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Leah Lacayo elected president of Ventura County Fair board
VENTURA — The board of directors of the Ventura County Fairgrounds has elected Leah Lacayo president, the organization reported in a media release. The board also elected Bonnie Weigel vice president. Lacayo is serving her second appointment to the board of…
Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to perform Feb. 22 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. Iglesias is launching his 2014 world tour, “Unity Through Laughter” with stops across the U.S. and internationally…
‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ to be presented Feb. 14 at Café on A
OXNARD — The Valentine’s Day event ‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ will be presented from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. Organized and curated by Gee Gee Ontiveros and…
UCSB Conference on Feb. 21-22 to examine the historiography of the Chicano Movement
Special guest panel will discuss ‘The Blowout Generation and Sal Castro’ By Andrea Estrada / UCSB In March 1968, thousands of Chicano students walked out of their East Los Angeles high schools to protest decades of inferior or discriminatory education…
CSU Channel Islands’ Pilar Pacheco receives statewide award for excellence in community engagement
CAMARILLO — Pilar Pacheco, associate director of the Center for Community Engagement at CSU Channel Islands, has earned a prestigious statewide recognition for her impact on service-learning and campus-community partnerships throughout Ventura County and the CSU system, the university reported Thursday in…
Angeles Small named executive director of Social Justice Fund for Ventura County
CAMARILLO — Angeles Small has been named executive director of the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County, the organization reported in a media release. Small has more than 15 years of experience in the management and development of organizations in United…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Perla Batalla in free concerts Feb. 7-9
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Grammy-nominated vocalist Perla Batalla and her combo in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at…
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VENTURA COUNTY — Low- to moderate-income workers who had a household income of $52,000 or less in 2013 can receive free tax preparation and income tax filing at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site located throughout Ventura County, the…
UCSB to honor ‘City of Night’ author John Rechy with Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature
SANTA BARBARA — Novelist John Rechy is this year’s recipient of the UC Santa Barbara’s Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature, university 0fficials reported in a media release. The award will be presented during a ceremony at 4 p.m.…
La Santa Cecilia shout out to Santa Barbara County youth at the 2014 Grammy Awards!
SANTA BARBARA — La Santa Cecilia, winners of the the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Grammy for Treinte Días, gave thought in their acceptance speech on Jan. 26 to the incarcerated youth in Santa Barbara County they had visited through…
CSU Channel Islands’ Antonio Jiménez Jiménez named administrator of the American Translators Association’s Educators Division
CAMARILLO — Antonio Jiménez Jiménez, Associate Professor of Spanish at CSU Channel Islands (CI), has been named administrator of the American Translators Association’s (ATA) Educators Division. Based in Alexandria, Va., the ATA is the nation’s largest professional organization for translators and interpreters, with…
Jan. 31 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 to submit nominations for the 25th annual El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards, to be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in Oxnard. “Since 1990, El Concilio Family Services has recognized…
Hospice of Santa Barbara to present bilingual support groups for parents, children starting in Feburary
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara will present free support groups, in both English and Spanish, for adults and caregivers of bereaved children and teens every Wednesday from Feb. 19 through April 9, the organization reported Tuesday in a media release. The…
Consulate of Mexico and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking to hold forum on Jan. 23 in Oxnard
OXNARD — Consulate of Mexico and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking will hold forum “Abolish Salvery & Trafficking of People and the Signing Ceremony of MOU” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at El Alfarero Assembly of…
‘An Evening With Edward James Olmos’ to be held Jan. 25 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Latino Thought Makers Series will present “An Evening With Edward James Olmos” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium (OCPA), 4000 S. Rose Ave. in Oxnard. Olmos, a Tony…
CSU Channel Islands took part this week in ‘Operation Ready Ventura County 2014’ earthquake drill
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands took part in ‘Operation Ready Ventura County 2014,’ a multi-agency earthquake drill held Jan. 14-16. The event comes during the same week as the 20th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake on Jan. 17, 1994. The Ventura…
Bilingual report: Rep. Brownley reports on $1.5 million in overdue federal benefits delivered to Ventura County
