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Consulate helps distribute free
Spanish-language books

Books in Spanish for area schools and organizations were delivered on May 28 by the Mexican consulate in Oxnard. The books — history, geography and literature collections — are available at no cost in collections of 55 volumes.

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Cuídate holds AIDS PSA reception

The Ventura County AIDS Partneship and Cuidate Ventura County had a preview gathering for "Rosas Story," a frank and powerful PSA about AIDS prevention in Spanish and English that is designed to start the conversation about this sensitive subject. The reception was held May 26, 2010 at the Tower Club in Oxnard

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Social Justice Fund holds inaugural fundraiser

Doug Green, right, one of the founders of the Social Justice Fund of Ventura County, helps lead a Salsa dance class with professional dance instructor Vanessa Hernandez. Green will be raising funds for the organization by participating in the Oxnard Salsa Festival's "Dancing with the Community Stars' program. Friends and supporters gathered for the inaugural "Creating A New Canvas for Social Justice" fundraiser for the Social Justice Fund of Ventura County on May 23 at The Four Friends Gallery in Thousand Oaks.

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Rebozo Festival brings out large crowds
for good cause

Rebozos were not in a short supply. Madrinas and other community members gather for a group photo. The 6th annual Rebozo Festival was held May 23 at the historic Adolfo Camarillo Ranch in Camarillo, California. Proceeds of the event benefited the Café on A Foundation.

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Community shows off cool rides

J.R. Corralejo of Moorpark shows off his '64 Chevy Impala, surrounded with Lakers banners. He has been working on his ride for the past three years. The second annual California Car & Cycle Show, a benefit for El Concilio del Condado de Ventura, was held on May 23, 2010 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California. An estimated 15,000-plus car enthusiasts attended the event that featured more than 800 competitors, music, food and games for the children.
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Oaxacan community holds annual festival

It was a time to dance and celebrate Oaxacan culture. Club Ñuu Savi del estado de Oaxaca and Unidad Popular Benito Juárez presented the free cultural celebration Guelaguetza 2010 on May 23 in La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard. The program includes Oaxacan food, arts and crafts, dances from the seven regions of Oaxaca, with the participation of Banda Y.E.B, Chareos de Santiago del Rio, Los Rubios de Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Diablos de la Mixteca and Grupo Folklórico Centeotl.

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Community comes out to support
Downtown Center for the Arts

Armando Lopez, board president of the Downtown Center for the Arts, stands next to artist Johanna Spinks, who created the masterful portrait during the evening's festivities. The Downtown Center for the Arts held its second annual DCA Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 22 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant & Banquet Hall in downtown Oxnard.

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Youth celebrate graduation at Oxnard College

Oxnard College graduates-to-be march into the sports field prior to the start of the 35th annual Oxnard College commencement ceremony on May 20 in Oxnard.

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Protesters hold vigil at Rio School District

Protesters gather at the corner of Vineyard Avenue and Ventura Boulevard during a 27-hour vigil regarding the employment of Rio School Superintendent Sherianne Cotterell that began May 20 in Oxnard.

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Public comes out to support local education

Community advocate Francisco Romero explains how detrimental state budget cuts are to students during the California Advocates United to Save Education (CAUSE) rally on May 19 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Oxnard. CAUSE is a statewide network of teachers, parents and other community activists. For more information, contact Efrain D. Cazares at 805.625.3233.

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Bringing a touch of home to the
California Strawberry Festival

Artist extraordinaire, chef and singer Jean Paul made the long journey from Haiti to the annual California Strawberry Festival on May 15 at College Park in Oxnard.

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A time to celebrate all things mom

Folklorico dancers perform for all the moms who attended the Mother's Day breakfast on May 9 at Casa Lopez Banquet Hall & Mexican Restaurant in Oxnard.

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Time to explain impact of health care reform
on small businesses

Roberto Juarez, founder of Clinicas del Camino Real, explains the benefits of health care reform. Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, left, recently spoke about key provisions of the recently approved health care legislation designed to help small business owners during a presentation to the Gold Coast Hispanic Business Council on May 7 at Casa Lopez Banquet Hall & Mexican Restaurant in Oxnard.

