SANTA PAULA — Lideres Campesinas’ (Farmworker Women Leaders) Ventura Chapter and Poder Popular from Santa Paula in collaboration with partner agencies that include Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), the California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA), and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) will host a roundtable…
Tickets still available for MICOP’s ‘Night in Oaxaca’ on Aug. 3
OXNARD — Tickets are still available for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) annual “Night in Oaxaca — Education is Liberation” program which begins with registration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way,…
Cover story: Migrant students introduced to college life
CSU Channel Islands hosting its first Migrant Summer Leadership Institute By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Building multidimensional shapes out of plastic tubing and using Mentos and soda to propel race cars. While at first glance the exercises seem like children’s…
Commentary: Oxnard honors those who seek peace, healing
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Following a police shooting earlier this year in La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard, residents faced the situation with anger, fear and frustration. But group decided to take the situation and use it as one…
Local briefs
Aspiranet will hold an informational meeting for prospective foster parents who would like to learn more about the program from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at 1838 Eastman Ave., Suite 100, Ventura. Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports…
Travel commentary: They keep coming back for more — Rancho de Chimayó, New Mexico
By Stacey Wittig / Vagabonding Chica – Travel Writer Pale pink, lighter than the color of ballet slippers, is not a color that I expect to find in a Mexican restaurant. Yet I am sitting outdoors at a table dressed…
Teatro de las Américas inaugurates new theater in Oxnard with two short plays
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas inaugurates its new theater in Oxnard with two short plays by Oscar Liera: “El gordo / The Big One” & “La pesadilla de una noche de verano / Midsummer’s Nightmare.” Teatro de las Américas…
July 31 is last day for United Way of Ventura County’s ‘Stuff the Bus’
CAMARILLO — United Way of Ventura County’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign is ending Wednesday, July 31, the organization reported Tuesday in a release. Now’s your final chance to donate new school supplies to benefit children from low-income families in our…
Bilingual commentary: The language of flowers
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Guest commentary: The Inconvenient truth — Erasure of memory
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Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara begins July 31
SANTA BARBARA — The 89th annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara will be presented from July 31 through Aug. 4 in downtown Santa Barbara. The event features the opening “La Fiesta Pequeña” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, musical…
CSU Channel Islands to host Migrant Summer Leadership Institute
More than 100 students and 40 parents from all around California will learn about college in multi-day residential institutes CAMARILLO – CSU Channel Islands will host its first Migrant Summer Leadership Institute (MSLI) for migrant high school students and their parents from Friday,…
Growing share of Latinos get their news in English
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The language of news media consumption is changing for Hispanics: a growing share of Latino adults are consuming news in English from television, print, radio and internet outlets, and a declining share are doing so in Spanish,…
Oxnard writers earn fellowship, awards
OXNARD — Two Oxnard writers received fellowships and an award from “A Room Of Her Own,” (AROHO) Foundation. Florencia Ramirez received the Gift of Freedom $5,000 award for her creative non-fiction work. Mona AlvaradoFrazier received the Courage Fellowship Award. These…
Bilingual commentary: Careers and jobs in a technical world
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Guest commentary: Sometimes you have to shout to be heard
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Tito Puente Jr. to kick off Oxnard Salsa Festival entertainment on July 26
OXNARD — Tito Puente Jr. will kick off the Oxnard Salsa Festival’s line up of entertainment with a Friday Night Concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Oxnard Plaza Park, 500 So. C St., Oxnard. The son…
Guest commentary: Legal justice and morality
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Trula Breuninger named new interim CEO at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) has announce the appointment of Trula Ann Breuninger, MPH, MBA, as interim CEO, the organization reported Thursday in a media release. Breuninger’s extensive experience as a leader of community health, as well as…
Bilingual commentary: Sunshine: Friend or foe?
