SB 1284 will ensure that California gathers equal pay data blocked by Trump SACRAMENTO – On Equal Pay Day, the day that represents how far into the next year women must work to earn what men did in the prior year,…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer an Action-Packed Summer Experience…. Registration for Summer Camp has Begun
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are gearing up to provide an action-packed, fun filled summer adventure for youth, ages 5-17 during the 2018 Summer Camp. Camp registration is now underway with early bird rates…
The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark Receives Accolade Recognizing Innovative Business Practices
OXNARD — The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark, a community minded public market showcasing 12 artisan micro-shops, is being honored for their contributions to the Oxnard community by receiving the Innovative Business of the Year Award from the Oxnard…
25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Sponsors
OXNARD — Sponsorship applications are being accepted for the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival attracts over 40,000 attendees who love all things salsa–dance, music and food. The event is July 28 and 29, 2018 at Plaza Park, (Fifth…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual,…
Segue Career Mentors update for April 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Student comment: “The speakers motivated me to realize that I need to get good grades to get into good colleges and to then get into a good company. Helped me think about what…
Applications Available for High School and College Scholarships
VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County has announced the opening of the application process for its visual arts scholarships. These scholarships are available to any high school senior preparing to enter college in the fall of 2018 or…
Applications Available for Ventura County Junior Lifeguard Program
VENTURA COUNTY — Enrollment applications are now available to youth interested in participating in the Ventura County 2018 Junior Lifeguard Program. The Junior Lifeguard Program, sponsored by the Ventura County Harbor Department, offers youth 8 to 15 years of age…
KidSTREAM Expands Board of Directors
CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, recently added three new members to its board of directors to help bring hands-on STEM learning, reading and the arts to the region’s children and families. New members Jena Mehrotra, Ph.D., Martha Martinez-Bravo,…
First-ever indigenous languages and literature conference at UCSB featured poets, writers and scholars
By Karen Lindell • UCSB “For my people the word is truth, feeling, memory, symbol of struggle, of resistance, of identity. To possess it and to re-create it is a way of knowledge, a form of communion with the sacred,…
Bilingual report: Mensaje del Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto referido a la relación entre México y los Estados Unidos de América
View this email in your browser “Hay algo que a todos, absolutamente a todos los mexicanos, nos une y nos convoca: La certeza de que nada, ni nadie, está por encima de la dignidad de México” — Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto…
Bilingual commentary: Our Choice: Fountain or Lagoon?
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 •…
Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones update for April 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM ART TOUR BEHIND THE SCENES SILVER CIRCLE TOUR CAM Silver Circle members are invited to join us for a SoCal Art Experience at the Marciano Art Foundation followed by a Behind the Scenes Tour of artist Kelly Reemtsen‘s studio in…
Staying active is one of the best ways to keep a body healthy
This April, the American Heart Association encourages small steps—actual steps—that lead to big gains to become Healthy For Good™ OXNARD — Last year, the American Heart Association (AHA) — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives — encouraged…
Jackson Named Legislator of the Year for Her Work Supporting Veterans
SACRAMENTO –State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will be recognized as the AMVETS 2017 Legislator of the Year today for her work supporting veterans in the criminal justice system. Her SB 725 (pre-trial diversion) was one of AMVETS’s top priority bills last year.…
Staying active is one of the best ways to keep a body healthy
This April, the American Heart Association encourages small steps—actual steps—that lead to big gains to become Healthy For Good™ SANTA BARBARA — Last year, the American Heart Association (AHA) — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives — encouraged Americans to lace up their…
Spring Season Brings Changes to the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association
VENTURA — Spring brings fresh offerings and changes to the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA). With the unpredictable weather over the last year, the season has changed and is affecting many of the fruits and their cycles. Farmers…
RISE Executive Director Named Woman of the Year by California State Legislature
Jennifer Adams Honored in Sacramento by Senator Bill Monning SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In March, Senate Majority Leader Bill Monning honored Jennifer Adams as the 2018 District 17 Woman of the Year. Presented by the Legislative Women’s Caucus during Women’s History…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for April 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the…
California Distinguished Schools Include Three in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY — Three Ventura County elementary schools are being honored as 2018 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. Schools that applied were eligible based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as described on…
Vote For Your “Fan Favorite” Band; Winner To Perform at 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — Four talented bands are vying for the title of the California Strawberry Festival’s “Fan Favorite” in an online contest currently underway. The winner of the Fan Favorite Battle of the Bands Contest, chosen by the public, will receive…
SPOTLIGHT: May 5 — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria to host Mariachi Encuentro
CARPINTERIA — This Cinco de Mayo, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria hosts its 10th annual Mariachi Encuentro event, an evening filled with authentic Mexican food, music, and culture. Guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment, featuring Los Angeles-based Mariachi Garibaldi de…
May 8 — Father Greg Boyle to Speak at Garvin Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Reverend Gregory J. Boyle, the founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the world’s largest and most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program, will speak at SBCC’s Garvin Theatre on Tuesday, May 8…
May 19 — CSUCI Commencement will present honorary degrees for Former Second Lady Tipper Gore, Judge Michele Castillo
CAMARILLO — Former second lady of the United States Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore and Ventura County Superior Court Judge Michele Marie Castillo will speak at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Commencement on May 19, 2018. President Erika D. Beck will present Castillo with an…
May 20 — 14th annual Rebozo Festival to be held at Camarillo Ranch
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce the 14thannual Rebozo Festival, which will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camarillo Ranch. About the Rebozo Festival: Formed in 2005, a small…
Through May 20 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Stand and Deliver’
OXNARD — Stand and Deliver is next We have made a change in the dates we are on stage. Please note the new dates: Fridays May 4 & 11 Saturday May 12 Sundays May 6 and 13 You may also…
Bilingual report: State Sen. Jackson Honors Cesar Chavez
SACRAMENTO – In advance of what would have been Cesar Chavez’s 91st birthday tomorrow, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement honoring the labor organizer for his contributions to social justice: “Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to improving the…
Paso Pacifico Empowering Nicaraguan Women to Build a More Sustainable Future
VENTURA — Women’s History Month is often celebrated by reflecting on significant achievements from the past, but for one group of women in the coastal town of El Ostional, Nicaragua, the focus is squarely on the future. In Nicaragua, as…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future Thursday, April 5th 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, The Community Environmental Council (CEC), and COAST Santa Barbara present “Three Revolutions: Steering Automated,…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 29
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Free Family Spring Fling Hop into spring with a fun community celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,March 31, as the Museum of…