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Jan. 6 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT’
The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated by writer/director Payal Kapadia,who won the Grand Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for her revelatory fiction feature debut. Centering on two roommates who also work together in a city hospital–head nurse Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and recent hire Anu (Divya Prabha)–plus their coworker, cook Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam), Kapadia’s film alights on moments of connection and heartache, hope and disappointment. Prabha, her husband from an arranged marriage living in faraway Germany, is courted by a doctor at her hospital; Anu carries on a romance with a Muslim man, which she must keep a secret from her strict Hindu family; Parvaty finds herself dealing with a sudden eviction from her apartment. Kapadia captures the bustle of the metropolis and the open-air tranquility of a seaside village with equal radiance, articulated by her superb actresses and by the camera with a lyrical naturalism that occasionally drifts into dreamlike incandescence. All We Imagine as Light is a soulful study of the transformative power of friendship and sisterhood, in all its complexities and richness.
Jan. 8 — District 216 announces upcoming events
Description: Bob & Kevin will present overviewing psychedelics as a promising treatment for chronic pain conditions, including cluster headache and migraine. They will cover the history of research in this area dating back to a study of mescal/peyote in 1896. Bob & Kevin will explain the Mechanisms of Action that are believed to be involved in pain relief and will detail the substances, doses, schedules and adjunctive therapies that are most commonly used when using psychedelics for chronic pain.
When: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)
Jan. 13 — Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) Annual Meeting
Jan. 13 — Bilingual report — Ventura to host King Tides event
VENTURA — Community members are invited to join the City of Ventura and local environmental partners to observe the King Tides event at the Ventura Promenade on Monday, January 13, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m.
This engaging and educational event highlights the extraordinary natural phenomenon of King Tides when the alignment of the sun and moon increases the ocean’s gravitational pull. This event also explores how rising sea levels could impact our local coastline.
Jan. 15 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Life in Tune with Freddie Ravel’
Jan. 15 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Life in Tune with Freddie Ravel’
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Jan. 16 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) presenting Navigating the 2025 Employment Law Landscape: Key Updates and Insights
Schneiders & Associates, in partnership with the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, invites you to the Annual Employment Law Update! This in-person event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest employment laws and practical insights to help your business stay compliant and ahead of the curve. This essential event covers critical topics like NLRB rulings, freelance protections, handbook updates, travel time rules, and IRS mileage rates.
Jan. 17 — Museum of Ventura County announces new exhibition, What is Beauty? Rethinking Women’s Portraiture in Art
VENTURA COUNTY — Opening Jan. 17, 2025, Museum of Ventura County invites you to experience What is Beauty? Rethinking Women’s Portraiture in Art, an engaging exhibition that challenges conventional notions of beauty through women’s portraiture. Featuring fourteen works by Ventura County artists from the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition explores how beauty is shaped by culture, media, and personal experience.
Jan. 19 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Miró Quartet String Quartet Chamber Music Concert
Jan. 19 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Miró Quartet String Quartet Chamber Music Concert
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Jan. 20 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘OH CANADA’
Fiery but feeling his years and his illness, ailing filmmaker Leonard Fife (Richard Gere) wants to tell his life story, unfiltered, before it’s too late. As the director of lauded documentary exposés, he has much to be proud of, but his avoidance of the Vietnam War draft and his past relationships harbor thorny truths. Finally choosing to reveal the truth and lies in his life and career, Leonard sits for an extended filmed interview with his former student Malcolm (Michael Imperioli), charging ahead with candid stories about his younger self (Jacob Elordi) in the fractious 1960s and beyond. At Leonard’s insistence, his wife and indispensable partner, Emma (Uma Thurman), hears it all. Leonard’s successes are held up against his failings–the fibs held up against the facts–and as the man in full is cleansed of the myth, Leonard must confront what is left.