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Ventura County Community College District hosting welcome reception on July 29 for new Ventura College president
VENTURA — Ventura County Community College District invites the community to attend a welcome reception for Dr. Greg Gillespie, new Ventura College president, on Monday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the District Administrative Center, 255 W. Stanley…
Ventura County Veterans Funds awards first grants
Program to ease transition to civilian life for returning warriors CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Veterans Fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded its first grants to local nonprofits that serve veterans as they adjust to civilian life,…
Guest commentary: Por eso estamos como estamos
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Celebration to honor Public Health Director Vargas set for July 18 in Oxnard
OXNARD — A Celebration to honor recently appointed Ventura County Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Downtown Sol, 328 W. Third St., Oxnard. Sponsored by the League of United Latin…
Network of Emerging Leaders (NEL) to hold monthly reception on July 19 in Oxnard
OXNARD — NEL (Network of Emerging Leaders) will hold its free monthly social gathering from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at 5th St. Steak & Seafood, 231 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. “The Network of Emerging Leaders is a group of…
SJF-VC’s ‘On the Road to Change’ bus tour to begin July 20 in Camarillo
VENTURA COUNTY — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County will present its 5th Annual “On the Road to Change Bus Tour — Immigration at a Crossroads” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20 departing from the Ventura County…
Leslie Paula & the Latin Soul Band to perform July 20 in Ventura
VENTURA — Music Under the Stars in Ventura will present Leslie Paula & the Latin Soul Band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. The entire series will be…
Old Spanish Days’ ‘La Fiesta del Museo’ set for July 20 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara will present its annual “La Fiesta del Museo” from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara. Dinner…
Flamenco dance performance to be held July 20 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara will present ‘Romeria de Verano 2013’ from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at 721 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara. Students from the Linda Vega Dance Studio and ¡FLAMENCO! Santa…
Bilingual report: Farmworker Fair to be held on July 21 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The California Employment Development Dept. will present the 6th annual “Farmworker Fair — Feria Campesina” from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at the EDD office/West Oxnard Job & Career Center, 635 So. Ventura Road, Oxnard. The…
‘Dia de las Comidas’ fundraiser for Hospice of Santa Barbara to be held on July 11
SANTA BARBARA — The third annual “Dia de las Comidas” will be presented from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11 by Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc. Three popular family-owned restaurants will open their doors to support Hospice’s Latino…
Bilingual commentary: Dancing into middle age
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PODS Mini Art Galleries popping up in Ventura
Hover over each image to see a description. VENTURA — ArtWalk Ventura’s pop-up PODS® Mini Art Galleries are a new addition to the local art festival this year, PODS reported in a media release. Artists are actively transforming 16 PODS® containers from…
Guest commentary: Erosion of respect for the law
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Region provides new Mexican cónsul challenges, opportunities
Large territory, limited funds are some obstacles for Mexican national community By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 As the crow/seagull flies, it’s almost 200 miles between Point Mugu and Paso Robles. That is almost as far (215 miles) as from…
Groups in region to benefit from Oxnard Salsa Festival dancing fundraiser
OXNARD — Several local community groups, including the Rebozo Festival and Teatro de las Américas, will benefit from the 2013 “Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest & Charity Fundraising” taking place during the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 27-28…
Commentary: July offers some entertainment, lots of help
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The summer months are always a challenge for folks. Who would want to be cooped up in offices? It’s time for summer vacations, time to be outside to enjoy beautiful weather and get away…
Commentary: Spain pilgrimage draws seekers
By Stacey Wittig / Vagabonding Chica – Travel Writer Discovery is what I love most about traveling. When I have a tentative agenda, I have time to stumble upon new places. Once on foreign soil, I seek out events or…
Peers honor A to Z Law paralegal with countywide award
OXNARD — Arnold LaRochelle Mathews VanConas & Zirbel LLP (A to Z Law) recently announced that Maria Godinez has been named Paralegal of the Year by the Ventura County Paralegal Association. Godinez, who works primarily with the Oxnard firm’s Probate and Estate…
Bilingual commentary: Hunting, or getting married
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Guest commentary: A Never Ending Story
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UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program holds College Readiness Academies in region July 3-5
SANTA BARBARA — For the third year in a row, UC Santa Barbara’s Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) will sponsor a series of College Readiness Academies for incoming high school seniors, the university reported in a media release. The intensive college…
Huckleberry Finn figures prominently in new book by UCSB expert in immigration law, policy
SANTA BARBARA — This is the overarching question that frames John S.W. Park’s new book, “Illegal Migrations and the Huckleberry Finn Problem” (Temple University Press, 2013), and it’s a question that has confronted many American citizens time and again throughout…
Bilingual commentary: Do We Need A Close Encounter?
