“Me permito informar a la comunidad que en el Taller de Lenguas Indígenas que se realizará en la Universidad de Channel Islands, CA., se inscribieron cerca de 70 personas. “La finalidad del taller es conocer la riqueza de las Lenguas Indígenas de México, apoyar…
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Job, health fair scheduled for July 13
A “Job and Health Fair” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the Housing Authority of San Buenaventura. Some of the employers include Panda Express, Data Exchange, Marriott Hotel, Pet Smart, Time Warner, Labor…
Mexican Consulate releases July schedule
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard on Tuesday released its schedule of events for July. Click here to view a pdf of the schedule.
Commentary: So you want to write
By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor There is a saying that “everyone has a story,” and that is true, but few know how to translate stories into books for readers. What motivates a person to write? What are the tips and…
Amada Irma Perez to unveil new book on July 12
Amada Irma Perez will unveil her new book and give a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. For more information, call Kathleen Kaiser at 805.524.6970. *** Amada Irma Perez…
Oxnard City Council to consider Spanish-language broadcast at July 12 meeting
The Oxnard City Council will consider a policy to broadcast meetings of the city council with interpretation into Spanish during its next meeting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the council chambers, 305 W. Third St., Oxnard. “LULAC believes…
Barrera named next opponent for Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios
Marco Antonio Barrera has been named the next opponent for Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios, who retained his WBA World Lightweight Championship with a third-round knockout of opponent Urbano Antillon at the Home Depot Center in Carson on July 9. Rios…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate posts video of photographic exhibit
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard has posted a video on the photographic exhibit on immigration by José Hernández Claire — “Exodo Natcional,” featuring images from Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. *** José Hernández Claire literalmente retrata estas historias…
Latino Links: Media Trends
Biculturalism is a key to understanding the advertising, marketing and media consumption habits of Latinos in the United States, according to a recent study by Horowitz Associates. In its annual FOCUS: Latino Report, 18 percent of those Latinos surveyed identified…
Das Williams holding ‘State Budget Town Hall Meeting’ on July 8
Assemblymember Das Williams is presenting a State Budget Town Hall Meeting from 4 to to 6 p.m. Friday, July 8 at Oxnard High School, 3400 W. Gonzalez Road, in the Performing Arts Center. Click here for reservations and additional information.
Gran Kermes benefit set for July 10 in Port Hueneme
Club Social Potrero de Gallegos will present the “Gran Kermes” to benefit the remodeling of the church from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at Casa de Chuy, 665 Pearson Road, Port Hueneme. Event features food, entertainment by DJ…
‘A Better Life’ opening July 8 in Oxnard
A powerful film called A Better Life, with an all-Latino cast and already garnering positive reviews, may not be seen by millions of Latinos unless we take action and get the word out, Miguel Orozco of Nueva Vista Media reported in a…
Rios set to fight on July 9 in Carson
Showtime Championship Boxing will present WBA World Lightweight Champion Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (27-0-1) of Oxnard versus Urbano Antillon (28-2) at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Rios is trained at the Robert Garcia…
Healthy community forum set for July 9
The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy, the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, Future Leaders of America and other organizations will present “Raising healthy kids and healthy communities: A community action forum,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July…
Amigos805.com video calendar for July
Welcome to the Amigos805.com video calendar for July 2011. Please click on image above to get a full-screen version and then click on the icons on the collage to get additional information on events during the coming month. — Mariana…
Vons launches ‘Help Us End Hunger’ food drive to benefit FOOD Share
Vons supermarkets in Ventura County on Wednesday launched the “Help Us End Hunger” food drive to benefit FOOD Share. Over the summer months, food donations to FOOD Share tend to drop dramatically, despite the fact that demand for food assistance…
CSUCI’s Lacayo Institute receives $25,000 grant from AT&T
The Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI) at California State University, Channel Islands, recently received a grant for $25,000 from AT&T, the university reported Wednesday in a media release. The grant will fund a Telecommunications/Technology Literacy/Workforce…
