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Bilingual report — Oxnard City Manager Alexander Nguyen Appoints Rob Ruben as Chief Information Officer

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OXNARD —The City of Oxnard announced the appointment of Rob Ruben as Oxnard’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Sept. 5, 2023.

With more than 20 years of industry experience leading large-scale project implementation and overseeing diverse operational teams, Ruben brings a wealth of expertise to his role in shaping Oxnard’s technological future.

“We’re excited to promote from within an experienced professional like Rob to lead our IT Department,” said City Manager Alexander Nguyen. “I look forward to him providing secure, efficient, forward-looking IT solutions for our organization.”

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Museum of Ventura County — Mountains to Sea Jubilee – for the whole family and more events, news

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Mountains to Sea Jubilee
FAMILY FAIR

?Saturday, October 21
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
@Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Celebrate Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary at the Mountains to Sea Jubilee, a FREE all-day family event culminating in a music festival! The Family Fair features food trucks, kids’ zone, community stages, pumpkin patch, Exhibit opening: Ventura County, The Place We Call Home, and MORE! Get the details HERE.

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Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

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EN ESPAÑOL: COMO CONSTRUIR TU EQUIPO FINANCIERO

7 de septiembre a las 12:00 pm

Aprenda cómo, identificar sus necesidades, conectar con asesores profesionales, investigar y entrevistar, y alinearse con sus valores. Patrocinado por Bank of America.

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MICOP — Health Equity Bill That Would Disaggregate Data for Latinx and Indigenous Mesoamericans Passes Critical Vote in the Legislature

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SACRAMENTO — On September 1st, 2023, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted in favor of the Latinx and Indigenous Disparities Reduction Act. The bill now heads to its final legislative vote on the Assembly Floor before heading to Governor Newsom’s desk to be signed. The bill, which collects and disaggregates more detailed data for Latinx subgroups and Indigenous Mesoamerican nations to improve health outcomes, makes it past this critical vote amidst rising COVID-19 cases and the threat of new variants – in addition to experiencing impacts from recent climate change-related flooding.

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Ventura County Community Development Corp. Community Matters Newsletter – September 2023

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We are only one week away from our Inaugural Kern County Homeownership Conference “A New Way Home” happening on Saturday, September 9th from 10am – 2pm at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bakersfield! VCCDC with presenting sponsors U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo and in collaboration with the City of Bakersfield and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco invite renters across Kern County to learn about the programs and resources available to achieve homeownership.

The event kicks-off with our onsite Loan Center where conference attendees can get a free, personalized consultation with loan officers from VCCDC and our partner lenders. The no-obligation pre-qualification sessions can help potential borrowers determine their eligibility for first time homebuyer loans and programs.

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Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Kelly Noble Celebrates 20th Year as EDC Office Manager

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Kelly Noble, our exceptional Office Manager, is celebrating 20 incredible years with EDC. Since 2003, Kelly has been an indispensable part of our team, contributing her expertise, dedication and infectious positivity. With a background in party planning, catering and entrepreneurship, Kelly brings a unique blend of creativity and precision to her role.

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Social Justice Fund for Ventura County — New Video and Grant

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As we await the formation of our new cohort of Social Justice Fellows, SJFVC has very exciting news to share!

SJFVC has received a grant for $32,500 from the McCune Foundation!

SJFVC is deeply grateful for this grant, as it will help us build our Fellowship Program and better support our Social Justice Fellows!

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Archives from former Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez donated to CSUCI

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CAMARILLO — Part of the legacy of former Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez can be found in the thank you notes from the school classrooms she visited. 

“Laws and rights are very important to me. Especially the littering one,” wrote one student. “And I was impressed an immigrant without documents can become a lawyer on (the) Supreme Court. That gives me hope that someday maybe I’ll become a lawyer.” 

Another child wrote: “Thank you for coming and telling us what your job is. I think lawyers are cool. I always wanted to be a lawyer, so I’m going to stay in school and become one.” 

And: “That’s cool that you can talk Spanish.” 

The children’s letters are included among the 15 boxes of documents, planners, diaries, proclamations and even favorite cartoons collected by Ramirez during 45 years of service before her life was cut short in a pedestrian accident on Aug.12, 2022.   

Ramirez’s husband, friends and family organized the archives and donated them to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) this summer. Ramirez’s husband, Roy Prince, believes CSUCI is the ideal place for the archives as she worked from the very beginning to advocate to establish a CSU campus in Ventura County.  

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Bilingual commentary — The Connection Between the Tooth Fairy and the Little Mouse

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How could we have gone through those early stages of losing our baby teeth without the help of the famed tooth fairy?