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Youth give 'The Gift' to the community

Youth from the KEYS Leadership Academy performed "The Gift," a hard-hitting, intense and emotional one-act play on domestic and sexual violence on May 5 at Café on A, 438 So. A St. in downtown Oxnard. The play is written by Armando Vazquez, Deborah DeVries and Julie Medina, and directed by Tracy Takahashi and Medina.

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Kathlene Contreras presents reading
at Oxnard Public Library

Children's book author and CSU Channel Islands professor Kathleen Contreras read from her newest bilingual children's book, "Braids/Trencitas," during a bilingual Cinco de Mayo children's program on May 5 at the Oxnard Public Library.

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Community holds protest against Arizona immigration law

Community advocate Francisco Romero, a representative from the Committee on La Raza Rights, joins others in speaking against the immigration law, S.B. 1070, recently signed by the governor of Arizona. The protest was held May 1 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. Behind Romero is Javier Gomez, founder of the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard, and performers from the group.

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Day of children finds health connection
at Mexican Consulate in Oxnard

This young person gets a kick during the annual Día del Niños event held May 1 at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard. The event included a health fair for children, music, dancing and even a clown, while adults were provided with information on consular services. There was even a gift giveaway for children.

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A passion for chocolate
benefits Museum of Ventura County

A visitor enjoys a tasty treat. Maya Schoop-Rutten offered an overview of the world’s best chocolates during her presentation “Chocolate Travels with Maya on April 29 at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura. Schoop-Rutten is the owner of Chocolate Maya in Santa Barbara. The event was a fundraiser for the museum by Las Contemporaneas.

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Art community shines at Moorpark Arts Festival

Andrea Vargas Mendoza of Santa Paula shows off her artwork, which featured her own students, at the Moorpark Arts festival on Sunday, April 25. The festival was held at the Moorpark Civic Center, the Moorpark Library, the High Street Arts Center and other local businesses on High Street. For more information about Vargas, visit www.andreavargastudio.com

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Walking to end hunger

Members of the Tequila Alquimia team took part in the 2010 Crop Hunger Walk on April 25 along the beach, river and downtown areas of Ventura. The walk was designed to raise money and awareness for hunger in Ventura and around the world. Adam and Debbie Casillas served as co-organizers of the team. For more information, visit www.churchworldservice.org

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A day for children in Oxnard

A long line of children and their parents wait to receive books. The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project held its annual Dia del Niño event on Saturday, April 24 at Harrington Elementary School in Oxnard. A separate event was held at Rio Real Elementary School in Oxnard. A report on the indigenous community in Southern California was also presented during the event. For more information on MICOP, call 805.483.1166 or visit or visit http://www.mixteco.org

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Local author enjoys day at book festival

Enedina Castañeda, a Santa Maria Valley educator and author of "Del Puño y Mente de Una Mujer...Poemas," stands proudly in front of her book on display at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held April 24-25 on the campus of UCLA. Her publisher, AuthorHouse, was part of the festival for the first time. For more information, visit www.authorhouse.com

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Wine & Art Trail benefits music program

Veronica Rodriguez of BG's Cafe in Oxnard serves up some tasty treats at the Carnegie Art Museum. The Oxnard Rotary and Ventura Marina Rotary joined forces with the Boys & Girls Clubs' Young Professional Network to present the second annual Wine & Art Trail held April 18 in downtown Oxnard. The event benefits the club's after school music program. The walking tour included stops at Rancho Ventavo Cellars, New Age Gallery, Fresh & Fabulous, the Downtown Center for the Arts and the Carnegie Art Museum before closing remarks and music at Heritage Square. Amigos805.com was a media sponsor of the event.

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Baile de Primavera benefits
El Centrito programs

Luann Rocha, executive director of El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard, welcomes friends and supporters. More than 300 people attended the Baile de Primavera fundraiser held on Saturday, April 17 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Oxnard.

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CRLA/LULAC hold fundraiser barbecue

José R. Padilla, executive director of California Rural Legal Assistance, from right, enjoys a conversation with friends Martha Hernandez-Jauregui and Aurelio Jauregui. California Rural Legal Assistance teamed with the League of United Latin American Citizens for a fundraiser on April 17 at Freedom Park in Camarillo.

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Learning about our origins

Martin Espino listens to a question from the audience following his presentation of "Mexico Origins: Who are we and where are we going?"; on April 14 at Oxnard College. Espino played indigenous instruments to accompany his lecture exploring the migration theory into Mexico, the definition of “Native American,” and the cultures of ancient Mexico.

