SANTA BARBARA — On Wednesday, February 27th, Roshi Joan Halifax, a renowned Buddhist teacher, author, Zen priest, and anthropologist, talked about her perspectives on death and dying before a packed house at the Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara. “Courage,…
Santa Maria High School students attend annual UC Davis Field Day
SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School FFA Milk Quality & Dairy Foods, Nursery Landscape, Poultry, Veterinary Science and Vegetable Crops Evaluation teams attended the Annual UC Davis Field Day on March 2nd in Davis, California. The Santa Maria FFA…
Pioneer Valley High School students donating to Good Samaritan Shelter
SANTA MARIA — Students at PVHS will bring a touch of home to the Good Samaritan Shelter on Thursday, March 7th. Carrying 75 hand-made pillows and containers of chicken tortilla soup, the students from PV’s Culinary Arts and Apparel Construction and…
Ventura County Office of Education remembers Dr. James Cowan
Former County Superintendent Served for 24 Years VENTURA COUNTY — Dr. James Cowan, who served as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools for 24 years and left an indelible mark on Ventura County education, has passed away at the age of 87.…
Trinity Pacific Wins 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial
VENTURA COUNTY — Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks is the winner of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial for the second year in a row. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the…
Camarillo Academic Olympics’ SuperQuiz Competition Begins
CAMARILLO — Twenty teams from 15 Camarillo schools will be competing in the 2019 Camarillo Academic Olympics‘ SuperQuiz in March. Teams are placed into two divisions—one for fourth and fifth graders and another for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Each…
Elevate – 2019’s theme for National Social Work month – March 1 through 31
VENTURA COUNTY — National Professional Social Work Month in March 2019 is an opportunity for social workers around the globe, as well as their supporters, to educate the public about the invaluable contributions of the social work profession. Locally, Ventura…
Congratulations to Workforce Development Board Award Winners
CAMARILLO — The WDB Awards were presented by the Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Ventura County at its February 28 Board Meeting at the Ventura County Office of Education. The annual awards recognize individuals, employers, organizations and partnerships for their…
Sen. Jackson to Honor CSU Channel Islands President Erika Beck as Woman of the Year
SACRAMENTO – In commemoration of Women’s History Month, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor California State University Channel Islands President Erika D. Beck today as Senate District 19 Woman of the Year. President Beck will be honored as part of…
Nearly 120 Properties Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Nearly 120 residential properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires have been cleared by state contractors of burned metal, concrete, chimneys, ash and other debris, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas reported…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 2
The Museum of Ventura County is honored to host the new exhibit Broken: A Holocaust History in Fused Glass, on display March 2 – April 27, 2019 at the Museum of Ventura County in the Community Gallery. “My parents’ stories…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 2 — Installation Week
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Installation Week This week, staff spent time installing our new exhibit, Common Ground, which features 60 works of art by Ventura County artists Meredith Brooks Abbott, Susan Petty,…
El Concilio announces 2019 Latino Leadership Award winners
Awards ceremony to be held April 12 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services has announced the 2019 Latino Leadership Awards Winners — Rose Bañuelos, Adam Casillas, Dr. Ramon Flores, Maricela Gutierrez, Oscar Madrigal, Monica Madrigal Lopez, Julie…
Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara update for March 1 — Upcoming Events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS NOW ON VIEW Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist Lara Favaretto’s more…
April — Free Job & Career Workshops
April 2019 Career Shops Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 April 12 – Veterans Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – This collaborative meeting provides our veterans with information on local services…
Through April 2 — Hospice Volunteer Training at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara has announced spring 2019 training will be held on six consecutive Tuesdays, March 5, 12,19,26, and April 2, from 1 – 5 p.m. at 512 East Gutierrez Street in…
April 2 — CSUCI’s Eighth Annual Autism Awareness Event will stress understanding and acceptance
CAMARILLO — It’s not a defect, it’s diversity. That’s the point CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History major Angeles Castillo, 20, plans to make as she speaks at the Eighth Annual “Light It Up Blue” Autism Awareness event from 6:30 to 8…
