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UCSB Chicana/o Studies Celebration Reception to be held Feb. 22
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for the keynote conference in a year honoring the dramatic events that gave rise to Chicano/a Studies at UC Santa Barbara, and to the transformative contributions of Chicano/a and Latinx students, staff and faculty to the…
El Plan de Santa Bárbara, catalyst for Chicano Studies departments across California, turns 50
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB In the late 1960s, so few other Latinos attended his college, Cástulo de la Rocha could find and personally call them all in a matter of days. And as a student activist in a growing…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 21 — Color Flow through March 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY COLOR FLOW Through – March 3, 2019 Visit and see the exhibit with the artist Andy Lepe who will be on hand from noon-3pm on Saturday, March 2 at the…
Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector Steven Hintz elected to statewide association role
VENTURA — The California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors has elected Judge Steven Hintz of Ventura County as the Area 5 director on its Executive Committee. Hintz is the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector. The association promotes the general…
Progress Continues in State’s Woolsey, Hill Fire Recovery Effort
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Efforts to remove debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura whose owners have opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program continue to progress, officials with the Debris Removal…
Ventura County Community Development Corp. update for Feb. 20 — Upcoming Fee Workshops
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! REGISTER NOW Preserve Your Home – Don’t Wait ‘Til It’s Too Late! Speaker: Gabriela Muñoz, Homeownership Specialist Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, February 26 Time:…
Community Invited to Cybersecurity Presentations and Awards Reception
MOORPARK — The community is invited to attend a cybersecurity briefing, a career and education showcase, and to celebrate more than 160 local middle and high school students who are competing in this region’s first California Mayors Cyber Cup competition…
63rd Conejo Valley Days Seeks Sponsors and Exhibitors
THOUSAND OAKS — Sponsor and exhibitor slots are now available for the 63rd annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 9 through 12 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks. Sponsorship opportunities range from onsite banners to…
Bilingual report: Sen. Jackson, Assemblymember Limón join campaign to combat poverty among young adults
Workers 18 and older now eligible for Cal EITC tax refund SANTA BARBARA — Poverty amongst college students is a growing problem. Studies suggest that food insecurity affects as many as 1 in 2 college students. To address this, CalEITC4Me, the…
LV Fire Relief Joins Forces with Mama Haven
CONEJO VALLEY — Las Virgenes Fire Relief (LV Fire Relief) has partnered with Mama Haven, a Conejo Valley non-profit organization, to provide long-term recovery assistance to local residents displaced by the Woolsey Fire. Immediately following the fire, LV Fire Relief…
Assemblymember Irwin introduces bill to reduce firearm related suicides
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D – Thousand Oaks) on Feb. 15 introduced Assembly Bill 645, a bill to reduce firearm related suicides. “There has been a startling increase in firearm suicides throughout California and the nation,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.…
Ventura County Health Care Agency Hires Chief Financial Officer
VENTURA — The Ventura County Health Care Agency has hired Karla Valle as its chief financial officer after a lengthy national search. Valle has been the Area Chief Financial Officer for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan in Antelope Valley…
SMHS Future Business Leaders of America make impressive showing
SANTA MARIA — Eighteen members of the Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America recently made an impressive showing during various business competitive events at the Future Business Leaders of America Gold Coast Section Conference in South Pasadena. The…
Sponsors, Exhibitors sought for Celebration of the Whales
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors for the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival. This year’s free festival is Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor. …
Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group. Deadline extended to March 15
Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April.
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 19 — ShortFilmBingeWatch on Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events ShortFilmBingeWatch Saturday, February 23rd 1:30pm-6:30pm You’re invited to discover the ZShorts International Film Festival! The Festival consists of the ShortFilmBingeWatch (1:30p-6:30p), Followed by the red-carpet Gala Awards Evening (7:00p-9:00p). You may…
Community Environmental Council update for Feb. 19 — SB Earth Day Festival 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Community Environmental Council Announces SB Earth Day Festival 2019 Friday night concert with Beer & Wine Garden added to extend celebration. The 2019 festival will…
Bilingual report: Ventura County budget presentation wins national award
VENTURA — The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the County of Ventura with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the first time the County has received the award. According to the GFOA, the award reflects the commitment of…
32 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris by State Contactors
VENTURA COUNTY — Even though steady rains in Southern California today are preventing state contractors from conducting debris removal operations on properties in the Woolsey and Hill burn areas, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas report…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Feb. 15 — Welcome to Our Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter!
