshops from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Santa…
Destino awards $72,000 in grants to prepare local Hispanics for college
CAMARILLO — Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund, an initiative of the Ventura County Community Foundation, awarded a total of $72,000 to five nonprofit organizations at the 2013 Destino Grant Awards Reception earlier this month, the organization reported Wednesday. The Destino…
Reminder: PBS to air Latino Americans: ‘War and Peace’ on Sept. 24
PBS to broadcast Latino Americans: “War and Peace” at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The film by Daniel McCabe and John J. Valadez focuses on the Latino contribution in World War II and the birth of civil…
Comunicado de la SRE por inundaciones en México
MEXICO, D.F. — Con relación a los múltiples ofrecimientos de apoyo internacional, se remite de manera anexa el comunicado de prensa de la Cancillería en el que informa sobre las cuentas bancaria mediante la cual la Cruz Roja puede recibir donaciones desde…
Ventura County Community College District holding hearing on California Dream Act on Sept. 25
VENTURA — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Legislative Committee invites the public to attend an informational public policy hearing regarding the California Dream Act from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Black Box Theatre of the…
Capps takes to House floor in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24), along with several of her colleagues, spoke on the House floor on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 25 about the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Capps spoke about the economic benefits of comprehensive…
Bilingual report: Rep. Brownley releases video statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month
Click on image above for the full video WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) released the below video commemorating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Full text of the video statement is below. Since the founding of our country,…
Información y atención emergencias por inundaciones en México
Por Consulado de México en Oxnard OXNARD — Con motivo de la situación de emergencia imperante en varios estados de México,debido a los ciclones tropicales “Ingrid” y “Manuel”, se transmite a continuación la siguiente información proporcionada por la Secretaría de Gobernación a…
Maria-Felix Ryan leaving Promotoras y Promotores Foundation for position at USC
OXNARD — Maria-Felix Ryan, executive director of the Promotoras y Promotores Foundation in Oxnard, is leaving to take a position at USC with the Keck School and Annenberg for Communication & Journalism. The following is her letter to the community: Hello…
Museum of Ventura County to present Gallery Talk on Tortilla Flats on Sept. 18
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present the Gallery Talk on the Tortilla Flats neighborhood at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Moses Mora and artist MB Hanrahan will talk about the community and…
Downtown Sol in Oxnard to present Xanath art opening on Sept. 19
OXNARD — Downtown Sol will present the Xanath art opening, “The Art of Living with Style,” from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at 328 W. Third St., Oxnard. Xanath, a blend of Mexican & contemporary art, is collaboratively created by Laura…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán in free concerts from Sept. 20-22
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will kick off its ninth fall season of free family entertainment with Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán performing at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta, (805-893-5037);…
Julieta Venegas to perform Sept. 20 in Ventura
VENTURA — Julieta Venegas will perform Friday, Sept. 20 at the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 So. Chestnut St., Ventura. Born and raised in Tijuana, a place where radio stations can capture the sounds of El Norte, she heard music all the…
Veronica Xochitl Valadez’ ‘Yo Soy Maíz’ lecture, reception set for Sept. 16 at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The lecture and art reception for “Yo Soy Maíz: Danza Azteca & Indigenous Body Art” will be presented at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at CSU Channel Islands in the Grand Salon. Featuring the works of artist Veronica…
‘Javier Gomez Book Signing’ to be held on Sept. 16 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The “Javier Gomez Book Signing: I Was Diagnoosis Retarded,” will be presented at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 So. A St., Oxnard. His autobiographical book relates how he was branded by the Los…
Fiestas Patrias events in Oxnard conclude weekend of Sept. 14-15 with fiesta en la placita, parade and Grito
Please see slideshow below for more images from the event OXNARD — The Comité Cultural Mexicano will conclude Fiestas Patrias 2013 events this weekend with the traditional “Fiesta en la Placita de Oxnard” on Sept. 14, the Fiestas Patrias parade on…
Destino to award 2013 grantees at ceremony in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund, has selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard, El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard, Many Mansions in Thousand Oaks and the Moorpark Unified School District as…
