OXNARD — Stephen MacIntosh, general manager of Republic Services, Inc.; Stuart Nielson, attorney with Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP; Robert Sills, community advocate; and Police Chief Jeri Williams, Oxnard Police Department have joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
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United Way: Wishing you a great new year!
Dear Friends: With a focus on a new year upon us, please accept my thanks for your generous support throughout 2011. Because of your support, thousands of local residents have been rewarded with an enhanced quality of life. But during…
Radio Lazer, Vista Ford of Oxnard bring joy and toys to Oxnard children
OXNARD — Hundreds of Oxnard children received an early Christmas on Dec. 14 thanks to the generosity of Vista Ford of Oxnard and Radio Lazer, according to a media release. For the fifth year, the two Oxnard businesses teamed up…
Capps writes to Entravision CEO urging him to reconsider cancellation of ‘Noticias Univision Costa Central’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) on Dec. 21 released a letter she sent to Mr. Walter Ulloa, Entravision Chairman and CEO, to express her concern about the potential cancellation of “Noticias Univision Costa Central,” the only Spanish-language…
Capps slams House GOP leadership opposition to middle class tax cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) on Dec. 20 slammed the refusal of the House of Representatives Republican leadership to bring bipartisan Senate legislation to extend the middle class payroll tax cut to the House floor for an…
Applications available for California Strawberry Festival arts, crafts exhibitors
OXNARD — Calling artists and crafters with a passion for the berry best… Applications are now available for participation as an Arts & Crafts Exhibitor at the 29th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard the weekend of May 19 and…
NASCAR champion Tony Stewart volunteers as spokesperson for local Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser
OXNARD — Three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has volunteered to help the Boys & Girls Clubs Million Dollar Raffle as its spokesperson and has donated a VIP NASCAR experience that includes a personal meet-and-greet with…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics providing health care options in Santa Barbara region
SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is quickly becoming the choice for many in our community who can no longer afford healthcare insurance fees, the high cost of deductibles, and the care that come with it — including…
Commentary: Radio program an effective way to reach hardest hit segment of home mortgage crisis
By Michael and Stephen Szakos / Guest contributors To the morning radio audience along California’s Central Coast, Michael and Stephen Szakos of TEAM SZAKOS Real Estate are fast becoming the Batman and Robin of the continuing home mortgage crisis, as the duo…
EDC-VC releases latest Economic 411 report
Organization also announces annual meeting in conjunction with VCEDA’s annual installation on Jan. 19 By Bruce Stenslie / President/CEO, Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County California’s Labor Market Information Division released its November 2011 report earlier today (Dec. 16), continuing for a…
Target Stores and Zindagi Games host year-end food and fundraisers for FOOD Share
Target stores and Zindagi Games have stepped up to help FOOD Share, Ventura County’s only regional food bank, collect much-needed food and funding at the end of 2011, the organization reported this week in a media release. Through Dec.…
Commentary: College trustees must act to investigate source of leaked document
By the League of United Latin American Citizens President Franklin D. Roosevelt was fond of saying — “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” On Tuesday night (Dec. 13) the Ventura…
Officials, community celebrate completion of the El Rio Sewer Project
Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza, State and local officials and representatives from the El Rio Community on Thursday celebrated with a brief ceremony and a ribbon cutting to commemorate the completion of the El Rio Sewer Project, Zaragoza’s office reported…
Sugar Beets Restaurant to raise funds Dec. 17 for family
“Red Carpet Christmas Toy Drive — Party for a Purpose,” benefiting Arlene Hernandez and family, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar, 455 So. A St., Oxnard. The restaurant will take donations for the…
Volunteers needed for MICOP’s Dec. 17 Fiesta Navidena
The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project is seeking volunteers for its annual Fiesta Navidena, which will be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Boys & Girls Club, 1900 W. 5th St., Oxnard, and at Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenny…
La Hermandad to hold ‘Posada Navideña’ on Dec. 18
La Hermandad’s Hank Lacayo Youth & Family Center will present “Posada Navideña” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at 520 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. Call 805.483.4620 for more information.