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 49 February 2019 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter! In this…
Righetti High School Counselors help incoming Guadalupe students
SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School Counselors recently made the future a littler clearer for incoming Guadalupe students. Counselors traveled west to Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School to meet with about 150 Bobcats, create four-year academic plans and input it into school management…
Bilingual commentary: Daughters and Patriarchy
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Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect Older and Disabled Adults From Falling
SACRAMENTO –Recognizing that falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to assist older and disabled adults with home modifications to help reduce the risk of falling and allow more…
2019 California Strawberry Festival Seeks Submissions for Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Entry applications are now available for the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Strawberry-themed recipes that show exceptional creativity and culinary flair will be selected to compete in the contest. Submissions must be original,…
Valentine’s Day Challenge for Families; A Plan for the Other 364 Days of the Year
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Every February, red roses and heart-shaped boxes of sweets everywhere are a constant reminder that we should be showing our love for our spouse or partner – on just one day each year. With Valentine’s Week…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER A guest at our most recent Valentine-themed Free Family Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum! The Santa Paula Art…
Pioneer Valley FFA dominate at Regional Speaking Finals
SANTA MARIA — Thirteen representatives of the Pioneer Valley FFA will move on to the Regional Speaking Finals on March 22, 2019 to compete and qualify for the State Finals competition after another dominant and successful showing at the Sectional Public…
Museum of Ventura County update of Feb. 13 — Design in the Making: Opening Reception on Feb. 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. There is plenty to see and experience at your Museum! This weekend marks the opening of Design in the…
Ventura College Foundation Hosts Campus Tours
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation (VC Foundation) is hosting tours of the Ventura College campus on the last Monday of the month through April. The “A Pirate’s Life for Me” one-hour walking tour is for community members, service club…
Free English classes at Moorpark College
MOORPARK — Do you want to speak with others in English? Do you want to advance in your career or go to college? Come to Moorpark College! We’re offering free English as a Second Language classes. Please contact Daniela Guevara…
Righetti High School FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team win honors recent Mid-Winter State Finals
SANTA MARIA — The 4-person RHS FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team won individual and team title honors at the recent Mid-Winter State Finals at Fresno State University. Member Maximus Guerra placed third high individual, with Nicole Plude sixth high. The team finished…
California Strawberry Festival Wins 1st Place In CalFest Poster Contest
OXNARD — The 2018 California Strawberry Festival poster took first place in this year’s CalFest commemorative poster contest. The winner was announced at the CalFest annual conference in Reno, Nevada in January. Entries were judged on substance, originality, style, concept,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 12 — Last Look with photographer Luther Gerlach
Click here for the entire e-newsletter LAST LOOK with Photographer LUTHER GERLACH Sunday, February 17 1-3pm (exhibit closing day) Grab the last chance to view the work and ask questions of the creator of the exhibit “Catalyst of Change”, Luther…
Ventura County Public Health reports on influenza-related deaths this flu season
VENTURA COUNTY — As of February 7, 2019, Ventura County has seen 5 influenza-related deaths this flu season, which started in October 2018, the Ventura County Public Health, a department of Ventura County Health Care Agency reported Feb. 11. Click here…
Family Service Agency Names New Board Members
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining its Board and representing communities throughout Santa Barbara County are Marisol Alarcon (Carpinteria), Robert Janeway (Santa Barbara), Sandra Underwood…
CSUCI Nursing faculty member one of four nurse educators nationwide to receive ‘Nurse’s Touch’ award
CAMARILLO — Her imagination and compassion in the classroom are among the characteristics that prompted a national nursing education company to choose CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Nursing Colleen Nevins to receive the 2018 “Nurse’s Touch” nurse educator award.…
Cheesecake Factory now hiring for new Oxnard location at The Collection
OXNARD — The Cheesecake Factory® is opening a new restaurant this April in The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, and is looking to hire nearly 250staff members to join the team. Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and…
City of Oxnard to Honor Community Relations Commission Award Recipients for Outstanding Accomplishments on Feb. 19
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) will honor all five recipients of the commission’s Community Recognition Awards program for accomplishments made during 2018. The awards will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as part of the…
Bilingual report: Free Naturalization and DACA Renewal Legal Clinic to be held March 1 in Oxnard
OXNARD — OneJustice, UFW Foundation and Oxnard Adult School are partnering to hold a free legal clinic! During the clinic, individuals will receive free legal advice from licensed attorneys and representatives regarding naturalization and DACA renewal eligibility and, when possible, application…
Works of author/poet Michele Serros donated to CSUCI
“It’s ‘the three Bs.’ It was always about barrios, borders and bodegas, and I wanted to present a different type of life, a life that truly goes on that we don’t always see in the mainstream media.” —2006 NPR interview…
The Mary Kay Foundation? Awards RISE $20,000 Grant
The Mary Kay Foundation Supports Victims of Domestic Violence by Issuing $3 Million in Grants to 150 Domestic Violence Shelters Across the Country SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In support of survivors of domestic violence, The Mary Kay FoundationSM announced…
Retired Firefighter Creates Fire-hose Flags to Support Ventura and Santa Barbara Veterans and First Responders
SANTA BARBARA — John Carrillo, a retired Santa Barbara City firefighter turned artist, recently stumbled across some items online that were created from fire hoses. That’s when he was inspired to create his first American flag using the same equipment…
Free United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Makes Tax Season Accessible for All
SANTA BARBARA — With the clock now ticking toward the April 15 deadline, United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is now offering free, bi-lingual tax preparation centers for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2018. UWSBC’s…
Bilingual commentary: When Diet Is Our Religion
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 •…
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Welcome Elaine K. Mah Best as New Executive Director
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome Elaine K. Mah Best as the organization’s new executive director. She will begin serving in her new role on February 11. Best brings 14 years of executive leadership experience and…
Assemblymember Limón Introduces New Legislation for Agricultural Climate Change Adaptation Tools
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 409 by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) which seeks to make climate change adaptation tools more readily available to farmers and agricultural businesses was introduced. California is home to just over 77,000 farms and ranches and as a…
Former Redwood Boys & Girls Club is Transformed …Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place to Welcome the New John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will officially introduce the John L. Notter Family Boys & Girls Club in Thousand Oaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 20 from 1:30 to 3:00…
Jackson Calls for Master Plan on Aging Californians
Introduces legislation to develop senior master plan and appoint an “Aging Czar” SACRAMENTO — As California’s aging population continues to grow with significant numbers struggling to access essential care, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation Feb. 7 to develop a master…
United Way of Ventura County update for Feb. 7 — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and United Way is proud to advocate for increased services on behalf of the 100,000 children in Ventura County who qualify for…