By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Perhaps we need to re-think the entire approach to high school and college education as a new economic age dawns on the millennial generation beginning to enter the work force. Our curriculum…
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10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on Nov. 4
CAMARILLO — 10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. “Hasta La Muerte — Comida, Altars, Prayers, Laughter…
Halloween brings community, residents together at the Villas at Higuera affordable housing complex
SANTA BARBARA — Everyone knows Halloween is about tricks and treats, but it’s also about coming together as a community – and being a kid. Children from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) Villas at Higuera affordable housing complex dressed in festive…
Dec. 16 — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a Showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’
AGOURA HILLS — Local youth are invited to join with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a private showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’ on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045…
Jackson praises more than 100 after-school programs that are making healthy eating, exercise a priority
SACRAMENTO — As a result of legislation authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to curb childhood obesity, the California Department of Education has just released the names of more than 100 additional California after-school programs that have received recognition for…
Help BBSVC save Ventura County’s BIGS!
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is putting out a special call for BIGS – mentors who can benefit from the friendship of a Little Brother or Little Sister. There are 150 youth in Ventura County,…
Local Engineers Provide Career Advice at Cal State Northridge
NORTHRIDGE — Two local engineers from Ventura County have made a presentation at California State University, Northridge for career guidance to students. It was arranged by the student chapter of The American Society of Civil Engineers at the University. Engineering students of…
Bilingual commentary: A Requiem for Classical Music?
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes This past Sunday, along with other aficionados who filled the First United Methodist Church in Ventura, I attended a concert of the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (“CHICO”). The classical music was as…
Students Celebrate Signing of Community College Placement Legislation
Bill changes the way that Community Colleges will place students in remedial courses SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Jerry Brown announced the signing of AB 705, which changes the way that community college students are placed in remedial courses at all 114…
United Way of Ventura County update for Oct. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that in less than 100 days, we’ll welcome in the New Year. From the heartache of global natural disasters to the recent…
Grant to Help Boys & Girls Club Maintain Buildings – VCCF Board approves $25,000 to Oxnard, Port Hueneme Club to fund capacity-building work
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has received a $25,000 grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation. The VCCF’s board of directors recently approved giving BGCOP the funds to help the Club’s…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thank you to our generous donors during September… Including each of the attendees for the 3rd annual HOME is where the heART is at the home of Mona and Tom Neuhaus. Click here to view…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce New Chief Executive Officer
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of their new CEO, Dr. Crystal N?one. Before joining the Boys & Girls Clubs, Dr. N?one served as the Chief Executive Officer of…
Nov. 4 — Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands to present 9th annual Science Carnival in Oxnard
OXNARD — CSU Channel Islands will present its 9th annual Science Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive, Oxnard. The Science Carnival is FREE to the public! Kids in kindergarten through…
Nov. 5 — Zocalo: Dia de los Muertos Features Art, Music and Poetry
Colorful community celebration offers free fun for all ages VENTURA — The community is invited to a traditional celebration of Dia de Los Muertos as created by four Ventura County artists in the spirit of the zocalo, or “village square,” complete with…
Nov. 10 — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Presents the 8th Annual United We Bowl
SANTA BARBARA — Join United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) by heading down to the lanes Nov. 10 for the Young Leaders Society’s (YLS) 8th Annual “United We Bowl” fundraiser to have fun bowling in kooky costumes in support…
Nov. 10 — Young Leaders Society Presents “United We Bowl”
SANTA BARBARA — Join United Way of Santa Barbara County for a fun-filled night with costumes and raffle prizes at the Young Leaders Society’s 8th Annual “United We Bowl” event. The bowl-a-thon will raise funds for the Young Leaders Society’s…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for Sept. 21
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Creating Change, Not Charity Dear Friends, We are on our way to another year of grant making! The Social Justice Fund’s Board members are meeting with neighborhood activists, nonprofit leaders and elected…
Free DACA Renewal at El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard
OXNARD — We want to assure our community that El Concilio Family Services will continue to serve by providing accurate information and family strengthening services, which include renewals of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). We stand with immigrant families, Dreamers, DACA recipients, and…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall seeking participants for free Día de los Muertos Workshops
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – VENTURA WE WANT YOU! FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS NOW SEEKING PARTICIPANTS preparing for the FREE community celebration absolutely no experience required! FREE WORKSHOPS NOW IN SESSION All ages invited to be part of the preparations…