We all have a preconceived image of this ethereal creature, which has been solidified by Disney’s introduction of fairy creatures into our lives. We in the U.S. got our first glimpse of the tooth fairy in 1908, when the Chicago Daily Tribune published an article about this beloved creature. The myth was rebooted in 1927 when Esther Watkins Arnold published the book, “The Tooth Fairy: Three-Act Playlet for Children.” 

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Rebozo Festival 2024 Grant Application Now Open

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VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $30,000 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 open September 1st and will close September 29th, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Rebozo Festival, Inc., encourages non-profit organizations that meet the following requirements to apply:  Nominated organizations must be located in Ventura County serving primarily Ventura County Latino residents and must be an IRS 501©(3) non-profit organization/institution or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a qualified organization/institution.

The application and additional information is available at http://www.RebozoFestival.org.

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September @ SPAM: George Lockwood Premieres, Ceramics Program Launches, and More!

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Premiere Party: The Art of George Lockwood

Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Meet Santa Barbara County artist (and Santa Paula native) George Lockwood at the Santa Paula Art Museum for the premiere of his all-new solo exhibition, “The Art of George Lockwood,” on Saturday, September 16! With a lifelong passion for wildlife and the outdoors, Lockwood taught himself to draw and paint as he worked as a guide in Alaska for 19 years. A full-time painter since 2003, Lockwood’s newest works feature scenes and subjects from Santa Paula to the Central Coast to the Pacific Northwest.

“The Art of George Lockwood” will be on view from September 16, 2023, to January 14, 2024. All of the artworks in the exhibition will be available for purchase.

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Bilingual report — City of Oxnard’s Community Relations Commission Accepting Nominations for 2023 Community Recognition Awards Program

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OXNARD — The City’s Community Relations Commission (CRC) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Community Recognition Awards Program. 

The CRC is a citizen advisory group for the City of Oxnard that promotes mutual understanding and respect among all minority and non-minority groups, and it facilitates inter-group harmony through educational and cultural activities. Since 1989, the CRC awards program has recognized deserving individuals and groups that work to support the mission of the CRC in the Oxnard community.

“We look forward to celebrating individuals, organizations and businesses that are committed to discouraging unfair practices and prejudices in Oxnard,” said CRC Chair Tiffany Lopez. “These individuals further promote our efforts to encourage education, acceptance and understanding for all community members.”

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The Foundation of VCCU gives record $75,000 in grants to local nonprofits

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VENTURA COUNTY — The Foundation of VCCU, Ventura County Credit Union’s (VCCU) philanthropic nonprofit organization, has awarded $75,000 in grants to 17 nonprofits who deliver invaluable help and support to our local community. This grant cycle, which is the second round of awards distributed in 2023, has set a new record for the Foundation of VCCU as it is the most the organization has ever awarded at a single time. 

The 17 organizations serve a wide variety of our neighbors in need including foster children, college students, cancer patients, and individuals with hearing impairment, as well as families struggling with homelessness, housing and food insecurity. 

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Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Celebrating Local Workers as Labor Day Approaches

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This Labor Day I am especially excited to announce that the County of Santa Barbara Community Workforce Agreement is 100% signed by Labor. This is the first-ever local-hire opportunity for workers on County public works projects. Residents across our county — from newly graduated high school students to our veterans returning home, the misplaced workers, or someone who just needs a second chance will benefit tremendously from this agreement. I want to thank the Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and our County Public Works Department for working diligently to get this agreement across the finish line, and my colleague Supervisor Joan Hartmann and former colleague Assemblymember Gregg Hart for championing these huge opportunities for local workers.
Paying workers and providing good benefits is good, but to truly honor American workers, we must support unionization – the only way to create an equal platform between employer and employees and the only way to empower the American worker. To do this, please buy Union. Here is a list of union products you can buy for your Labor Day BBQ.

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Ventura County Animal Services — 50 Animals Safely Transported to VC Animal Services from Flooded Shelter

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VENTURA COUNTY — On Monday, August 28th, 2023, five (5) dedicated members of our Ventura County Animal Services’ Animal Care Team embarked on a compassionate journey 170 miles to Coachella Valley Animal Services in Riverside County.  Their mission was to provide mutual aid to Coachella Valley Animal Shelter, whose facility was landlocked by flood waters amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Hilary.

The devastating flooding had rendered their shelter inaccessible, forcing their staff to rely on shuttle rides via 4-wheeled vehicles, trekking over submerged terrain just to reach the shelter.  The primary access road, once solid ground, now lay submerged under several feet of water, causing the shelter to close their facility to the public.