2014 Rebozo Festival announces call for nominations for annual grants
OXNARD — Organization / institutions are encouraged to participate in the “Nomination for Appropriations” 2014 Rebozo Festival Awards, festival organizers reported this week in a media release. The awards are presented annually by Rebozo Festival Inc. of Ventura County, CA. The…
CSU Channel Islands Student wins online scholarship photo contest
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) student Jeannette Herrera used her smartphone, artistic skills and a persuasive personal plea to win a national scholarship contest from online textbook-seller TextbookX.com. The 17-year-old psychology major from Santa Clarita Valley is the grand-prize…
Bilingual commentary: On strike for more pay
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. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor On…
Donna Granata to talk about ‘The Migrant Project’ exhibit on Sept. 12 in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — The forty black-and-white photographs included in the exhibition, “The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm Workers – Photographs and Text by Rick Nahmias,” will be photographer Donna Granata’s subject at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, when she gives…
Bilingual report: Fiestas Patrias celebration to be held Sept. 12 in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Danza Azteca, the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, Mariachi Mexicanismo and Ballet Folklórico will participate in “El Grito de Dolores / The Cry for Independence” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at the San Luis…
Fiestas Patrias 2013 to be celebrated in Santa Barbara on Sept. 13
SANTA BARBARA — “Grito de Independencia 2013” will be celebrated from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at La Cumbre Junior High School, 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara. The grito will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Participants include La…
Final performance of Teatro de las Américas’ two plays by Oscar Liera set for Sept. 13-14
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will conclude the inauguration of its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.”…
Mexican Consulate announces upcoming Fiesta Patrias events in 805 region
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard reports that the Committees for Fiestas Patrias in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Ojai, Santa Paula, Oxnard and Ventura in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are inviting…
Passing on culture, traditions to new generation
Please see slideshow below for more images from the event Fiestas Patrias activities encourage youth to learn about their heritage By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 While it may look easy putting on a colorful costume and walking up on…
Cultural competency workshops on nutrition to be held Aug. 28 in Ventura, Aug. 29 in Santa Maria
The Network for a Healthy California — Gold Coast Region, will present a free training opportunity focusing the role of culture and its influence on food and nutrition and how these factors are relevant to your program. The workshops will…
Los Representantes del Gobierno estatal de Durango en Oxnard el 29 de agosto
OXNARD — Los Representantes del Gobierno estatal de Durango estarán presentes este jueves 29 de agosto en las oficinas del Consulado de México en Oxnard para dar a conocer sus actividades sobre: SEDESOL, el 1×1 y 3×1 Programas de fondos para proyectos…
Luis Buñuel Film Series concludes on Aug. 29 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The Luis Buñuel Film Series will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at Casa Delores: Center for the Study of the Popular Arts of Mexico, 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. Luis Buñuel Portolés (22…
Music Under the Stars in Ventura to present the Savor Carlos Santana Tribute Band on Aug. 31
VENTURA — Music Under the Stars in Ventura will present the Savor Carlos Santana Tribute Band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. The entire series will be presented from July…
Black and Brown KEYS Youth Peace Project opens Aug. 26, accepting applications
OXNARD — At the beginning of 2013 Oxnard witnessed the tragic and reoccurring flair up of deadly youth on youth (4 youth were killed by what was characterized by the community as Brown on Black violence). In the wake of…
Comité Cultural Mexicano will present the traditional costume contest / ‘Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Típico’ on Aug. 25 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Comité Cultural Mexicano will present the traditional costume contest (“Certamen Señorita Fiestas Patrias Traje Típico“) at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzalez Road, Oxnard. Contestants this year include Daisy Ramires, representing Aguascalientes;…
Heritage Fund at VCCF grants more than $58,000
Museum of Ventura County exhibit on immigrants, Rancho Camulos among groups receiving funds that will preserve Ventura County history CAMARILLO — Eleven nonprofits committed to keeping alive the history and culture of Ventura County received a total of $58,883 at…