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Enjoying a festive day at Gran Kermes Comunitaria

Members from El Club de Oriundos de San Francisco Higos, Oaxaca held a community celebration of food, dancing and family entertainment in the El Rio neighborhood of Oxnard on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The event included Los Diablos de San Francisco Higos, young people dressed in traditional clothing and coloring and drawing by children. Also participating in the event was Danza de Los Rubios de Agua Azul, Danza de Los Diabos de Santiago de Rio and Danza de Los Diabos del Club Nu Savi. For more information on Gran kermes Comunitaria, call 805.890.6647 or 805.890.0094.

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Friends, food and business relations found at 4th annual Latino Business Expo

Latino Business Expo co-founder Adam Casillas, shares a moment with his wife, Debbie, right, and Susan Wilson, left. More than 1,400 people were expected to attend the 4th annual Latino Business Expo, held April 8 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ventura.

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Friends come together to support
David Rodriguez for LULAC president

Friends and community members gathered Saturday, April 3 at the Camarillo home of Bill Terrazas for a fundraising effort to support the candidacy of David Rodriguez for national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens. More than 50 people attended the event. With Rodriguez, from far left, were Art Hernandez, Terrazas, Ray Tejada
and Jess Gutierrez.

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Music, health advice and fun greeted crowds at U.S. Census outreach in Oxnard

This young mother and child enjoy the music and sunshine during the U.S. Census outreach effort held on Sunday, April 4 at the Centerpoint Mall in Oxnard. More than 3,000 people attended the event, where they filled out Census forms and received free medical services from Clinicas del Camino Real.

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One Person Art Contest to benefit several
non-profit organizations

Artist Gerald Zwers, left, Xavier "Big X" Montes and Kathy Zwers, celebrate the opening reception for the "Gerald Zwers One Person Art Contest" on Friday, April 2 at The Buenaventura Art Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara, Ventura. The artist will give away more than 100 works of art during the four-week event, which is planned as a fund-raising benefit for several prominent local non-profit groups, including Focus on the Masters, The Ventura Film Society and Ventura Hillside Conservancy.

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Community leaders gather in downtown Oxnard
to promote ongoing U.S. Census efforts

Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Andrés Herrera, center makes remarks during a Census Day kick-off on Thursday, April 1 in downtown Oxnard. Behind him
are David Rodriguez, left, and Manuel Munoz of Vida Newspaper.

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Latino Business Expo holds pre-event reception

Monica Izquierdo, Art Garcia of Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina and Adam Casillas of the Latino Business Expo, enjoy a pre-show gathering and tequila tasting at Cabo on Wednesday, March 31 in Oxnard. The reception promoted the
April 8 Latino Business Expo in Ventura.

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Pedro Nava welcomes full house at meet and greet fundraiser at Café on A in Oxnard

Pedro Nava, a candidate for California Attorney General, makes a point during remarks at a meet and greet fundraiser on March 28 at Café on A in downtown Oxnard. Besides friends and supporters, the event was attended by Nava's wife, Susan Jordan, who is running for the
36th Assembly District seat being vacated by Nava. She is running against Das Williams.

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Friends, supporters gather in Santa Barbara
to celebrate art of Denis O'Leary

Educator and artist Denis O'Leary, right, displays some of his art in the background as he takes a moment to join with Pete R. Placencia and Susan Jordan during the "Artworks by Artist Denis O'Leary," reception and art sale on March 27 at Art Gallery de Placencia, 34 W. Carillo St., Santa Barbara. More than 30 pieces were on display. Placencia is the owner of the gallery, while Jordan is running against Das Williams for the 36th Assembly District seat being vacated by Jordan's husband, Pedro Nava, who is running
for California Attorney General.

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Community remembers César Chávez
by taking part in immigration march

Javier Gomez, founder of the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center, kicks off the event as an estimated 1,000 community members took part in a march for Comprehensive Immigration Reform in memory of César Chávez on Sunday, March 21. The event began at Parque del Sol in La Colonia and concluded with speeches at Plaza Park in Oxnard. Participating organizations included VC CLUE, the United Farm Workers union, La Hermandad and the Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy.

