Business, Family, Local, News

Cottage Health Opens New Urgent Care on Coast Village Road in Montecito

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On November 8, Cottage Health opened its newest Cottage Urgent Care Center at 1298 Coast Village Road in Montecito, with the goal of providing complete care within 45 minutes. Access to care is an important priority in preventing a minor issue from becoming a more serious health concern, and the new Urgent Care Center provides the community with convenient access from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 365 days a year.

Cottage Urgent Care in Montecito joins 14 other Cottage Urgent Care locations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Buellton, Orcutt, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo, as well as Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Point Hueneme.

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Family, Local, News, Youth

Ventura County Fire Dept. — 2022 Spark of Love Toy Drive Kicks Off For Children in Need

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The Fire Departments of Ventura County team up every year with ABC7 and local sponsors for the Spark of Love toy drive, the largest community toy drive in the nation. For 30 years, your local firefighters have been collecting donations for distribution to Ventura County children and teens in need of a happier holiday experience.

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Island Packers Announces Holiday Cruises for 2022 Parade of Lights, Harbor Lights, Holiday Parties & Seasonal Whale Watching

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Just in time for the holidays, Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura Harbor Holiday Cruises and Whale Watching trips are splendid ways to celebrate the winter season. (Masks are optional). An array of holiday options include the following:

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Moorpark College Partners with National Centers for Inquiry and Improvement on Student Financial Stability Initiatives 

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Click here to read in web browser.  Moorpark student financial stability profile featured on NCII website MOORPARK — To address barriers impacting students’ success, Moorpark College partnered with the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement (NCII) to conduct an exhaustive,…

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Calls Mount for Advance Warning of Ag Pesticide Spray

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Dozens of farmworkers and their allies were scheduled to hold a news conference and rally prior to Monday’s California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) “workshop” on plans for a statewide pesticide notification system. The news conference, sponsored by the Coalition Advocating for Pesticide Safety 805 (CAPS 805), was held outside the site of the DPR workshop, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (800 Hobson Way, Oxnard). CAPS 805 and allies are concerned that the County’s pilot notification system and DPR’s current draft plans will not serve the community without the address or farm location of the pesticide application, among other issues.

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Business, Government, Local, News

Going Electric at the Port! New Arrival of Electric-Hybrid Crane

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The Port of Hueneme, known as the fourth largest container Port in California, welcomed another electric-hybrid crane–an investment made by Ports America stevedoring. The crane’s arrival marked another important step in the Port’s partners continued investment in zero-emissions technology and focus on operational reliability, as the new crane is also going to be replacing another one that’s going to be decommissioned.

“We congratulate our Port partner, Ports America, for its newest $7,000,000 investment in Ventura County’s Port and in helping us continue on with our legacy as the greenest Port in the country,” said Oxnard Harbor Commission President, Mary Anne Rooney. “This brand-new, electric-hybrid crane will make us even more competitive for future grants and will help us achieve our path towards Port decarbonization much faster.”

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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free webinar schedule

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SBA: ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING TIPS TO WRAP UP YEAR-END

November 8 @ 10:30 am

November and December are some of the busiest months for small business owners. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it can be easy to get caught up in managing the day-to-day sales and operations. But taking the time to wrap up the year thoughtfully can significantly impact next year. Get a jump start on your year-end checklist and avoid stress by learning how to wrap up your business from Accounting Expert Juliana Ramirez of JR Bookkeeping. Through an interactive webinar, she will share a checklist of tasks you can follow and discuss accounting and bookkeeping tips that can be applied to your small business. Come prepared with your specific questions.

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Cultural, Education, Family, Local, News, Youth

Student Leaders Find Their Voice in VCCCD Student Leadership Academy

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Ventura County community college student government officers are driven by wanting to make a positive impact on their campuses and beyond. To provide these student leaders with the tools they need to advocate for their peers and build their leadership skills, the Ventura County Community College District on Oct. 26 held its first in-person Student Leadership Academy since 2020.

VCCCD created the academy four years ago as a year-long professional and personal development program to support emerging student leaders from Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College and the VCCCD student trustee. It was on hold during the pandemic.

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Commentary, Cultural, Family, Local, News, Public Safety

Bilingual commentary — Missing White vs. Minority Women

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Many of us will remember the Gabby Petito saga from a little over a year ago. Gabby was a pretty 22-year-old woman who went missing and was found dead several days later. It was determined that her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, was a suspect. The month following the discovery of Gabby’s remains, his remains were found. An anthropologist determined that he had suicidally shot himself.  