April 3 — Diné/Navajo weavers will demonstrate ancient weaving practices at CSUCI Exhibition
CAMARILLO — Nine Diné (Navajo) weavers, most of whom are tribal elders, will bring generations of weaving tradition to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Wednesday, April 3, at the John Spoor Broome Library. “We are here to educate our students on the people,…
April 4 — SBMA presents ‘1st Thursday at SBMA, Pop-Up Opera’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “1st Thursday at SBMAa,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Pop-Up Opera Opera Santa Barbara returns to present crowd-pleasing pop-up performances in the Museum galleries. Free Location: Museum galleries…
April 5, 6 — Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 42nd annual “Big Show” performance
SANTA MARIA — The Righetti High School Marimba Band & Ballet Folklórico will present its 42ndannual “Big Show” performance on Friday, April 5th, and Saturday, April 6th, at Santa María High School’s Ethel Pope Auditorium, located at 901 South Broadway in…
April 5 — MOORPARK COLLEGE Hosts Second Annual Writers Festival
MOORPARK — Moorpark College will host its second Writers Festival Friday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This celebration of writers and their work is open to all Ventura County students, faculty, staff, and high school juniors and seniors.…
April 6 — Studio Channel Islands The Illusionists Exhibition Reception
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI) will present a unique exhibition, The Illusionists, March 30 through May 18 in the SCI Blackboard Gallery located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibit is curated by accomplished artist and…
April 6 — Filipino Concert: Aljur Abrenica and Jessica Sanchez LIVE
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion presents Aljur Abrenica featuring Jessica Sanchez, in a unique and special LIVE performance that you can only witness on April 6, 2019 at Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E Surfside Drive in Port Hueneme. Aljur Abrenica a…
April 7 — Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Free First Sunday at Santa Paula’s Museums
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibitions, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with…
April 7 — Educational Workshop Offers Strategies to Increase Youth Resiliency to be held in Santa Barbara
Free, Interactive Forum is Sunday, April 7 at Deckers Rotunda. Spanish interpretation will be provided. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — How do we offer our children guidance and support without rescuing them from the discomfort that naturally comes with healthy challenges and…
April 7 — SBMA presents ‘Emotion and Belonging — A New Look at Literati Aesthetics in China’
Public Lecture by Peter Sturman SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Emotion and Belonging — A New Look at Literati Aesthetics in China,” 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In November 2018, Su Shi’s (1037–1101)…
April 8 — Jessica Clark to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Women of Inspiration Luncheon
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will host its annual “Women of Inspiration” luncheon on Monday, April 8 at 11:30am-1:30pm, featuring local entrepreneur Jessica Clark as the keynote speaker. Clark is co-owner of Corktree Cellars and Peebee & Jay’s in…
April 9 — OC LIVE to present ‘Dolores’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter DOLORES REBEL. ACTIVIST. FEMINIST. MOTHER. Presented by the OC Dreamers Club Tuesday, April 9 @ 2:30pm in the Performing Arts Building Join the OC Dreamers Club and OC Sociology Professor Dolores Ortiz for…
Through April 10 — National touring exhibit on Native American healing practices to visit CSUCI
CAMARILLO — When the Chumash people lived on the land now occupied by CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), healers routinely collected native plants such as sage, mugwort and yerba santa to treat various ailments. Beyond administering herbs, healing an individual was considered…
April 10-11 — Holistic Health Festival and Diversity in Culture Festival at Ventura College
VENTURA — Ventura College announces the 10th Annual Holistic Health Festival and fourth Annual Diversity in Culture Festival, held respectively Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday – Thursday, April 10-11, 2019. These are free events and the public is invited. The Holistic…
April 11 through 13 — Pioneer Valley High School Drama students and crew members will present the musical ‘Guys and Dolls’
SANTA MARIA — Pioneer Valley High School Drama students and crew members will present the musical “Guys and Dolls”, commonly called “the quintessential American musical” by drama critics as it continues to stand the test of time, on April 11th-13th. The…
April 12 — Oxnard Job Fair to be held at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Need a good job? The Oxnard Job Fair will held from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Oxnard College. Contact Ricci Conrad at 805-385-7488 or jobfair@oxnard.org for more information.
