Category: Youth

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Welcomes Four Distinguished Leaders to its Board of Directors

by Community Contributor • August 5, 2024 • Comments Off

CARPINTERIA — As Girls Inc. of Carpinteria moves into a new fiscal year, they proudly announce the appointment of four esteemed professionals to its Board of Directors: Eleanor Gartner, Alan Griffin, Kirsten Jenkins, and Amber Kaplan. Each brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to empowering young girls in the community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Eleanor, Alan, Kirsten, and Amber to our board,” said Jamie Collins, Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “Their diverse backgrounds and strong dedication to our community will be invaluable as we continue our mission to inspire the next generation of leaders to be strong, smart, and bold.”

Santa Barbara City College welcomes Diana Zapata as new Director of Human Resources

by Community Contributor • August 2, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is excited to announce the appointment of Diana Zapata as the new Director of Human Resources. With a distinguished career in strategic human resources management and as a former student and faculty member at SBCC, Zapata brings a wealth of expertise and experience back to the campuses, further enhancing the college’s commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment..

“It’s great to be back at SBCC,” shared Zapata. “I look forward to working with the SBCC team, to partner with them and build a better culture of belonging across all campuses.”

Zapata’s professional journey spans over two decades, with significant leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She has demonstrated exceptional skills in recruitment, talent acquisition and retention, labor relations, staff development, conflict resolution and organizational development. Her multidisciplinary approach and proven track record in supporting institutional growth make her an invaluable addition to the SBCC community.

Teatro de las Américas — Theatrical exercises end of course presentation | Prácticas Teatrales, presentación de fin de cursos

by Community Contributor • August 1, 2024 • Comments Off

Come to the end-of-course presentation of the THEATRICAL PRACTICES of the Teatro de las Américas as part of our First Jueves activities

Throughout the month of July, THEATRICAL PRACTICES coordinated by Juan Pablo Yah Yah were carried out in which the participants, some with, others without theater experience, performed exercises and dynamics to fine-tune their theater techniques.

AHA! in Santa Barbara is thrilled to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Healthy Attitudes, Emotional Harmony and Lifelong Achievement (AHA), which equips teenagers, educators, and parents with social and emotional intelligence to dismantle apathy, prevent despair, and interrupt hate-based behavior, has announced three new members to its board of directors:

July News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

Last month, PSHH students participated in College Signing Day, an event where their friends, family, and educators celebrated next steps into higher education. Congratulations to our 60 hardworking students who graduated this year!

Gov. Newsom appoints the first CSUCI student to join the CSU Board of Trustees

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Nursing student Jazmin Guajardo of Santa Paula has become the first CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) student ever appointed to the CSU Board of Trustees. The first-generation college student’s name was on a list of appointments released July 18 by…

Ventura County Fair opens tonight — July 31

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

July 31 – August 11
Open 12pm to 12am daily

Gates open at 11am on Tuesday, August 6 only.

Upcoming entertainment includes:

• Aug. 4 — Los Tucanes De Tijuana is a Mexican Norteño & Corrido band from Mexico. Establishing themselves as one of the country’s most popular Norteño groups with hits like La Chona, El Centenario, El Tuanazo and La Ley 57.
• Aug. 5 — Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, having produced several comedy specials for television, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot and Fluffy.

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The Arc of Ventura County Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

“As The Arc of Ventura County celebrates its 70th anniversary, we reflect on how our programs and services have evolved over the years as we empower our program participants with the tools, skills, and accessibility they need to thrive,” says Mary Platt, The Arc president. “The dedication and support from the community has been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”

UCSB — The Current — Library acquires papers of Nobel Laureate Herbert Kroemer and more news, events

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

The collection, which was donated by his daughters, includes Kroemer’s research and teaching papers, ephemera and digital materials.

Splash Into Summer at Lompoc’s Top Water Play Spots

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — No matter your family’s water-based interests, Lompoc and the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley region have an abundance of refreshing, kid-friendly options to explore this summer. From classic municipal pools and water parks to natural swimming holes and beach escapes, Lompoc’s top water spots are sure to keep everyone cool, entertained, and make lasting memories. From municipal pools and water parks to natural swimming holes, this guide highlights Lompoc’s Top Water Play Spots to splash, slide, and soak!

Music Academy of the West 2024 Duo Competition Winners Announced

by Community Contributor • July 31, 2024 • Comments Off

Congrats to Shengyu Meng, Yoshino Toi, and all of our fellow finalists on their amazing performances!

Thank you to our adjudicators, Gabriel Campos Zamora, Jeremy Geffen, and Rita Sloan.

Shengyu and Yoshino will each receive the Grand Prize of a $5,000 cash award and digital assets for career promotion.