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En español, Government, Local, Locales, News, Noticias

Bilingual report — California Police Activities League Names John C. Zaragoza Mayor of the Year, Honors Additional Oxnard City Staff

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During its annual training conference serving chapter members and law enforcement, the California Police Activities League (PAL) will honor Oxnard Mayor John C. Zaragoza being named “Mayor of the Year” and other Oxnard city staff at its 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Pacific View Tower in Oxnard. 

Mayor Zaragoza will be recognized for his tremendous support for California PAL’s Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator (YARA) workforce development program in partnership with the LiUNA Laborers Local 585.

Additional award recipients include: Senator of the Year: Monique Limón,19th Senate District; Officer of the Year: Kevin Thompson (Oxnard Police Department), Peace Officer; Collaborator of the Year: Anthony Mireles, LiUNA Laborers Local 585; Volunteer of the Year: Berge Mooradian; Innovators of the Year: Lt. Curtis Eller, Sgt. James Lofton and Erin McLaughlin; and California PAL Board Member of the Year: Terrel Harrison (Oxnard Cultural and Community Services).

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Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Food, Local, News, Youth

Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos returns to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Nov. 5

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OPAC celebrates the return of its annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration which will be held this year on Saturday, November 5th from 4 to 10 pm at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will once again recognize Araw Ng Mga Patay, a Filipino holiday during which people pay homage to their deceased family members and loved ones by visiting their burial sites and making offerings such as food, flowers and prayers.

Guests will enjoy:

Opening remarks from The Mexican Consulate and Oxnard’s Mayor

Aztec Blessing and Ceremonial Dance by Kalpulli Huitzilin Ihuan Xochitl

Displays by local artists Checkos, BlotCamp, Erendira, CreationsByLoops, Carlos Heredia, Veggiecide, Melina Dominguez, Ambzy

Free Dia de los Muertos printmaking by SketchCrow and OPAC’s Teen Art Program students 

Performances by Poets Jesus + Sarahi Noyola, Chinas Niñas, Chinas Oaxaqueñas, Ballet Folklorico Mestizo of Oxnard College, Los Chinelos, Grupo Folklorico Fusión Mexicano, Los Diablitos

Community altars

Music provided by Radio Lazer DJs and local musicians

Family-friendly activities including face painting, a storytime corner, arts & crafts, complimentary photo booth, etc

Food representing cultures that celebrate Dia de los Muertos, including Filipino, Mexican and more

Vendors specializing in artesanias, crafts, and more!

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Cultural, Educación, Education, En español, familia, Family, Local, Locales, News, Noticias, Youth

Bilingual report — FSA’s The Little House By The Park Relocates

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Family Service Agency (FSA) announced that The Little House By The Park (LHP) has moved to two locations in Guadalupe. Staff will be on-hand at Riverview Townhomes, located at 230 Calle Cesar E Chavez, from Monday through Friday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, residents can obtain services at Guadalupe Court, located at 4202 11th Street. Hours of operation are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for both locations.

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November @ SPAM: Art About Agriculture, Gorgeous Gourds, and More

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The 14th Annual Art About Agriculture Exhibition

Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Art About Agriculture, the popular, group exhibition presented annually by the Ag Art Alliance, returns November 12, 2022, through March 5, 2023! Now in its fourteenth year, Art About Agriculture promotes awareness of agriculture by exploring its many facets through art—from workers to water, from machinery to fields, to the food that goes on our plates.

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CSUCI selects early childhood center site, nears 50% funding mark

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CSU Channel Islands has chosen a site for construction of an early childhood center designed to address the dire need for quality, affordable and accessible care for children of CSUCI students, 40% of whom earn less than $24,000 a year, farm workers’ children in the region, and other community members, as well as for the children of University employees.

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Mental Wellness Center Hires Resident Chef for its Fellowship Club Program

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Just a few short years ago, David Medina was looking at a future much different from where he is now. He and a friend had a plan to open a new restaurant in Santa Barbara. The funding was confirmed, and the restaurant was about to get off the ground when the pandemic hit, shutting down in-person eating and effectively derailing Medina’s plans.

Fortunately, Medina wasn’t one to sit at home waiting for another opportunity to present itself. He still had a skill set, and people still needed to eat; he just needed to figure out how to get his food to them.