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Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate to hold book donation ceremony on June 27
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard will hold its annual book donation ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27 at Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, 3101 Dunkirk Drive, Oxnard. More than 40 educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, community centers, churches, clubs…
‘El Impacto de la Reforma de la Salud en Nuestras Comunidades’ taller el 29 de junio 2013
SANTA BARBARA — El Impacto de la Reforma de la Salud en Nuestras Comunidades taller el 29 de junio 2013, 8:30 am a 5:00 p.m., Santa Barbara County Education Office, 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara. En español. Los participantes comprenderán…
Guest commentary: Summer Reading-Latino Lit Lista
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Pew Hispanic Center reports on diverse origins of Hispanics
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s Latino population is diverse. Represented among the 51.9 million Latinos in the United States are individuals who trace their heritage to more than 20 Spanish-speaking nations worldwide. But one group — Mexicans — dominates the nation’s…
Bilingual commentary: Knowing oneself
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Guest commentary: Why Mexicans don’t trust government
“No hay mal que dure cien anos, ni cuerpo que lo aguante” 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…
Deadline is June 20 to register for ‘Young Writers Camp” in Ventura, Santa Barbara counties
The deadline to register is June. 20 for South Coast Writing Project presents “The 2013 Young Writers Camp” July 15-26 at UC Santa Barbara and California Lutheran University, July 15 through Aug. 1 at Oxnard and Ventura colleges. The students, third…
Los Representantes de los Gobiernos estatales de Guerrero y Oaxaca en Oxnard el 20 de junio
OXNARD — Invitación al público en general, Clubes de Migrantes, Federaciones y medios de comunicación: Dónde: Consulado de México en Oxnard, CA 3151 W. 5th St Oxnard 20 de junio de 2013, a las 6.00 PM Los Representantes de los…
SCORE Ventura Hispanic Program to present free workshop, mixer on June 20
OXNARD — The SCORE Ventura Hispanic Program to present a free workshop, mixer from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at The Kitchen, 529 So. A St., Oxnard. The Best of SCORE Expo for business owners and startups will feature…
Network of Emerging Leaders (NEL) to hold inaugural event on June 21
OXNARD — NEL (Network of Emerging Leaders) will hold its inaugural free event from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 at 5th St. Steak & Seafood, 231 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. “We are a group of young and excited young…
SJF-VC’s ‘On the Road to Change’ bus tour to be held June 22
VENTURA COUNTY — The Social Justice Fund for Ventura County will present its 5th Annual “On the Road to Change Bus Tour — Immigration at a Crossroads” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 departing from the Ventura…
Casa de VIDA to present 8th anniversary Celebration Graduation Dinner on June 22
OXNARD — Casa de VIDA — Residential Alcohol & Drug Recovery Program will hold its 8th anniversary Celebration Graduation Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at the Willett Center at Ventura Missionary Church, 500 High Point Drive,…
‘Festival Guelaguetza Oxnard’ to be held June 23 at Plaza Park
The Organizacíon Cultural Oaxaqueña Ñuu Savi will present “Festival Guelaguetza Oxnard” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Oxnard Plaza Park, 500 So. C St., Oxnard. The free event features Balet Folklorico Nueva Antequera, Los Diablos de…
Response to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics appeal provides much needed ‘Shot in the Arm’
Outpouring of financial and community support to avert local healthcare crisis is helping, on multiple levels SANTA BARBARA — After an urgent announcement to the community two weeks ago about Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ (SBNC) current financial challenges, members of…
El Concilio Family Services presents 2013 Latino Leadership Awards
Click on photo to see a slideshow from the event. OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services held its 24th annual Latino Leadership Awards on June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Awards went to Haida Jimenez, (a counselor…
Ventura County internship program gives students head start for career in public works
VENTURA — In an effort to introduce students to the different facets of public works and nurture interest in civil engineering, Ventura County offers a student internship program with the ultimate goal of students transitioning into professional public works careers.…
Guest commentary: A father’s wail — Why do you kill my son?
