OXNARD — La Celestina, also known as The Comedy of Calisto and Melibea, published in 1499 is attributed to Fernando de Rojas, adescendant of converted Jews. The story tells of a bachelor, Calisto, who uses the old procuress Celestina to bewitch love from Melibea, an unmarried girl…
Sept. 21 — Hundreds invited to perform original song ‘We All Pray The Same’ for International Day of Peace Celebration
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Get ready to lend your voice for peace as part of a worldwide movement. Hundreds are invited to join together in spirit and song to sing “We All Pray the Same,” at an interfaith and multi-cultural celebration on…
Sept. 22-23 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Hosts Community Appreciation Day with Free Admission
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College invites community members to experience the zoo free of charge the weekend of Sept. 22 and 23. During the annual “Community Appreciation Day,” guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations at 12:00…
Sept. 22 — School community invited to ‘Strengthening Our Families’ event in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Oxnard School District’s 7th annual “Strengthening Our Families” conference will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at R.J. Frank Middle School, 701 North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. The event will include activities…
Sept. 22 — 13th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s “Day for Kids” – Free Event Provides Families a Day of Fun and Quality Time Together
OXNARD — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme invites the community to join them for the 13th Annual Day for Kids celebration 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Martin V. Smith Youth…
Sept. 22 — Inaugural Folk Festival to be Held at Ag Museum Gardens in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present its first Folk Music Festival in the Gardens, noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 22. The festival will feature Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Misa Della alongside three original songwriters and musicians from Ventura…
Sept. 22 — Bilingual report: Fall Prevention Awareness Day Provides Reminder for Parents & Caregivers
VENTURA COUNTY — The annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD), September 22, raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. Ventura County Public Health’s Safe Kids Coalition would also like to raise the awareness of unnecessary falls among children.…
Through Sept. 24 — Spirits, drag queens, street scenes and wild medicine included in CSUCI’s fall art show
CAMARILLO — All four exhibits in the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s 2018 Fall Art Show explore often overlooked aspects of life with unconventional looks at race, culture, herbal medicine and a colorful segment of the LGBT community. Los Angeles artist Mark Steven Greenfield…
Sept. 24 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present Los Angeles Azules
CHEERS TO FIFTY YEARS – LOS ÁNGELES AZULES September 24, 2018 at 7 P.M. $39 | $59 | $79 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard. oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate the opening of our 50th Anniversary…
Sept. 25 — Housing Authority, League of Women Voters Team up for Voter Registration Drive
SANTA BARBARA — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is teaming…
Sept. 25 — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) hosts free estate planning workshop
VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop…
Sept. 25 — League of Women Voters of Ventura County Ramps Up for the Upcoming Elections
VENTURA — The League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization has several events in the works to help voters stay informed and involved in the upcoming elections. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 25 and…
Sept. 25, 26 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for September 2018 Tuesday, September 25, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, September 26, 10 am – Starbucks Lounge in Albertsons, 730 Quintana Road, Morro Bay Learn…
Sept. 26 — Bilingual report: Ventura College presents ‘Dreamers Set Your Course’ Events
VENTURA COLLEGE — Ventura College will host Dreamers Set Your Course, a series of free and safe events for the community to learn about resources available for undocumented students. These events will take place at Ventura High School on Sept. 20…
Sept. 26 — Housing Authority to Introduce New Section 8 Incentives for Landlords at Meeting
SANTA BARBARA — For the first time in four years, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) will re-open applications for Section 8 affordable housing vouchers. Local landlords are key to the success of the program and…
Sept. 27 — Art Trek presents variety of workshops, events
NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Cabernet, Canvas & Color Workshop 21 and older Thursday, September 27 6:30-9:00pm $40 Per Person Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320…
Sept. 27 — CSUCI to host inaugural Gold Foundation White Coat Ceremony for nursing students
