VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 361 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…
Category: Politics
Central Coast Legislators Express Opposition to BLM Proposal to Open Federal Lands to Fracking and Drilling
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), along with Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park), have sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management expressing their opposition to the recent proposal to open more than 270,000…
Oct. 25 — League of Women Voters Announces Forum for the 25th Congressional District
SIMI VALLEY — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, will host a forum for Congressional candidates Steve Knight and Katie Hill. Knight and Hill are vying to represent California’s 25th Congressional District which covers most of Simi…
Jackson and Muratsuchi Bills to Block New Offshore Oil Head to the Governor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) andAssemblymember Al Muratsuchi (Torrance) to block the Trump Administration from expanding federal oil drilling off the California coast are headed to the Governor. The identical bills ensure that new pipelines and other new infrastructure needed…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions; the ‘Opt-Out’ Provision and the Community Input
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. Armando Vazquez. By Armando Vazquez / Guest…
Bilingual commentary: Somber Days in America
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Heads to the Governor
SACRAMENTO – Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to assess media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed off the Senate Floor today on a 27 to 10 vote…
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s District Director, Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios to Run for Ventura County Community College Trustee, Area 1
Editor’s note: It is the policy of Amigos805 not to endorse any political candidates running for office in the 805 region. Political candidates do have the option to purchase political advertisements by sending an email to frank@amigos805.com. Amigos805.com reserves the right to…
UCSB scholar’s book delves into the messy history of immigration and the law in the United States
By Jim Logan • UCSB For the United States, the demographic terminator — the line that separates night from day — is the Immigration Act of 1965. Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 3 of that year, it eliminated…
Bilingual report: Time is Running Out. Nomination Period for November 2018 Oxnard City Council Mayor Candidates Ends Aug. 9
OXNARD — The Oxnard City Clerk’s office is reminding Oxnard residents that the nomination period is quickly approaching for anyone interested in seeking candidacy for city offices this year. Candidates must complete the process no later than Aug. 9 in…
Sept. 15 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Hosts “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch
VENTURA — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, is hosting a “Get Out the Vote” Kick-Off Brunch on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Los Robles Greens Club located at 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks,…
Sept. 25 — Housing Authority, League of Women Voters Team up for Voter Registration Drive
SANTA BARBARA — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is teaming…
Sept. 25 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Ramps Up for the Upcoming Elections
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization has several events in the works to help voters stay informed and involved in the upcoming elections. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 25 and…
A Populist President — UCSB scholars consider Mexico President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his ambitious agenda
By Talya Meyers • UCSB The third time’s the charm for populist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. After unsuccessful campaigns in 1994 and 2006, he has now become Mexico’s newest president, winning 53 percent of the vote. Considered an unconventional…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions — The Fight Continues
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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor CORE…
Bilingual commentary: Days of Infamy
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Aug. 8 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare
WESTLAKE VILLIAGE — The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare, featuring Ryan Skolnick and speaker from the California Nurses Association. Click here for more information. North Ranch Center 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. Westlake…
Aug. 12 — Conejo Democrats 16th annual Garden Party
THOUSAND OAKS — Conejo Democrats to present 16th annual Garden Party: Los Robles Greens Banquet Hall 299 S Moorpark Rd Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 MEET YOUR LOCAL DEMOCRATIC LEADERS! Join DCCV at our 16th Annual Garden Party! (Sun, August 12,…
Aug. 26 — Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network annual Write for Your Rights event
VENTURA — The Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network is hosting its signature Write For Your Rights event to bring together our community’s collective voice during a time when threats to reproductive rights are at an all time high. Attempts to block…
Paint Companies to Withdraw Ballot Measure That Absolves Corporations of Accountability
SACRAMENTO — At 5pm, June 28, the California Legislature, led by Assemblymember Monique Limón, (D-Santa Barbara), secured a major victory for millions of California taxpayers, guaranteeing the withdrawal of a paint company-funded ballot initiative that sought to hold California taxpayers accountable for billions…
Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making:…
Fire Prevention Funding Prioritized in State Budget Approved by the Legislature
