VENTURA COUNTY — Nine Ventura County elementary schools are being honored as 2020 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. Schools are awarded for their work toward closing the achievement gap and for achieving exceptional student performance. Schools that…
SANTA MARIA — The Kindness Club at Righetti High School proved it’s cool to be kind. They cooked for and then served about 110 people at the Good Sam Homeless Shelter in Santa Maria on Tuesday. They also collected and donated…
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation to benefit the BGCGCV’s TechGen STEM Program. Through the TechGen STEM program the BGCGCV is: Expanding…
Christmas Trees and Gifts delivered to Families Who Have a Child with Cancer SANTA BARBARA — Each year, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) pairs families in the Tri-County area who have a child with cancer with supporters to help make…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is now ranked 5th out of more than 1,450 entries in CollegeNET’s 2019 Social Mobility Index (SMI). That’s up 18 from CSUCI’s ranking of 23rd in 2018, which still placed CSUCI among the top 25…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter United Way of Ventura County GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. E-NEWS FROM YOUR UNITED WAY December 2019 President’s Message Dear Friends, This month marks my 5th year serving as President and CEO…
SIMI VALLEY — Sign-ups are currently underway for the Simi Valley Family YMCA Winter Youth Basketball Clinic. The clinic will be held on nine Sundays starting January 12 through March 8 at the Simi YMCA (3200 Cochran Street, Simi Valley).…
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter DECEMBER, 2019 Farewell and thank you to Helen Benjamin It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that SBCC bids thank you and farewell to Interim Superintendent/President Dr. Helen Benjamin. Dr. Benjamin came to campus…
DONATE NOW Dear MVC Supporter, By making a gift to the Museum of Ventura County… YOU protect our history. Without our collections and archives, the history of Ventura County and the stories of local cultures are incomplete. YOU inspire vibrant…
SANTA MARIA — Music students from Santa Maria, Righetti and Pioneer High Schools are making sure the beat goes on and on and on. They recently participated in a masterclass/concert that featured Cuban musician and composer Dayramir Gonzalez accompanied by his…
Santa Presents the Toys in Surprise Visit SANTA PAULA — Watching a toy come to life when it’s turned on is a delight for any child. But for kids with developmental disabilities, something as simple as pressing a button to activate…
VENTURA COUNTY — It has been a time honored tradition during the holiday season for Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. to distribute toys to its pediatric patients. The tradition continues this year as Clinicas’ Toy Giveaway will again take place at…
VENTURA COUNTY — A wealth of data about the performance of Ventura County schools and districts is now available in the 2019 California School Dashboard, which was released today by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition to reporting on…
Artwork Takes to the Road CONEJO VALLEY — Tariq Ali, age 13 and member of the Rocky & Lon Morton Boys & Girls Club in Newbury Park was one of the winners of the Ventura County Transportation Commission’s (VCTC) Art…
See the Winners of this Overnight Coding Event Helping immigrants assimilate, combatting heart disease and saving marine life are some of the issues addressed through new technology created by Ventura County high school students at the third annual Hackathon by…
CAMARILLO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Early Childhood Studies faculty member Carola Oliva-Olson, Ph.D., to the state’s Early Childhood Policy Council. Oliva-Olson will be among 20 early childhood education experts, educators and parents who will…
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for spring 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…
SANTA MARIA — Warm and clean socks are ready for Christmas, thanks to the Pioneer Valley High School Resource Family Student Support Team (RFSST). This past weekend, club members took more than 350 pairs of socks, collected during the PV Sock…
The holiday season has officially arrived at the Santa Paula Art Museum! We’ve been busy decking the halls of both Museum buildings in advance of all of our holiday-themed events and classes. First up was last weekend’s Free Family Day…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME FOOD SHOPS EVENTS Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Downtown is ready to welcome Santa at the 69th Annual Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting. Join the community for a tradition featuring entertainment, hot cocoa…
PODS containers to serve as Santa’s Sleigh and deliver thousands of toys to underserved youth in Nyeland Acres community OXNARD — As racers gear up for this year’s Santa to the Sea half marathon and 5k, local PODS® moving & storage…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is offering Winter Camp Break December 23, 26, 27 & 30 and January 2-3, 2020. The camp is open to students in grades K-8. Camp will take place at…
