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…
Ventura County Animal Services Offers Special Pet Adoption for Veteran’s Day Weekend
CAMARILLO — Special Pet Adoption Promotion this weekend for veterans, active duty and reserve personnel as well as their immediate family at the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS). Click on image or click here on Facebook for more information.
Bilingual commentary: Military at the Border
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 •…
CSUCI’s California Institute for Social Business helps create a social business center in Tijuana, Mexico
CAMARILLO — After hearing about CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s California Institute for Social Business (CISB), educators from the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) asked for help setting up a social business center of their own. “They had heard about the CISB and…
Community Invited Back to Continue Taking Action on Food System in Santa Barbara County
SB County residents and organizations encouraged to join in network for a sustainable food future for Santa Barbara County Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6 PM – 8 PM Santa Barbara Public Library Faulkner Gallery Building Our Resilient Food System: Cultivating…
Three Pioneer Valley High School FFA Soil, and Land Evaluation Teams sweep the competition
SANTA MARIA — Three Pioneer Valley FFA Soil and Land Evaluation Teams recently swept the competition, winning 1st, 4th and 5th at a Career Development Event Field Day at West Hills College in Coalinga, the Santa Maria Joint Union High…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 7 — Friends of the Library Art Sale on Nov. 10
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Upcoming Events Mayor’s Arts Awards Nov. 8, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, the 2018 Mayor’s Arts Awards will be held…
Local Governments May Get $4.8 Million in State Aid to Combat Homelessness
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Local governments may soon receive one-time funding from the state to provide direct assistance to homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless. The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors declared a homeless shelter…
Autism Society Ventura County Invests in KidSTREAM
CAMARILLO — As kidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, continues to grow community support, it announced recently a major donation made by the Autism Society Ventura County. With this gift, kidSTREAM will name its sensory room the “Autism Society Ventura County…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Care
VENTURA COUNTY — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Ventura County Medical Center as one of 83 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2017. As…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Welcome Visits from the LA Rams
THOUSAND OAKS — Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley had the opportunity to connect with Michael Brockers and his wife, Faith of the LA Rams during a special two-part visit. A Goal Setting Workshop was held…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 2 — Twelth Night or What You Will Nov. 15, 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Beau Lettieri ~ Beau shares how The Luke’s top-notch facilities helped inspire him to pursue a career in technical theatre. Upcoming Events Twelth Night or What You Will Thursday & Friday, November 15th…
Exploding pumpkins and flaming gummy bears among 120+ science activities at CSUCI Science Carnival on Nov. 3
CAMARILLO — At least six museums from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will participate in this year’s free CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History; the California Oil…
Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard — Día de los Muertos 2018
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Bilingual report — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Offers Helpful Tips for November 6 Statewide General Election
VENTURA — Based on record voter registration, the Ventura County Elections Division anticipates a good voter turnout for the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Poll voters are encouraged to vote at their assigned polling place location during…
Carnegie Art Museum update — Día de los Muertos Free Family Day on Nov. 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS Free Family Day Saturday, November 3 noon- 3 pm Free The Carnegie Art Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos as we honor our departed ones through music, dance and a variety of…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update — Artist Talk Kota Kzawa on Nov. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS COMING SOON Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art On view November 11, 2018 – February 3, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art,…
Altars, crafts, face-painting, a ‘sand tapestry’ all part of CSUCI Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 1
CAMARILLO — It was always Folgers coffee for Rachel Danielson’s father, George Earl Rowland, who passed away on Halloween in 2016. So, the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) staff member tucked a red plastic can of Folgers next to a photo of her dad…
Gold Coast Health Plan Receives Managed Care Quality Award
CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) was recognized this month by its state regulatory agency for the strides it has made in improving health care quality for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division of the state Department…
Boys & Girls Club Members Improve Reading 113 Percent in New Program
VENTURA COUNTY — Club members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Squires Housing satellite site showed impressive results after taking the Hardy Brain Wordquest reading fluency tests. These youth participated in the site’s first-ever…
Santa Maria’s Delta High School students take part in tour of Center for Employment Training
SANTA MARIA — Delta High School students learned about multiple certificate programs that could help them get a job in the Santa Maria Valley during a tour of the Center for Employment Training this week. They also took a close look…
Bilingual commentary: Latin Influences on American Music
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 •…
Bilingual report: Public Health officials report TB exposure case at Oxnard High School
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) officials have identified a case of Tuberculosis (TB) disease, at Oxnard High School (OHS). In June, public health officials also responded to a TB exposure involving a middle school in the El Rio…
Museum of Ventura County update — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Museum
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Museum Chicano Art Catalog Release Nov. 1, 5:15 – 6 pm, The…
Righetti FFA Competes at National FFA Convention
SANTA MARIA — Members of the Righetti FFA chapter were recently selected to compete for national recognition in a National FFA Poultry Career Development Event, National FFA Talent, and American FFA Degree at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in…
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Produces New Expanded Visitor’s Guide
OXNARD — The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has produced a new Oxnard Visitor’s Guide now available for both visitors and residents. The Visitor’s Guide was recently unveiled to tourism partners and city leaders at a gathering at the Embassy…
Jump in to help: Foster VC Kids reminds interested community members there are many ways to help the 800 local foster youth
The need is now. Becoming a resource parent means helping a child or teen by fostering, mentoring or providing permanency. VENTURA COUNTY — There are more than 800 Ventura County children in foster care, from newborns to teens, who need…
LULAC — The Future is in Your Hands: Vote Nov. 6 • El future está en tis manos: vota el 6 de noviembre
El futuro está en tus manos vota el 6 de noviembre Dear LULAC Familia and Voters of America, As I look across our nation, it is clear our moment is here and history is calling us. In Dodge City, Kansas,…