Authors, illustrators to read, sign children’s book Dec. 18 at Museum of Ventura County
Local children’s book authors and illustrators, including Kathleen Contreras of Ventura, Jody Fickes Shapiro of Ventura, Carol Heyer of Thousand Oaks, Valerie Hobbs and Marnie McGee of Santa Barbara, Alexis O’Neill of Simi, and Amada Irma Perez of Ventura, will…
Clinicas del Camino Real distributing toys throughout Ventura County
For the past three years, during the holiday season, Clincas del Camino Real Inc. has been distributing toys to its pediatric patients, Clinicas reported this week in a media release. The toy distribution, which began Dec. 9, will continue on…
B95.1 to kick off Food Share’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign on Dec. 16
B95.1 and Gold Coast Transit team up to collect food and funds in December for Ventura County’s only regional food bank Throughout December, Ventura County drivers will travel on city streets alongside 30 Gold Coast Transit buses adorned with colorful…
United Way’s Latino Action Team holds successful book drive
The United Way of Ventura County’s Latino Action Team hosted its first-ever “Donation to the Imagination” holiday book drive in partnership with the Oxnard Public Library to benefit low-income children living in Oxnard. The community was asked to donate new and/or…
CSU Channel Islands names Trinidad vice president for finance, administration
CAMARILLO – Ysabel Trinidad has been named the new vice president for finance & administration at CSU Channel Islands (CI), the university reported in a media release. Trinidad replaces Joanne Coville, who left in June to become vice president for Business Affairs and…
El Rio Sewer Project ribbon cutting ceremony set for Dec. 15
Fifth District Supervisor John C. Zaragoza will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the El Rio Sewer Project at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Roger Jones Community Center, 2864 Jourdan St., Oxnard. Since 1999,…
Downtown Sol presenting ‘Gentleman’s Night’ on Dec. 15
Downtown Sol is having a Gentleman’s Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at 328 W. Third St., Oxnard. The event is hosted Dr. Manuel Lopez, Fred Messecar, Art Hernandez, Dr. Adolfo Murillo, Alfredo Plascencia and Fifth…
CEDC’s Fernandez honored at recent meeting of the Stress, Health and Longevity group
Rodney Fernandez, executive director of Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation in Ventura, was honored by the Stress, Health and Longevity group during its recent weekly meeting. Fernandez, who was recognized for his years of community service in leading the affordable housing…
Interfaith leaders call on policy makers to stop separating immigrant families, stop endangering children
Dozens of immigrants and their allies gathered by candlelight in Oxnard’s Plaza Park on Dec. 10 to raise an urgent moral call to policy makers for justice for immigrant families, and especially for the children and young people who are being hurt by…
Commentary: ‘Save Your Family First’ free foreclosure prevention clinics held each Wednesday
By Michael and Stephen Szakos / Guest contributors Among the downtown Oxnard storefronts, a weekly gathering is attracting local residents trying to save their homes. Each Wednesday night, volunteers are working with homeowners facing foreclosures. The situation is all too…
Zaragoza’s campaign holds successful fundraiser in Oxnard
Many of Ventura County’s Latino Leaders hosted a fundraising event on Dec. 8 honoring County Supervisor John Zaragoza, according to a media release. Host Committee Chairs Alfredo Placencia and Art Hernandez welcomed guests to Ruby’s restaurant in Oxnard. The packed…
LULAC urges community to attend college board meeting on Dec. 13
The League of United Latin American Citizens — Ventura County District 17 is urging LULAC members, Hispanic community leaders and other community members to attend the Ventura Community College District board meeting to support VCCCD Trustee Art Hernandez. LULAC Trustee…
UCSB student accepts White House award
SANTA BARBARA — A UC Santa Barbara student studying ocean ecology accepted the 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring from President Obama on Monday, Dec. 12, on behalf of Ocean Discovery Institute. This is the…
Oxnard Sister City Committee to install officers on Dec. 14
The Oxnard Sister City Commitee will install its officers at its annual Christmas Party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Sugarbeets Restaurant, 455 So. A St., Oxnard. Reservations will be accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. The committee…
Bilingual report: Latinos ‘Heroes and Hobbies’ exhibit to open Dec. 9
“Heroes and Hobbies” (Heroes y pasatiempos) — an exhibit of paintings by Denis O’Leary, will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at the Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. Fifth St., Suite E-100, Oxnard. O’Leary is a local artist now being discovered for his oil paintings re?ecting ?gures and…
Teatro’s ‘Christmas Tales…’ continues Dec. 10, 11
Teatro de las Américas and MusicaLatitudes will present “Christmas Tales and Chants 2,” a Latin American celebration for the entire family, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 during the Oxnard Downtown ArtBeat at the Carnegie Art Museum, 424 So. C…
Oxnard City Council approves public access channel effort