Jan. 21 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ‘An Evening with Esther Perel: The Future of Relationships, Love & Desire’
Jan. 21 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ‘An Evening with Esther Perel: The Future of Relationships, Love & Desire’
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Jan. 21 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment featuring Julia Bullock, soprano at The Lobero Theatre
Jan. 21 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment featuring Julia Bullock, soprano at The Lobero Theatre
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Jan. 24 — UCSB Arts & Lectures kicks off its intimate Hear & Now concert series with rising star pianist Alexander Malofeev at Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
Jan. 25 — Trae Crowder – Just Announced! Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
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For a full list of Trae Crowder’s tour dates and tickets, please visit TraeCrowder.com
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Jan. 25 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corp. presenting NATIVE PLANT FEST 2025 Encourages Wellness through Nature
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is proud to present its 4th Annual NATIVE PLANT FEST on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, inviting our community to celebrate and showcase local plant-inspired culture, food, traditions, and creativity. The festival offers a rich array of plants, services, artwork, culinary creations, products, and educational resources.
Jan. 25 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents irreverent humorist and New York icon Fran Lebowitz at UCSB’s Campbell Hall
SUMMARY
UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Fran Lebowitz
Sat, Jan 25 | 7:30 p.m. | UCSB Campbell Hall (very limited availability)
Irreverent humorist and New York icon Fran Lebowitz shares her unapologetic opinions and dry social commentary on American life
Lebowitz will participate in a short moderated conversation followed by a lively 60-minute audience Q&A and a book signing
$37.50 – $67.50 General Public / $15 UCSB students (Current student ID required) (very limited availability)
Tickets & Info: www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or (805) 893-3535
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Through Jan. 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara’s ‘Húóng Ngô: Core Memory’ now on view
H??ng Ngô: Core Memory is an exhibition that synthesizes the artist’s reflections on her family’s time in refugee camps in Hong Kong and their experiences as new immigrants in the US. Woven throughout the exhibition is a series of cyanotypes created solely from sunlight and water at the edge of a body of water. An image of the weather and waves of the day, they are also stand-ins for the refugee body, battered by the elements and an artifact of their resilience. Read more >
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Jan. 30, 31 — Ventura Music Festival — See you next year! (see upcoming events)
We have a lot of fun surprises in store for you in January! We’ll be making our 30th Anniversary season announcement, and unveiling an exciting, new look for the festival! We can’t wait to share it all with you, our music-loving supporters, along with our new sponsor benefits for 2025 and ticket package options.
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Feb. 1, 5 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Ant Hampton: Borderline Visible — An Art Performance
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Ant Hampton: Borderline Visible — An Art Performance, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Loeb Family Gallery/Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara.
$25 Students & Teachers/$30 SBMA Members/$40 Non-Members
Tickets include the purchase of a copy of Borderline Visible.
Get tickets at tickets.sbma.net.
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Feb. 3 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG’
Feb. 3 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG’
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Feb. 4, 12, 27; March 11 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents four exciting additions to the Winter quarter calendar
Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye, conservation leader Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, Emmy-nominated environmentalist Baratunde Thurston, and a screening with Q&A of the disability rights advocacy film Facing the Falls
Feb. 13 through March 31 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast Group Exhibition ‘The Living Ocean’
Feb. 13 through March 31 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast Group Exhibition ‘The Living Ocean.’
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Feb. 17 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘I’M STILL HERE’
Feb. 17 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘I’M STILL HERE’
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Feb. 17 — Music Academy of the West’s Mariposa Concert Series Continues with JACK Quartet, other upcoming events
As part of a Santa Barbara winter residency, London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) musicians collaborate with celebrated MAX (Music Academy Exchange) alums to create an unforgettable evening of chamber music.
Through Feb. 24— California Nature Art Museum Announces ‘A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs’ on-view
A Deeper Love will offer an artistic examination into some of the ocean’s most vibrant, ecologically productive, and fragile landscapes throughout the world. In addition to the intrinsic beauty of coral reefs and the equally breathtaking underwater communities that they support, it is
Feb. 28 — Save the Date for CLU ‘Affording a Dignified Life on the Central Coast of California: Challenges & Opportunities.’ Sponsors available
Feb. 28 — Save the Date for CLU ‘Affording a Dignified Life on the Central Coast of California: Challenges & Opportunities.’ Sponsors available
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Through March 10 — Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara announces 2024-25 Mariposa Concert Series
The Mariposa Concert Series, which debuted in 2022, furthers the Music Academy of the West’s mission to bring exceptional music to the community throughout the year. The series showcases the artistry of world-renowned musicians, including esteemed Music Academy alums, in unique musical experiences and events this fall through spring 2025. Featuring visionary artists, these performances offer fresh context and perspective on music spanning more than 700 years — from 1390 to 2025!
Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program presents Free Grief & Bereavement Support Groups
Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers both individual (one-on-one) counseling with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling.
All support groups are free for the community.
Continuing — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Loved One
SANTA BARBARA — Continuing — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Loved One. An ongoing support group held each month. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 2:00 –…
Continuing — Camarillo Hospice offers Grief Support in Spanish
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is now offering individual, couple, and family counseling in Spanish for those grieving the death of a loved one, Camarillo Hospice offers a Spanish General Bereavement Groups for the…
Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present Survivors of Suicide Loss Grief Support Group
If you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide, do not hesitate to join our Survivors of Suicide Loss grief support group. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere. All free of charge.
Survivors of Suicide Loss meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present Children & Teens Grief Support Groups
VENTURA COUNTY — Many children and teens have experienced the death of a loved one, This is a difficult time for anyone grieving a loss. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program provides two free support groups, Good Grief Club (ages 6-10) and Young Teen Group (ages 11-15). These groups will run from October 5th through November 9th on Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For reservations, contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief. Space is limited.
Continuing — Bilingual report — United Parents provides variety of youth mental health, behavioral and/or emotional disorders programs and services
United Parents’ mission is to provide resources to empower, strengthen and support parents and other caregivers who have youth and/or children with mental health, behavioral, and/or emotional disorders.
Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present new Men’s Grief Support Group
Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program announces a new Men’s Grief Support Group. The group is for men grieving the death of a loved one. It will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, via Zoom. If interested, please contact us at 805-389-6870. For more information, visit LMVNA.org
Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program support groups are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere. We also offer individual, couple, and family grief counseling in English and Spanish.
Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice offering free monthly classes for those with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice offers free monthly classes for those with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes. Learn about meal planning, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, medication management, and new developments for living with diabetes.
Continuing — Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program to present Free Grief & Bereavement Support for Children
Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program is offering a weekly Good Grief Club to children ages 6 – 11 who have lost a loved one. This session will focus on grief through cinematherapy. The club runs every Tuesday from 5:30 – 7pm through May 30th.
Continuing — Camarillo Hospice Announces Ongoing Support Groups
CAMARILLO — When a death occurs, we experience a variety of emotions and feelings that can make us feel as though we are navigating unfamiliar and challenging territory. We need support and although family and friends are important, they may…
Continuing Grief Support Groups at Livingston’s Camarillo Grief Center
CAMARILLO — Livingston’s Camarillo Grief Center is adding new grief support groups that cater to specific bereavement needs this coming January. These close-ended support groups are Adult Loss of Parent (February 6th through March 26th), Parent Loss of Child (March 7th through May 9th), and Adult Loss of Sibling (March 26th through May 7th). For reservations, contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief. Space is limited.
Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice presenting Free Grief & Bereavement Support Groups
CAMARILLO — Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers both individual (one-on-one) counseling with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling.
All support groups are free for the community.
Continuing — Mental Wellness Center Community Wellness Program presents ‘Stronger Together,’ a bipolar & depression support group on Thursdays
SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center Community Wellness Program presents Stronger Together, a bipolar & depression support group from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
This is a drop-in support group where you can find support in a safe and confidential setting. Family members are welcome!
To join, contact Elizabeth Imperato at wrapofsantabarbara@gmail.com
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Santa Barbara County Food Action Network — Last Chance to Make a Difference in 2024!
The clock is ticking! This is your last chance to donate in 2024 and support SBCFAN’s vital work to strengthen Santa Barbara County’s food system.
Every dollar counts, and your contribution goes directly toward building programs that empower our local food producers, tackle food inequity, and create a more resilient, sustainable future. With your help, we’ve already accomplished so much this year, and with your continued support, 2025 will be even brighter.
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation — Taxpayers – You Can Make An Immediate Impact TODAY
We had a tremendous year in 2024, achieving significant victories for taxpayers like you. Yet, despite our successes, there is more work to do to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency in our local government. We’re calling on you for your financial support to continue this vital work.
In 2024, we made a real difference:
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Amigos805 taking a break for the holiday season
Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday Season.
