OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) presented Rebecca Kajumba with her new beach cruiser after her photo was randomly selected as the winner of the District’s Dump the Pump Summer Selfie Contest. Launched in June, the annual Dump the Pump…
Jackson Issues Statement on DeVos Announcement to Rescind Title IX Protections
Jackson Urges Brown to Sign Her Bill, SB 169, To Codify Title IX Guidelines SACRAMENTO – Following the announcement this morning by federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that the Trump Administration made the decision to rescind Obama-era guidelines on Title…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 22
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum of Ventura County Educator Showcase and Volunteer Fair Attention volunteers and teachers! Come learn about the many volunteer opportunities and quality…
Guest column: Latino Art and its importance in the local / national dialogue
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor Latinos…
Caring Together Lompoc Makes Final Push for Community Feedback
Last day to participate in survey is September 28 LOMPOC — Now entering the home stretch of their campaign to generate community feedback about the perception of caregiving, Caring Together Lompoc is asking for those who live or work in the…
UCSB scholars awarded grants for studies on Mexico’s black population and immigrants’ mental health
By Jim Medina • UCSB Asking the right question is key to producing an accurate survey. Not only must the question be right — it must be asked in the right way. Consider the first-ever tally of Mexico’s black population. To…
Social Justice Fund for Ventura County update for Sept. 21
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Creating Change, Not Charity Dear Friends, We are on our way to another year of grant making! The Social Justice Fund’s Board members are meeting with neighborhood activists, nonprofit leaders and elected…
Consulado de México en Oxnard: How to Help with Disaster Relief for Earthquake in Mexico, Condolence Book, Information About U.S. Nationals in Mexico
View this email in your browser View this email in your browser View this email in your browser IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEXICO’S EARTHQUAKE View this email in your browser INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE SISMO EN MÉXICO.
Bilingual commentary: Reactions to the Homeless
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes It was like being at a cocktail party, listening to an animated, passionate conversation among a group of people about a “hot button” topic: the homeless. But I wasn’t actually at a…
Free DACA Renewal at El Concilio Family Services in Oxnard
OXNARD — We want to assure our community that El Concilio Family Services will continue to serve by providing accurate information and family strengthening services, which include renewals of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). We stand with immigrant families, Dreamers, DACA recipients, and…
A father of five makes the transition from wide-eyed community college transfer to a ‘model student/scholar’ at UCSB
By Jim Logan • UCSB Luck is often more than random good fortune; it’s the product of vision and planning. Just ask Ruben Maldonado. A few years ago he worked for General Motors as a manager, putting in nearly 20…
EDC-VC’s Small Business Development Center Director Recognized as ‘State Star’
VENTURA COUNTY — Ray Bowman, director of the Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, recently received the Association of Small Business Development Centers coveted “State Star” Award in recognition of his contributions to the state SBDC program.…
Rebozo Festival 2018 Grant Application to close on Sept. 29
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura County community. The application process will close…
CSUCI Foundation welcomes new board members
CAMARILLO — The CSU Channel Islands Foundation is six members stronger, thanks to the addition of members who bring a wealth of experience and talent to the board. Agricultural business woman Betsy Grether was voted onto the board in late 2016 and MannKind…
CAPS Media Center update for Sept. 20
News and Events September Radio Orientation/Training will be held September 27 & 28 at 6pm The two-part class will provide you with all the tools and techniques you need to produce your own show. Training sessions are held the 4th Wednesday…
Ventura County Arts Council offers free Dia de Los Muertos activities
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Arts Council is offering a variety of classes and activities that use art in various forms to help area residents understand, appreciate and celebrate the upcoming holiday Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day…
CSUCI Alumni Relations Director Tania Garcia will chair Camarillo Chamber of Commerce
CAMARILLO — Tania Garcia, CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Director of Development, Alumni Relations, is the new chairperson of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce. In her new capacity as Chamber chairperson, Garcia plans to search for opportunities that enrich the Camarillo business community. Garcia…
Vandenberg Spouses’ Club Seeks Gowns to Grow Cinderella’s Closet
Program provides dress rentals to local military wives, dates; Drop-off site at Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. SANTA BARBARA — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is working in conjunction with the wives of Vandenberg Air Force…
CSUCI named one of the top 10 safest campuses in the nation
CAMARILLO — A national higher education statistics company called CollegeStats.org has named CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) one of the top 10 safest campuses in the nation. The website gathered its data by looking at the crime rates of the top 100 most attended schools in…
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort Announces Appointment of Jacob Anthony Bernard as Executive Chef
OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Anthony Bernard as Chef de Cuisine. Bernard has worked for Hilton Hotels since 2014 and recently served as Sous Chef at the Embassy…
Bilingual commentary: The Dilemma of the DREAMers
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Recently, the unfortunate residents of south Texas and then south Florida knew that storms were brewing and growing before they struck. Similarly, this country’s DREAMers, who had been afforded protection from deportation…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Sept. 14
Visit https://www.oxnard.org for more information September 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS OXNARD PAL HELPS KIDS START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED! The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) recently expanded on its Back-to-School Outreach program by providing free backpacks to students at Haycox School…
Jackson’s SB 63, New Parent Leave Act, Passes Off Senate Floor, Heads to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO — SB 63, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to provide 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected maternity and paternity leave for Californians who work for smaller employers of 20 or more, passed the Assembly floor today on…
Bills Aiming to secure California from Cyberattacks Reach Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – The California State Legislature passed two bills designed to help further secure California’s valuable network from cybercriminals. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Chair of the Select Committee on Cybersecurity, has authored AB 531 and AB 1022, which provides more tools for…
Jackson Bill SB 169 Passes Assembly Floor, Heads Back to Senate
SACRAMENTO – While the Trump Administration works to roll back Obama-era efforts protecting students from sex discrimination and sexual assault on campuses under Title IX, the California legislature passed SB 169, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 14
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA, the Museum of Ventura County presents Ayer…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Sept. 14
Click here for more information Exhibitions On View Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now September 17 – December 31, 2017 Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now brings together 49 artworks, consisting of installation, sculpture, photography, and video, dating from the early 1990s to…
Bill to Extend Solar Thermal Program Passes California Legislature
Bill to Incentivize Solar Energy to Reduce Natural Gas Use Headed to Governor’s Desk SACRAMENTO—The California Legislature passed AB 797 (Irwin) this afternoon. With the bipartisan vote in the Assembly of 45-19 today and the Senate’s bipartisan 30-10 vote on…
Economic Development Collaborative–Ventura County’s SBDC Expands Roster of Advisors
VENTURA COUNTY — The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has added Jay Tsao to its team of 30-plus advisors providing free one-on-one consulting to local businesses to help area companies strengthen and grow their bottom line. Tsao’s expertise in international trade…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall seeking participants for free Día de los Muertos Workshops
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – VENTURA WE WANT YOU! FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS NOW SEEKING PARTICIPANTS preparing for the FREE community celebration absolutely no experience required! FREE WORKSHOPS NOW IN SESSION All ages invited to be part of the preparations…