Category: News

Bilingual report: Help available for survivors of California 2018 fire disasters

SACRAMENTO – A newly launched assistance program offers help for people who need resources to recover from the wildfire disasters that struck late in 2018 in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is working…

First 5 Ventura County and Interface Children & Family Services announce locations of Neighborhoods for Learning sites

13 ‘Neighborhoods for Learning, Powered by Interface’ locations will serve as early education hubs and resource centers for local children and families VENTURA —  First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is pleased to join Interface Children & Family Services (ICFS) in…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Newest Member to Board of Governors

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a new member to its Board of Governors, Sheryl Mazirow. Mazirow specializes in Tenant and Buyer Advisory Services and is currently Founder & President of…

Register now for SBCC fall semester

Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for fall is now open to everyone in the community, whether you are looking to earn an associate degree, transfer to a 4-year university or enjoy life enrichment classes through…

Two Ventura County native sons co-chair CSUCI Planned Giving Advisory Council

CAMARILLO — Two prominent executives who were born and raised in Ventura County are the new co-chairs for the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC). Westlake Village financial advisor Louie Valdez and Ventura/Santa Barbara insurance and financial…

Museum of Ventura County update for July 3 — Live Music at the Ag, Ivor Davis Returns to the Museum and more!

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on July 26, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m. for a Book Talk & Signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his latest…

Jackson Bill To Require Fire-Safe Building Advances

SB 182 puts in place planning and building requirements to prevent wildfire devastation SACRAMENTO – As California grapples with catastrophic wildfires as well as a housing crisis, legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (Santa Barbara) that puts in place standards and guidelines…

CSUCI Art History student earns Getty-backed internship

CAMARILLO —With gloves and a discerning eye, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Art History senior Lauren Kime examines the condition of a 1950s-era print at the Corita Art Center in  Los Angeles. The first generation college student from Simi Valley is…

Strengthening VC Families Town Hall inspires over 150 community members to become resource families

Uplifting panel of former youth in care, biological and resource families share intimate stories about their experiences together with nationally renowned motivational speaker, Michael Sanders VENTURA — Foster VC Kids/ Homes with Heart VC kicked off their Strengthening VC Families Town…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Announce Honorees for the 2019 ‘Stand Up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will recognize long-time supporters of  BGCGCV, Cal Johnston and his wife Marje Johnston, as Honorees during the 17thAnnual “Stand Up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction” on Saturday,…

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College welcomes military, veterans and first responders

MOORPARK — Moorpark College invites veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders to experience America’s Teaching Zoo, free of charge on Saturday, July 6th. Guests and their families will experience wild animal encounters and presentations as well as big cat feedings…

Oxnard College Expands English as a Second Language Program

Beginning fall semester, August 2019, Oxnard College will expand its English as a Second Language program by offering credit and non- credit courses. The credit courses will continue to provide instruction in academic English skills that prepare students for reading…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for July 1 — James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt(Portraits of America) 

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)  Closing Sunday, July 14, 2019 Summer is finally here! Please join us for the amazing July programming MCASB has to…

Friendship Center adult day services update for July 1 — Bridging the Generation Gap

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Bridging the Generation Gap The importance of intergenerational activities Left: Friendship Center seniors visit with second graders in their classroom as part of our intergenerational GOLD Project; Right: Program Manager and proud aunt…

Ventura County Civic Alliance — State of the Region Report Release Events – Register Now!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Initiating Dialogue! The 2019 State of the Region Report Release Event & Community Briefing Join Us!  The Ventura County Civic Alliance’s 2019 State of the Region Report, an indispensable collection of data on Ventura…

Oxnard Salsa Festival — Only a few tables left!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Reserved Tables Are Almost Sold Out! Get Yours Before They Are Gone Saturday and Sunday Reserved Tables Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage with reserved tables! Kick back with…

Marjorie Luke Theatre — An Extraordinary Evening With Jack Canfield July 19th at 7:30PM

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Introducing Luke Produced Events: Melissa Manchester Friday, August 23rd  7:30pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre proudly presents Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester accompanied by the fabulous Blue Note Swing Orchestra. Melissa will perform classic…

Aug. 11 — USAF Band of the Golden West Commanders Jazz Ensemble to perform at the Oceanview Pavillion

PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme is proud and honored to present a FREE military Jazz concert Sunday August 11, at 3:00 pm. Southern California’s Big Band Summer Tour…

Aug. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Reimagine Hiroshige’s woodblock print’ in the next FREE Studio Sunday

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Reimagine Hiroshige’s woodblock print” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at the 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on…

Aug. 17 — ‘Clear the Shelters’ event offers free pet adoption to the public in Ventura County

VENTURA — “Clear The Shelters” is coming to Ventura County Animal Services on Saturday, August 17, 2019 to both the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. It’s the biggest fee-waived pet adoption event in the county. Last year 105 pets were…

Aug. 19 — Internist Dr. Kumar Gandhi To Speak at Free Conejo Valley YMCA Breakfast

THOUSAND OAKS — Dr. Kumar Gandhi, a Board Certified internist with Lakeside Community Healthcare in Thousand Oaks, will be on hand to answer health-related questions from the public during a free three-hour breakfast meeting Monday, August 19 from 8:00 a.m.…

Through Aug. 22 — Save the Date for The Collection at RiverPark’s 2019 Rocking Summer Concert Series

OXNARD — Rock the Collection is back and better than ever! The Collection at RiverPark invites the community to grab their lounge chairs and blankets, kick back, relax and enjoy a free summer concert series kicking off June 27th. Every…

Through Aug. 22 — Rock the Collection Summer Concert Series is back at The Collection at RiverPark

Sponsored by Oakmont of Riverpark, The Collection at RiverPark is bringing back a community favorite with outdoor summer concerts OXNARD — Get ready to rock! The annual Rock the Collection summer concert series is headed back this summer at Collection Park,…

Aug. 26 — Engage & Enlighten event features United Nations Special Rapporteur David Kaye

VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, will host law professor and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression David Kaye as featured speaker for its summer Engage…

Through Aug. 26 — Emma Akmakdjian’s ‘Anthropocene Kelp Forest’ on exhibit at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

OXNARD — Emma Akmakdjian’s Anthropocene Kelp Forest is now on exhibit through Aug. 26 at Channel Islands Maritime Museum. Akmakdjian’s mixed media artworks trace the troubled relationship of human and environment through material byproducts of industrial processes. Born and raised…

Aug. 27 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. Hosts Free Disaster Preparedness Class

VENTURA COUNTY — A recent FEMA survey found that nearly 60 percent of Americans have not practiced what to do in a disaster! Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop to help the local community prepare…