SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Sempra Energy Foundation today announced as much as $350,000 in combined donations to support relief efforts for victims and evacuees impacted by the major wildfires that continue to burn throughout California. The contributions include:…
Guest commentary: It is a new day Oxnard y adelante
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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor…
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One this Holiday Season
SANTA BARBARA — The holiday season can stir up a range of emotions, including joy, stress, sadness, and everything in between. For those preparing to navigate the holiday season after dealing with the recent loss of a loved one, this…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Nov. 21 — Thank you! & upcoming events
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER One of the best things about working in the museum/non-profit sector is that we are fortunate enough to see the kindness and generosity of others demonstrated to us…
CSUCI’s first campus therapy dog will get a formal presidential welcome
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) President Erika D. Beck will host a welcome ceremony for the university’s first therapy dog at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26 in the East Bell Tower courtyard. The guest of honor is a five-year old…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 21 — Happy Thankgiving & upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter At the Thanksgiving Holiday coming almost on the back of our region’s recent harrowing events, the Museum is grateful that the Oxnard-Ventura area with its residents, artists and art holdings is so far…
Bilingual report: VCPWA’s Transportation Department Receives Grant to Enhance County’s Traffic Safety Systems
CPWA’s Transportation Department is the latest recipient of a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety that will be utilized to improve Ventura County traffic safety systems VENTURA COUNTY — To fill a critical need for the collection and coordination…
Anne Paul King Named Ventura College Foundation Executive Director
VENTURA — At its September 26 meeting, the Ventura College Foundation board of directors named Anne Paul King executive director of the foundation. King had been interim executive since July 2017 when she assumed the post vacated by Norbert Tan.…
Bilingual report: County/City recovery partnership extends Local Assistance Center through Nov. 25
VENTURA — The County of Ventura and the City of Thousand Oaks will extend operation of the Local Assistance Center at the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library through Sunday at 5 p.m. Located at 1401 E. Janss Road in…
Santa Barbara Metro Transit District votes to switch to an all-electric, clean fleet by 2030
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) Board of Directors voted unanimously today to set a goal of 100% clean, quiet zero-emission buses by 2030. The District decided to join Los Angeles Metro –…
Jackson, Limón and Levine to Hold Hearing on Emergency Alerts on Nov. 27
CARPINTERIA– Continuing the work begun this year to improve the state’s emergency alert systems in the wake of devastating wildfires, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), and Marc…
Gold Coast Transit District Offers Free Fares on Black Friday, Nov. 23
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will be offering free bus rides on all fixed routes on Friday, November 23 in support of local businesses and in appreciation of its customers. This will be an opportunity for more people to…
United Way Young Leaders Raise $4,600 at Annual United We Bowl
SANTA BARBARA — Bowlers laced up their rentals and hit the lanes Nov. 9 during the Young Leader’s Society’s largest ever “United We Bowl” to benefit United Way of Santa Barbara County’s literacy programs. More than 130 participants joined the…
Bilingual report: Application period open for no-cost debris removal program
VENTURA —Ventura County is coordinating the application process for the California Office of Emergency Services Consolidated Debris Removal Program (CalRecycle) for Woolsey and Hill fire victims. The program is offered to Ventura County residents whose home was destroyed in the…
Fundraiser raises more than 1.1M for United Way So. Cal Fire Relief Fund
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Fire Relief Fund multi-platform fundraising event on Nov. 14 , hosted by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Rams, CBS 2 and KCAL 9, raised over $1,173,905 (as of midnight, so likely…
Bilingual report: Community meeting (Nov. 19) for South Coast residents affected by the Woolsey fire
VENTURA — The County of Ventura will provide fire recovery information at a community meeting for Ventura County residents on the South Coast who have been affected by the Woolsey Fire. The meeting will take place: Monday, November 19, 6:30…
State’s ‘Short-term Fix’ for Brain-Damaging Pesticide Falls Short
Under pressure to ban chlorpyrifos, pesticide regulators recommend inadequate exposure-reduction measures SACRAMENTO — Under intensifying pressure from a large coalition of health, education and environmental justice advocates, state regulators on Nov. 15 announced a set of interim recommended measures aimed at…
Bilingual report: County/City recovery partnership opens Local Assistance Center