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El Concilio del Condado de Ventura
celebrates local Latino leaders

Ernie Pineda, of Wells Fargo Bank, presents a Latino Leadership Award to artist/community advocate Veronica Valadez, during El Concilio del Condado de Ventura's gala dinner on March 20 in Oxnard.
More than 400 people attended the gala.

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Mexican Consulate hosts health information fair

Vicky Bobadilla, of the Center for Family Health, performs blood glucose and cholesterol level testing at the main tent. The Mexican Consulate and the Ventura County Health Agency presented a health fair on March 20 at the consulate's office in Oxnard. The event, part of the consulate's Ventanilla de Salud (Health Window), provided free health screenings and a variety of health information for the public.

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Community comes out against cuts
in local education

Parents show their concern for their children's education. Students, teachers, parents and other supporters took to the streets on March 19 to protest proposed state budget cuts that would hurt local schools. The noisy demonstration was held at the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Ventura Road in Port Hueneme.

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CSU Channel Islands celebrates
grand opening of Student Union

Students, faculty, staff and members of the development community, prepare for the ribbon-cutting ceremony when California State University, Channel Islands, celebrated the grand opening of the new Student Union at the university
on March 18, in Camarillo.

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Celebration of St. Patrick's Day a time to remember cross-cultural history

Performers dressed in the garb of Los Patricios brigade holds a stylized Virgen de Guadalupe at the head of the marching group. Members of the Bell Arts Factory took part in the reenactment of the legendary brigade of Irish and Polish soldiers who switched sides during the War with Mexico. Thousands turned out for the 22nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13 in downtown Ventura. The parade was presented
by the Ventura Elks Lodge #1430.

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Los Empresarios network to build business relationships

Charles Allison, of State Farm in Oxnard, describes his positive experience with business networking with members and guests gathered for Los Empresarios chapter of Business Network International reception on March 11 at Casa Lopez Mexican Restaurant and Banquet Hall in dowtown Oxnard.

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Carnaval de los Huhues de Tlaxcala thrills community at Oxnard College Park

Pineapple dancers and other performers entertained an audience of more than 500 people who attended the Carnaval de los Huhues de Tlaxcala on March 7 at Oxnard's College Park. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the cultural traditions, music and dances typical
of the Mexican state of Tlaxcala.

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Community turns out to support
AIDS programs in the region

Members of the Ñuu Savi Club make their triumphal entry onto the stage during the "Rhythms of Life: Dance for AIDS" benefit presented March 6 at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura. The event, presented by the Ventura County AIDS Partnership (VCAP), drew hundreds of people to support AIDS programs in the region. Besides Ñuu Savi Club, the event included performances by the Capoeira Batuque group, Pazumo Entertainment, Kealoha & Company Expressions of Polynesia.

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Finding strength during the
March "Women of Strength" exhibit

Artists Pedro de la Cruz, Maribel Hernandez and Arielle Adorno, right, enjoy the festivities during the opening reception for the March "Women of Strength" exhibit on March 5 at the Vita Art Center & Bell Arts Factory in Ventura. The juried art exhibit focuses on the strength and achievements of women, featuring more than 50 artists spread over three galleries. For more visit www.vitaartcenter.com

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35th District Assembly candidate
Das Williams talks about his plans

Das Williams details his position on gay marriage during a question and answer session. Supporters gathered on Wednesday, March 3 at La Dolce Vita restaurant in downtown Oxnard for a reception for Williams, who is running for the 35th Assembly District. Williams, who is running against Susan Jordan, urged those present to help him bring the message to Sacramento about the urgent needs of the district, which covers Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara. For more information, visit www.daswilliams.org

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Rains didn't dampen spirits of those
who attended community health fair

María Felix Ryan, center, in the doorway, explains health services to people waiting their turn at a health fair, or Jornada Sabatina, held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard. The free health fair is part of a series of events taking place in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties as part of the Health Window, or Ventanilla de Salud program, presented by the Mexican Consulate. The next health fair will take place on Saturday, March 20 at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard.