April 12-13 — Oxnard College to present Ballet Folklórico Mestizo 2019 Spring Show
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present Ballet Folklórico Mestizo 2019 Spring Show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 12-13 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard Admission is $15 general, $10 for students, children and…
April 14 — 45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show
THOUSAND OAKS — Homeowners who are planning spring and summer projects around their house can talk with professionals for ideas and advice at the 45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show, Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, at the Hyatt…
April 13 — Conference to Aid Families of Children with Special Needs
CAMARILLO — Families of young children with special needs will learn about resources and strategies to help their kids at a conference on April 13 in Camarillo. Walking the Path Together: Tools for Building the Path is for families of children…
April 14 — SBMA to present ‘Studio Sunday’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Studio Sunday,” 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the Museum’s Family Resource…
April 14 — Inaugural Native American Peoples Intertribal Powwow to be held at Oxnard Beach Park
OXNARD — The Oxnard Powwow Committee is pleased to invite you to attend this nonprofit cultural event: “Inaugural Native American Peoples Intertribal Powwow — Honoring our Elders and Veterans” Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd, Oxnard Saturday, April 13,…
April 14 — 45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show Coming To Westlake Village
CONEJO VALLEY — The 45th Conejo Valley Home Remodeling Show will feature new home and outdoor designs, technology and upgrades. The show takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, at the Hyatt Regency Westlake (880 S. Westlake Blvd.,…
April 14 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind event will…
April 14 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles
SANTA BARBARA — Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara. Distinguished among the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance companies, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has worked…
Through April 14 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces 14th Season of Free Family Events for Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA — Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! 2019 season with free family concerts on January 11,12, and 13, including extra 4 pm matinee concerts in Guadalupe and at The Luke. Mariachi Los…
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April 16 — Ventura College to host annual Career Fair
VENTURA — Ventura College will be hosting the 2019 Ventura College Career Fair Tuesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The event will take place at Ventura College (4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, Ca 93003) in the MCE/ MCW Quad located…
April 17 — SBMA presents Parallel Stories Lecture — ‘T.C. Boyle: Outside Looking In’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Parallel Stories Lecture — ‘T.C. Boyle: Outside Looking In,” 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Bestselling author and Santa Barbara native, T.C. Boyle returns to read from his new…
April 18 — Career and Resource Fair at America’s Job Center in Simi Valley
SIMI VALLEY — The America’s Job Center in Simi Valley is holding a Career & Resource Fair on Thursday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair is free and open to all job seekers interested in learning…
Through April 18 — ‘Borderlands’ exhibit continues at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Borderlands exhibit, which focus on issues relating to borders, the politics of landscape, the environment and identity in the artists’ works, continues through April 18 at the at the McNish Gallery at Oxnard College, 4000 So. Rose Ave.,…
April 19 — Job Fair for 30 Positions for New Simi Valley Grocery Outlet
SIMI VALLEY — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, is opening its latest store in Simi Valley this coming May. The store owner-operators, David and Heather Rodriguez, will be hiring up to 30 positions, focusing on local hiring…
April 18 — SBMA presents Writing in the Galleries
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as…
Through April 20 — Friends and family invited to ‘hop’ on over to The Collection at RiverPark for bunny photos and fun presented by St. John’s Hospitals
OXNARD — Through April 20, hop on the bunny trail and celebrate the arrival of spring with exciting happenings at The Collection at RiverPark with the annual Bunny Hop event and photos with the Easter Bunny inside The Annex Food…
Through April 20 — Museum Week at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
OXNARD — Scheduled activities of family-oriented nautically themed events are planned to celebrate Museum Week at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. In addition to the Museum’s regular exhibits and tours, the special events will include story-telling, themed presentations, knot-tying and ship-in-a-bottle…
April 23 — EDC VC to present Building Resilient Communities Forum: Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Panel including EDC’s President & CEO Bruce Stenslie
Building Resilient Communities Forum: Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Panel including EDC’s President & CEO Bruce Stenslie Free Registration Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 9 a.m. Child Development Resources 221 E. Ventura Boulevard Oxnard, CA 93036 Register The Federal Deposit…
25 de abril — Orientación de Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV)
VENTURA – – ¿Estás lista(o) para manejar tu pequeño negocio como un(a) profesional? ¿Tienes miedo de hacerlo a solas o no sabes por donde empezar? WEV ofrece cursos de capacitación para darte la confianza e información para que aprendas que…
April 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presents ‘Body Disco!’