VENTURA — The County of Ventura and the City of Thousand Oaks will open a Local Assistance Center at the Thousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library. Located at 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, the center is a one-stop…
Economic Development Collaborative Opens Post-Fire Business Recovery Center to Serve LA and Ventura Counties
CAMARILLO — The Economic Development Collaborative, as host of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will open a Small Business Administration Business Recovery Center at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at its offices in Camarillo. The center will provide a…
Bilingual report: Ventura County to provide recovery information at community meeting (Nov. 17) for Bell Canyon residents affected by the Woolsey fire
VENTURA — The County of Ventura will provide fire recovery information at a community meeting for Bell Canyon residents who have been affected by the recent fires. The meeting will take place: Saturday, November 17, 1:00 p.m. Bell Canyon Community…
Bilingual commentary: When Things Go Wrong
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 •…
Ventura County School Closures through Thanksgiving break
VENTURA COUNTY — The following Ventura County K-12 public schools and districts have announced they will remain CLOSED through the Thanksgiving break and reopen Monday, November 26. All other Ventura County K-12 public schools and districts will be open on Thursday,…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Nov. 15 — HOME’s Annual Housing Conference
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 12, No. 48 November 2018 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 Fall 2018 Livable Communities Newsletter! …
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Extend Hours at Two Clubs to Accommodate School Closures
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley have announced that they will be open for full-length days, from 7 am to 6:30 pm starting Wednesday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 21 at the Johnston Club in Thousand…
Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s: GranVida Tackles Alzheimer’s Head-On
In light of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care is bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s through their many memory care programs and services CARPINTERIA — Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease that affects the lives around the person…
SoCalGas Takes Part in “Utilities United Against Scams Day” To Help Protect Customers from Fraud
UUAS and its member companies have helped to shut down nearly 2,500 Toll-Free Numbers used by scammers against utility customers since March 2017 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and other natural gas water and electric utilities across…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to donate 10 percent of all shop purchases to the Red Cross’s California Wildfire Relief Fund
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear MCASB Supporter, It’s been a heartbreaking week in California. As the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill Fires continue to burn, MCASB would like to do our part to help aid the victims, as…
Righetti Agriculture Department recently began their 2nd Annual “Green Thumb” House Plant Competition
SANTA MARIA — May the best “Green Thumbs” win. The Righetti Agriculture Department recently began their 2nd Annual “Green Thumb” House Plant Competition. The contest usually involves freshman in the Ag Science classes receiving a small house plant to take home…
United Way of Ventura County update for Nov. 14 — Disaster Relief Fund
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Less than a year removed from the devastation of the Thomas Fire, the Hill and Woolsey Fires feel all too familiar. The fires and the tragic Borderline mass shooting in…
Oxnard Community Relations Commission now accepting nominations for annual Community Awards program. Deadline is Dec. 13
OXNARD — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) Community Recognition Awards. The public is invited to nominate youth, seniors, individuals, businesses and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the Oxnard community.…
Bilingual report: Ventura County declares local health emergency for areas affected by the Hill and Woolsey fires
VENTURA — Due to the potential of widespread toxic exposures and threats to public health and the environment that exist in the aftermath of the Woolsey and Hill fires, the Ventura County Public Health Officer and the Director of the…
Lisa Murphy Rivas Named Interim Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Murphy Rivas, a nonprofit management, public outreach and government relations professional, as its interim executive director. Rivas succeeds outgoing executive director Victoria Juarez, who served Girls…
CSU Channel Islands classes suspended through Thanksgiving
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) announced that classes will be suspended until after Thanksgiving and will resume on Monday, Nov. 26. The campus is currently safe and is not under any evacuation orders and will be open through Nov. 21; employees should report to…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 13 — Natural disaster, shooting tragedy affecting programs
This is a devastating time for our county. With a major natural disaster following on the heels of the tragedy at the Borderline within hours, many in the community are in shock, and left feeling stunned and helpless. The Museum…
Rio School District in Oxnard wants to thank the Rio community for passing Measure L
