SANTA PAULA — Learn more about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey at the Museum’s Free First Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Ag Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula. Bird ambassadors will be on hand and attendees…
Dec. 2 — Indulge in ‘Champagne and Shopping’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. See other upcoming events here
Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, “Champagne and Shopping,” is back on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from…
BGCOP Honored as STEM Champion
VENTURA COUNTY — Celebrating science, technology, engineering and math, the Ventura County STEM Network recently presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme with this year’s STEM Champion Award for its ongoing work and commitment to…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Expand Paid Family Leave for Military Families
SACRAMENTO – Governor Brown signed legislation today by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to expand California’s Paid Family Leave Program to cover the needs that arise when a military family member is deployed overseas. SB 1123 allows qualified employees to receive paid…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 27 — Music, ARTLIFE, and First Friday at the Museum
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Help Residents Fireproof Their Homes
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to help homeowners pay for repairs that will make their homes more fire resilient. SB 465, the Wildfire Safety Finance Act, allows local governments to expand their Property…
Bilingual commentary: There But for the Grace of God…
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Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits
EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…
County of Ventura to accept reservations for beach parks
VENTURA — The Board of Supervisors has approved a plan for County Parks to shift from a first-come, first-served policy to a reservations-only policy for its three beach parks (Faria, Hobson and Rincon) beginning November 1, 2018. This decision was driven…
Help needed to rebuild STEAM at El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard
OXNARD — Hello Friends & Family of El Centrito, We are writing today to let you know that a very sad thing happened to our STEAM Academy classrooms. The classrooms were broken into and vandalized. We are working closely with the…
US News & World Report ranks CSUCI among Top 25 Public Schools in the West
CAMARILLO — U.S. News & World Report has ranked CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) 21st in their Top Public Schools Regional Universities West division. U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that ranks the nation’s colleges and universities each year…
Governor Signs Jackson’s Wildfire Prevention and Emergency Response Bills
SB 1260 helps reduce wildfire risk, SB 821 ensures residents are enrolled in emergency alerts, and SB 917 helps homeowners recover mudslides losses SACRAMENTO – Following years of catastrophic wildfires in California including the devastating Thomas Fire and subsequent Montecito debris…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 24 — October Art Classes
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER OCTOBER ART CLASSES In addition to our one-time workshops and recurring classes, the Museum is offering two in-depth art series in October – one for adults, and one…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 21 — Building Blocks of Art through Oct. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM EDUCATION Saturdays, September 22, October 6, 27 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and…
Assemblymember Irwin and Attorney General Becerra Announce New Law to Strengthen California’s Protections for Service Members
SACRAMENTO – AB 3212 authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) will aim to expand consumer protections to active duty personnel stationed in the state. Attorney General Becerra sponsored the bill and worked closely with Assemblymember Irwin to shepherd it through the Legislature.…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Receive the 2018 League of E.A.G.L.E.S. Bronze Award Presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
AGOURA HILLS — Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) for achieving the 2018 League of E.A.G.L.E.S. Bronze Award. The award recognizes BGCGCV for achieving…
Bilingual report: Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Lunn Announces Plans for September 25 National Voter Registration Day Event
VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced plans to host a National Voter Registration Day event on September 25, 2018, to register voters in Ventura County and encourage participation in future elections. Lunn stated, “The Statewide…
Bilingual commentary: The Storm in the Catholic Church
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Santa Barbara City College update for Sept. 20
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter West Campus Permaculture Garden Provides Fresh Organic Produce for the Food Pantry Big changes are taking root on the West Campus. The permaculture garden planted in 2015 has expanded and is thriving, with an…
Volunteers Take on Community Projects for 27th Annual Day of Caring
SANTA BARBARA — More than 1,100 volunteers picked up paintbrushes, shovels and whatever other tools they needed to improve and beautify the community Sept. 15 during United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 27th Annual Day of Caring. Teams and…
McKinna Elementary School in Oxnard to break ground next month
OXNARD —After extensive planning, design, preconstruction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District will have a groundbreaking celebrating the reconstruction of McKinna Elementary School on Thursday, October 11, 2018. The event will take place at the school,…
Bilingual report: Enforcement of oversized vehicle parking ban in Oak View to begin
VENTURA — On June 19th, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance prohibiting the parking of Oversized Vehicles in Oak View. Sixteen signs have now been installed along Oak View streets and enforcement of the ordinance can begin. The…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 19
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Medical Examiner receives donation to increase body storage capacity
VENTURA — The Office of the Ventura County Medical Examiner has received a $24,500 donation from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation to increase the office’s body storage capacity in the event of a mass fatality incident or disaster. “The Medical Examiner…
Bilingual report: 3rd Annual Ventura County Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Conference to be held Sept. 19 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — With suicide on the rise nationwide, how can we make a difference in our community? Keynote Speaker: Chris Hayes Retired NFL Player, Former Super Bowl Champion, Author and Motivational Mentor Workshops in English and Spanish: “Talk Saves Lives” training…
Bilingual report: Local Schools Encouraged to Participate in High School Voter Education Weeks
VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn encourages local schools to participate in High School Voter Education Weeks. Lunn stated, “High School Voter Education Weeks provides an opportunity for educators to highlight the electoral process and build excitement among…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Recognizes Heroes of Hospice
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) hosted about 340 guests for the 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” Luncheon on Wednesday, September 12 at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Coral Casino. Each year, HSB recognizes the…
Miriam Schwab Estate Donates $12 Million to Ventura College Foundation; Largest Gift Ever To A Community College In Southern California
VENTURA — Ventura College Foundation, which provides financial support to students and programs of Ventura College, received $12 million from the estate of Miriam Schwab. It is the largest gift ever to a community college in Southern California according to…
Bilingual report: CHEERS TO 50 YEARS! The PACC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with an Epic Kickoff on Sept. 24
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by kicking off the new season with a community celebration on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Starting at 4 p.m. in the main courtyard, the public can enjoy…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 16
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Our best museum moments from the past week all come from the premiere of our newest exhibit, Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art…