Last day to donate school supplies is July 12th! Target is having their annual back-to-school sale- a perfect time to purchase school supplies and backpacks to donate to our Stuff the Bus event! Check your local stores for sales! WHY…
Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention to be held July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Dear Friend, From the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow to the Holiday Fire in Goleta, our community has endured more than our fair share of…
Limón Bill Closes Chapter On Ojai Community Control Over Water System
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1794, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), was signed into law by Governor Brown on Monday July 9th. The bill removes references to the Golden State Water Company on the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency Board of…
Third Annual Awards Put Spotlight on Local Contractors for Dedication to Home Energy Efficiency
CENTRAL COAST — As part of its third annual Contractor Recognition Awards, emPower Central Coast is pleased to recognize six local contractors for their commitment to helping homeowners throughout the Central Coast make energy efficient upgrades to their living spaces.…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas launches fundraising campaign
Hello lovers of Teatro/Theatre Teatro de las Américas did not get funding this year from the Oxnard City Cultural Arts Fund. I wrote the grant proposal and am studying the rationale for the low scores received. Of course I feel bad about…
Bilingual report: Preventing Suicide — Help and Hope
By Ventura County Behavioral Health DID YOU KNOW? 81 people died by suicide in Ventura County in 2016. There has been a significant rise in suicide for middle-aged men. Nationally, it is the second leading cause of death for…
Mark Sandoval named as Channel Islands Harbor Director
VENTURA — Mark Sandoval has been named as the new Channel Islands Harbor Director. The appointment was made by County Executive Officer Mike Powers and follows a nationwide recruitment that attracted applicants from across the country and internal candidates. Sandoval…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 6
THIS WEEK @ CAM Free Family Day Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Saturday, July 7 noon –…
Bilingual commentary: Days of Infamy
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 •…
Museum of Ventura County update for July 5
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. The Louisiana Bayou comes to the Ag Museum The Agriculture Museum of Ventura County in Santa Paula kicks off its…
RISE Launches LGBTQ+ Outreach Campaign
New grant funding increases LGBTQ+ outreach and services SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest public awareness campaign, bringing awareness of RISE services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in…
CSUCI online Business Administration degree ranked 16th best in the nation
CAMARILLO — A website devoted to researching the best colleges and universities in a number of categories has ranked CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s online Business bachelor’s degree program as the 16th Best Affordable Online Business Administration degree in the nation. The web site, “BestValueSchools.com,”…
SBCC Honored as Statewide ‘Strong Workforce Star’
For prospective students looking for a college education resulting in a job at a living wage in their chosen field, they need look no further than Santa Barbara City College. According to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, 20 career…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of July 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a sprawling…
Aug. 10 — ‘Night in Oaxaca: Siempre Adelante’
Estimado MICOP Friends & Family: You are cordially invited to this year’s Night in Oaxaca, on August 10th, 2018 from 5:00PM-7:30PM. We are extremely excited to share that this year’s event will be held at the Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA)! This…
Aug. 10 — Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and Pepe Marquez in Oxnard
OXNARD — Enjoy Cruise night in Oxnard Aug. 10th with an After Party show at Casa Lopez on S. A street featuring: Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and The Daphi-dells and Pepe Marquez. By tickets at link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malo-steve-salas-of-tierra-daphee-and-the-daphi-dells-tickets-47150502422
Aug. 18 — Bilingual report: DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — “DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Channel Islands High School Quad, 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard. Educational Services Activities for Kids! Games and…
Aug. 27 — El Concilio Family Services to present Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic
CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services presents the Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic, aptly titled for a man who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health of farmworkers. Proceeds to benefit El Concilio Family Services. Dr. Lopez began…
Aug. 31 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present Dinner and A Movie/Surrealist Party: Frida
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center will present “Dinner & a Movie: Frida,” August 31,2018 at 7:00 PM Join us for our final installment of Dinner and A Movie/Surrealist Party featuring the two time Academy Award winning film: Frida…
Professor Francisco Lomelí, retiring after 40 years at UCSB, honored ‘for his contribution to Hispanic culture in the U.S.’
By Jim Logan • UCSB Over the course of his distinguished career at UC Santa Barbara, Francisco Lomelí has been the focus of innumerable accolades. Now, as he wraps up 40 years on campus, he has been honored once again. HispaUSA, an…
KCLU journalist wins 4th national award
NPR station also received 6 regional reporting honors WASHINGTON, D.C. — KCLU Radio News Director Lance Orozco recently received his fourth national award for excellence in journalism. Orozco picked up the 2017 National Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Sigma Delta…
Foster VC Kids y el Consulado de México en Oxnard para organizar una reunión informativa en español, 30 de junio
CONDADO DE VENTURA – – Foster VC Kids, un programa de Servicios para Niños y Familias del Condado de Ventura, organizará una reunión informativa gratuita en español el sábado 30 de junio de 10 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en el Consulado…
Focus on local families: Foster VC Kids and the Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard to host a Spanish informational meeting, June 30
Community members are encouraged to attend and learn how to help the nearly 800 local children and teens in foster care. VENTURA COUNTY — Foster VC Kids, a program of Ventura County’s Children and Family Services, will host a free, informational…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for June 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter A few fun things to do next month ?A parade, a street fair, and fire works – what else do you need for a fabulous 4TH OF JULY?Summer is the season for BLUE ? AND HUMPBACK WHALE…
Paint Companies to Withdraw Ballot Measure That Absolves Corporations of Accountability
SACRAMENTO — At 5pm, June 28, the California Legislature, led by Assemblymember Monique Limón, (D-Santa Barbara), secured a major victory for millions of California taxpayers, guaranteeing the withdrawal of a paint company-funded ballot initiative that sought to hold California taxpayers accountable for billions…
Bilingual report: Oxnard to Receive $9.5 Million from the State for Emergency Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant
OXNARD – The Governor’s office has approved the State of California budget which includes the allocation of $9.5 million toward the City of Oxnard’s aging Wastewater Treatment Plant. This was a year-long, joint effort across the State Legislature to help the…
Bilingual commentary: Music and Death
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 •…
The Arts Collective Studio update for June 28
PACIFIC VIEW MALL | 3001 E. Main Street | Ventura | 2nd Level next to SEARS Come for the art . . . Stay for the shopping! More art fun for the whole family ___________________________________________________________ A fabulous class for creative…
Jackson Advances Statewide Industry-Funded Drug & Sharps Take-Back Program
Safe disposal of unused prescription drugs and medical sharps will reduce misuse and addiction while protecting water supply SACRAMENTO – To address a growing problem of prescription drug abuse, the devastating opioid epidemic, accidental poisonings, and traces of pharmaceuticals found in…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for June 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Boxtales Presents: Cupid and Psyche Friday, July 6th 11:00AM Boxtales Theatre Company presents their 2018 Summer Theatre Youth Camp. A three-week journey in the Boxtales method, including training in: Acting, Storytelling, Acro- Yoga,…