CAMARILLO — First-year nursing students at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will be part of the campus’ first Gold-AACN White Coat Ceremony for Nursing, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Grand Salon on campus. The White Coat…
Sept. 28 — Our County. Our Kids. Partners with Local High School to Spread Awareness about Foster Youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Do you remember that good feeling you experienced seeing a family member cheering you on during those monumental moments in your life? With that said, every child deserves someone cheering for them on the sideline and…
Sept. 28 — Free Job & Career Workshops
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 OXNARD — September 21 – Resumes That Sell, 8 a.m. – noon – Get hands-on assistance in completing your résumé, cover and thank-you letters. Upon completion…
Sept. 29 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be…
Sept. 29 — Alzheimer’s Association Partners With The Collection at RiverPark for Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s
OXNARD — On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Ventura County community is invited to participate in the Oxnard Walk to End Alzheimer’s, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 14,000 people in Ventura…
Through Sept. 29 — ‘Summer Intensive’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
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Sept. 29 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band to perform a Fall Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Fall Pops Concert on Saturday evening, September 29th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, El Choclo, Red…
Sept. 29 — Pop-up Exhibit and Poetry Event Honors Ventura Artist’s Life and Legacy
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception from 2 – 4 p.m., Sept. 29, for the pop-up exhibit, Joe Cardella and ARTLIFE Magazine, celebrating the life of Ventura artist and publisher Joe Cardella. Joe Cardella…
Sept. 29 — Santa Barbara and The American Heart Association Lace Up to Fund Research and Change Lives
The Heart and Stroke Walk’s mission is to fund research to cure heart disease and stroke SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is…
Sept. 29 — Bananas are Back for the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite snacks, bananas, takes center stage at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29. The festival, with fun for all ages, is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry and…
Sept. 29 — 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
PORT HUENEME — One of America’s favorite fruits, the banana, will be celebrated at the 7th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival, Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of delicious foods including…
Sept. 30 — Music Performance: Mariachi Camarillo
CAMARILLO — September 30 at 2pm, join us for Mariachi Camarillo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun and free for the whole family. For more information, visit the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Call (805)-388-5222 or send…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 29
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Collection Has New Home Our permanent art collection has been moved next door to a more spacious home inside our new Cole…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August Programs @ CAM Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate comes from a long line of traditional Zapotec weavers from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico where his family is still dedicated to…
A Populist President — UCSB scholars consider Mexico President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his ambitious agenda
By Talya Meyers • UCSB The third time’s the charm for populist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador. After unsuccessful campaigns in 1994 and 2006, he has now become Mexico’s newest president, winning 53 percent of the vote. Considered an unconventional…
Ventura County Outperforms State in High School Graduation Rate
County’s Dropout Rate also Better than State VENTURA COUNTY — Nearly 86 percent of Ventura County high school students graduated in the 2016-17 school year, which is better than the statewide graduation rate of 82.7 percent for the same period.…
Guest commentary: The Proverbial Black Hold — Civil Gang Injunctions, squandering of millions of tax dollars and lack of Police Accountability
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Solvang 50 Home Challenge initiative wraps up but home improvement savings remain
SOLVANG — Since launching in fall 2017, the Solvang 50 Home Challenge provided residents with education and opportunities to reduce wasted resources and make home energy efficiency updates more affordable. The community outreach activities have ended, however a selection of…
Gold Coast Transit District Service Changes Take Effect on July 29
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will make schedule changes to its weekend schedules effective Sunday, July 29, 2018. GCTD typically makes bi-annual schedule changes each year in July and January, based on analysis of ridership as well as community feedback.…
Bilingual report: Input Needed. Oxnard Seeks Participation from Businesses, Institutions in Broadband Internet Survey