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presents “Body Disco!,” 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 26. Come one, come all to the most fashion-forward dance art experience of the season! For one night only, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara…
April 27, 29 — South Coast Energy Efficiency Partnership (SCEEP) Promotes Energy-Saving Rebate with Smart Thermostat Giveaway at Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact April Price aprice@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 101 SCEEP Promotes Energy-Saving Rebate with Smart Thermostat Giveaway at Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival SANTA BARBARA — The South Coast Energy Efficiency Partnership…
April 27 — New Artist Talk Series Presents Artists and Authors with Unique Perspectives
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) is launching a new Artist Talk series beginning April 27, featuring neuroscience expert and best-selling author Mark Waldman, one of the world’s leading experts on communication, spirituality and the brain. Waldman will…
April 27 — Conejo Valley YMCA Hosts Free Annual Healthy Kids Day
CONEJO VALLEY — On Saturday, April 27, the Conejo Valley YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at its annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to…
April 27 — Yarrow Family YMCA Grand Opening in Westlake Village
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The official grand opening of the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village is set for Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with facility tours, raffles and games. The public…
Through April 28 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Lara Favaretto
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present Lara Favaretto through April 28 at 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Lara Favaretto, in collaboration with Rennie Collection, Vancouver, Canada, features works spanning Lara Favaretto’s more than 20-year career and marks…
April 28 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE at Oceanview Pavilion
PORT HUENEME — On Sunday, April 28, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive. This incredible television production and one of a kind event . Doors open…
April 29 — CSUCI students help present “Dreaming in Color” theme for College Night at the Getty
CAMARILLO — College students across Southern California are invited to attend College Night at the Getty on Monday, April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s College Night theme, “Dreaming in Color” celebrates the science and art of color; the…
Through April 29 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum hosts Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit
OXNARD — Continuing a tradition that is now in its 29th year, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to celebrate its long history hosting The Oxnard Union High School District Art Exhibit. Celebrate the creative talent on display, original works…
April 29 — LA Kings Team Ambassador Bob Miller to Host Big Brother Big Sisters of Ventura County Golf Classic 2019
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is excited to welcome hockey Hall of Famer and “Voice of the Kings” announcer Bob Miller as the celebrated host and keynote speaker for its 46thannual Golf Classic, presented by…
Through April 29 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara to present ‘Healing Loss Through Collage’
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara. to present ‘Healing Loss Through Collage.’ Come together with others for a guided experience, using images from magazines that reflect where you are in the grief process. Be surprised by…
April 29 — Oxnard College to host ‘Climate Action Now — Environmental Justice Summit’
OXNARD — Oxnard College will host the Environmental Justice Summit: Climate Action Now on Monday, April 29, at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building (4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard). Exhibits with local environmental groups open at 5:30 p.m. Presentations, beginning at…
Through late April — Whale Watching Season Begins in Oxnard!