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature has approved a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2018-19, Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) reported on June 19. The budget prioritizes funding for fire recovery and prevention, makes significant investments in K-12 schools, provides emergency aid…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Advances
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to read media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. SB 947 passed…
Bilingual commentary: Language, History and Discrimination
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Assemblymember Limón Works To Pass Bill Opposing the Federal Administration’s Expansion of Offshore Oil Drilling Through The California Assembly
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) jointly authored Assembly Bill 1775 with Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) that passed the Assembly Floor on a bipartisan vote of 45-24. The bill, introduced in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement of their intention to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters, will…
Billingual commentary: The Highs and the Lows of Presidential Oratory
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Jackson Bill to Halt Trump’s Offshore Drilling Expansion Passes off Senate Floor. See more updates here
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) ’s legislation to thwart the Trump Administration’s efforts to expand federal oil drilling off the California coast passed off the Senate floor today on a 24 to 8 vote. Senate Bill 834 will ensure that pipelines…
Jackson Bill to Teach Students How to Spot Fake News Passes off Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO –Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure students in California’s public schools learn how to read media sources critically, and act ethically, responsibly, and safely online passed off the Senate Floor today with 22 votes in support. Senate Bill…
Jackson Urges Congressional Courage to Stop Gun Violence
SJR 24 calls on Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the federal assault weapons ban and urges CalPERS to divest its gun holdings SACRAMENTO – A resolution by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) urging Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the federal assault weapons…
Jackson Applauds Funding for Highway 101 Expansion in Santa Barbara
SACRAMENTO — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) on May 17 applauded the California Transportation Commission for awarding Santa Barbara more than $183 million for the Highway 101 expansion project. Coupled with an award of more than $170 million from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program…
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley Issues Statement on House Passage of VA Mission Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep Julia Brownley (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement after House passage of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: “I am pleased…
Jackson Bill to Help Montecito and Other California Homeowners Recover Mudslide Losses Passes off Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO — Legislation by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), to help Montecito and other California homeowners whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire-induced mudslides, passed off the Senate Floor today on a 25 to 11 vote. Senate Bill 917 clarifies…
Jackson Applauds Fire Recovery and Prevention Funding in Governor’s May Revise
Governor’s Revised Budget dedicates funds to backfill property tax losses from Thomas Fire, and an additional $96 million for forest management SACRAMENTO – State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), , who represents the area that was devastated by the Thomas Fire and chairs the…
Bilingual commentary: The Failed Oxnard Recall
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Legislation by Assemblymember Irwin to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Passes Assembly
SACRAMENTO – One of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) key pieces of legislation this session, AB 2770, which will help prevent future sexual harassment in the work place passed the Assembly earlier this week. This bill, sponsored by the California Chamber…
Governor’s Wildfire Proposal Clears Path for Jackson Bill
SB 1260 Proposes Paradigm Shift in Forest Management in Age of Climate Change SACRAMENTO — Following the release of the Governor’s Executive Order on May 10, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), who represents the area devastated by the Thomas Fire, released the following statement:…
June 16 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County to Hold its Annual Meeting and Luncheon
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization will be holding their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, June 16 in the Ventanas Room at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036. This is a…
Jackson, Limón to Honor Ventura First Responders as Women of the Year
Honorees include Genevieve Flores-Haro, Associate Director for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project VENTURA — In recognition of their bravery during the devastating Thomas fire, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) will honor women first responders from Ventura County as 2018…
Jackson Applauds Funding for Train Upgrades
Funding will improve timeliness, efficiency and reliability of commuter and intercity rail SACRAMENTO — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) issued the following statement today commending the California State Transportation Agency for awarding significant funding for critical rail improvements, including $148 million to the Pacific…
Bilingual commentary: Passage of SB 295 ensures safety of women working in California’s agriculture fields
To whom it may concern, My name is Gabriela Valencia and my partner Brandi Segovia and I are currently working on raising awareness surrounding policies that directly impact women working in the fields of Oxnard, California. As we are graduate students who…