OXNARD – How is broadband internet access working for you? The City of Oxnard wants to know. It is inviting businesses, institutions and other commercial organizations in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and the surrounding area to complete a broadband survey in order…
Ventura Residents Rally in Camarillo on July 26 for Safe Alternatives to Brain-Harming Pesticide Chlorpyrifos. See related news here
Diverse coalition calls for county protections and statewide ban CAMARILLO — There’s a better way to grow food in Ventura County that doesn’t risk damaging the brains and health of local children. That’s the message brought by a diverse group…
Bilingual commentary: The Consequences of Diet
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Marjorie Luke Theatre update for July 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Peter Pan Friday, August 17th 6:00PM Gustafson Dance presents students ages 3-13 to perform a children’s version of the classic tale. This endearing show will feature all of the well-known songs, as…
Local PODS® Lends Support to 26th Annual Ventura County Stand Down
VENTURA COUNTY — For many veterans, daily amenities and other services can be hard to come by, but combining that with trying to assimilate back into a regular routine can be the biggest hardship of all. On July 27-29, local…
Channel Islands Harbor Earns TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. The achievement celebrates businesses and destinations that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. This marks the…
Fresh Futures Summer Camp Brings Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Members to SBCC Campus
CARPINTERIA — Girls Inc. of Carpinteria members converged on the Santa Barbara City College campus for two weeks this summer as part the new Fresh Futures Summer Camp, a program designed to provide incoming fourth through seventh grade girls (ages…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County welcomes new board of directors at annual board retreat
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Board Retreat at the beautiful Sherwood Lake Club for on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The Sherwood Lake Club has been…
CSUCI working to create teacher residency program
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is one of two universities in the CSU system to be groomed for a teacher residency program. The National Center for Teacher Residencies, a national organization dedicated to developing and supporting teacher residency programs, will spend…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for July 25
Click here for the entire e-newsletter MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS: Free MCASB logo tee Discounts on select MCASB merch, including Barry McGee gear Invites to exclusive events like the Summer Member’s Party and other exciting opportunities Join today to secure your discount MCASB Members provide…
Museum of Ventura County update for July 25
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. Vaquero Campfires Opening Day at the AG Museum Join us at the Ag Museum in Santa…
CSUCI Community liaison credits being ‘a child of the village’ for her PCBT award
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Celina Zacarias believes growing up in Oxnard’s La Colonia gave her the sense of community that helped earn her the 2018 Latino Leadership Award from the Pacific Coast Business Times. Zacarias, who serves as the Senior…
Friendship Center welcomes board members
Click here for the entire media release SANTA BARBARA — Friendship Center is pleased to welcome Hank Postma, Kathy Marden, and Sue Adams to its Board of Directors. ”I am incredibly impressed with the skills and strengths of our Board,”…
CSUCI Nursing Program receives award to expand participation in Los Angeles’ ‘Care Harbor’
CAMARILLO — When asked about her experience “Care Harbor,” a massive free clinic held annually in downtown Los Angeles, 2018 CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Nursing graduate Alysha Payne is at a loss for words. “It was absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “They have dentistry,…
Guest commentary: The Oxnard Civil Gang Injunctions — The Fight Continues
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SoCalGas to Begin $41 Million Natural Gas Pipeline Improvement Project in City of Ventura on July 23
Multi-million-dollar investment to support safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service for homes and businesses. Project is part of a multi-billion-dollar safety enhancement program LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced it will replace a 4.5-mile section of a natural…
VCMC accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
VENTURA ? The Ventura County Medical Center has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Cancer Program. Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates…
Bill Ensuring Access to Mental Health Services for Military Veterans Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – AB 2325, by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), prevents counties from denying county mental or behavioral health services to eligible veterans, was signed by the Governor this week. “Lack of access to critical mental health services may worsen suicidal…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 20