OXNARD — It’s that time of year to catch a glimpse of nature during Whale Watching Season taking place off the coast of Oxnard. The season officially begins the day after Christmas, December 26 and continues through mid to late April…
SMHS Chicano/Latino Studies students take part in ‘Read Across America’
SANTA MARIA — Thirty SMHS Chicano/Latino Studies students made sure that “Read Across America” Week was put into action in Santa Maria on Monday, Feb. 25th. The students traveled to nearby Adams Elementary School to promote literacy by reading books written…
State Sen. Jackson Reappointed as Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) ) has just been reappointed vice chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, a bicameral committee that provides oversight of state disaster planning, response and recovery, by Senate President pro Tempore Toni…
SoCalGas Seeks to Offer Renewable Natural Gas to Customers
2018 study shows replacing less than 20% of traditional natural gas supply can reduce emissions equal to electrifying all of California’s building stock, at 1/3 the cost According to the University of California Davis, renewable natural gas can replace up to…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 28 — Member Appreciation Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter MEMBERS APPRECIATION MONTH We are truly grateful for the integral role members play in helping us present the best exhibitions and programs. Your membership allows us to remain one of the few local…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer an Action-Packed Summer Experiences…. Registration for Summer Camp Begins March 1
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) are gearing up to provide an action-packed, fun filled summer adventure for youth, grades k-8thduring the 2019 Summer Camp. Camp registration begins March 1 with early bird rates…
Ventura County Mock Trial Semifinalists Announced
Public Invited as Competition Continues Tonight and Tomorrow The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial were announced Feb. 27 by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received…
Bill introduced to prevent unauthorized sale of consumer geo-location information
SACRAMENTO – AB 523 was introduced by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D – Thousand Oaks) in response to the continued misuse of geo-location data of mobile phone subscribers. Investigations and media reports over the last year have chronicled how large mobile…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 27 — Free First Sunday
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. The Research Library Archives at the Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to share MVCThen, a new blog charting…
Pioneer Valley FFA students move onto election process to represent the South Coast Region
SANTA MARIA — Seven representatives of the Pioneer Valley FFA will move on to the final step in the election process to represent the South Coast Region as Officers on March 22, 2019. They will deliver their nominating speech to the…
Bilingual commentary: Grieving the Natural Stages of Life
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A ‘People’s Statewide Conference on Gang Injunctions’ to be held April 13 in Camarillo
Social Justice Perspectives and Critiques after 15 Years of Resistance CAMARILLO — A “People’s Statewide Conference on Gang Injunctions” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at CSU Channel Islands, Broome Library – Conference Room 1360. On…
Oxnard teen honored as BGCOP’s Youth of the Year
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has named 14-year-old Andro Mechiel as this year’s outstanding 2019 Youth of the Year. A freshman at Oxnard High School, Mechiel aspires to attend Harvard University after…
Nearly 100 Properties Cleared of Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Nearly 100 residential properties affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires have been cleared by state contractors of burned metal, concrete, chimneys, ash and other debris, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas reported today.…
Ventura County Office of Education update for Feb. 26 — Media Literacy: Teaching a Critical Survival Skill for the Information Age
Winter/Spring 2019 Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Media Literacy Teaching a Critical Survival Skill for the Information Age An informed population is one of the keys to a healthy democracy, but these days it’s harder than ever…
Military History Preserved through Vast and Unique Local Collection
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara has no shortage of fascinating museums – art, innovation, local history, natural history, marine life, native plants. It’s all here. But one of the most unique and diverse collections in town can be found in…
Righetti FFA kicked off its spring Career Development Event season
SANTA MARIA — Righetti FFA kicked off its spring Career Development Event season on Feb. 23 at Hartnell College in Salinas, Ca. Righetti had two teams compete in the Vegetable Crop and Welding contests. Both teams consisted of 4 students that…
80 Properties Cleared as Woolsey, Hill Fire Debris Operations Continue
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — State contractors have removed structural debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from 80 private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura counties whose owners are participating in the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program, officials with the Debris Removal…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 26 — La Patronal performing on March 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Pamela Dillman Haskell shares how life in Santa Barbara nurtures creativity and how The Luke helps Santa Barbara grow! Upcoming Events La Patronal Sunday, March 10th 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB…