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Bilingual report: Registration open for ‘Creative Writing in Spanish’ class in Santa Maria starting June 18
SANTA MARIA — A new “Creative Writing in Spanish” class will be offered from June 18 through July 9 through Allan Hancock College Community Education in Santa Maria. In the class, students create and share their own writing with other students in English…
Women’s Economic Ventures celebrates 80 SET graduates
Next Santa Barbara orientations for its Self-Employment Training (SET) program to be held June 13, 25 SANTA BARBARA — Women’s Economic Ventures recently held a graduation ceremony at the Montecito Country Club in honor of 80 new local entrepreneurs (40 from Santa Barbara County)…
Immigration reform talk to be held June 12 in Newbury Park
NEWBURY PARK — Maricela Morales, deputy executive director of the Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), former mayor of Port Hueneme and daughter of immigrant parents, will speak about he current U.S. House and Senate immigration bills and…
Services for Johnny ‘Tony’ Barrios to be held June 11
VENTURA — Johnny “Tony” Barrios, a Ventura native, who received a Bronze Star in World War II, raced Olympic champion Jesse Owens on horseback and ran Tony’s Pizzaria in downtown Ventura for more than 50 years died May 26, at home…
Guest commentary: The American nightmare — Death of the peasant landlord
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UC Santa Barbara to present ‘Latina Mother / Adolescent Daughter Communications’ program on June 10
SANTA BARBARA — The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara will present a free “Latina Mother / Adolescent Daughter Communications” lecture by Dr. Laura Romo from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 10 at Faulkner Gallery, Santa…
El Concilio profile: Ventura County Mexican American Bar Association
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Pew Hispanic Center releases report: ‘Inside the 2012 Latino Electorate’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record 11.2 million Latinos voted in the 2012 presidential election, but Latinos’ voter turnout rate continues to lag other groups significantly, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data released this week by the…
Women’s Economic Ventures to present small business workshop in Spanish on June 6
SANTA BARBARA — Women’s Economic Ventures, in collaboration with the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara, will present a workshop in Spanish providing training on the most important aspects of starting and running a successful small business from 6 to 8:30…
Bilingual commentary: Back to where we came from
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Commentary: Discover Tucson’s Triple Crowned Casino del Sol
By Stacey Wittig / Vagabonding Chica – Travel Writer Forbes Travel Guide, creators of the original Five-Star ratings system and leading travel authority recently announced that Casino Del Sol in Tucson has received three top rankings for their hotel, Hiapsi…
Donations, community support sought for ACCESS Water, Oxnard! youth swim, job program
OXNARD — As a beachside city, Oxnard has a staggering 90 percent-plus non-swimming low-income youth population, according to Debra De Vries and Armando Vazquez, executive directors of The Foundation For Educational and Employment Resources Development, the Café on A and Acuna…
Guest commentary: Chingaderas — It’s the system stupid
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Rebozo Festival Inc. to kick off Salsa Festival dance fundraiser with wine tasting on June 4
OXNARD — Rebozo Festival Inc. will kick off Salsa Festival dance fundraiser with a wine tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Downtown Sol, 328 W. Third St., downtown Oxnard. Rebozo Festival Madrina and Salsa Festival Community Star…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic’s financial challenge
Board reviewing options this month to keep health care provider in business By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 A cancer prevention fair providing free screenings at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic’s eastside location drew more than 350 people in May 2012.…
El Concilio profile: Reiter Affiliated Companies
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
CEDC, VCCDC to host ‘Community Resource Fair’ on June 1