THOUSAND OAKS – In the year since Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) took office, Brownley and her staff have successfully delivered $1.5 million in overdue federal benefits to her Ventura County constituents, Rep. Brownley reported Friday in a media release.…
El Concilio wins award from Bank of America
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard was selected by Bank of America for a $3,000 award to support its effort to enhance the community, El Concilio reported in a media release. “El Concilio relies on the contributions of committed…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present La Santa Cecilia in free concerts Jan. 10-12
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present La Santa Cecilia, the “Best Alternative Band of the Year” (LA Weekly, 2012), in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El…
January cover story: Hunger issue continues after the holidays
Cuts to federal funding, growing population base lead to increasing needs in 2014 By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The winter holidays are over. Time to put away the decorations for another year. Unfortunately, it is also the time of…
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Children’s Resource Network of the Central Coast reported that it received more than 670 Christmas gifts. “We were able to give to every single child brought to us in need of Christmas presents,” organizers reported in a media release. “A big hug…
Nominations open for 2014 El Concilio Family Services’ Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — Nominations are open for El Concilio Family Services’s 25th annual Latino Leadership Awards, to be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31 in Oxnard. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. “Since 1990, El Concilio…
Bilingual report: Rep. Brownley’s bill benefitting Ventura County sent to president’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate sent to the President’s desk on Dec. 20 legislation passed last week by the House that includes a provision spearheaded by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) that will directly benefit Ventura County. Brownley originally introduced the…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard thanks supporters
Dear El Centrito Family & Friends, We are inspired by the tremendous community support our holiday campaign has received. Thank you for your generous donations that nurture our roots and support us as we reach for new heights. The El Centrito…
Guest commentary: Supervisor Zaragoza reports on progress in 2013
OXNARD — It’s been a great year at the County of Ventura. In the fall of 2013, construction began on the new Ventura County Medical Center Hospital wing. In addition to meeting earthquake safety standards, this new hospital wing will…
Ventura County FOOD Share seeks helps to reach 200,000 pound donation goal
VENTURA COUNTY — Eight schools in the Pleasant Valley School District stuffed a school bus with 6,250 lbs of food in an effort to help Ventura County FOOD Share reach its “Tackle Hunger” 200,000-pound food donation goal, the organization reported…
Wells Fargo, Santa Barbara County community help make Foodbank Turkey Drive a success
$26,100 raised and 2,075 turkeys and 2,000 chickens distributed for Thanksgiving SANTA BARBARA — Thanks to Wells Fargo and the entire Santa Barbara County community, 2,075 turkeys and 2,000 chickens were distributed this Thanksgiving season, officials with Foodbank of Santa…
De Colores Music Studio to hold ‘Open House / Posadas’ on Dec. 15
SANTA PAULA — De Colores Music Studio, directed by Xavier Montes, is having an “Open House / Posadas” celebration from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 217 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. Montes, former director and founder of the De…
Guest commentary: A home for the holidays
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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier/ Guest contributor Many…
December cover story: The magic of the season comes to 805 region
Religious and cultural celebrations, giving campaigns mark the holidays By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The lighting of the Christmas tree, holiday parades, religious and cultural observances and, above all, the spirit of giving mark the return of the holiday…
Bilingual report: Promotoras y Promotores Foundation to present bilingual program on the Affordable Care Act on Dec. 5
OXNARD — The Promotoras y Promotores Foundation will present a bilingual information program on the Affordable Care Act and Covered California from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at its offices, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Room 21, in the…
LULAC to present 5th annual ‘Leadership Breakfast’ on Dec. 7
OXNARD — The League of United Latin America Citizens — District 17 will present its 5th annual LULAC Leadership Breakfast, “Empowering the Youth,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar, 455 So. A St., Oxnard.…
Bilingual report: Casa Dolores to hold Latin American arts & crafts sale on Dec. 7 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Casa Dolores will hold its annual Latin American Arts & Crafts sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The event features Latin American artists from the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas.…
Guest commentary: Latina Voices, vision and stories