Almost 700 YMCA ‘Find My Genius’ Scholars Take Part In A ‘Dolphin Dash’ To Highlight New Safety Around Water Skills

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2024 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Almost 700 young scholars who are enrolled in the YMCA’s “Find My Genius” summer program from Moorpark, Simi Valley and Conejo Valley completed a five-session “Safety Around Water” (SAW) program that provides water safety and basic swimming skills to children ages 5 to 13 with little or no water experience.

To show off the scholars’ new-found water safety skills, the YMCA held “Dolphin Dash” events–two at the Simi Valley Family YMCA and two at the Yarrow Family YMCA where the scholars swam across the YMCA pool with the help of swim instructors. “Many parents were in attendance who saw their kids swim for the very first time,” says Brigitte Bonafont, YMCA senior aquatics director.

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Prepares Housing Authority Teens for the Future Through Summer Program

by Community Contributor • July 26, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara launched its “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” (Preparation, Wellbeing and Culture) free four-week summer program for Housing Authority youth entering grades 9 -12.

The program provides focused activities that promote educational opportunities, social-emotional support, and cultural awareness. The program allows students to participate in a variety of field trips, earn community service hours, participate in college tours, as well as receive a free backpack and school supplies.

“Our main purpose of our agency is to provide housing, but we think it needs to be so much more than that for families to succeed so this provides us a great opportunity to be able to do that,” said HACSB Resident Program Specialist, Hector Avila.

First District Supervisor Das Williams — New Rebates Available for Home Batteries

by Community Contributor • July 25, 2024 • Comments Off

Over the past few years, you may have heard me talk about Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), our regional electricity provider, and our realistic plan to deliver 100% carbon-free energy by 2030.

There is an important way that we can all help meet that goal, and have more control over our energy costs and usage at home.

3CE just launched our Residential Battery Rebate Program, which can earn customers on-average $3,900 to purchase and install a home battery. That’s not to mention that over the lifetime of the battery, customers with solar are estimated to see $9,000 in savings on their bills.

Initially, the program is anticipated to allow for the deployment of 400 battery systems per fiscal year. The rebates will be available to residential 3CE customers, regardless of whether they have a solar system or not.

SLO County Fire Department Partners with Nonprofit for Fire Station Tour for Mentored Children

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2024 • Comments Off

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County, in partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, is thrilled to provide a tour of the SLO Airport fire department to volunteer mentors, their mentees, and their families.

New Bookmobile to Serve Ventura County Schools

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2024 • Comments Off

The School Mobile Library will offer books for students in multiple formats and languages, STEAM instruction and programs, homework support in alignment with school curricula, and access to technology and online resources. While libraries throughout the state, including the Ventura County Library, operate bookmobiles that serve the general public, this is the first in California to be specifically for students.

Voices of Hope Gala caps 2024 fundraising at nearly $275,000 ahead of Camp HOPE in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — This weekend, at the second annual Voices of Hope Gala, the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation (VCFJC Foundation) successfully concluded their 2024 fundraising campaign ahead of August’s Camp HOPE, raising nearly $275,000. During the Gala, held at the scenic Zachari Dunes, three local honorees were awarded for their contributions to family justice in Ventura County – Hero of the Year, Co-Director of Anacapa Surgery Associates, Dr. Thomas Duncan; Champion of the Year, Ventura County Superior Court Judge, the Honorable Brian J. Back (ret.); and Community Advocate of the Year, Ventura County Community Foundation. During a particularly memorable moment, survivors of family violence and trauma shared their stories of resilience in their own voices, an emotional and inspiring reminder of hope for an audience that included local leaders, elected officials, and community changemakers.

Museum of Ventura County — An InnoVision Artist Workshop is Around the Corner!

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2024 • Comments Off

InnoVision is an interactive exhibition that highlights the work of nine Ventura County artists. Through their innovative use of common materials, they create installations that reflect their personal visions and views of current issues such as the environment, immigration, identity, the housing shortage, and changing land usage in Ventura County.

Southeast Ventura County YMCA Seeks Sponsors and Auction Items for 60th Anniversary Gala

by Community Contributor • July 23, 2024 • Comments Off

“Each year, we host a gala to support the YMCA’s ‘Find My Genius,’ Safety Around Water,’ ‘Youth & Government’ and scholarship programs,” says Ronnie Stone, YMCA president and CEO. “This year is extra special because we’re also celebrating the YMCA’s 60th year serving our community. The YMCA was founded in Thousand Oaks in 1964 by a group of dedicated local leaders who saw a need for a YMCA in the area.”