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Community gets free tax help during
Mega Tax Day in Oxnard

Salvador Vazquez helps taxpayers seeking information. El Concilio del Condado de Ventura was the site for the Mega Tax Day held Saturday, Feb. 20 in Oxnard. The event was presented by the Ventura County Financial Empowerment Partnership, which is seeking to increase the number of individuals and families who receive no-cost tax preparation. Partnership members included United Way of Ventura County, the Business and Employment Services Department of the Health Services Agency of Ventura County, Cabrillo Economic Development Corp., FileYourTaxes.com, the Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy and the IRS.

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Santa Paula Art Museum celebrates grand opening

Artist/musician Xaver "The Big X" Montes takes in the scenery as he entertains the crowd. The historic Limoneira building has become the new home for the Santa Paula Art Museum, which enjoyed its grand opening on Feb. 14 in Santa Paula. The building will be the home to the renown Santa Paula Art Collection.

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Pete Escovedo lends a strong beat
to the Ventura Music Festival

Pete Escovedo gets down to the beat during the Ventura Music Festival show on Feb. 13 at the Ventura High School Theatre, Ventura. The Valentine's Day eve show featured legendary timbalero Escovedo, who made his mark playing with Santana, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D'Rivera and other greats who have made Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban beats so popular in the last half of the last century.

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Missionaries hold pre-Valentine's Day dinner/dance

Father Hugo Maese, Dolores Ochoa and brother Manuel Rosales take a moment to pose for the camera. The Missionaries of the Holy Spirit presented a pre-Valentine's Day dinner/dance on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the annual event went to support the educational studies of students who want to
become priests.

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Community gets a health check-up

Despite the constant rain, mobile units from Clinicas del Camino Real and the Santa Paula Clinic rolled into the parking area behind the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church for the "Health Fair for Men and their Families" on Feb. 6 in Simi Valley. The event was sponsored by the Mexican Consulate's Ventanilla de Salud program in cooperation with the Ventura County Health Agency.

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Gallery gets new name, image

Gallery 255 owner Sandra McCullough welcomes guests to the gallery's grand opening celebration on Feb. 5, 2010 in Ventura. Performing next to her is artist/musician Xavier Montes. Formerly known as The Seabreeze Gallery, Gallery 25 is open from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at 255 S. Laurel St. For more information, call 805.861.0624 or click here

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Dancing for a good cause

Amal Duwaik, right, goes from a blur to a classic pose as more than 300 dance enthusiasts of all ages, shapes and sizes came out to the Hueneme High School Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 30 to participate in Future Leaders of America's inaugural Zumbathon. The event, sponsored by the high school's Club Herencia Hispana, raised funds for FLA's leadership programs. Zumba is an aerobic workout that fuses salsa, cumbia, merengue and flamenco.

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A party with a purpose

Community members gathered on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Oxnard home of Bryan and Lorraine McDonald for a party to support the candidacy of Susan Jordan, right photo in brown coat, who is running for the 35th Assembly District. For more information about the campaign, visit www.jordan4assembly.com

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Remembering the dream

John Zaragoza, fifth district supervisor for Ventura County, in gray coat, from left, Oxnard Mayor Pro Tem Andres Herrera and Congresswoman Lois Capps are among those holding a sign at the start of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Monday, Jan. 18 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard.

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Santa Barbara community gathers
for immigration reform rally

Community members gather for a candlelight vigil to support immigration reform. More than 300 people attended an immigration reform rally in front of the courthouse in Santa Barbara on Monday, Jan. 18. The vigil was sponsored by a local organization called Pueblo.

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A day to celebrate art

Pete Placencia holds aloft a painting during an art auction at the Galeria de Placencia in downtown Santa Barbara. The event on Jan. 16 also included a celebration for the Winter Edition of Diva Tú! magazine.

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'Epoca Nueva' opens eyes to world's diversity during presentation in Santa Paula

Puppet Town players spin their magical tales from behind their portable stage as children stare in delight at the yarns coming alive at the show. The presentation was held during the "Epoca Nueva — El fuego del futuro" program held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Casa del Mexicano in Santa Paula. The event featured music, theatre for children and adults, food and a mixed media art presentation showcasing the diversity to our changing world.

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The mind of a woman comes to
poetry reading in Oxnard

Enedina Castañeda gets into the spirit of the moment during a reading from her book "Del Puño y Mente de Una Mujer ... Poemas." The Consul of Mexico in Oxnard invited the community to a poetry reading by Castañeda on Friday, Jan. 8. The event, which was part of the "2010 Bicentennial Year," included a reception and book signing at the end of the reading held at the Mexican Consulate.