‘The Migrant Project’ reception set for Aug. 25 in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — The opening reception for “The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm Workers” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. The award-winning art, humanities and educational…
Bilingual report: El Concilio to present civics course for U.S. citizenship
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard will present a Civics course: “United States History and Government,” to prepare students who are considering applying for U.S. citizenship. The course will also be for students who have already submitted a…
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. to celebrate National Health Center Week 2013 through Aug. 15
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will host a series of events from Aug. 11 to 17 in honor of National Health Center Week (NHCW). These events are part of National Campaign which celebrates the record of success…
Lacayo to speak on ‘Senior Advocacy in Ventura County’ at next Longevity Class on Aug. 14
VENTURA — Hank Lacayo, currently serving his fifth term as the state president of the Congress of California Seniors, will talk about “Senior Advocacy in Ventura County” at the next Longevity Class at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 702…
Teatro de las Américas inaugurates new theater to two plays starting Aug. 16
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas inaugurates its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.” Teatro de las Américas will…
Comité Cultural Mexicano introduces Fiestas Patrias contestants. Announces scheduled events
Click on the image above to see a slideshow from the celebration. Hover over each image to see a description. The Comité Cultural Mexicano introduced the Fiestas Patrias 2013 contestants on July 26, 2013 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant in…
De Colores Music to hold fundraiser on Aug. 10
SANTA PAULA — De Colores Music will present a musical fundraiser from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Casa Del Mexicano, 218 So. 11 St., Santa Paula. Entertainment will include performances by about 40 students of Xavier “Big…
Bilingual report: Community forum on labor rights to be held Aug. 11 in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — Lideres Campesinas’ (Farmworker Women Leaders) Ventura Chapter and Poder Popular from Santa Paula in collaboration with partner agencies that include Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), the California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA), and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) will host a roundtable…
Tickets still available for MICOP’s ‘Night in Oaxaca’ on Aug. 3
OXNARD — Tickets are still available for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) annual “Night in Oaxaca — Education is Liberation” program which begins with registration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way,…
Cover story: Migrant students introduced to college life
CSU Channel Islands hosting its first Migrant Summer Leadership Institute By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Building multidimensional shapes out of plastic tubing and using Mentos and soda to propel race cars. While at first glance the exercises seem like children’s…
Commentary: Oxnard honors those who seek peace, healing
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Following a police shooting earlier this year in La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard, residents faced the situation with anger, fear and frustration. But group decided to take the situation and use it as one…
Teatro de las Américas inaugurates new theater in Oxnard with two short plays
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas inaugurates its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.” Teatro de las Américas…
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara begins July 31
SANTA BARBARA — The 89th annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara will be presented from July 31 through Aug. 4 in downtown Santa Barbara. The event features the opening “La Fiesta Pequeña” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, musical…
CSU Channel Islands to host Migrant Summer Leadership Institute
More than 100 students and 40 parents from all around California will learn about college in multi-day residential institutes CAMARILLO – CSU Channel Islands will host its first Migrant Summer Leadership Institute (MSLI) for migrant high school students and their parents from Friday,…
Growing share of Latinos get their news in English
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The language of news media consumption is changing for Hispanics: a growing share of Latino adults are consuming news in English from television, print, radio and internet outlets, and a declining share are doing so in Spanish,…
Oxnard writers earn fellowship, awards
OXNARD — Two Oxnard writers received fellowships and an award from “A Room Of Her Own,” (AROHO) Foundation. Florencia Ramirez received the Gift of Freedom $5,000 award for her creative non-fiction work. Mona AlvaradoFrazier received the Courage Fellowship Award. These…