By a unanimous vote, the Oxnard City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 6 awarded the operation of Channel 25, a public access channel, to Fuerza Latina Health Association, a nonprofit group led by broadcast journalist David Cruz. Cruz, formerly a reporter…
Team Zaragoza/Live United team up for Santa to the Sea charity run
Team Zaragoza/Live United have teamed up for the 2011 Charity Challenge to raise funds at this year’s Santa to the Sea Half Maraton and 5K Run starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in Oxnard. “We are asking you to…
Oxnard City Council to meet Dec. 6 to decide on Channel 25
Community members are urged to turn out in force at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Oxnard City Council meeting to support efforts to approve an agreement that will reinstate Channel 25 as Oxnard’s public access station. The council…
Toy drive for Mixteco children set for Dec. 7 at CSU Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands’ Center for Community Engagement, the Chicano Studies Department and the School of Education are seeking donations to a toy drive for Mixteco children from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Broome Library 1360. Contact Kathleen…
John Zaragoza re-election fundraiser set for Dec. 8 in Oxnard
A campaign fundraiser for the re-election of John C. Zaragoza to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at Ruby’s Cafe, 348 So. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard. Event includes hors d’oeuvers…
Bilingual report: Williams to host Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair and Workshop on Dec. 10 in Goleta
GOLETA — More than 20 agencies and community organizations will provide information and answer questions on how to prepare your family, pets and workplace in case of an emergency or disaster. This is part of the Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair…
Access to cancer care workshop scheduled for Dec. 10
A workshop on “Access to Cancer Care” will be held from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 1777 Stratham Blvd., Oxnard. The workshop features information on: > New Federal changes to healthcare coverage (Affordable…
Bilingual report: Rescheduled La Colonia Resource Fair set for Dec. 11
Health screenings, services for Mixteco families, education programs planned Visitors will receive a variety of services at La Colonia Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Del Sol Stadium, 1500 Colonia Road, in La Colonia neighborhood of…
Deadline nears for United Way’s Latino Action Team holiday book drive
The deadline is Saturday, Dec. 3 for those wishing to donate books to the United Way of Ventura County’s Latino Action Team book drive, “Donation to the Imagination.” “Tis the season to help spread holiday cheer!” the organization reported. Please…
Variety of holiday events coming to downtown Oxnard this week
From a holiday mobile feast, to a tree lighting, a Christmas parade and a tamale festival, downtown Oxnard will be a busy spot this weekend. > Dec. 1 — Up to 10 gourmet food trucks, including Don Chow, Border Grill,…
‘Sabor’ enjoys successful reception, exhibition in SLO
“Sabor — A Tast of Latino American Artists from the Central Coast” enjoyed a successful reception and exhibition at ARTS Space Obispo, SLO Creamery, in San Luis Obispo. “Sabor,” which concluded on Nov. 24, featured the work of seven artists:…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Americas to present holiday program Dec. 2-4
Teatro de las Américas and MusicaLatitudes will present “Christmas Tales and Chants 2,” a Latin American celebration for the entire family, at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard; 8…
El Concilio extends deadline for education awards
El Concilio Family Services this week announced that it is extending the nomination deadline to Dec. 30 for its Latino Leadership Awards — “Excellence in Education” to honor individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in the field of education.…
FOOD Share seeks to keep up with growing demand
‘Turkey Trot’ on Nov. 24, ‘Tackle Hunger’ among programs this holiday season From participating in an annual race in Ventura, to launching a program that will ultimately collect hundreds of thousands of pounds of donated food this holiday season, officials and…
UCSB scholar presents new reading on Mayan hieroglyphics
SANTA BARBARA – By presenting a new interpretation of a Maya hieroglyphic verb, Gerardo Aldana, associate professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at UC Santa Barbara, has revised the understanding of one of the longest-studied texts in Maya archaeology, UCSB…
Donation to the Imagination
In the tradition of holiday spirit of giving, the Downtown Main Library is a drop-off location for the “Donation to the Imagination” holiday book drive, sponsored by United Way, the Oxnard Public Library reported on its website From now until…
FOOD Share’s ‘Tackle Hunger’ campaign continues through Jan. 10, 2012
OXNARD — FOOD Share has set aggressive goals for the Tackle Hunger campaign hoping to collect more $150,000 in monetary donations and more 200,000 lbs of donated food to help restock the shelves of their Oxnard warehouse distribution center. Tackle Hunger…
Clinicas earns primary care medical home designation
VENTURA — Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). The special designation…