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Cultural, Education, Elections, Government, Local, News, Politics

Statistics show dramatic increase in CSUCI student voting

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If statistics from the 2020 election are any indication, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students are very likely to show up at the polls for the critical 2022 midterm elections.

According to The National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, CSUCI voting rates increased from 55% showing up at the polls in 2016 to 77% in 2020, a 22% point increase.

“Voting rates across the state increased during this period, also, from 59% in 2016 to 71% in 2020, but this was only a 12% point increase, compared with CSUCI’s 22% increase,” said CSUCI Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer Matt Zivot, Ph.D. “This is an indication that the gains we saw at CSUCI reflected the hard work done by the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) team, over and above a general change in voter interest and universal voting by mail.”

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Museum of Ventura County — What’s New in November

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Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with Joe Sohm, Thur., November 3rd from 6:30-8pm

Joe Sohm (“America’s Photo-Historian”) has been published more than 500,000 times in publications that include the National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, New York and L.A. Times, Washington Post and featured on CNN, ABC, PBS, and the History Channel. He served as President Clinton’s photographer for the D.N.C and his work is featured in Ronald Reagan’s book The Great Communicator. Join host Ivor Davis for a riveting discussion with Sohm about his work as one of the nation’s greatest political photographers of our time.

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Business, Family, Health, Home, Local, News, Public Safety

Ventura County Fire Department Provides Matching Funds for Localized Fire Hazard Mapping Project

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The Ventura County Fire Department will provide $125,000 in matching funds to the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to support a localized fire hazard mapping project.

The county Board of Supervisors approved the funding Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a unanimous vote.

“The Ojai area is among the highest wildfire risk areas in the entire state,” said Board Chair Matt LaVere, who represents the Ojai area. “The 2017 Thomas fire and the many even larger wildfires throughout the state that have occurred since that time has shown us the significant role burning embers play in the astonishing speed at which these fires spread and threaten our communities.”

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Education, Local, News, Veterans

Veteran-focused photography course at SBCC plans to expand to include first responders with support of Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning is known throughout the region for its wide variety of programs, many designed to help create a sense of community among students while also providing opportunities for personal or professional growth. Since 2019, one particular community has been served through a unique photography course taught by veterans, for veterans. Now, the college is inviting first responders or retired first responders to enroll in the free course beginning in January 2023. The community and anyone interested in learning more about the class are invited to a photography showcase and open house at the college’s Wake Campus on Thursday, November 10, to view work from this semester’s students and talk with instructors about the experience.

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Education, Family, Health, Local, News, Public Safety, Women

National Family Caregivers Month: A Time to Honor Those Caring for a Loved One

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National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. If you are caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, know that you are not alone. Caring Together Santa Barbara County is a network of organizations here to support you.

Caring for family members affects persons from all walks of life. It is estimated that 80-85% of care provided is by family members. Whether the person receiving care is in the final stages of Alzheimer’s Disease or has another physical or cognitive impairment, the role of the caregiver is a challenge.

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Business, Education, Finance, Government, Local, News

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Free Webinar Schedule

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SBA: VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING

October 31 @ 11:00 am

Like all successful missions, small business ownership and growth starts with training. This workshop will empower service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members and military spouses with entrepreneurial trainings and resources right in their local community. Specialized training programs for women veterans, service-disabled veterans and veterans interested in federal procurement will also be discussed.

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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley — Our Biggest Gala Yet

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Our success is only made possible by YOU. Because of your support, whether you donated, volunteered, attended, or spread the word about our 2022 Gala, we were able to host our most successful event ever. Together we raised $684,000 for our community’s youth! As you know, putting this event together is no small feat, and we’ve already begun planning next year’s… and we have a date! The 21st Annual Stand Up For Kids Gala will be held on
Saturday, September 9th 2023.

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Business, Cultural, Finance, Local, News

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. Invites Job Seekers to Fall Career Fair on Nov. 2

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The Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. Human Resources Department will host a Fall Career Fair on November 2nd from 2 pm to 6 pm. The Fall Career Fair will offer on- site interviews and conditional offers to qualified candidates.

The Job and Career Fair will take place outside in the parking lot of the Clinicas del Camino, Real, Inc.-El Rio Health Center: 2600 E. Vineyard Ave. Oxnard, CA 93036.

We have job opportunities in a variety of career areas in many of our 16 locations and departments: Patient Services Representatives, Medical Assistants, Dental Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Health Education Specialists, Mental Health Clinicians, Health Center Managers, X-Ray Tech & more!

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