SANTA MARIA — A new superintendent, Antonio Garcia, has been chosen to lead the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District after an eight-month search. The SMJUHSD Board of Education Tuesday night voted to hire Mr. Garcia during the regular meeting.…
SANTA BARBARA — The Pelvic Health Center of Santa Barbara, a clinic promoting awareness and providing comprehensive pelvic health physical therapy for all ages and genders, is the first clinic of its kind in Santa Barbara and has been serving…
VENTURA — The Amgen Foundation has presented a $100,000 challenge grant to United Way of Ventura County to launch a landlord engagement pilot program. The goal of the program is to increase housing stock and utilize existing housing vouchers and housing…
CenCal Health and Dignity Health Partner to Strengthen Public Safety Net SAN LUIS OBISPO — On October 24, the CEO of CenCal Health hand-delivered a check for $10.5 million dollars to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria for payment…
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara to House Veterans in our Community SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara broke ground on Veterans Housing “Johnson Court” apartments at 813 E. Carrillo Street in…
VENTURA COUNTY — Genesis Perez, who graduated from Channel Islands High School in June and now attends Cal State Northridge, is the county’s 2019/2020 youth poet laureate as named by the Ventura County Arts Council. Genesis will serve for one…
VENTURA — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Ventura County Medical Center, as one of 88 participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2018. As a participant in the program,…
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SANTA MARIA — The Delta High School Robotics Team recently captured the “Judges Award” during their first Vex EDR tournament. The honor recognized the Delta Dragon’s design, engineering notebook and team interview. The competition involved 32 teams from comprehensive high schools…
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is offering Thanksgiving Break Camp, November 25-27, 2019. The camp is open to students in grades K-8. Campers are invited to attend either the Dr. Richard Grossman Boys &…
SANTA MARIA — Seventeen SMHS students who enjoy the outdoors recently added to its access for others during a community service project at Los Flores Ranch, a recreational space in the Solomon Hills, south of Santa Maria and Orcutt. The Saint…
To all our Clients and Stakeholders, Our hearts and thoughts are with all impacted by the recent wildfires. A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Gavin Newsom due to the recent fire and wind events beginning on October…
VENTURA — Declaration of Intention period Extended for Two Judicial Offices to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. *** Período de Declaración de Intención para la Elección Primaria Presidencial del 3 de marzo de 2020 se Extiende para Dos Cargos Judiciales…
Woven Earth Opens Tuesday, November 12th at the Museum of Ventura County! Displaying a wide range of hand-woven baskets from the Museum’s extensive collection, Woven Earth focuses on California’s native communities and the traditions involved in making these baskets. Basket…
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services is asking for nominations for the 31th Annual Latino Leadership Awards. Nominations must be received at El Concilio Family Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2019. Click here to submit a nomination. El Concilio…
VENTURA — Easterseals Southern California’s (ESSC) Child Development Center in Ventura has completed its first phase of renovations. In addition, thanks to additional Early Head Start grant from The Department of Health and Human Services, the nonprofit disability services organization is…
VENTURA COUNTY — On October 30, 2019 at 6:30am, Animal Control Officers at Ventura County Animal Services were activated in response to the “Easy” Fire. They were dispatched alongside the Sheriff’s Posse and our Emergency Volunteer Rescue Team (EVRT) to rescue…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH) want you to Experience the Art and Science of the Cosmos! Buy an admission ticket to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art…
SANTA MARIA — Two Santa Maria High School FFA Judging Teams earned gold rankings at the National FFA Career Development Event Finals. The Milk Quality and Dairy Products Team placed 3rd in the Nation, while the Poultry Evaluation Team placed 8th.…
Enhanced Facilities Will Support Expanded Services for Lompoc Families LOMPOC — Family Service Agency (FSA) has relocated its Dorothy Jackson Family Resource Center (DJFRC) to 646 North H Street in Lompoc. The new location has larger facilities for its parent and…
If you’ve never participated in GivingTuesday, this is your year to discover your superpowers and earn your cape. GivingTuesday is an international movement that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe…
Interim CEO Appointed While Search for Permanent Replacement Begins CAMARILLO — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) on Nov. 1 announced that it has accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dale Villani. The Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission, which…
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is pleased to welcome Michelle Martinez Mercado as a new program facilitator in Santa Paula. In her new role, Michelle will lead groups of elementary-aged girls in a balanced program of hands-on learning opportunities…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter COMING SOON Please Join Us! Opening Reception | N. Dash Friday, November 22, 2019, 6 – 8 pm At MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is pleased…
Regional favorite Its Boba Time expands franchise to The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard OXNARD — Brace yourselves for Boba! It’s Boba Time is now open at The Collection on Seaglass Way and offers a Boba experience like no other.…
AGOURA HILLS — Hard Work Pays Off! – Michael Brockers, number 90 from the LA Rams, recently visited with approximately 50 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley’s Thousand Oaks club sites. Brockers talked to the members…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has received two grants that will give undergraduate researchers a sophisticated analysis tool and Isbell Middle School students what could be their first close look at the coastline and Santa Rosa Island. Professor of Environmental…
Season’s Greetings and holiday merriments at The Collection at RiverPark start Nov. 16 with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration presented by Oakmont of RiverPark OXNARD — Experience the excitement and holiday magic at The Collection at RiverPark! Regarded as Ventura County’s…
SANTA BARBARA — “Have you ever seen so much talent, so much potential, and so much tech brilliance in one place?” That was how the opening keynote speaker greeted over 25,000 women in technology at the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration in Orlando,…
VENTURA COUNTY — Based on the current weather forecast, air quality and progress being made on the Simi Valley Easy Fire, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will reopen on Friday, Nov. 1. Classes scheduled for Friday will continue as planned and all…