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Santa Barbara City College — THE BRIDGE Community e-Newsletter – August 2023

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Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D., began her new role as SBCC Superintendent/President on Tuesday, Aug. 1, marking her return to SBCC (she was the Dean of Career and Technical Services from 2000 to 2009). Most recently she served as Superintendent/ President of Pasadena City College since January 2019. 

“My first week back at SBCC has been wonderful,” said Dr. Endrijonas. “I had my sights set on returning to SBCC for over a decade, and I am still pinching myself that my dream became a reality. I have started to meet folks here on campus — some for the first time, some I haven’t seen in 14 years — and it does feel like I have come home. I look forward to the next few weeks on campus as we launch our Fall 2023 semester and as I start to meet members of our local community who hold a special place in their hearts for SBCC.”

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Oxnard College Invests in Arts Programs for Ventura County Families

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OXNARD — Oxnard College celebrated major investments in its arts programs and facilities on Thursday. The campus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Art + Design complex, which includes upgraded classrooms, state-of-the-art studios and a myriad of new art supplies to serve students beginning this fall.

The day’s festivities highlighted the contributions of alumni through the dedication of the college’s most recent mural, designed by alumni artists and located in the campus Outdoor Amphitheater. The piece, entitled the Community of Resilience Mural, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic by honoring those who were lost and celebrating the community’s resilience. The day also included the opening of a new Alumni Art Exhibition in the McNish Gallery of Art set to run through September 27.    

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Ventura County Back-to-School 2023-24

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Welcome Back to School!
Supporting Students is a Communitywide Priority
As we begin the 2023-24 school year, there’s a lot to be excited about in Ventura County. The worst of the pandemic is behind us and students are receiving all of the academic, social and developmental benefits of an in-person education. The new Transitional Kindergarten grade level for four-year-olds is available to more students than ever. Many of our high schools and middle schools now have Wellness Centers to help students deal with emotional stress, so they can better focus on learning. And we’re celebrating the opening of the beautiful new Del Sol High School in Oxnard, the first new high school to be built in Ventura County since 2015.

But the new year is not without its challenges. More students are missing school than before the pandemic and our high cost of living continues to make teacher recruitment difficult. The good news is that our entire community is engaged in finding solutions to these problems for the benefit of our kids. I invite you to read more about this in my back-to-school message for the 2023-24 school year.
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Santa Maria Leaders Reflect on Family Center’s 50th Anniversary

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This year, the Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (SMVYFC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Board members and other local leaders recently reflected on the impact the nonprofit has made during its half century of service. SMVYFC, which merged with Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County in 2017, supports thousands of families each year in stabilizing and achieving greater well-being.

“Strong families are the cornerstone of strong communities,” said Brian Zimmerman, Director of Student and Family Services for the Santa Maria Bonita School District. “Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center has helped students and their families in our district for generations.”

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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Free Event and webinar schedule

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UNLOCK THE EMERGING ROMANIA MARKET: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ROMANIA – U.S. BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

August 30 @ 8:00 am

This webinar will provide valuable insights for U.S. companies interested in expanding their business to Romania. Seize this opportunity to hear from representatives from the Consulate General of Romania in Los Angeles and Romanian companies sharing insights on partnering with U.S. firms. Additionally, you will hear from representatives from WITOC, EDC SBDC and U.S. Commercial Service Irvine working together to increase the level of Romania-US trade and economic relations. Learn more about the upcoming Trade Winds Mission to Europe and Eurasia on May 13 – 15, 2024.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Bilingual report — EDC SBDC Business Advisor Juliana Ramírez Receives Pacific Coast Business Times Community Spirit Award

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We are thrilled to share an exciting accomplishment that speaks to our team’s dedication and impact on small business development. We are delighted that Juliana Ramírez, an EDC SBDC Business Advisor, was honored at the Pacific Coast Business Times (PCBT): Spirit of Small Business Awards held on August 17th.

The Spirit of Small Business Awards, a partnership of Pacific Coast Business Times and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Los Angeles District Office, shines a spotlight on the innovation and resilience of small enterprises. Since its inception in 2003, this event has showcased inspiring company profiles, informative how-to articles and a valuable resource guide.

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Bilingual commentary — Trying to Grasp Infinity…and Beyond!

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“Infinity” means, quite literally, “without end.” Since humans could reflect, they have pondered infinity. Very likely, the first inklings of infinity occurred as the earliest humans contemplated the night sky replete with what seemed to be an infinite number of stars.