Sen. Jackson, AG Becerra Announce Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Privacy Protections
SACRAMENTO –Building on the strengths of the California Consumer Privacy Act, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) joined California Attorney General Xavier Becerratoday to introduce legislation that will further protect consumers by ensuring enforcement of the bill’s privacy provisions. “Our constitutional right…
SMHS Family and Consumer Science students victorious at recent competition
SANTA MARIA — Four SMHS Family and Consumer Science students were victorious at a recent regional Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competition in Vacaville. The FCCLA is a national career, technical and personal growth organization with 160,000 members…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Participates in 2019 National Fine Arts Contest Showcasing Member Artwork
THOUSAND OAKS — To enable their members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts and design, and to give them the opportunity to be recognized locally, regionally, and nationally, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley…
NASA selects SBCC students for summer onsite experience
SANTA BARBARA — 2019 is shaping up to be a great year for young women at SBCC who are interested in space exploration. NASA has selected seven SBCC students to travel to various NASA centers this summer to participate in the…
SBCC The Bridge update for Feb. 25 — Student wins Santa Barbara Film Festival award
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter February 2019 Student wins Santa Barbara Film Festival award On the closing night of the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Santiago Bailey-Musacchio, an SBCC dual enrollment student who is also a sophmore at Santa Barbara…
Jackson Introduces Bill Ensuring Civil Rights of CA College Students Involved in Sexual Harassment, Assault Investigations
SACRAMENTO – As the Trump Administration rolls back Title IX protections, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today protecting the civil rights of California college students by requiring schools to follow specific procedures when responding to reports of sexual harassment…
Community Radio KCSB-FM News on Feb. 25 will Present Live Broadcast of Panel Focusing on Impacts of Unnatural Disasters
SANTA BARBARA — KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara, the community radio station located on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, is hosting a live broadcast event focusing on the causes of disasters, both natural and man-made, and their impact…
Guest commentary: The Fabricated Crisis — The Oxnard Civil ‘Gang’ Injunction; Oxnard’s equivalency to Trump’s wall
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Bilingual commentary: Walking and Creativity
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UCSB Chicana/o Studies Celebration Reception to be held Feb. 22
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for the keynote conference in a year honoring the dramatic events that gave rise to Chicano/a Studies at UC Santa Barbara, and to the transformative contributions of Chicano/a and Latinx students, staff and faculty to the…
El Plan de Santa Bárbara, catalyst for Chicano Studies departments across California, turns 50
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB In the late 1960s, so few other Latinos attended his college, Cástulo de la Rocha could find and personally call them all in a matter of days. And as a student activist in a growing…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 21 — Color Flow through March 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY COLOR FLOW Through – March 3, 2019 Visit and see the exhibit with the artist Andy Lepe who will be on hand from noon-3pm on Saturday, March 2 at the…
Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector Steven Hintz elected to statewide association role
VENTURA — The California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors has elected Judge Steven Hintz of Ventura County as the Area 5 director on its Executive Committee. Hintz is the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector. The association promotes the general…
Progress Continues in State’s Woolsey, Hill Fire Recovery Effort
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Efforts to remove debris generated by the Woolsey and Hill fires from private properties in Los Angeles and Ventura whose owners have opted into the state’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program continue to progress, officials with the Debris Removal…
Ventura County Community Development Corp. update for Feb. 20 — Upcoming Fee Workshops
Upcoming Workshops Take advantage of VCCDC’s FREE upcoming workshops ranging from Estate Planning to Homebuyer Education! REGISTER NOW Preserve Your Home – Don’t Wait ‘Til It’s Too Late! Speaker: Gabriela Muñoz, Homeownership Specialist Cost: Free Date: Tuesday, February 26 Time:…
Community Invited to Cybersecurity Presentations and Awards Reception
MOORPARK — The community is invited to attend a cybersecurity briefing, a career and education showcase, and to celebrate more than 160 local middle and high school students who are competing in this region’s first California Mayors Cyber Cup competition…
63rd Conejo Valley Days Seeks Sponsors and Exhibitors
THOUSAND OAKS — Sponsor and exhibitor slots are now available for the 63rd annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 9 through 12 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks. Sponsorship opportunities range from onsite banners to…