CEDC event celebrating Homeownership Month will feature home-buyer education workshops, and foreclosure prevention workshops VENTURA — Cabrillo Economic Development Corp. (CEDC) and Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center will host its annual NeighborWorks® Week event on Saturday,…
Commentary: California LULAC says No to AB 955 Pay-to-Play Community College funding scheme
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LULAC to meet with Assemblymember Williams, State Sen. Jackson on June 1
VENTURA — The League of United Latin American Citizens will meet with Assemblymember Das Williams and State Sen. Hannah Beth Jackson at its monthly meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Clinicas Del Camino Real, 200 So. Wells Road,…
Ventura County Public Works Agency names Bonfiglio Allen, Flores Employees of the Year
County agency announces 2013 winners at official Public Works Week resolution VENTURA COUNTY – Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) awarded two veteran personnel with “Employee of the Year” accolades at the Public Works Week resolution on Tuesday, May 21, the…
Bilingual commentary: The nature of work
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Guest commentary: How history is socially controlled in K-12
Setting Standards — Serfs and Lords 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.…
LULAC says Williams misrepresented vote on AB955. Williams counters still time for discussion
VENTURA COUNTY — The League of United Latin American Citizens says Assemblyman Das Williams deliberately misled the organization in discussions on Assembly Bill 955, the organization reported in a media release on Wednesday. Williams released a statement Friday disagreeing with…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Las mujeres de verdad tienen curvas’ starting May 31
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present “Las mujeres de verdad tienen curvas / Real Women Have Curves” at the Oxnard College Black Box Theater, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Synopsis: Set in a small sewing factory in East…
El Concilio to present free legal fair on June 1
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present a free legal fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at 301 So. C St., Oxnard. Free legal consultation will be available for: Financial plannning Personal injury Immigration Restraining…
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics issues urgent appeal to avert local healthcare crisis
Leadership reports on current financial challenge and steps toward sustainability SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC), which for 40 years has provided essential medical and dental care to patients, regardless of their ability to pay, is facing a financial…
El Concilio profile: Padres Promotores de la Educación
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Food Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank, wins Morgan Stanley’s $50,000 Fill the Plate award
OXNARD — FOOD Share this week announced a $50,000 grant from Morgan Stanley to fund its School Pantry Program, a child hunger initiative that helps to make sure that low-income families have a readily accessible source of health and nutritious…
Oxnard’s Republic Services gives back with its Community Among Friends charity
Recycling company supports charity’s poker event on June 1 OXNARD — Republic Services of Oxnard, one of the nation’s largest recycling companies that works in conjunction with the City of Oxnard, is giving back to the community by supporting and helping grow…
Bilingual commentary: Work vs. right livelihood
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Guest commentary: Don’t mess with Meskins
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UCSB to screen ‘Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America’ on May 22
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center will present a film screening of “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the MCC Theater at UCSB. Revealing the direct connection between the…
Destino invites proposals for $72,000 in grants
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community Foundation’s Destino: The Latino Legacy Fund is accepting proposals for grants to fund programs that expand opportunities for Latino high school students to succeed through college preparedness. The grants will provide support for programs…
MICOP seeks volunteers for Mixteco community meeting on May 25