Día de las Comidas set for July 8 in Santa Barbara
Día de las Comidas, a benefit for Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Hispanic Family Services, will be held at various times and restaurants in Santa Barbara. Locations are Carlitos Café y Cantina, 1324 State St. in Santa Barbara, 805.962.7117; Cava Restaurant &…
Ventura Film Festival opens July 8
The 2011 Ventura Film Festival, which features more than 250 films and screenplays from more than 25 countries around the world, takes place over 11 days from July 8-18 in five theaters. The festival includes an opening night dinner with Academy…
Museum of Ventura County open Independence Day
Reduced admission with active military and families free The Museum of Ventura County will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, with reduced admission. Enjoy the summer exhibition Splash!, featuring large-scale installations of ocean-inspired…
CSUCI Alumni & Friends to present ‘Through the Grapevine’ on June 30
CSU Channel Islands Alumni & Friends Association invites alumni, friends and the public to join Provost Dawn Neuman, Hank and Leah Lacayo, Wayne and Barbara Davey and Carl and Nancy Wesely for their annual wine event, ‘Through the Grapevine’ from…
Das Williams states case for approved state budget
While not liking the recently-approved California state budget because of its deep levels of cuts, Assemblymember Das Williams said it is the only solution that “mathematically works” given early refusal by Republicans to let voters extend tax revenues. Democrats on…
‘Can Film Festival’ opening June 29 to benefit FOOD Share
The Pacific View Mall on Wednesday, June 29 will host the first installment of the “Can Film Festival,” a ten-event series of free family movie nights to benefit FOOD Share, Ventura County’s regional food bank. The screenings will take place…
Free business seminar on June 29 in Ventura
“Tools for success and growth: When businesses thrive, so does our communty,” a free business forum, 7:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 29 at the City of Ventura, 501 Poli St., Ventura. Seminar includes information on marketing, QuickBooks, business plans,…
Supporters attend Zaragoza reelection breakfast
A group of more than 500 supporters, including local business owners, elected officials, labor representatives and community leaders joined together at Casa Lopez in Oxnard to celebrate the opening event to re-elect John Zaragoza to the Ventura County Board of…
Bilingual update: Whooping cough vaccine clinic set for June 30 in Santa Paula
The Ventura County Health Care Agency Las Islas Mobile Medical Clinic & Public Health Immunization Program have partnered to offer low-cost or no-cost Tdap vaccine for students entering 7th – 12th grade this year, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30…
El Concilio Family Services ‘Youth Art Exhibit’ on July 1
El Concilio Family Services will present a “Youth Art Exhibit” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 1 at the Downtown Center for the Arts, 329 N. 5th St., Oxnard. Artwork is from the third session of the Youth Painters…
Bilingual update: Teatro concludes its ‘Readers’ Theater’ series June 24-26
Teatro de las Américas concludes its Readers’ Theater series with its third production, “The Immigrant Experience.” Written and produced by Ángela Cruz and the Actors’ Workshop, the one-act play is based on stories collected by the Actors’ Workshop about the…
Film screening of ‘Memories of a Mexican’ on June 23
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will present the film screening for “Memories of a Mexican” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at Presido Chapel at El Presido de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Canon Perdido…
Bilingual update: Breast cancer awareness lecture set for June 21
The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) education will present a lecture on the non-medical challenges that can accompany a breast cancer diagnosis, including insurance, financial resources, housing, and transportation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Tannahill Auditorium, Schott Center,…
EDC-VC to hold free manufacturing seminar June 22
The free business and information seminar “Strengthening Manufacturers: Manufacturing from start to success,” begins with registration at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. The forum will be from 8:30 to…
Tortilla art dinner/dance fundraiser set for June 24
A dinner/dance fundraiser and exhibition of the tortilla art of Gloria Hidrogo will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Sugar Beets Restaurant & Bar, 455 So A St., Oxnard. “Gloria was invited to exhibit her tortilla art…
Mente sana/cuerpo sano talleres 18, 25 de junio
La Casa de la Raza en Santa Barbara te invita a una serie de talleres enfocados en la salud familiar. Cuidado de ninos y comida! sabado 18 de junio – 11-1 pm Derechos de los inmigrantes y como apoyar a la…
‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign set for June 21
On Tuesday, June 21 — the longest day of the year — United Way of Ventura County will launch its second annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign which is part of its Day of Action, the organization reported in a media…
Groups present redistricting workshop on June 18
In preparation for the California Redistricting Commission public hearing, a redistricting workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18 at Driffill Elementary School, 910 So. E St., Oxnard. The commission has submitted an initial proposal that…
MICOP to hold monthly meeting on June 18
The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project presents its monthly community meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 Gisler St., Oxnard. English-speaking volunteers needed for literacy program. Call Donna Foster at 805.483.1166, send an email…
Ventura County Contractors Association announces 2011 scholarship recipients
Twelve students receive scholarships to continue education in the construction industry Francisco Cancinco of California Polytechnic at Pomona; Eric Pinuelas, Adolfo Camarillo High School and John Lopez of California Polytechnic at San Luis Obispo were among the 12 Ventura County students…
Capps reports new potential funding for region’s military bases
Key federal funding for the construction of a new education center at Vandenberg Air Force Base and a training facility at Naval Base Ventura County was included in H.R. 2055, the Fiscal Year 2012 Military Construction-VA Appropriations bill that…
Commentary: Das Williams says no to Ormond Beach project
Dear Friends, A proposed 1,500-unit housing project adjacent to Ormond Beach in South Oxnard will be before the City Council on Tuesday, June 14. I have strongly opposed this project and continue to do so, joining the Environmental Defense Center (EDC),…
Latino Links: Political Trends
The proposed redistricting for California is a “Worst-Case Scenario” for Latinos in California, according to a news report on June 11 by New American Media. The first batch of political maps by California’s new Citizens Redistricting Commission is having exactly the…
Claudia Pardo’s ‘Atmostfear’ opening reception on June 11
The opening reception for “Atmostfear,” new painting by Claudia Pardo, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Upfront Gallery, 267 So. Laurel St., Ventura. The exhibit will continue through July 2. Call 805.405.4954 for more…
Public hearing set June 15 on Edison’s proposed $3.6 billion rate increase
The community is asked to voice its opposition to a proposed $3.6 billion rate increase by Southern California Edison at a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hearing from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Oxnard City Hall…
Pregúntale a tu abogado viernes 10 de Junio en Oxnard
Foro sobre asuntos legales, este viernes 10 de Junio de 5 a 8 AM en el Consulado de México, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. 805.984.8738, ext. 112 y 103, www.consulmexoxnard.com
Latino Professional Network event set for June 9 in L.A.
Poet Enedina Castañeda of Santa Maria reports that the Latino Professional Network will present its “Fuego!” networking event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Belasco Theater, 1050 So. Hill St., downtown Los Angeles. “1,200 successful Latino leaders from L.A.,…
Commentary: SouthShore development deserves a yes vote from Oxnard Council
By Maria Elena Cruz / Member LULAC District Board In a few days the Oxnard City Council will make a crucial decision — whether to approve or deny an important new proposed community development in South Oxnard. Your involvement as…
Updated: Zaragoza announces his bid for re-election
Ventura County Supervisor John C. Zaragoza has announced his bid for re-election at a media conference held Monday, June 6 at the Ventura County Government Center. “I am proud of my achievements as a County Supervisor. In a short time,…
Community urged to call in to fight Oxnard redistricting
Oxnard residents are being urged to call the California Redistricting Commission to voice their opposition to a proposal that would split Oxnard into two Assembly District. Half of Oxnard’s residents, as well as Santa Paula and Fillmore, would be split and go…
Mexican Consulate posts June activities
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard has posted its events calendar for the month of June. Click here to get PDF of June calendar.
Latino Links: Political Trends
The Tequila Party is coming to a state near year. Latinos seeking to counter the influence on immigration policy by the tea party movement have launched the movement with the slogan “Your shot at change,” according to a report in…
Amigos805.com video calendar for June
Welcome to the Amigos805.com video calendar for June 2011. We are launching a new format for the calendar this month courtesy of Vuvox.com Please click on the moving icons on the collage to get video information on events during the…