Bilingual report: Sen. Jackson, Assemblymember Limón join campaign to combat poverty among young adults
Workers 18 and older now eligible for Cal EITC tax refund SANTA BARBARA — Poverty amongst college students is a growing problem. Studies suggest that food insecurity affects as many as 1 in 2 college students. To address this, CalEITC4Me, the…
LV Fire Relief Joins Forces with Mama Haven
CONEJO VALLEY — Las Virgenes Fire Relief (LV Fire Relief) has partnered with Mama Haven, a Conejo Valley non-profit organization, to provide long-term recovery assistance to local residents displaced by the Woolsey Fire. Immediately following the fire, LV Fire Relief…
Assemblymember Irwin introduces bill to reduce firearm related suicides
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D – Thousand Oaks) on Feb. 15 introduced Assembly Bill 645, a bill to reduce firearm related suicides. “There has been a startling increase in firearm suicides throughout California and the nation,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.…
Ventura County Health Care Agency Hires Chief Financial Officer
VENTURA — The Ventura County Health Care Agency has hired Karla Valle as its chief financial officer after a lengthy national search. Valle has been the Area Chief Financial Officer for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan in Antelope Valley…
SMHS Future Business Leaders of America make impressive showing
SANTA MARIA — Eighteen members of the Santa Maria High School Future Business Leaders of America recently made an impressive showing during various business competitive events at the Future Business Leaders of America Gold Coast Section Conference in South Pasadena. The…
Sponsors, Exhibitors sought for Celebration of the Whales
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors for the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival. This year’s free festival is Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Channel Islands Harbor. …
Bilingual report: Oxnard residents encouraged to apply to serve on Citizen Advisory Group. Deadline extended to March 15
Residents seeking to help shape the future of Oxnard are encouraged to apply to serve on a Citizen Advisory Group for the upcoming new term, expected to begin in April.
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 19 — ShortFilmBingeWatch on Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events ShortFilmBingeWatch Saturday, February 23rd 1:30pm-6:30pm You’re invited to discover the ZShorts International Film Festival! The Festival consists of the ShortFilmBingeWatch (1:30p-6:30p), Followed by the red-carpet Gala Awards Evening (7:00p-9:00p). You may…
Community Environmental Council update for Feb. 19 — SB Earth Day Festival 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Community Environmental Council Announces SB Earth Day Festival 2019 Friday night concert with Beer & Wine Garden added to extend celebration. The 2019 festival will…
Bilingual report: Ventura County budget presentation wins national award
VENTURA — The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the County of Ventura with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the first time the County has received the award. According to the GFOA, the award reflects the commitment of…
32 Properties Affected by Woolsey, Hill Fires Cleared of Structural Debris by State Contactors
VENTURA COUNTY — Even though steady rains in Southern California today are preventing state contractors from conducting debris removal operations on properties in the Woolsey and Hill burn areas, officials with the Debris Removal Operations Center (DROC) in Calabasas report…
Ventura County Civic Alliance update for Feb. 15 — Welcome to Our Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter!
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 13, No. 49 February 2019 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Winter 2019 Livable Communities Newsletter! In this…
Righetti High School Counselors help incoming Guadalupe students
SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School Counselors recently made the future a littler clearer for incoming Guadalupe students. Counselors traveled west to Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School to meet with about 150 Bobcats, create four-year academic plans and input it into school management…
Bilingual commentary: Daughters and Patriarchy
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local 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 •…
Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect Older and Disabled Adults From Falling
SACRAMENTO –Recognizing that falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to assist older and disabled adults with home modifications to help reduce the risk of falling and allow more…
2019 California Strawberry Festival Seeks Submissions for Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Entry applications are now available for the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Strawberry-themed recipes that show exceptional creativity and culinary flair will be selected to compete in the contest. Submissions must be original,…
Valentine’s Day Challenge for Families; A Plan for the Other 364 Days of the Year
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Every February, red roses and heart-shaped boxes of sweets everywhere are a constant reminder that we should be showing our love for our spouse or partner – on just one day each year. With Valentine’s Week…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER A guest at our most recent Valentine-themed Free Family Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum! The Santa Paula Art…