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project is seeking volunteers for its next meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Harrington Elementary School, 2501 S. Gisler St., Oxnard. “We are also short staffed this month at Harrington and…
CSU Channel Islands students head to Cuba for rare travel course experience
CAMARILLO — Twenty students will venture to Cuba this month for a rare travel experience offered as a CSU Channel Islands (CI) course, university officials reported Wednesday in a media release. The nine-day trip gives students studying Spanish and Chicana/o Studies the…
El Concilio profile: LiUNA (Laborers International Union of North America) Local 585
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Bilingual commentary: Bullies in the Workplace
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Federación de Clubes Jaliscienses del Sur de California en Oxnard el 16 de mayo
OXNARD — La Sra. Pina Hernández y algunos miembros de la Federación de Clubes Jaliscienses del Sur de California, impartirán en la ciudad de Oxnard un Taller gratuito sobre las actividades de la Federación, a las 6 pm, jueves 16 de…
Santa Paula Elementary School District trustees urged to restore services that benefit migrant students
Update: Santa Paula school board tells superintendent to ‘dig deeper’ to restore cuts to bilingual and migrant education Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/may/15/santa-paula-school-board-tells-superintendent-dig/#ixzz2TTVxYm3P – vcstar.com SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Elementary School District community will have a large presence at the Santa Paula Elementary…
Guest commentary: When you’re stupid, you’re stupid
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Clinicas del Camino Real to celebrate National Women’s Health Week — May 12-18
VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will host events in honor of National Women’s Health Week — May 12-18, the health care provider reported Friday in a media release. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18,…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Painted Journal from Latin America’ art class on May 18
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present ‘Adult Art Studio Class — A Painted Journal from Latin America’ from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, the museum reported in a media release. The “Myth and…
Advance tickets available for 2013 Rebozo Festival to be held May 19
CAMARILLO — The Rebozo Festival will be presented from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance…
Artist Favianna Rodriguez donates personal papers to the UCSB Library
SANTA BARBARA— Favianna Rodriguez, the Oakland-based activist artist best known for bold posters and digital art that explore issues of social justice, has donated her personal archive to the UC Santa Barbara Library. The Favianna Rodriguez Papers are now housed…
Oak Park’s De Castro named to the ‘California Super Lawyers’ list
OAK PARK — David M. De Castro has been named to the California Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in California for 2013. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by…
El Concilio profile: Amelia Sugden
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
CAUSE, Future Leaders of America among groups receiving McCune Foundation grants
VENTURA — The Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and Future Leaders of America are among community organizing and social justice initiatives in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties receiving a total of $345,000 in grants from McCune Foundation, the…
One Step a la Vez, Future Leaders of America, Park Oaks Outreach Program to benefit from 2013 Rebozo Festival on May 19
CAMARILLO — The One Step a la Vez Program, Future Leaders of America and Park Oaks Outreach Program will be the beneficiaries this year when the 2013 Rebozo Festival celebrates its 9th year from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on the grounds…
Crusin’ “A” Car & Bike Show & Shine to be held May 11 in downtown Oxnard
OXNARD — The Crusin’ “A” Car & Bike Show & Shine to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in downtown Oxnard. Cool cars, motorcycles, street eats, live music and prize drawings, with special appearance by the Police…
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Bilingual commentary: ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor There…
Guest commentary: Since when is losing winning?