Amigos805.com will be taking a holiday vacation, off Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 and returning to work Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Please submit all your news and events by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 for the last newsletter of the year.
CSUCI staff member/alumna plays young Jenni Rivera in a major motion picture about the superstar’s life
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) alumna and current employee is appearing in a major motion picture about music superstar Jenni Rivera, who succeeded in the male-dominated world of banda, mariachi, and norteñogenres of regional Mexican music.
STEM Transfer Outreach Coordinator Tatiana Juarez, who graduated with a degree in Health Science, plays young Jenni Rivera in the movie “Jenni,” which was released Friday, Dec. 6 in select theaters and on a bilingual streaming service called ViX.
Juarez, who is part of the first generation in her family to earn a college degree, was born in Ventura and raised in Oxnard. Her parents grew up in the U.S. after being brought here from Mexico as children. Juarez’s mom works as a medical clerk and her dad works a variety of jobs related to construction and architecture.
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Bilingual report — Mayor Pedro Chavez and Vice Mayor Carlos Juarez Assume Prominent Roles in Santa Paula City Council
SANTA PAULA — In a ceremonial meeting held on the evening of Dec. 11, 2024, the City of Santa Paula celebrated the appointment of Pedro Chavez as the City’s 123rd Mayor and Carlos Juarez as Vice Mayor. The meeting also marked the swearing-in of newly elected Councilmember Gabriela Ornelas, the election of Councilmember and former Mayor, Leslie Cornejo, and a heartfelt recognition of outgoing Councilmember and former Mayor Andy Sobel for his six years of dedicated service.
Well-known for his service to the city and his ties to the community, Mayor Chavez, who was appointed Vice Mayor in 2023, expressed his gratitude and vision for the future:
“Thank you to the People of Santa Paula for allowing me to serve as a Member of the Santa Paula City Council these past two years and my sincerest gratitude to my Council colleagues for electing me as the 123rd Mayor of this extraordinary City. My leadership, skills, and talents are built upon the foundation of thirty years of experience working in both the public and private sector and my journey as an immigrant in search of the American dream, so I’m deeply honored – as a public servant – to work collectively to revitalize Santa Paula and build its future through shared governance and community engagement.”
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Bilingual commentary — The Devastating Costs of Mass Deportations
One of the factors that swept Donald Trump back into power and onto the world stage was his inexhaustible and malicious exaggeration of the “immigrant problem.” Images of immigrants eating pets and walking into kitchens and slitting our throats danced in his supporters’ heads as they marked their ballots last month.
Many of us realize, intuitively, that “mass deportation” of “all the illegals” is hardly possible without great damage to the American economy and to our personal lives.
Not wanting to rely on my “intuition,” I searched online for some hard numbers. The information I uncovered was shocking. A “special report” by the American Immigration Council (AIC) laid out the devastating consequences of such a massive operation.
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Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration
Biden makes critical last-minute change to help combat USCIS backlogs. More options available. Immigrant farmworkers make our holiday meals possible
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President Biden has just over one month left in office. He can still take decisive action to protect people at risk of indiscriminate immigration enforcement.
Among other priorities, the Council encourages the administration to protect DACA recipients; extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status for certain countries; and rescind remaining Trump-era immigration regulations.
Read more: Urgent Last Requests for the Biden Administration
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Bilingual report — Kaiser Permanente: Feeling Stressed This Holiday Season? You’re Not Alone
There’s a common perception that the holiday season is a time for joy and happiness. After all, as the saying goes, ‘It’s the best time of the year.’
But for many people, the holidays actually present themselves to be a very stressful time that may cause anxiety and depression for a variety of reasons.
“Feeling lonely and stressed during the holidays is a common experience for many,” said Dr. Neel Doshi, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “The stress is often triggered by factors like the absence of loved ones, social isolation, unmet expectations around the festive season, comparisons to idealized holiday portrayals, and the added pressure of family gatherings and gift-giving.
State announces new rule requiring advance notice of agricultural pesticide use
“We’ve been fighting for better protections from hazardous pesticides for many years, including the simple right to know about planned chemical use in our neighborhoods,” said Noemi Chico, a teacher’s assistant in Salinas. “California has taken a step in the right direction, but what we really need to know is whether an application is planned for next door or a mile across town.”