Jackson And De León Issue Statement On Trump Roll Back Of Title IX Protections
SACRAMENTO — Following the announcement (Sept. 7) by federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that the Trump Administration would be rolling back Obama-era guidelines on Title IX and student sexual assault and harassment, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Senate President pro…
‘Back to School Drive’ Drops Off Back to School Items at Franklin Elementary
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Franklin Elementary School students grinned and giggled as City National Bank and United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) staff recently outfitted them with backpacks and classroom supplies to get them ready for the new school…
Jackson bill to protect scientists, scientific data passes off assembly floor
SACRAMENTO – Introduced in response to threats by the Trump Administration, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to protect scientists and scientific research from censorship or destruction passed off the Assembly floor today on a 59-13 vote. Senate Bill…
Assemblymember Irwin’s Statement on Ending the DACA program
SACRAMENTO — “I’m appalled by today’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) “Nearly 800,000 DACA recipients in the United States have now been put at risk of deportation, including close to…
Oct. 7 — Hands-on fun: KidSTREAM and Studio Channel Islands sponsor Global Cardboard Challenge
OXNARD — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to bringing hands-on STEM learning to the Ventura County community, and Studio Channel Islands Art Center invite kids of all ages to bring their imaginations and creativity to the Global Cardboard Challenge,…
Oct. 14-15 — Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Hosts Naturally Wild Weekend
SANTA BARBARA — Science, nature, space, bugs, mammals, art…there’s something for everyone at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Naturally Wild Weekend. The Museum has a special lineup of activities planned for this Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October…
Oct. 14 — Fiesta Noche Fund RaiserART SALE and Nicho Silent Auction
It’s almost here ….. FIESTA NOCHE DE RECUERDOS Saturday, October 14 6-9 pm | 6-7 VIP Preview Reception 7-9 General Event Reception An evening of memories, contemporary art and heritage Music, food, hops, amazing desserts, affordable art, prizes and Día…
Oct. 17 — “Science of the Impossible” magician Jason Latimer to perform at STEMtastic! Awards Event
OXNARD — World-renowned science magician Jason Latimer will give one of his hallmark “Science of the Impossible” presentations during the second annual STEM-tastic! awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Oxnard. Sponsored by the Ventura County STEM Network, STEM-tastic will take…
Oct. 22 — Community Celebration
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Celebrate Contemporary Art from Guatemala with refreshments, entertainment, and special tours at the full hour! Join us for an interactive weaving activity with Guatemalan performance artist Hellen Ascoli at the Community Arts Workshop!…
Oct. 26 — Ghosts and Goblins invited for a Spooktacular Evening of Halloween Fun at The Collection at RiverPark
OXNARD — Ghosts, goblins and monsters galore – it’s time for trick-or-treating once more. The Collection at RiverPark invites children and their families to an evening of Halloween grandeur on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by Sunny Smiles Dentistry…
Oct. 27 — Santa Barbara City College To Host “Trunk or Treat” Halloween Event for Children of the Community
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara City College Athletics Department will be hosting their First Annual Trunk or Treat event for the children of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara City College community on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 6:30 p.m.…
Oct. 28 — ‘Tales and Scales’ Event Promises a Gh’oul Time
SANTA BARBARA — Don’t miss out on a spook-tacular event happening at the Sea Center this weekend. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History presents “Tales and Scales,” a family-friendly, educational and interactive Halloween weekend event on Saturday, October 28,…
Oct. 29 — Channel Islands Harbor Hosts Annual Farmers Market Pumpkin Fun Day
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will hosts its Annual Pumpkin Fun Day Oct. 29. The community is invited to join in the fun at the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers’ Market located in the north parking lot adjacent to Marine Emporium…
Oct. 29 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Day: Dia de los Muertos
SANTA BARBARA — For the 28th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a variety of family festivities in the galleries, front steps, and back plaza, featuring traditional Mexican folk music by…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Summer Programs Help Local Schoolchildren Start the Year Strong
SANTA BARBARA — To help its resident families prepare for the upcoming school year, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) hosted a variety of fun and engaging activities for resident children over the summer, including nutrition, computer coding, STEM and other programs.…
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Attorney General Xavier Becerra provide update on child identity theft law
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra provided an update on child identity theft law (AB 1580), which now allows parents, legal guardians or conservators to freeze the credit of children and incapacitated adults. The Attorney…
Landscape exhibit by Juvenile Facilities youth takes 3rd place at the Ventura County Fair
VENTURA COUNTY — Youth working in the Juvenile Facilities’ landscaping program, along with a certified instructor and Corrections Services Officers, planned, organized resources, completed a project, and entered their work into the Ventura County Fair’s Landscaping and Horticulture exhibit. The exhibit…
Oxnard PAL Helps Kids Start the School Year Prepared!