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THIS WEEK @ CAM Summer education programs sizzle… don’t miss the last Free Farmer’s Market Art Booth and Art Lab! Art Lab Art Lab classes are where kids and their grownups can share…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Launches New App to Address Community Issues
VENTURA — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is excited to officially launch VCPWA Connect! – A mobile device and web-based system that streamlines how community members report issues within the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura and in…
California Teachers Summit explores the role of creativity in education
“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”— Sir Ken Robinson CAMARILLO — Education should be based on an agricultural rather than an industrial model, according to Sir Ken Robinson, an educational visionary who will…
Bill to Address Repeat Sexual Harassers in the Workplace Signed by the Governor
SACRAMENTO – An important piece of legislation authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) was signed into law by Governor Brown. This bill (AB 2770) helps protect victims and employers from frivolous lawsuits and will address the issue of repeat sexual…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides
SB 1331 expands law enforcement training in domestic abuse cases SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Brown signed legislation by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to prevent domestic violence homicides by training law enforcement officers to identify domestic abuse victims whose lives are…
Gold Coast Transit District Offers Free Summer Saturdays
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) will be offering free rides on its fixed route service every Saturday beginning on July 21, 2018 and ending on August 25, 2018. This will be an opportunity for more people to experience the…
Area high school students learn engineering basics at CSUCI Summer Bridge program
CAMARILLO — Twenty-eight students from five Ventura County high schools are learning to program robots and other engineering basics during CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s four-week Mechatronics Engineering Summer Bridge Program. The students will wrap up the program from 11 a.m. to 12…
Ed Williams appointed as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner
VENTURA — By a unanimous vote on July 17, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers and appointed Edmund (Ed) Williams to a four-year term as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner. The appointment follows…
Museum of Ventura County update for July 17
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Artist Ryan Carr Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr, 6 to 8 p.m., July…
CSUCI’s Institute for Global Economic Research gets a new director and a new direction
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s Institute for Global Economic Research (IGER) will be examining economic issues closer to home under its new director, Assistant Professor of Economics Miguel Delgado Helleseter, Ph.D. “The main direction we’re taking is to give IGER more…
Pacific Coast Business Times to present 7th annual Latino Business Awards on July 19
VENTURA — Pacific Coast Business Times is having its 7th annual Latino Business Awards and for its second year, presenting the Pacific Coast Business Times Scholarship. The scholarship is a partnership between the Business Times and Ventura County Community Foundation. We…
KidSTREAM Awarded Grant to Create Vision Room for Emerging Children’s Museum
VCCF grant to help kidSTREAM explore kids’ dreams for museum design CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, has been awarded a grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to renovate the community room at the former Camarillo…
Students with Autism Begin Summer School at New Camarillo Campus
CAMARILLO — About 60 students with autism began summer school July 16 at the brand new campus of Triton Academy, located at 550 Airport Way near the Camarillo Airport. The campus was built from the ground up in just seven…
Honorees announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards
VENTURA — Honorees have been announced for Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation’s (VCMRF) 25th Annual Fainer/Tauber, MD Awards. The 2018 honorees include: Physician, Beverly Valles Torres, MD; Nurse, Rashidah Khan, RN; Community Service Award, Michael Boyko; Oral Health Specialist, Catherine Chien,…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 16
Discover Your Gift Through Artful Self-Expression at the Santa Paula Art Museum Saturday, July 21, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission to the talk is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for…
Winners Named in Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division
OXNARD — Judges spent two hours sampling salsas before casting their votes for winners in the 2018 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. The contest took place July 12 at La Dolce Vita in Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The 11…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers Unveils New Logo