CSUCI students promote cutting-edge High Performance Computing with national competitions and a campus club
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students and their mentors are preparing for the world of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) by learning and sharing all they can about High-Performance Computing or HPC.
HPC is a way of combining a network of computers to create a more powerful system designed to handle data or problems too big for one computer. There’s a growing demand for expertise in HPC, given the rise of AI, machine learning and data-intensive tasks across various industries like scientific research, finance, and healthcare. Job growth for HPC is expected to be significantly faster than the average for all occupations.
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County — Did You Know ….
SJFVC is more than meets the eye …
“We didn’t realize how much the Social Justice Fund Board and Staff does for the Fellows – it’s more than just grants; it’s a recipe to cultivate leaders consisting of mentorship, coaching, business skills education and support.” ~ Meenal and Kris Kelkar, longtime donors.
Bilingual report — Santa Barbara farming family dedicates lands to support recovery of iconic endangered Gaviota Coast plant
SANTA BARBARA — When the Harris family’s real estate agent unexpectedly disclosed the presence of Gaviota tarplant, a federally endangered plant, on the property of their potential dream farm back in 2021, they had to make a choice: should they look elsewhere or embrace it?
“Part of me thought it was pretty scary having an endangered species on the property, but then the other part of me thought about how exciting it was,” said Craig Harris, as he recounted the important decision he and his wife, Aira, had to make about whether or not to move forward with the purchase of the property north of Arroyo Hondo Creek off U.S. Highway 101. “In the end, we embraced the journey and said, alright, let’s do this.”
Assemblymember Irwin receives ‘Policy Legacy Award’ from The Campaign for College Opportunity
“In this milestone year, we are honored to celebrate those who have shared our vision of achieving student-centered transformation in higher education. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is one of these fearless leaders,” said Jessie Ryan, president of the Campaign for College Opportunity. “Assemblymember Irwin has stood courageously to end exclusionary remedial course placement practices that were derailing the college dreams of many community college students. She has held the line over the past decade to close equity gaps, ensuring that all students have access and succeed in the transfer-level courses that support their college dreams.”
Ventura County realtors providing grants to Mountain Fire victims
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County residents affected by the Mountain Fire are eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,000, the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors (VCCAR) announced on Dec. 19. The funds are part of a $125,000…
UCSB — The Current — ‘Season’s greetings from our home to yours’
Wishing you gorgeous sunsets and bright horizons
Before signing off for the year, check out our Most Viewed Stories of 2024. Then meet us right back here on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, when The Current will return to your inbox with more research news, features and exciting UC Santa Barbara content.
SBCC Celebrates a Year of Outstanding Success in 2024
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is proud to announce the “2024 Best of SBCC,” reflecting on a year marked by significant achievements, innovation, and community engagement. As a cornerstone of this celebration, SBCC is thrilled to highlight the passing of the Measure P Bond extension, ensuring the continued excellence and modernization of our facilities and programs.
Measure P Bond Extension: Building the Future
The Measure P Bond extension represents a historic investment in SBCC’s mission to provide exceptional education and resources. This extension secures funding for critical infrastructure upgrades, campus sustainability projects, and expanded access to state-of-the-art learning environments. This achievement underscores the community’s unwavering support for SBCC and its role as a leading educational institution.
County of Ventura Supervisor Jeff Gorell — East County Family Justice Center
Thousand Oaks has officially been selected as the next location for a much-needed Family Justice Center. These centers are transformative—and often life-saving—resources for our community’s most vulnerable members.
The announcement was made at this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting and it marked a significant milestone in the collaborative effort to bring this vision to life in East County.
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Bilingual report — County of Ventura Board of Supervisors approve expansion of Land Conservation Act Program to offer tax relief to agricultural landowners
“We’re excited to expand this program and offer more agricultural landowners the chance to benefit from lower property taxes,” said 3rd District Supervisor, Kelly Long, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “This will be an incentive to continue to generate thriving agricultural production in Ventura County and show our strong support for ag producers. Through this action, we are indicating that we understand the need to provide opportunities for agricultural landowners to save money while continuing to support farming and wildlife conservation in our community.