CSUCI earns another eight years of accreditation

by Community Contributor • July 22, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Academic excellence, inventiveness and a commitment to equity are among the qualities that have recently earned CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) another eight years of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

The WSCUC accredits public and private higher education institutions in the U.S. and around the world based on a broad array of educational standards including academic quality, student support and continued efforts toward equity and inclusion.

“WSCUC accreditation is like a quality seal for universities,” explained CSUCI Vice Provost Jessica Lavariega Monforti, who served as Accreditation Liaison Officer. “In short, WSCUC accreditation tells you that a university is trustworthy, provides a high-quality education, and is committed to helping its students succeed.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom appoints Jazmin Guajardo of Santa Paula to California State University Board of Trustees

by Community Contributor • July 19, 2024 • Comments Off

Guajardo was Vice President of Associated Students Incorporated at California State University, Channel Islands from 2023 to 2024. She was a Peer Mentor with the California State University, Channel Islands Educational Opportunity Program from 2021 to 2024. Guajardo was a Certified Nursing Assistant with Coastal View Health Care Center from 2022 to 2023. She was a Senator of Student Engagement for Associated Students Incorporated at California State University, Channel Islands from 2021 to 2022.

Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College encores students in Fall classes

by Community Contributor • July 18, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College is reminding students that there is still time to register for fall classes, which start on Aug. 19 at the college’s Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center.

Hancock offers credit and noncredit classes across a wide range of subjects and areas of study for students seeking degrees, certificates, transfer, job training, or enrichment.

“Now is the time for students to register for fall classes,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers. “Our faculty and staff are ready to support and help them achieve their educational goals.”

Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara announces incoming board members

by Community Contributor • July 17, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA— The Music Academy of the West recently elected two distinguished community leaders to its Board of Directors: Montecito residents Andrea Hein, a retired entertainment industry executive, and Harrison M. (Mac) Bains, Jr., a retired banking and finance executive.

UCSB — The Current — ‘UC Santa Barbara and Tuskegee University launch pilot program to advance Black cultural perspectives in TV writing’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • July 17, 2024 • Comments Off

Bringing together students from Tuskegee and from UCSB, the unique program is creating a new kind of space between a Hispanic Serving Institution and an HBCU.

People’s Self-Help Housing and LoyalTeach Celebrate College Signing Day

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2024 • Comments Off

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) and LoyalTeach recently celebrated College Signing Day and the hard work and dedication of students going on to and furthering their higher education. Highlighting scholastic achievement, three ceremonies were held along the Central Coast from Paso Robles to Carpinteria.

“The College Signing Day events were a great success this year,” said Kris Reid, Director of Education, “it was a wonderful feeling to recognize student accomplishment with nearly 200 of their friends and families.”

As Reid went onto say, “With many students having overcome socio-economic and other adversities, College Signing Day builds confidence, and equips them for their new college adventures.”

The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is the Hotspot for Summer Fun

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Hip, Hip, Hooray for Hot Summer Days! The Collection at RiverPark will be the location of various summertime events and family-friendly activities, including Kids Club, outdoor concerts and even a fan night for The Dallas Cowboys. These events are open to the community, and offer opportunities for residents to turn the coming months into a memorable summer.

Registration Open For Free YMCA Safety Around Water Classes

by Community Contributor • July 11, 2024 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Registration is open for Safety Around Water (SAW) classes at the Simi Valley Family YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA. The free, five-session program provides water safety and basic swimming skills to children ages 5 to 13 with little or no water experience.

CSUCI Partnership with Brain Injury Center of Ventura County Empowers Brain Injury Survivors and Students

by Community Contributor • July 11, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) and the Brain Injury Center of Ventura County have formed a collaborative partnership to enhance support and care for individuals affected by brain injuries. The unique collaboration has enabled the expansion of services and mission of the Brain Injury Center and has shaped the career trajectories of numerous students.

At the core of the partnership lies a shared vision of providing comprehensive and personalized care for brain injury survivors, with a strong focus on education, rehabilitation, and seamless integration into the community. Through a collaborative approach that combines the expertise of CSUCI faculty and students with the specialized services of the Brain Injury Center, individuals impacted by brain injuries receive tailored support to address their unique needs and circumstances.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Discoveries from Disasters: A conversation with oceanographer David Valentine’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2024 • Comments Off

The professor’s expertise drives impactful research on marine contamination and oil spills. Here he discusses his work behind the headlines, balancing science, policy and people.