Pioneer Valley FFA dominate at Regional Speaking Finals
SANTA MARIA — Thirteen representatives of the Pioneer Valley FFA will move on to the Regional Speaking Finals on March 22, 2019 to compete and qualify for the State Finals competition after another dominant and successful showing at the Sectional Public…
Museum of Ventura County update of Feb. 13 — Design in the Making: Opening Reception on Feb. 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. There is plenty to see and experience at your Museum! This weekend marks the opening of Design in the…
Ventura College Foundation Hosts Campus Tours
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation (VC Foundation) is hosting tours of the Ventura College campus on the last Monday of the month through April. The “A Pirate’s Life for Me” one-hour walking tour is for community members, service club…
Free English classes at Moorpark College
MOORPARK — Do you want to speak with others in English? Do you want to advance in your career or go to college? Come to Moorpark College! We’re offering free English as a Second Language classes. Please contact Daniela Guevara…
Righetti High School FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team win honors recent Mid-Winter State Finals
SANTA MARIA — The 4-person RHS FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team won individual and team title honors at the recent Mid-Winter State Finals at Fresno State University. Member Maximus Guerra placed third high individual, with Nicole Plude sixth high. The team finished…
California Strawberry Festival Wins 1st Place In CalFest Poster Contest
OXNARD — The 2018 California Strawberry Festival poster took first place in this year’s CalFest commemorative poster contest. The winner was announced at the CalFest annual conference in Reno, Nevada in January. Entries were judged on substance, originality, style, concept,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 12 — Last Look with photographer Luther Gerlach
Click here for the entire e-newsletter LAST LOOK with Photographer LUTHER GERLACH Sunday, February 17 1-3pm (exhibit closing day) Grab the last chance to view the work and ask questions of the creator of the exhibit “Catalyst of Change”, Luther…
Ventura County Public Health reports on influenza-related deaths this flu season
VENTURA COUNTY — As of February 7, 2019, Ventura County has seen 5 influenza-related deaths this flu season, which started in October 2018, the Ventura County Public Health, a department of Ventura County Health Care Agency reported Feb. 11. Click here…
Family Service Agency Names New Board Members
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining its Board and representing communities throughout Santa Barbara County are Marisol Alarcon (Carpinteria), Robert Janeway (Santa Barbara), Sandra Underwood…
CSUCI Nursing faculty member one of four nurse educators nationwide to receive ‘Nurse’s Touch’ award
CAMARILLO — Her imagination and compassion in the classroom are among the characteristics that prompted a national nursing education company to choose CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Nursing Colleen Nevins to receive the 2018 “Nurse’s Touch” nurse educator award.…
Cheesecake Factory now hiring for new Oxnard location at The Collection
OXNARD — The Cheesecake Factory® is opening a new restaurant this April in The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, and is looking to hire nearly 250staff members to join the team. Hospitality-minded individuals who take pride in their work and…
City of Oxnard to Honor Community Relations Commission Award Recipients for Outstanding Accomplishments on Feb. 19
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard Community Relations Commission (CRC) will honor all five recipients of the commission’s Community Recognition Awards program for accomplishments made during 2018. The awards will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as part of the…
Bilingual report: Free Naturalization and DACA Renewal Legal Clinic to be held March 1 in Oxnard
OXNARD — OneJustice, UFW Foundation and Oxnard Adult School are partnering to hold a free legal clinic! During the clinic, individuals will receive free legal advice from licensed attorneys and representatives regarding naturalization and DACA renewal eligibility and, when possible, application…
Works of author/poet Michele Serros donated to CSUCI
“It’s ‘the three Bs.’ It was always about barrios, borders and bodegas, and I wanted to present a different type of life, a life that truly goes on that we don’t always see in the mainstream media.” —2006 NPR interview…
The Mary Kay Foundation? Awards RISE $20,000 Grant
The Mary Kay Foundation Supports Victims of Domestic Violence by Issuing $3 Million in Grants to 150 Domestic Violence Shelters Across the Country SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In support of survivors of domestic violence, The Mary Kay FoundationSM announced…
Retired Firefighter Creates Fire-hose Flags to Support Ventura and Santa Barbara Veterans and First Responders
SANTA BARBARA — John Carrillo, a retired Santa Barbara City firefighter turned artist, recently stumbled across some items online that were created from fire hoses. That’s when he was inspired to create his first American flag using the same equipment…
Free United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Makes Tax Season Accessible for All
SANTA BARBARA — With the clock now ticking toward the April 15 deadline, United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) is now offering free, bi-lingual tax preparation centers for families and individuals who earned less than $66,000 in 2018. UWSBC’s…