Having taught college math, I often talked with my students about “infinity,” but in a mathematical sense. For instance, we discussed infinite iterations, infinite limits, an infinite number of classes of numbers, the infinite number line, infinitesimal differences, infinitely large numbers, infinitely small numbers, the infinite decimal nature of constants such as “pi.” 

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Bilingual report — UC Santa Barbara conducting research on families living in the U.S. and Mexico

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SANTA BARBARA — UC Santa Barbara is conducting a research project with Latina, Latino, or Hispanic immigrant families who currently live apart because one parent migrated to the United States, while the other parent remained in a country within Latin America. Families who participate in the study will receive $140 in compensation for their time.

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Explore Lompoc — Take The Ultimate Fall Road Trip to Lompoc Along Calfiornia’s Central Coast

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LOMPOC — With cooler temperatures on the way, fall is the ideal season for a road trip to Lompoc! Sip award-winning wines from Sta. Rita Valley wineries, warm up with a pumpkin latte in one of our cozy coffee shops, take a lazy drive on our scenic country roads or relax at Jalama beach, catch a rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB, and stay at one of our comfy hotels!

Whether you visit for a week or a weekend, the comfortable weather conditions clear the way for outdoor activities like these: 

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Savie Health Clinic Expands Behavioral Health Services for the Uninsured

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LOMPOC — Savie Health, a free medical clinic for low-income people without health insurance, is pleased to welcome a new behavioral health specialist to its team.

Art Dossey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with expertise in mental health and addiction treatment, is now available to see patients at Savie Health’s clinic in Lompoc on Saturdays. The nonprofit, which relies on private donations and volunteers, was able to hire Dossey with the help of the Santa Barbara-based Towbes Foundation.

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Friendship Center — This week’s feature: The Blue Bar-B-Que Basket – Wine Down: Thursday, September 14th (4-7)

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This week’s Feature:
The BLUE BBQ Basket
Donated by Love & Care

Take a load off this summer, we’ve done the work for you! So go ahead and *Thrill* your Grill Master with this flaming hot basket that packs a punch of FLAVOR! Loaded with savory seasonings and solid tools to get the grilling done right and serve your masterpiece fresh off the grill in style!

*** Come bid on this Blue BBQ beauty at the Wine Down ***

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Young Change-Makers: Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Eureka! Program Empowers Voices in Washington D.C. Advocacy Trip

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CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria A group of eleven young girls from Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Eureka! Program recently returned after a five-day excursion to Washington D.C. The trip included a visit with Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Padilla plus a tour of the white house!

The focal points of this year’s excursion were centered around three main topics: 1) The challenge of healthcare accessibility because of financial obstacles or inadequate insurance coverage, 2) Reversing the decision of Roe vs. Wade and safeguarding women’s reproductive rights, and 3) Inequalities around the pink tax and the financial burdens associated with menstrual products.

“This trip showed me that women and people like me from a small town can truly achieve any dream or goal we may have. It was also impactful because having our voices truly heard by people in congress will help better change/develop our future”, Eureka! cohort member Camila E Hernandez-Sanchez.

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Young crime victims attend Camp Hope hosted by the Ventura County Family Justice Center

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VENTURA — To provide hope and foster resilience in childhood victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and physical and sexual abuse, the Ventura County Family Justice Center (VCFJC) hosted 49 children at its annual Camp Hope summer retreat.

Since 2015, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and VCFJC have hosted an annual five-day-long summer camp in partnership with Camp Hope America, the first evidence-based camping and mentoring program in the nation for children exposed to trauma. Camp Hope’s goal is to give healing, hope and childhood experiences back to children and teens who have been impacted by violence.

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Bilingual report — Workforce Development Board of Ventura County partners with Goodwill to offer short-term jobs restoring local parks damaged by flooding

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VENTURA — Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) is excited to announce short-term jobs for unemployed adults, to help clean, repair, and restore local parks damaged by the devastating winter storms of 2022-23.   

WDBVC and Goodwill of Ventura have partnered with the federally funded National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG), which allows Goodwill to hire workers to clean up mudslides and landslides from the severe storms of 2022-2023. These temporary jobs as restoration team members have flexible hours with pay of up to $25 an hour and provide on-the-job training and work experience.  

With Ventura County unemployment at 4.2%, this is an excellent chance for those who have faced long-term unemployment (four weeks straight or more) to earn an income making a meaningful difference in their community. No previous experience is required, though workers must be at least 18 years old and have the legal right to work in the U.S.  