Spectacular 4th Annual Hueneme Beach “Show and Shine Car Show” Fundraiser Spotlights Cars and Community to Support Local Police Explorers Program

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

PORT OF HUENEME — The 4th annual Hueneme Beach “Show and Shine Car Show,” held on June 10, 2024, was a special event that brought together car enthusiasts from the Central Coast to enjoy an afternoon of live music and a stunning array of more than 100 classic, modern, lowrider, and exotic cars. This free showcase of unique vehicles served to benefit the Port Hueneme Police Explorers who organized and hosted this daylong event.

United Way of Ventura County — Time to Stuff The Bus

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign concludes on Friday, July 19th. Help us reach our goal of providing 2,000 backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies for homeless youth in Ventura County. You can help pave the path to academic success by ensuring that students start the school year with the tools they need to learn and be successful.

Museum of Ventura County — Register for a Summer Program!

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

McCartney Tea Fundraiser – With Ivor Davis (July 13), Threading Together: Weaving Our Indigenous Heritage (July 14), Threading Together: Weaving Our Indigenous Heritage (July 20) and more events

Bilingual report — First 5 Ventura County enrolling families with children ages newborn to 5 years for our Parent and Child Together (PACT) Classes

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — First 5 Ventura County is currently enrolling families with children ages newborn to 5 years for our Parent and Child Together (PACT) Classes. These free, bilingual classes are 14-weeks long and provide in-person, high-quality, teacher-led educational experiences. Space is still available for classes in Moorpark, Santa Paula, and Simi Valley.

The County Of Ventura Arts And Culture Investment Fund Announces Grant Recipients

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

The grants support 36 Ventura County-based nonprofit arts and culture organizations and 62 independent artists who were selected through a highly competitive grant application process. Nearly 300 applications across the two groups were received during the application window. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $150,000 for the nonprofit organizations, and $1,000 – $4,000 for artists.

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Celebrate Successful Conclusion of CASA Summer Camp Program

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and appreciate their commitment to developing meaningful enrichment programs for local youth,” said HACSB Resident Programs Supervisor, Alice Villarreal Redit. “CASA Camp exposes Housing Authority youth to historic sites throughout the County, enabling kids to increase their knowledge of local history while engaging in fun, hands-on activities.”

Over 700 Santa Barbara County Adults and Teens Trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid Last Year

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) and Youthwell are pleased to announce that over 700 teens and adults were trained in mental health first aid practices this past year.

Many Santa Barbara County residents will benefit from the individuals who have learned how to take the first step in assisting those with mental health challenges.

“Our classes give people the tools to help start conversations when they spot warning signs of mental health risks and substance abuse,” said Lyn Shirvanian, program coordinator. “These ‘First Aiders’ play a crucial role in helping youth connect to appropriate support, which can divert a tragedy.”

Bilingual report — Stay Cool in Oxnard During Summer Heat

by Community Contributor • July 5, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — With warm summer days ahead, the City of Oxnard encourages community members to take advantage of the many free indoor activities provided by the City’s Recreation Department to stay cool and entertained.

Visit Oxnard Public Libraries

Oxnard’s Public Libraries are the perfect spots to escape the heat. Besides a vast collection of books and reading materials, the libraries host engaging activities for all ages—children, teens, and adults alike. Discover the exciting events planned for July!

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Southeast Ventura County YMCA Seeks School Supply Donations

by Community Contributor • July 5, 2024 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is holding a school supply donation drive through July 15. Donated items will help stock backpacks of young scholars who take part in the Y’s “Find My Genius” program. The program is offered during the summer and after school to low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level in the Moorpark, Las Virgenes and Simi Valley school districts.

“A backpack filled with the school supplies they need is a great way for kids to start a new school year,” says Julie Birkett, summer program director for Find My Genius.

CSUCI ranks in top 15% of Money Magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2024 • Comments Off

“I am extremely proud to see all of the CSU’s 23 universities on Money Magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’ ranking,” said CSU Chancellor Mildred García. “While I am very pleased, I am also unsurprised, because the ranking’s criteria reflect the mission and core values of the CSU: authentic access, student success, social mobility, affordability, and preparing diverse students for a lifetime of prosperity, fulfillment and service.”

Bilingual report — City of Santa Paula Celebrates the Success of the Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — The City of Santa Paula is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy, a 10-week program designed to provide residents and business owners with direct insight into city management, operations…

County of Santa Barbara July 2024 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2024 • Comments Off

Join us for movies every Friday evening in July and August, except during Fiesta, at 8:30 p.m. Kick off the series with the classic, JAWS, on July 5th.

United Way of Ventura County’s 2024 Stuff The Bus

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2024 • Comments Off

Over 7,500 youth have been identified as homeless in Ventura County. The high cost of school supplies remains a challenge to low-income families during back-to-school season. Studies show that students with barriers to school readiness have increased absenteeism, developmental delays, poor literacy, and decreased emotional well-being. As a result, students who come from low-income families are 7 times more likely to drop out of school than those from families with higher incomes. With your support, we can help increase school readiness among homeless youth in our community, increase their self-esteem, and help them stay in school.