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers is proud to unveil a new agency logo. The new logo illustrates the agency motto, “Where Families Learn Together,” and captures El Centrito’s commitment to provide comprehensive services to the whole family and…
Oxnard Salsa Festival update for July 13
Reserve Your Premium Seating Now! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Band! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get your Club…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for July 13
Santa Barbara Museum of Art — August – October 2018 events 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Free Thursday Evening 5 – 8 pm 805.963.4364 www.sbma.net Enjoy half-price admission in 2018! Exhibition Opening Childe…
SBCC update for July 13
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter Message From the President – July 2018 On a snowy winter evening in Reading, Pennsylvania, a small group of college students invented a movie game called the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” The general…
A photo exhibit in the UCSB library examines illegal gold mining in the Amazon — and the people and economic forces behind it
By Jim Logan • UCSB The photos are chilling: Giant swathes of devastation in the Brazilian Amazon. Men hip-deep in the brown muck of the gouged and flooded earth. They are the scenes of illegal gold mining in “Garimpeiros: The Wildcat…
Voting begins for Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Dancing with Our Community Stars
Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2018 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place during the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2018 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed…
SBCC Adult High School, GED Classes of 2018 Powered by ‘Grit’
SANTA BARBARA — SBCC’s School of Extended Learning Adult High School, GED and Bilingual GED students proudly turned their tassels June 29. For many, this was the first major step on a path to higher education. More than 40 students…
Bilingual commentary: A Questionable American Tradition
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Senior Focused Technology Utilized by GranVida Voted Top Five Gerontechnology Product by Medtech Boston
CARPINTERIA — Society today is focusing on the quality of life among the fastest growing population—American seniors. According to the California Department of Aging, seniors will have an overall increase of 112 percent during the period from 1990 to 2020.…
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Names Chair, Vice-Chair
VENTURA COUNTY — The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDB) recently elected Gregory Liu as chair and Tracy Perez as vice-chair. Both will serve one-year terms. Liu is president/CEO of JAXX Manufacturing, an electronics manufacturing company in Simi Valley.…
United Way of SB County currently accepting Community Projects for Day of Caring Volunteers
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County is asking charitable organizations, schools, churches and community centers in need of some elbow grease to register as a project site for the 27th Annual Day of Caring on Sept. 15.…
CSUCI among four universities awarded joint grant to tackle freshman year dropout rates
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and three other universities will address a challenge they have in common with a $75,000 joint grant from the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) Foundation. CSUCI, CSU Northridge, CSU Fresno and Portland State University all have…
United Way of Ventura County: Last day to donate school supplies is July 12th!
Last day to donate school supplies is July 12th! Target is having their annual back-to-school sale- a perfect time to purchase school supplies and backpacks to donate to our Stuff the Bus event! Check your local stores for sales! WHY…
Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention to be held July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Public Hearing on Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Dear Friend, From the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow to the Holiday Fire in Goleta, our community has endured more than our fair share of…
Limón Bill Closes Chapter On Ojai Community Control Over Water System
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1794, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), was signed into law by Governor Brown on Monday July 9th. The bill removes references to the Golden State Water Company on the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency Board of…
Third Annual Awards Put Spotlight on Local Contractors for Dedication to Home Energy Efficiency
CENTRAL COAST — As part of its third annual Contractor Recognition Awards, emPower Central Coast is pleased to recognize six local contractors for their commitment to helping homeowners throughout the Central Coast make energy efficient upgrades to their living spaces.…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas launches fundraising campaign