Ride Gold Coast Transit District’s decorated holiday bus, December 4th – January 4th~ OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), with support from Montecito Bank and Trust and Rubberneck Signs, is excited to announce the fourth annual appearance of its…
SBCC EOPS staff SANTA BARBARA — When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa…
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC), a youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce the success of its latest signature fundraiser, Bags, Bling & Bubbly. Celebrating its 11th year, the champagne luncheon raised $189,000 – the event’s…
SANTA BARBARA — WHO Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building and delivering bunk beds to children in need. WHAT Across the US, too many kids go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These…
Make a Donation Visit our Website The Best Present is Your Presence Navigating the Holiday Season as a Caregiver By Kathryn Cherkas, Program Manager–Montecito The holiday season can be a joyous time of year where families get together and celebrate.…
It was a full house last weekend for teaching artist Marlene Taylor’s The Art of Macra-weaving class at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Students learned the basics of macrame and weaving, and each participant took home their own beautiful wall-hanging!…
CAMARILLO — When Kaylee Cheng transferred to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) from College of the Sequoias in Visalia last year, she was suddenly hundreds of miles from home. “I had never really been in Southern California before,” said Cheng, 21,…
In a week, you’ll have the chance to be part of something that’s bigger than yourself. GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity fueled by social media and collective giving. Its impact is felt in Ventura County and in every…
Merger to Increase Family Support Services in Guadalupe GUADALUPE AND SANTA BARBARA – Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County and Guadalupe’s Little House by the Park have merged, effective July 1, 2019. FSA is the legal entity, and…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing student Jessica Robles, 21, has known she wanted to be a nurse since she was seven years old. “I would get those little plastic doctor’s kits and pretend I was giving my family injections,”…
SANTA MARIA — Thanksgiving came early for Delta High School students and staff. The “Delta Thanksgiving Feast” and activities was held Nov. 22 at the Orcutt campus. About 340 students and 30 staff were expected to get stuffed. “Delta is one…
Come rain or shine this week, Teen Art Group mentor and artist Gabriel Cardenas worked to restore artist Xavier Montes’ mural at Chino’s Market in Santa Paula. Gabriel restored areas that had been subjected to fading and graffiti, and used…
SANTA MARIA — One hundred and six Pioneer Valley High School students recently earned industry certifications on four strokes through Briggs & Stratton, the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Briggs & Stratton Basic Small Engine…
SANTA MARIA — On the day Emma Zubia-Perales marked 40 years of service to SMHS, she was right where she wanted to be, in the classroom. Zubia-Perales was hired as a SMJUHSD Special Ed Instructional Assistant on November 19, 1979. On…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s computer programming teams turned in successful performances in the 2019 Southern California Regionals for the International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC) on Saturday November 9th in Riverside, CA, including First Runner Up amongst two year…
Ventura County Public Works Agency to encourage community on waste management solutions at collection event, Nov. 18-19 VENTURA COUNTY — Small changes make a big difference in the environment, especially with regards to waste management and the way the community recycles.…
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SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School Race Team recently won the 35-car D/Gas Class elimination during the American Nostalgia Racing Association’s event at the Famoso Raceway near Bakersfield, marking the first victory since the program started in 2007. The Saint’s Racing 1968 Chevrolet Camaro proved…
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA handed out its 8th Annual Volunteer of the Year awards at a November 9 dinner at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. The sold-out evening attracted over 250 guests and celebrated the…
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Everyone needs a safe place to call home, yet that basic need is increasingly out of reach for many people in Ventura County. Limited affordable housing supply, extremely low…