OXNARD — The Committee for Caring for Rio Schools — Yes on Measure L, would like to thank the Rio Community for passing Measure L. We are grateful that the Rio community has said yes to the needed improvements to…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Holds Successful ‘Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction’ – Vital Funds Raised for Local Youth
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) held a successful “Stand up for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction”, their major fundraiser of the year, on October 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The…
American Diabetes Association recognizes iHEAR® Medical as a National Strategic Partner to improve the lives of millions affected by diabetes and hearing loss
VENTURA COUNTY — Hearing loss and diabetes are two of America’s most widespread health concerns, both on the rise. Nearly 48 million American adults have disabling hearing loss, according to the Center for Hearing and Communication, and more than 30…
The American Mathematical Society awards fellowships to UCSB’s Hector Ceniceros and Zhenghan Wang
By Harrison Tasoff • UCSB Recognized for their outstanding contributions to the advancement, use and communication of mathematics, UC Santa Barbara Professors Hector Ceniceros and Zhenghan Wang have been named 2019 fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The association of mathematicians promotes mathematical research and…
Santa Paula Museum of Art update for Dec. 11 — Gallery Talk: Meet the Artists of Art About Agriculture (Dec. 15)
Upcoming Event Gallery Talk: Meet the Artists of Art About Agriculture Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Take a tour of the Museum’s current Art About Agriculture exhibit with the featured artists as your guides! Each of the artists…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers Closes Its Doors in Oxnard
OXNARD — We regretfully announce the termination of services by El Centrito Family Learning Centers, an organization that has been serving children and families in the city since 1992. Friday, November 9, 2018, will be our final day of operation. A…
LULAC — Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE!
To Our LULAC Familia: Tuesday, Latinos made history in our nation. Never before has our voice at the ballot box been heard more loudly and clearly. Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE! The so-called sleeping giant we have been told…
Gold Coast Health Plan Member Alert during Brush Fires
Ventura County’s Medi-Cal Plan is Making it Easy for Members to Access Prescriptions and Transportation During the Fires CAMARILLO — During the fires, Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) members can get their prescriptions filled, receive necessary oxygen, and have their…
Bilingual report: Wildfire smoke and face masks being distributed in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — Due to continuing unhealthy air conditions resulting from the fires affecting Ventura County, free particulate respirators (N-95 masks) are being distributed / distribución as part of a coordinated effort of the Ventura County Public Health Department, Emergency Medical Services…
Juan Soria School in Oxnard receives Golden Bell Award. Recognition reception to be held Nov. 29
OXNARD — Juan Soria School in Oxnard is one of 51 recipients of the Golden Bell Award — California’s leading educational honor—for its 80/20 Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program. The Golden Bell Awards are sponsored by the California School Boards Association…
Local colleges, CSUCI closed due to Ventura County region brush fires. Public schools also announced closures. Resources available
VENTURA COUNTY — Oxnard College closed its campus at noon Friday due the the Woolsey/Hill; brush fires. Moorpark College has canceled Friday classes as a result of the Woolsey Fire and related events. The Board of Trustees, Chancellor Gillespie, President Sanchez,…
Region honors victims of Thousand Oaks shooting. Help available
VENTURA COUNTY — From political and business leaders, to educational and non-profit organizations, a variety of groups and individuals have come together to remember the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday, Nov. 7. *** “Our…
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Bilingual commentary: More than 50 percent of Latinos in California lack health insurance
Latinos in California represent more than half of Californians who lack health insurance and Open Enrollment period is critical for those looking to enroll in, or change, their current health insurance plans. A recent survey from Dignity Health – one of the…
BGCOP Honors Long-Time Board Member At Its 29th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has chosen long-time board member Sean Leonard and his wife, Gwen, as this year’s honorees for its upcoming 29th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala.…
Military Ball Marks Beginning of Veterans Week Events in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Close to 600 guests gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Saturday, November 3rd for Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation’s (PCVF) 22nd Annual Military Ball. Four-star General Robin Rand, who recently retired from the U.S. Air…
Simi YMCA Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA handed out its 7th Annual Volunteer of the Year awards at a November 3 dinner at the Simi Y. Over 100 people attended. “Each year, the Simi Y honors those individuals who…