Hello lovers of Teatro/Theatre Teatro de las Américas did not get funding this year from the Oxnard City Cultural Arts Fund. I wrote the grant proposal and am studying the rationale for the low scores received. Of course I feel bad about…
Bilingual report: Preventing Suicide — Help and Hope
By Ventura County Behavioral Health DID YOU KNOW? 81 people died by suicide in Ventura County in 2016. There has been a significant rise in suicide for middle-aged men. Nationally, it is the second leading cause of death for…
Mark Sandoval named as Channel Islands Harbor Director
VENTURA — Mark Sandoval has been named as the new Channel Islands Harbor Director. The appointment was made by County Executive Officer Mike Powers and follows a nationwide recruitment that attracted applicants from across the country and internal candidates. Sandoval…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 6
THIS WEEK @ CAM Free Family Day Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Saturday, July 7 noon –…
Bilingual commentary: Days of Infamy
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Museum of Ventura County update for July 5
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. The Louisiana Bayou comes to the Ag Museum The Agriculture Museum of Ventura County in Santa Paula kicks off its…
RISE Launches LGBTQ+ Outreach Campaign
New grant funding increases LGBTQ+ outreach and services SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest public awareness campaign, bringing awareness of RISE services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in…
CSUCI online Business Administration degree ranked 16th best in the nation
CAMARILLO — A website devoted to researching the best colleges and universities in a number of categories has ranked CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s online Business bachelor’s degree program as the 16th Best Affordable Online Business Administration degree in the nation. The web site, “BestValueSchools.com,”…
SBCC Honored as Statewide ‘Strong Workforce Star’
For prospective students looking for a college education resulting in a job at a living wage in their chosen field, they need look no further than Santa Barbara City College. According to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, 20 career…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update of July 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a sprawling…
August — Beat the heat with family-friendly games, foodie fun and music at The Annex Food Hall
All month long guests are invited to relish in a variety of family friendly events at The Annex Food Hall at The Collection at RiverPark OXNARD — Summer fun is in full swing at The Collection at RiverPark as The Annex…
Camarillo Hospice announces new groups in August
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice has announced new groups in August. Healing Grief through Meditation: Mondays August 6, 13, 20, and 27 12:00 to 1:15 pm Meditation can help reduce the pain that comes with grief and loss. This class will provide you with…
Aug. 2 — Create a still life with tempera paint at the next FREE Family 1st Thursday at Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Thursday, August 2, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Bring the whole family and enjoy 1st Thursday together in SBMA’s Family Resource Center. Museum Teaching Artists assist families in creating special exhibition-based art projects. Afterwards, enjoy the galleries until 8…
2 de agosto — Foro de inmigración y ciudadania
SANTA BARBARA – – El Central Comunitario de Educación y El Consulado de México de Oxnard te invita: Foro de inmigración y ciudadanía, 7 a 9 pm Sabado, 4 de agosto, Central Comunitario de Educación, 300 N. Turnpike Road, Salon 22, Santa…
Aug. 4 — Kaleidoscope and The Adventures of Mary Poppins
CONEJO VALLEY — Kaleidoscope, an unplugged version of Pacific Festival Ballet, is a classical/contemporary performance featuring returning alumni and guest choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance. Our Summer Dance Series also features The Adventures of Mary Poppins, another PFB original. This…
Through Aug. 5 — IT’S GAME NIGHT AT MOORPARK COLLEGE with the Summer Theatre Production of ‘Clue: The Musical’
MOORPARK — The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is proud to announce its Summer Musical Comedy offering of “CLUE: The Musical.” Grab the kids and bring your game faces to this uproarious musical-comedy and play out a murder mystery with Colonel Mustard, Mrs.…
Aug. 8 — Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare
WESTLAKE VILLIAGE — The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley to present General Meeting on Single-Payer Healthcare, featuring Ryan Skolnick and speaker from the California Nurses Association. Click here for more information. North Ranch Center 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. Westlake…
Aug. 9 — Santa Paula Art Museum to Host Exclusive Q&A Event with Ventura Painter Gina Niebergall. See other events here
Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 2:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Admission to the event is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for students and museum members. SANTA PAULA —…
Aug. 10 — ‘Night in Oaxaca: Siempre Adelante’
