CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CI) has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for nearly $6 million to help Hispanic and low income students gain greater access to a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The grant is…
Guest commentary: History of Professors — Stories to Connect with Students, especially First Gens. Part 1
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. Frank P. Barajas. Courtesy photo.…
RISE Receives $20,000 Grant from The Mary Kay Foundation to Help Maintain Critical Shelter Programs
Domestic Violence Shelters Nationwide Receive $3 Million in Unrestricted Funds SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, RISE received a $20,000 unrestricted grant from The Mary Kay Foundation to help combat domestic violence and provide…
Santa to the Sea Run Issues Challenge to Local Businesses and Corporations
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County’s most festive fitness event has issued a new challenge for area corporations, companies, and small businesses. Taking place on Sunday, December 11th, the annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon and 5K is asking leaders…
El Concilio Family Services announces nominations now open for 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services has announced that nominations are now open for 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards. We are asking for award nominations of individuals or businesses that have made an outstanding contribution in enhancing the educational experience of…
‘Tis the Season’ – Oxnard Gears up to Celebrate the Holidays!
OXNARD – Oxnard is gearing up to ring in the holidays with a series of festive events ranging from massive lights displays to holiday boat parades to tempting tamales! Oxnard kicks off the holiday season with the 66th Annual Christmas…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present Gala Dinner Fundraiser on Nov. 15
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present its Gala Dinner Fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at The Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. The event is designed to engage our local community and supporters to…
51st Annual Holiday Parade of Lights to be held Dec. 10
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor will hold its 51st Annual Parade of Lights noon – 8 p.m., Dec. 10, with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full day of holiday activities, including a snowplay…
Merry Makers Artisan Faire brings in the season at The Collection at RiverPark on Dec. 10, 11
OXNARD — “Ho, ho, ho!” Wholesome holiday fun gets underway when the Merry Makers Artisan Faire comes to The Collection at RiverPark December 10 & 11. Free to the public, the yuletide celebration features a stunning showcase of handcrafted arts & crafts from…
Renowned International Ballet Star Joins Ventura County Ballet for Holiday Classic, The Nutcracker through Dec. 11
OXNARD — Australian dancer, Aaron Smyth will once again reprising his role of the “Nutcracker Prince” in the Ventura County Ballet’s (VCB) 18th annual production of The Nutcracker at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. & 7…
The Blackboard Gallery at Studio Channel Islands to present exhibit ‘Street/Urban’ by Charles Magallanes and sculpture work by William Solomon through 23
CAMARILLO — The new exhibition “Street/Urban” opening at the Blackboard Gallery at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo, is an exhibit showcasing Charles Magallanes, along with a sculptural piece by William Solomon. Each artist will bring his own creative flair to the…
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara on Nov. 24
A community celebration of the diversity of faiths SANTA BARBARA — Desmond Tutu has said, “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” In today’s shrinking global village where so many inter-religious tensions exist, it…
Ventura County’s Most Festive Fitness Event Returns to the Streets of Oxnard, Dec. 11
OXNARD — The iconic Santa statue in the Oxnard community of Neyland Acres will once again serve as the starting line for the 9th Annual Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon, taking place Sunday Dec. 11th beginning at 8am. The flat,…
Spring Registration for SBCC Career Skills Institute Opens Dec. 13
Spring Semester features more than 50 classes and the opportunity to earn Digital Badges in 19 career advancement areas SANTA BARBARA — SBCC Career Skills Institute is pleased to announce that registration begins December 13 for over 50 short courses…
Studio Channel Islands to present Holiday Art Market on Dec. 3
CAMARILO — More than 40 working artists’ studios and guest artists display paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photographs, jewelry, prints, mixed media, weavings and more at Studio Channel Islands’ Holiday Art Market. The 6th annual event is from 10 am-5 pm at Studio…
Homeowner Workshop on Dec. 6 Provides Tips for a Warm and Efficient Home
SANTA BARBARA — With temperatures quickly dropping, the County-operated emPower Central Coast program is inviting homeowners to its free home energy efficiency workshop Dec. 6 to discuss home upgrades that will keep you comfortable no matter the season. The workshop will be…
Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special Comes to Oxnard College, Dec. 7
Nationally Recognized Stage Show to Feature Broadway Star Bianca Marroquin, Last Comic Standing’s Francisco Ramos, Inspirational Comedian Ernie G and award-winning host Rick Najera OXNARD — In collaboration with the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special will take…
El Concilio Family Services to hold Holiday Mixer on Dec. 7
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will hold a Holiday Mixer from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the River Ridge Golf Club, 2401 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard RSVP to yvonne@elconciliofs.org or by calling 805-487-9777, ext. 228.