Summer at the Santa Paula Art Museum

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2024 • Comments Off

Premiere Party:

“Douglas Shively and Friends”

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Join us for the premiere of “Douglas Shively and Friends” at the Santa Paula Art Museum! The exhibition features over 50 original artworks by historic Santa Paula artist Douglas Shively and friends, a group of painters who epitomize the Southern California fine art scene of the 1920s and ’30s, including Jessie and Cornelis Botke, Robert Clunie, John Cotton, Lawrence Hinckley, Ralph Holmes, George Demont Otis, Paul Sample, F. Grayson Sayre, and Nell Walker Warner.

“Douglas Shively and Friends” will be on view from July 13, 2024, to November 3, 2024.

Island Packers Debuts 2024 Summer Schedule Highlighting Specialty Trips To The Channel Islands National Park & Summer Whale Watching

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — With the official beginning of Summer Solstice this month, visitors can now board an Island Packers vessel to experience cruises and specialty trips as part of the company’s full transportation schedule to the Channel Islands National Park, in addition to popular Summer whale watching. To book, visit www.islandpackers.com and visit https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/directory/island-packers/

Trips from Ventura Harbor are offered on select days and Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Island National Park, recommends that visitors make a reservation in advance.

Farmworker Advocates Share a New Vision for Farming in Ventura County with Local Leaders and Stakeholders

by Community Contributor • June 28, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — On June 25, 2024, CAUSE, MICOP, and Lideres Campesinas — longtime farmworker rights organizations in Ventura County — brought local stakeholders and leaders together to release a new report, Healing Land, Collective Power, which laid out a vision for advancing farmworker-led cooperatives and land trusts in local agriculture.

The three organizations came together in 2022 to begin studying the potential to develop farmworker cooperatives in Ventura County. The multi-year research, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, included surveys and focus groups with farmworkers, interviews with alternative agriculture experts across the country, and a map of farmland ownership in Ventura County.

Building Resilience and Inclusion Through Engagement (BRITE) in Ventura County conducting survey on new local prevention campaign

by Community Contributor • June 27, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Building Resilience and Inclusion Through Engagement (BRITE) in Ventura County is looking for 18-25 year olds who live in Ventura County who are interested in earning a small gift card in exchange for their feedback on a local prevention campaign!

We are accepting small groups up to 3 people at a time while supplies last!

SLO County Victim Service Organizations Applaud the Legislature’s Inclusion of One-Time Funding to Protect Victims of Crime, But Look for Long-term Solutions for Victims

by Community Contributor • June 27, 2024 • Comments Off

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Lumina Alliance, CASA of San Luis Obispo County (SLO CASA), the Christopher G. Money Victim Witness Assistance Center, and San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) are relieved that Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature have included $103 million of the $200 million needed in funding for crime victim services. In this year’s budget, programs like Lumina Alliance’s 24-hour Crisis & Information Line, SLO CASA’s advocacy services for vulnerable foster youth, and Victim Witness advocates will continue to serve residents of SLO County. However, funding remains precarious, and additional reductions will likely occur in the near future. Additionally, many competitive grants, such as those that fund SLOLAF’s Family Law Services program and SLO CASA’s grant-funded programs, will still be drastically reduced or cut entirely under the current state budget.

Port of Hueneme & City of Port Hueneme Hit a Home Run Supporting The Port Hueneme Little League

by Community Contributor • June 26, 2024 • Comments Off

PORT OF HUENEME— The Port Hueneme Little League celebrated its closing ceremony with a grand slam, marking the end of an exciting and successful season. More than 100 residents and their families joined, at Johnson Creek Park, to cheer on their team at the championship game. In an inspirational display of skill and determination, the Port Hueneme Little League Championship game concluded with the Vanderbilt team claiming victory for the Minor/10u division and Colorado winning the Majors/12u division for the Spring 2024 Season.

Bank of America Announces 2024 Ventura-Santa Barbara Student Leaders

by Community Contributor • June 26, 2024 • Comments Off

“By providing career and leadership development opportunities for teens, we can help develop the next generation of skilled workforce that is essential to Ventura and Santa Barbara’s long-term economic growth,” said Midge Campbell-Thomas, president, Bank of America Ventura-Santa Barbara. “These students are truly exceptional, and the opportunity for them to work with a highly impactful local nonprofit like Habitat for Humanity along with financial education can collectively prepare them for future success.”

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