Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events La Bayadere Saturday & Sunday, May 5th & 6th 3:00PM The Goleta School of Ballet and Goleta Ballet Theatre present this ballet classic, which is full of love and intrigue with beautiful costumes,…
Jackson, Limón to Honor Ventura First Responders as Women of the Year
Honorees include Genevieve Flores-Haro, Associate Director for the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project VENTURA — In recognition of their bravery during the devastating Thomas fire, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Monique Limón (D–Santa Barbara) will honor women first responders from Ventura County as 2018…
Bilingual report: Oxnard Cultural Arts Commission Accepting Grant Applications from Artists, Nonprofit Arts Organizations. Deadline is May 3
OXNARD — The city’s Cultural Arts Commission is accepting grant applications from Oxnard-based artists and nonprofit arts organizations through Thursday, May 3. Up to $170,000 in grant funding is available. Please see the attached application and additional information. Completed applications must…
Ventura County Fire issues annual notices to clear brush ahead of fire season
CAMARILLO — Thousands of letters have been sent to homeowners and property managers reminding them to clear 100 feet of brush away from properties near open land where wildfires may occur. More than 16,660 parcels will receive Fire Hazard Reduction Program…
Last Call to Submit Proposals for Development of Properties in Historic Downtown Oxnard. Deadline is May 11
OXNARD – Attention all developers! This is the last call to submit proposals to develop a mix of retail and residential properties in historic downtown Oxnard. The Oxnard Community Development Commission Successor Agency and the City of Oxnard are inviting developers…
Jackson Applauds Funding for Train Upgrades
Funding will improve timeliness, efficiency and reliability of commuter and intercity rail SACRAMENTO — State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) issued the following statement today commending the California State Transportation Agency for awarding significant funding for critical rail improvements, including $148 million to the Pacific…
10th Annual Mariachi Encuentro Fundraiser on Cinco de Mayo to Benefit Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with its 10th annual Mariachi Encuentro event, an evening filled with authentic Mexican food, music, and culture on Saturday, May 5h at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus, 5315…
Clinicas Del Camino Real Inc. Recognized as HRSA National Quality Leader
VENTURA — For the second year in a row, Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. has been recognized as a National Quality Leader by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Quality Leader recognition is based on performance information submitted annually through…
Bilingual commentary: The Last of the Truck Drivers
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 •…
Jackson Bill to Create Opt-Out Emergency Alert System Passes Senate Floor
SB 821 allows counties to automatically enroll residents in emergency alerts SACRAMENTO—Following the devastating fires last year, in which many residents were not signed up for their county alerts, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to create an opt-out emergency…
Museum of Ventura County update for April 26
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with artist Ryan Carr Join artist Ryan Carr from 6 to 8 p.m., May 1, for…
Judges Announced for April 27th Scheinfeld Center New Venture Challenge
NVC pitch competition will take place on Friday, April 27th SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara County student entrepreneurs have spent months, if not longer, preparing for the 8th Annual Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge. Now, it is time to meet the…
Bilingual commentary: Passage of SB 295 ensures safety of women working in California’s agriculture fields
To whom it may concern, My name is Gabriela Valencia and my partner Brandi Segovia and I are currently working on raising awareness surrounding policies that directly impact women working in the fields of Oxnard, California. As we are graduate students who…
Workshop Demonstrates How Aquatic Insects Provide Clues About Health of Local Watersheds
VENTURA — Local biodiversity conservation group Paso Pacifico hosted a unique workshop on April 14, giving science and nature lovers an up-close look at how to monitor water quality using aquatic insects, which serve as a simple yet effective indicator…
Ventura County Human Services Agency Partners with Blanchard Community Library to Provide After Hours Service
SANTA PAULA — The Ventura County Human Services Agency and Santa Paula’s Blanchard Community Library have launched a pilot program that brings County staff to the library facility during designated evening and weekend hours to provide public assistance services to…
10th Annual Conference for Social Justice in Education on April 21 will tackle juvenile offenders, schools as sanctuaries and yoga for traumatized youth
CAMARILLO — How do educators work with students worried about themselves or their parents being deported? Should schools serve as sanctuaries? What role can schools play in preventing juvenile delinquency? Can classroom yoga help traumatized youth? These are just a few…
Paso Pacifico Launches Million Tree Campaign to Combat Climate Change
VENTURA — Climate change is something that impacts people across the globe, and while the causes often grab the headlines, the solutions deserve attention as well. Ventura-based Paso Pacifico is launching an ambitious campaign to combat climate change this Earth…
Jackson to Honor Women First Responders as Women of the Year
SANTA BARBARA – In recognition of their bravery during the Thomas Fire, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor women first responders from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the 19th Senate District’s 2018 Women of the Year in separate ceremonies on April…
The Collection at RiverPark Welcomes Local Surf Boutique, Ahoy Surf
OXNARD — Locally owned and operated Ahoy Surf is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new location at The Collection at RiverPark. On Saturday May 12, customers are invited to stop by Ahoy Surf and enjoy various activities…
Bilingual commentary: Chaos: Strategy or Ineptitude?
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: Camarillo Hospice announces General Bereavement Spanish Speaking Support Group
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is presenting a General Bereavement Spanish Speaking Support Group Healing After the Loss of a Loved One. Our Spanish Speaking Bereavement Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss…
Dr. Roger Rice Named Educational Leader of the Year
VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. Roger Rice, Deputy Superintendent for Student Services at the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE), was honored today by the Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) as its Educational Leader of the Year. Dr. Rice received his…
State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson: Earth Day Endures
Click here for the entire e-newsletter A devastating oil spill off of our coast in 1969 gave birth to the first Earth Day. Nearly half a century later, Californians remain committed to protecting our environment. As we begin our Earth…
Sun, Fun… Career Advancement? SBCC Career Skills Institute Offers Accelerated Summer Options
Registration opens April 20 SANTA BARBARA — This summer, professionals and job seekers alike can make quick work of positioning themselves for career success, even while juggling work, life, and vacation. SBCC Career Skills Institute is tuition-free and will deliver…
Bilingual report: Downtown Oxnard to Become an Arts Hub
OXNARD — Downtown Oxnard is on its way to becoming an arts hub. The Oxnard City Council on Tuesday approved a five-year plan for a Downtown Oxnard Arts Hub, and agreed to appropriate $90,000 toward the installation of three iconic anchor…
Jackson and Atkins Bill Would Make California the First State to Require Women on Corporate Boards
Senate Bill 826 would require publicly held corporations to have one woman by 2019 and two or more after that SACRAMENTO — Legislation authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to require gender diversity on corporate…
Ventura County Supervisors honor five environmental champions with Earth Day Awards
VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors honored five 2018 Ventura County Earth Day Awards recipients at their Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Board meeting. The awards honor individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to support sustainable living and environmentally…
United Way of Ventura County update for April 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, I wanted to share with you a story of one of the many people who have received hardship assistance from the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund. Erik’s story…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April is National Poetry Month and last weekend’s Poetry at the Carnegie – The Jackson Wheeler Series was a celebration of the spoken word, a spectacular evening of talent featuring Patty Seyburn and Dian Sousa as well as…
Ventura County Office of Education ‘Focus on Education’ update for April 18
Spring 2018 Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools The Big Ways that Big Data is Reshaping Education In the business world, it’s often said that measuring something is the first step to improving it, and the same holds…