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editors 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 Mona AlvaradoFrazier/ Guest contributor Storytelling…
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County still needs 2,660 turkeys by Nov. 22
SANTA BARBARA — Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s annual community Turkey Drive is in its final week and the organization is inviting the community to provide the key ingredient to the Thanksgiving holiday meal for local families in need, the organization is…
Dr. Robert Gonzalez to leave position as director of Ventura County Health Care Agency
VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. Robert Gonzalez will leave his position as director of Ventura County Health Care Agency upon completion of recruitment for his successor, Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers announced in a media release on Nov. 14. “Dr. Gonzales…
CSU Channel Islands director of Admissions & Records wins national award
Ginger Reyes named 2013 Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators CAMARILLO — Ginger Reyes, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and director of Admissions & Records at CSU Channel Islands (CI), has been named a leader in…
VCCF announces $1.2 million in scholarships available for students
Informational sessions to be held Nov. 13, 20 CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community Foundation is accepting applications for more than $1.2 million in scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year, the organization reported Tuesday in a media release. Applying for…
Rep. Brownley announces $850,000 in funding for Clinicas del Camino Real to improve health access
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will receive more than $850,000 in funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Community Health Center Program, Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village), reported in a media release. Through its 13…
UCSB to present talk on race, government on Nov. 13
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center will present Kenneth Prewitt, author of “TALK: What is Your Race? — And Why the Government Should Ask,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Mosher Alumni House. Prewitt is a Carnegie Professor of…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Cielito Lindo’ Nov. 15 through Dec. 7
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present “Cielito Lindo” by Gustavo Ott on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. from Nov. 15 through Dec. 7 at its theater, 880 Wagon Wheel Road (corner with Ventura Road at the 101 Freeway),…
‘An Evening with Alisa Valdes’ to be presented Nov. 16 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Latino Thought Makers Series presents “An Evening with Alisa Valdes” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Oxnard College Peforming Arts Center Auditorium, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Valdes, an author, film producer, and Emmy…
Assemblymember Das Williams recognized for work on Gold Coast Transit District bill
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit (GCT) awarded Assemblymember Das Williams a special proclamation and his very own GCT bus stop sign at the Nov. 6 board of directors meeting in recognition of his leadership and sponsorship of Assembly Bill 664, the…
Former migrant worker turned motivational speaker to give presentation at Allan Hancock College on Nov. 7
SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria will present guest speaker Raúl Lomelí, co-founder and executive chairman of Saber es Poder (Knowledge is Power), a Spanish-language media and empowerment network, on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.…
XVI Colloquium on Mexican Literature: ‘Huellas del tiempo’, to be held Nov. 7-9 at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — The 16th annual Colloquium on Mexican Literature at UCSB: “Huellas del tiempo / Traces of time,” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Mosher Alumni House (UCSB); 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the…
Acuña Art Gallery @Café on A in Oxnard to hold annual Awards Fundraiser on Nov. 8
OXNARD — The Acuña Art Gallery @ Café on A will present its annual awards fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at 438 So. A St., Oxnard. The event honors Margaret Cortese, Javier Gomez, Jacquie Biaggi, Gil…
Ballet Folklorico, MICOP to present ‘El Sabor de Mexico Sur’ on Nov. 9
OXNARD — The Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College and the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project will present “El Sabor de México Sur,” with special guests Ballet Folklórico Nueva Antequera from Los Angeles, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Oxnard…
November cover story: Holiday helping season is under way
From food drives to toy donations, groups already helping those in need By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 As the 805 region enters the holiday season, the time is here for local organizations to step up their efforts to help…
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Santa Barbara County Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf recently visited the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at SBCC Wake Campus, where she met staff and teachers and toured the campus with CLL Executive Director Andy Harper. Supervisor Wolf visited CLL…