Estimado MICOP Friends & Family: You are cordially invited to this year’s Night in Oaxaca, on August 10th, 2018 from 5:00PM-7:30PM. We are extremely excited to share that this year’s event will be held at the Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA)! This…
Aug. 10 — Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and Pepe Marquez in Oxnard
OXNARD — Enjoy Cruise night in Oxnard Aug. 10th with an After Party show at Casa Lopez on S. A street featuring: Malo, Steve Salas of Tierra, Daphee and The Daphi-dells and Pepe Marquez. By tickets at link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malo-steve-salas-of-tierra-daphee-and-the-daphi-dells-tickets-47150502422
Aug. 11 — CSUCI Professor to Teach “Ceramics as Personal Sculpture” at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The cost of class is $40.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. SANTA PAULA — In concert with her current exhibition, “Local Clay,” at the Santa Paula Art Museum, artist and CSUCI Assistant…
Aug. 12 — Conejo Democrats 16th annual Garden Party
THOUSAND OAKS — Conejo Democrats to present 16th annual Garden Party: Los Robles Greens Banquet Hall 299 S Moorpark Rd Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 MEET YOUR LOCAL DEMOCRATIC LEADERS! Join DCCV at our 16th Annual Garden Party! (Sun, August 12,…
Aug. 12 — SBMA to present Studio Sunday
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Studio Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA…
Aug. 12 — Natural State Exhibit at the Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County is presenting its latest exhibit, “Natural State,” through Aug. 12. The exhibit features the work of the Museum’s first artist-in-residence Ryan Carr. Using large scale paintings and drawings, the focus of Carr’s work is…
Aug. 15 — CAPS Radio Community Meeting
KPPQ-LP – CAPS Radio Community Meeting August 15th from 5pm to 7pm in the CAPS Media Community Room What is community radio? Join us and learn about KPPQ-LP and how you can support the voice of Ventura County. Get information on…
Aug. 16 — SBMA to present ‘The Santa Barbara Art Scene in the 70s: A Conversation’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “The Santa Barbara Art Scene in the 70s: A Conversation” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Mary Craig Auditorium,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1140 State St., Santa Barbara. Presented…
Aug. 16 — Bilingual report: Oxnard to Present Preview of Cutting Edge Film Festival, Sight + Sound
OXNARD — ?In conjunction with the City of Oxnard, The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) will hold a preview party for a new regional film festival called, Sight + Sound, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. This…
Aug. 17 — Kickback at the PACC
OXNARD — Looking for some summer night fun!? Join for live music, guests DJ sets, arts activities + installations, food trucks + beer garden, artisan marketplace and MUCH MORE from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800…
Aug. 18 — Santa Paula Art Museum to Unveil Its New Cole Creativity Center with Free Event. See more events here
Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to the grand opening of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s…
Aug. 18 — Bilingual report: DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families to be held in Oxnard
OXNARD — “DreamFest • A Festival for Migrant Farm Worker Families” will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Channel Islands High School Quad, 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard. Educational Services Activities for Kids! Games and…
Aug. 18 — Wild and Scenic Film Festival
VENTURA — Tickets are on sale now for Ventura Land Trust’s 9th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) coming to Ventura on August 18th. The popular festival offers audiences the change to enjoy a series of award-winning short films…
Aug 18 — Ventura County Genealogical Society to present Free Family History Program
CAMARILLO — Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Family History Presentation Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 1:00 P.M. FINDING ONLINE RESOURCES FROM LINEAGE SOCIETIES Lineage societies have been collecting and preserving…
Through Aug. 20 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Mindfulness in Grief
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Mindfulness in Grief, A Meditation Group. Open to both new and experienced meditators. Group includes time for instruction in meditation and processing one’s grief. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Eight…
Aug. 21 — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to present free presentation on Total vs. Partial Knee Replacement
CAMARILLO — Enjoy a free dinner and get your questions answered about total versus partial knee replacement. Orthopedic Surgeon Rocco Calderon, MD, who has been practicing in Camarillo for over 23 years will discuss pain management, indications for surgery, different surgical…
Aug. 21 — Museum Figure Drawing Group at Leashless Brewing with Ryan Carr
VENTURA — Join artist Ryan Carr, 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 21, at Leashless Brewing, 585 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura, for the Museum of Ventura County figure drawing group. This popular event meets twice-monthly to draw live, clothed models. Bring…