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Bilingual report — EDC Granted Funding from VCCF to Advance Isabella Project

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SANTA PAULA — The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) has been granted first-year funding by the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) to advance the Isabella Project. With the impending implementation of Universal Pre-K (UPK) in California, the funding will be instrumental in addressing potential disruptions faced by early childhood education (ECE) providers and fostering resilience during this transition.

California’s implementation of UPK over the next several years with full implementation by 2025-26 will ensure all children who turn four years old by September 1 of a given school year are provided free access to a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program from their local school district.

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One805 Assistance for Local First Responders Gets Boost with Direct Relief and Yardi Systems Donations

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SANTA BARBARA — One805 is honored and delighted to receive two separate donations from Santa Barbara-based organizations that will help support their ongoing support for mental health for local first responders.

Created in the aftermath of the devastating Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslides, One805 has been laser focused on ensuring mental health and other support for those who sacrifice so much to protect all of us, particularly before, during and after local natural disasters. Both Direct Relief and Yardi share this concern. 

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Housing Trust Fund Ventura County announces $1,500,000 Line of Credit investment from Montecito Bank & Trust in support of affordable housing

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VENTURA COUNTY — Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (Housing Trust Fund VC) announces a $1,500,000 CRA line of credit from Montecito Bank & Trust. The EQ2 (equity equivalent investment) product being leveraged for this Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) line of credit is a long-term loan that allows community development financial institutions (CDFIs), like Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, to strengthen their capital structures and leverage additional debt capital resulting in the ability for increased lending and investing in economically disadvantaged communities, in this case through the development of affordable housing for seniors, farmworkers, the homeless, transitional age foster youth, and low-, very-low, and extremely-low income individuals and families in communities throughout Ventura County.

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CSUCI’s Fall OLLI classes offers a window to the worlds of art, music, history, literature and more

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CAMARILLO — From the dawn of the earliest humans to the backstage behavior of Broadway divas, the Fall 2023 semester of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers a window to the worlds of art, music, history, literature and lots more.  

Enrollment is underway for the OLLI Fall 2023 classes, which will run weekly from Aug. 21 through Sept. 29. Classes will be on Zoom or in-person at CSUCI’s John Spoor Broome Library, Ventura College of Law, or the Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo.  

Some of this fall’s offerings will include a closer look at entertainment on the stage, screen and in between the pages with courses on “The Art of Abbott and Costello,” “Golden Girls: Essential California Women Writers,” “Dante’s Divine Comedy and Our Journey Toward Wholeness,” “Edgar Allen Poe: His Life and Writings” and “Broadway Deconstructed.” 

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Museum of Ventura County — See upcoming events here

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Tuesday, August 29
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
@Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard

Calling All Storytellers! Be a Star in Our New Exhibit. We are looking for volunteers to take part in a video shoot as we explore the deep and diverse meanings of “home.” Your voice matters, and we want YOU to share your unique perspective on what home means to you. Each story is a vital thread in the rich tapestry of our community. Sign up HERE.

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CSUCI to offer a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

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CAMARILLO — Applications open Oct. 1 for graduate students seeking a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (or Ed.D.) at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). 

Pending final approval, the CSUCI Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ) will launch its inaugural cohort of students in summer of 2024. 

This program will be the most advanced degree offered at CSUCI and classes are being designed so that working professionals can obtain their Ed.D. in three years. 

“The Ed.D. is built for working professionals and we expect people will be working full time as they pursue their doctorate,” said Director of the DELEJ program, Andrea Bingham. “We want people to use their professional experience and draw on that as they write their dissertations.” 

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Oxnard College Receives $100,000 Grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands’ Scholars Initiative

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OXNARD — Oxnard College has been selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Grammy Award-winning band Metallica and its foundation, All Within My Hands. The award will support students in the college’s Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene and Fire Academy programs as the band continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide.

The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped over 6,000 students pursuing careers in the trades. To date, Metallica and AWMH have invested over six million dollars in the American workforce through career education programs like those at Oxnard College.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Metallica and are grateful for their commitment to supporting Oxnard College’s impactful career education programs,” shared Dr. Oscar Cobian, Interim President of Oxnard College. “This grant will help provide much-needed technical instruments, tools and safety gear to over 100 of our hardworking students.”

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Bilingual report — August News from People’s Self-Help Housing

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This month we’ve been looking back, and looking ahead, and celebrating all that’s brought us to the milestone of serving our communities for 53 years.  Much has changed, and much has been accomplished since three local volunteers came together around a common mission to serve their community, and eventually form our organization to carry it out and magnify.  What’s not changed is the need for creating many more affordable housing opportunities, and coming alongside those among us who are struggling to meet basic needs, in support of our community’s most vulnerable.

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