OXNARD – On the heels of the 3rd Annual K-12 Resource Fair with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Oxnard PAL is expanding their Back to School Outreach programs to the Southwinds Neighborhood; the soon-to-be location of a new Oxnard PAL Chapter is set to officially open in…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Hosts Tour of Santa Clara River at Future Site of New Rio School District Academy
VENTURA COUNTY — On Aug. 8, the Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection District (VCPWA WPD) hosted a tour of the Santa Clara River for the Rio School District (Rio) Superintendent’s office. Rio is building a new 11-acre, K-8…
CSUCI students team up with Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County and other volunteers to paint over graffiti
CAMARILLO — Almost 150 new transfer and first year students joining CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) in the fall will get a jump on their community service with a graffiti abatement event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer Fifth Grade Transportation throughout Conejo Valley
CONEJO VALLEY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is taking reservations for reliable after school van transportation to four local Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the Conejo Valley. The cost is just $50 per month, Monday…
BGCOP Appoints New Member to its Board of Directors
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announces the addition of Andrew Salinas, Port Hueneme Police Department, to its board of directors. “Andrew has a passion for helping kids and his community. He…
Santa Barbara City College update for Aug. 15
Message from the President – August 2017 We have many events and gatherings at the college that typically focus on ourselves and our work. On Monday, July 31 we had a seminal college event that focused externally on our community. …
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Celebrates National Health Center Week with Free Health Screenings and Vaccinations
National Campaign Celebrates the Key to Healthier Communities SANTA BARBARA — On Monday, August 14th Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will hold a “Pop Up” Clinic where William Sansum Diabetes Center will provide free blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c screenings.…
RISE Helps Local Children Find Hope through Camping
RISE and Camp HOPE America wrap up another successful summer camp SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to have partnered with Camp HOPE for the third year, sending 12 local children to participate in a week-long camp at Lopez Lake.…
Here come the Guerreros — The Kingsmen running the professional soccer expansion club are trying to help the community of Oxnard
By Fred Alvarez • California Lutheran University The sun is slowly sinking behind Oxnard’s Del Sol Stadium and the hometown Guerreros have taken the field, zipping through their pregame soccer warm-ups. A boom-ch-boom-chick reggaeton beat bumps through the loudspeakers, and the souvenir shop…
Sept. 23 — 12th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s “Day for Kids” – Free Event Provides Families a Day of Fun and Quality Time Together
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to the 11th Annual “Day for Kids” 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Martin V. Smith Youth Center, 1900…
Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!
Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…
Sept. 30 — 6th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — Bananas are tops at the 6th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival guests will enjoy a variety of delicious foods, including BBQ, empanadas, gourmet grilled cheese, sushi…
Sept. 3 — Free First Sunday at the Museum of Ventura County: It’s a Day at the Farm!
VENTURA — September 3 is Free First Sunday and the Museum of Ventura County is hosting a Day at the Farm 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Enjoy a screening of the beloved film, Babe, at 1 p.m. and a chance to…
Sept. 4 — Free Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — Bring the family for a fun-filled Labor Day at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 4. Move to the music of Cruise Knights as you cruise the vintage tractor…
Bilingual commentary: Education — An Accelerating Divide
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 /…
United Way of Santa Barbara County Fun in the Sun Campers Pull for Olympic Glory
300+ Fun in the Sun Kids Competed in Team-Building Games at El Camino Elementary SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — More than 300 students from United Way of Santa Barbara County’s six-week Fun in the Sun (FITS) camp competed in the summer program’s…
Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Staff and Board Members at Annual Event
VENTURA COUNTY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme installed its 63rd Board of Directors and honored staff and board members at its annual installation and staff appreciation dinner at the Martin V. Smith Clubhouse…
SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Program Graduation on Aug. 3
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) will hold a graduation ceremony for over 125 students who have completed the Running Start, SPARC and Transition Programs. The SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Graduation will be held on…
Bilingual commentary: Men and Mermaids
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 /…
Aspiring engineers in CSUCI’s Summer Bridge program to test the strength of their spaghetti bridges
CAMARILLO — After a month of study on various aspects of engineering design, physics and teamwork, 40 aspiring engineers from Hueneme High School will test their skills by building a bridge out of dry spaghetti, then seeing how much weight it…
Bilingual report: Through Aug. 4 — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundations presents Summer Camps
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundations will present Summer Camps through Aug. 4. The Music & Dance camp will be held through Aug. 4. Early enrollment starts now through May 31 at $115 per student, with the cost…
Aug. 12 — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids invite community members to an inspirational and informative Foster Care Summit
VENTURA COUNTY — Child Hope Services and Foster VC Kids will host a Foster Care Summit, August 12, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Reality Ventura Church, 1954 Goodyear Avenue, Ventura, 93003. The Foster Care Summit is free and community…
Aug. 17 — FREE Children’s Dental Day
CENTRAL COAST — Dr. Steven Johnson is hosting the eighth annual FREE kids dental day, Little Hearts, Big Smiles, Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Johnson Family Dental in Solvang, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Camarillo will offer free…
Aug. 20 — Studio Channel Islands hosts KidSTREAM-sponsored Solar Eclipse Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center will host SUNday SOLebration, a free kid-friendly solar eclipse celebration sponsored by KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to bringing hands-on STEM learning to the Ventura County community, 1–3 p.m., Aug. 20, at…
Santa Barbara Bowl Announces Spring 2017 Grant Awards
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation awards over $112,000 to Santa Barbara County performing arts programs as part of its Spring 2017 Education Outreach Grant Program. Santa Barbara, CA, (June 22, 2017) – The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to…
Bilingual report: Academia de Verano para Jóvenes / The Youth Summer Academy
La academia busca a los estudiantes con el deseo de beneficiarse en su futuro
United Way of Ventura County On the Move
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, There are many caring nonprofits throughout Ventura County, but one of the most caring is Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). A long-standing community partner of United Way’s, CEDC is truly…
Summer Camp at Santa Paula Museums (July 31 through Aug. 4) Offers Adventure in Art and Science
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum and the California Oil Museum are teaming up to launch a new summer camp in downtown Santa Paula for children in grades K-5. The week-long Museum Exploratory Summer Camp will be held July 31,…