Aug. 23 — Gallery Talk by Artist John Robertson
SANTA PAULA — Join us for artist John Robertson’s walking tour of his paintings depicting scenes from the Ventura County Fair at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, at the Agriculture Museum located at 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula. Explore,…
Aug. 23 — Resource Families Needed in Lompoc: Our County. Our Kids Rises to the Call
Our County. Our Kids. Hosts Resource Family Orientation on August 23 to Meet Ongoing Need of Resource Families SANTA MARIA — Youth in foster care all have one thing in common: They all need families to love and support them.…
Through Aug. 24 — Free Job & Career Workshops in Oxnard
Location: West County America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 August 10- Winning Interviews, 8:00 a.m. – noon – You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This Career Shop will give you…
Aug. 25 — CA RISE for Climate Art Making with David Solnit & The Peace Poets on Tour
VENTURA — Participatory Artivism and Performance coming to West Ventura with David Solnit, world renowned artist from Oakland, CA, specializing in art activism on tour with The Peace Poets, a hip hop group from the Bronx, NYC, calling for social…
Through Aug. 25— Channel Islands Harbor Presents Concerts by the Sea
OXNARD — Channel Islands Harbor is holding its annual Concerts by the Sea each Saturday through Aug. 25. Each performance in the free summer concert series will be held from 4-6 p.m. at Peninsula Park, 3401 Peninsula Road, Oxnard at…
Aug. 26 — Fillmore Indie Folk Band “Gathering” Returns to the Santa Paula Art Museum. See more events here
Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 4:00pm at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center. Admission to the event is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — Fillmore indie folk band “Gathering” will return to the…
Aug. 26 — Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network annual Write for Your Rights event
VENTURA — The Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network is hosting its signature Write For Your Rights event to bring together our community’s collective voice during a time when threats to reproductive rights are at an all time high. Attempts to block…
Aug. 26 — Free Screening of the 2018 Documentary “End Game” + Panel Discussion
Free Screening of the 2018 Documentary “End Game” + Panel Discussion Hospice of Santa Barbara Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for a FREE screening of the 2018 documentary “End Game”, which tells the story of terminally ill patients and the…
Aug. 26 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Host Free Screening in Carpinteria of 2018 Documentary “End Game”
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) invites the community to a free movie screening of the 2018 documentary “End Game” on Sunday, August 26. Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, “End Game” tells the story of terminally…
Aug. 27 — Back by Popular Demand, Tuition-Free Parenting Courses Return to SBCC School of Extended Learning
SANTA BARBARA —SBCC’s School of Extended Learning’s most popular tuition-free parenting skills classes are returning this fall. For parents of kids from 0 to 5 years, the unique Parenting Skills program brings moms, dads and their children together with other…
Aug. 27 — El Concilio Family Services to present Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic
CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services presents the Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr. Golf Classic, aptly titled for a man who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health of farmworkers. Proceeds to benefit El Concilio Family Services. Dr. Lopez began…
Aug. 28 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Sessions
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for August 2018 Tuesday, August 28, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo For more information: www.slocasa.org or 541-6542.
Aug. 29 — ‘Urban ARTTREK’ at Pacific Coast Civil in Agoura Hills
Click here for the entire e-newsletter URBAN ARTTREK Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | 5:30-7: 30 pmPACIFIC COAST CIVIL 30141 Agora Road, Suite 200 Agora Hills, CA 91301 No RSVP necessary | Free Admission | Event held indoors LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION Join…
Aug. 29 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to present ‘Champions for Community Education Luncheon’
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will present “Champions for Community Education Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Ventura County Community Foundation. Download Document It’s a fact: people don’t mind scrolling to read an…
Through Aug. 30 — The Collection at RiverPark announces lineup of local talent highlighting summer concert series, Rock the Collection
OXNARD — Sponsored by Dignity Health Medical Group, The Collection at RiverPark invites patrons to rock and revel in the sounds of timeless classics with a lineup of family-friendly performances for the annual summer concert series, Rock the Collection. Guests are encouraged to…