Playing-Follow-the-Leader 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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor…
CSU Channel Islands report classes reopen
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands was scheduled to reopen Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m., with immediate access to the Library, dining services and student housing. Classes and activities will begin on Monday, May 6, university officials reported in a media…
Bilingual report: Forum on school discipline to be held on May 7 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) will present a community education program on school discipline at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Oxnard Public Library, 251 So. A St., Oxnard. The program will provide information on new laws…
Tickets now on sale for Pacifica High School PTSA fundraiser on May 10
Tickets are now on sale for Pacifica high School PTSA’s “Open House Wine Tasting” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Rancho Ventavo Cellers, 741 So. A St., at Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The event is catered by Pacifica…
Students to explore careers, college at YLS Youth Empowerment Summit on May 10
OXNARD — The Young Leaders Society will present the annual Youth Empowerment Summit from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The event provides high school juniors and seniors and community…
CSU Channel Island’s Barajas will talk about early farmworker housing on May 11
VENTURA — CSU Channel Islands Professor Frank P. Barajas will present a talk related to his book “Curious Unions: Mexican American Workers and Resistance in Oxnard, California, 1898–1961” at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at E.P. Foster Library, 651 E.…
Bilingual report: Free ‘Family Health and Wellness Fair’ to be held May 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — A Family Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Hueneme High School, 500 Bard Road, Oxnard. The free event features activities for the entire family, free produce, health…
OHS’s PTSA to present Car Show fundraiser on May 11
OXNARD — The Oxnard High School PTSA will hosts its inaugural Yellow Jacket “Stingers” outdoor classic car and motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at OHS, 3400 W.Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Registration and car entry set-up…
Mother’s Day ‘Black & White Gala Dinner Dance’ to be held May 11 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Mother’s Day “Black & White Gala Dinner Dance,” featuring Yari More Y Su Orquesta, playing the best of Merengue, cha-cha, bolero, salsa, cumbia, and Latin jazz, will be presented from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 11…
Reception for exhibit by ceramic artists Kim Clark, Cecile Gurrola-Faulconer to be held May 3
A reception for exhibit by ceramic artists Kim Clark, Cecile Gurrola-Faulconer to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Studio 1317, 1317 No. Ventura Ave., next to G&S Building Supply, in Ventura, the studio reported in…
CSU Channel Islands closed Friday due to brush fire. Ventura County Health warns residents to avoid smoke
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands will remain closed Friday, May 3 for classes and activities due to the Camarillo Springs fire, the university reported in a media alert. CSU Channel Islands has reopened University Glen to residents only. Additional updates will be…
El Concilio profile: Miguel Angel Rodriguez
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2013 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The event is…
Cover story: CSU Chancellor White says diversity benefits all
CSU Channel Islands has bright future as Hispanic-serving institution, he says By Cesar Arredondo / Amigos805 The new head of the California State University system sees a bright future for CSU Channel Islands. Chancellor Timothy White, who was born in…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consul Flores Mejía ending service to Tri-Counties region
OXNARD— Mexico Consul Rogelio A. Flores Mejía said as of April 30 he has concluded his consulate duties serving the Mexican population in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. No announcement has been made as to who will replace…
Commentary: ‘Border Songs’ spreads stories, gives life
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 Maybe it was the story told by m. henry in “What Coyote Brought” about that trickster who volunteered to protect all the animals’ cache of food (bad idea), and then turned around and built…
Bilingual commentary: Races and marathons
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KCLU’s Lance Orozco wins national journalism award
Society of Professional Journalists to honor reporter INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists is awarding a 2012 Sigma Delta Chi Award for excellence in journalism to KCLU News Director Lance Orozco for his story chronicling his battle with kidney cancer.…
Guest Commentary: We ain’t going back
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 Rodolfo F. Acuña / Guest contributor Mexican…
Oxnard Sister City Committee to present fundraiser on April 29
OXNARD – The Oxnard Sister City Committee will present a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 29 at Hook Burger, 1811 Rose Ave., Oxnard. Get together with family, friends to help us enjoy some great food, the organization reported.…
Oxnard College to present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo on May 1
OXNARD — As part of its annual Multicultural Day, Oxnard College will also present Multicultural Day / Cinco de Mayo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The event includes performances by Mariachi Alma de Mexico and Rio Mesa High…
Oxnard College to present Multicultural Day on May 1
OXNARD — Celebrating the diversity of cultures in our community, Oxnard College hosts its annual Multicultural Day festival from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. The event is designed to enrich the quality of student life on campus…
MEChA de CI to present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration on May 2
CAMARILLO — MEChA de CI will present ¡Cinco de Mayo! celebration from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Malibu Hall 100, CSU Channel Islands. Featuring La Más Picosa Banda Chile Verde, Danza Azteca & Folklórico de CI. Sponsored…
Bilingual report: Cancer Prevention Fair to be held May 4 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — A Cancer Prevenion Fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, 915 No. Milpas St., Santa Barbara. The event includes free cancer screenings for those uninsured and under-insured,…