Museum of Ventura County to present community outreach meeting on Nov. 10 at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard
OXNARD — The next Community Outreach Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. Fifth St., Suite E 100. “We have been getting valuable feedback from you, our Museum family, at our Community Outreach Meetings–thank…
Santa Paula Art Museum to present Gallery Talk: Sergio and Diane Hernandez on Nov. 10
SANTA PAULA — Join us on Thursday, November 10, at 3:00 p.m. for a gallery talk with featured artist Sergio Hernandez and his wife Diane. The pair will share the story of Con Safos magazine, one of the earliest Latino literary publications,…
VIP student scientists, self-carving pumpkins and elephant toothpaste all part of 2016 Science Carnival on Nov. 5
CAMARILLO — Crowd-pleasers like exploding pumpkins, screaming Gummi bears, banana pianos and colored fire will have an encore performance at the 2016 Science Carnival, but some new activities will make their debut, too. The CSU Channel Islands (CI) 2016 Science Carnival will…
The Collection at RiverPark gives a “Toast” to bartenders with new social media program
OXNARD — The Collection at RiverPark has introduced a new way to get to know the center’s talented line-up of bartenders along with their signature cocktails. “Toast” is a social media campaign that interviews a new bartender each month from…
UCSB’s Mario Garcia being honored in separate events for distinguished contributions to the history of Latino activists
By Jim Logan / UCSB Few scholars have done more to document the lives and activism of Mexican-Americans than Mario García. For more than four decades the professor of Chicano and Chicana studies and of history at UC Santa Barbara has given voice to the…
New Merry Makers Artisan Faire (Dec. 10-11) seeks local artists to participate
OXNARD — Calling all local artists eager to share in the holiday cheer. Applications are currently available for the new Merry Makers Artisan Faire Dec. 10 & 11 at The Collection Riverpark in Oxnard (2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA 93036) The…
Braille Institute Santa Barbara Recognizes National White Cane Safety Day with White Cane Walk and Proclamations
SANTA BARBARA — On October 13, Braille Institute Santa Barbara recognized White Cane Safety Day with a special awareness and education effort. Community leaders and Braille Institute staff, students and volunteers marched in solidarity for the White Cane Walk along De La Vina…
SBCC Receives $5.3 Million Grant to Support “Removing Barriers to STEM Success”
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College has received a $5.3 Million federal grant to support students pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). The project, “Removing Barriers to STEM Success,” will provide resources for faculty wishing…
Family Service Agency announces $500K in funding for evidence-based Holistic Defense Program
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) has received a $498,524 grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation to conduct a pilot study of Adult Holistic Defense Case Management (AHDCM) in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office.…
Bilingual commentary: Walls, Gates and Velvet Ropes
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes…
The White House recognizes CSU Channel Islands for community service
CAMARILLO — For the sixth year in a row, CSU Channel Islands (CI) has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll —and for the first time, CI was recognized “with distinction.” Being named to the Honor Roll is the…
Jensen Design & Survey Hires Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Top Talent
CENTRAL COAST — Engineering design firms with innovative projects are always on the hunt for the best talent coming from the top schools in the state. Jensen Design & Survey, Inc. (JDS), a full-service civil engineering, surveying, planning, and construction…