SANTA MARIA — A new superintendent, Antonio Garcia, has been chosen to lead the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District after an eight-month search. The SMJUHSD Board of Education Tuesday night voted to hire Mr. Garcia during the regular meeting.…
SANTA BARBARA — The Pelvic Health Center of Santa Barbara, a clinic promoting awareness and providing comprehensive pelvic health physical therapy for all ages and genders, is the first clinic of its kind in Santa Barbara and has been serving…
VENTURA COUNTY — Genesis Perez, who graduated from Channel Islands High School in June and now attends Cal State Northridge, is the county’s 2019/2020 youth poet laureate as named by the Ventura County Arts Council. Genesis will serve for one…
SANTA MARIA — The Delta High School Robotics Team recently captured the “Judges Award” during their first Vex EDR tournament. The honor recognized the Delta Dragon’s design, engineering notebook and team interview. The competition involved 32 teams from comprehensive high schools…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is offering Thanksgiving Break Camp, November 25-27, 2019. The camp is open to students in grades K-8. Campers are invited to attend either the Dr. Richard Grossman Boys &…
SANTA MARIA — Seventeen SMHS students who enjoy the outdoors recently added to its access for others during a community service project at Los Flores Ranch, a recreational space in the Solomon Hills, south of Santa Maria and Orcutt. The Saint…
Woven Earth Opens Tuesday, November 12th at the Museum of Ventura County! Displaying a wide range of hand-woven baskets from the Museum’s extensive collection, Woven Earth focuses on California’s native communities and the traditions involved in making these baskets. Basket…
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services is asking for nominations for the 31th Annual Latino Leadership Awards. Nominations must be received at El Concilio Family Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2019. Click here to submit a nomination. El Concilio…
VENTURA — Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) Child Development Center in Ventura has completed its first phase of renovations. In addition, thanks to additional Early Head Start grant from The Department of Health and Human Services, the nonprofit disability services organization is…
SANTA MARIA — Two Santa Maria High School FFA Judging Teams earned gold rankings at the National FFA Career Development Event Finals. The Milk Quality and Dairy Products Team placed 3rd in the Nation, while the Poultry Evaluation Team placed 8th.…
Enhanced Facilities Will Support Expanded Services for Lompoc Families LOMPOC — Family Service Agency (FSA) has relocated its Dorothy Jackson Family Resource Center (DJFRC) to 646 North H Street in Lompoc. The new location has larger facilities for its parent and…
If you’ve never participated in GivingTuesday, this is your year to discover your superpowers and earn your cape. GivingTuesday is an international movement that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe…
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome Michelle Martinez Mercado as a new program facilitator in Santa Paula. In her new role, Michelle will lead groups of elementary-aged girls in a balanced program of hands-on learning opportunities…
AGOURA HILLS — Hard Work Pays Off! – Michael Brockers, number 90 from the LA Rams, recently visited with approximately 50 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Thousand Oaks club sites. Brockers talked to the members…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received two grants that will give undergraduate researchers a sophisticated analysis tool and Isbell Middle School students what could be their first close look at the coastline and Santa Rosa Island. Professor of Environmental…
SANTA BARBARA — “Have you ever seen so much talent, so much potential, and so much tech brilliance in one place?” That was how the opening keynote speaker greeted over 25,000 women in technology at the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration in Orlando,…
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CAMARILLO — The annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 has been postponed until 2020 due to the fires and air quality. “With the safety of our local community, students and volunteers in mind and those…
CAMARILLO — CSUCI will continue to be closed on Thursday, Oct. 31 with classes and activities canceled due to the extreme winds and unpredictable air quality as a result of the Easy Fire occurring in Simi Valley. The campus is monitoring…
SANTA MARIA — John Deere “Green” recently offered Pioneer Valley High School Ag Mechanics students a chance to become an equipment repair technician and join the team. More than 120 Panthers heard a presentation from Coastline Equipment Branch Manager Carl Stolworthy…
On Valentine’s Day 2020, the Santa Paula Art Museum will celebrate its tenth anniversary. As we look forward to a new decade of providing our community with meaningful art and educational experiences, we find ourselves feeling immensely proud and grateful…
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