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Here comes the 'Bridal Show' at Spanish Hills

This young lady lends a helping hand to this bridal model and her wedding dress. Diva Tú! magazine and Paragon Studios invited Amigos805.com to attend "A Day Celebrating Weddings," on Sunday, Jan. 10 at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. The bridal expo was presented by Alayna's Bridal & Formal in Camarillo
and Friar Tux Shop in Thousand Oaks.

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Sal's Mexican Inn officially
closes its doors

Leticia "Leti" Lopez, right, poses with Oxnard Harbor Commissioner Jesse Ramirez. After a 62-year run, Sal's Mexican Inn officially closed on Dec. 23 in Oxnard. Community members gathered at the restaurant to say their final goodbyes to this Oxnard institution.

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Community holds opening reception for(R)EVOLUTION Calendar

Marie Gregorio-Oviedo, right, photographer and graphic designer of the (R)EVOLUTION Calendar — Commemorative Centennial of the Mexican Revolution 1910-2010, thanks retired teacher Esther Dominguez, who was among those who came to Café on A — Rudy F. Acuña Gallery in downtown Oxnard on Dec. 22 to celebrate the reception for the calendar, which features 46 local Latino community leaders, with proceeds going to local nonprofit groups and charities in Mexico. For more information on the calendar, contact: mariethephotographer@gmail.com

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Organizers thank supporters of (R)EVOLUTION Calendar

Marie Gregorio-Oviedo thanks those who supported creation of the (R)EVOLUTION Calendar — Commemorative Centennial of the Mexican Revolution 1910-2010, during a reception held on Dec. 22 at Café on A — Rudy F. Acuña Gallery in downtown Oxnard. Gregorio-Oviedo is the calendar's photographer and graphic designer. The calendar features 46 local Latino community leaders, with proceeds going to local nonprofit groups and charities in Mexico. For more information on the calendar, contact: mariethephotographer@gmail.com

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Sal's Mexican Inn to close Dec. 23

Pablo Bernal, Blanca Zepeda and Leticia Lopez take a quick break to pose during a busy night at Sal's Mexican Inn. After a 62-year run, the restaurant will officially close on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Rico and Mambo from Q104.7 are scheduled to do a live remote on that day at the restaurant. Please visit the restaurant and show your support for this great community institution. Sal's, open daily at 11 a.m., is at 1450 So. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard. For more information, call 805.483.9015.

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Groups partner to aid Mercy Ministries

Dr. Adolfo Murillo of Tequila Alquimia, left, holds up a copy of the (R)evolution calendar created by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo, second from right. The Gold Coast Hispanic Business Council teamed up with the United Way of Ventura County’s Latino Action Team and Casa Lopez Banquet Hall and Mexican Restaurant to host a “Holiday Toy & Canned Food Drive” on Dec. 17, 2009 at Casa Lopez in downtown Oxnard. The event benefited Mercy Ministries in Nyeland Acres/El Rio. Since January 2008, the organization has been operating a food pantry every Saturday in the Nyeland Acres/El Rio neighborhood of Oxnard, where it feeds about 150 families.

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Mexican harpist entertains, educates community

Acclaimed Mexican concert harpist Mercedes Gomez Benet entertained and educated the audience on harp techniques during a performance on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard. The program was presented by the Consul of Mexico in Oxnard as part of Teatro de las Américas' presentation of "Pasto-RE-LA," which concludes on Dec. 18 and 19 with performances at Café on A in downtown Oxnard. Her performance included Sones Púrhepechas from Michoacan, works by composers such as Manuel M. Ponce, Ventura Romero Armendáriz, Jorge Torre Sáenz, Eugenio Toussaint, Betaza Sones of the Oaxacan Sierra and the Suite Pa 'Su Meche, commissioned, premiered and recorded by Mercedes Gomez Benet for her CD "Zarpa Al Azar" in 1996.

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Museum celebrates 'Para los Niños'

Photographer Arturo Pérez captures the attention of both children and adults with his story telling. More than 230 migrant families from Santa Paula and Oceanview school districts participated in the second annual "Para los Niños" holiday celebration held on Dec. 16 at the Museum of Ventura County, Ventura. The event, sponsored Las Contemporáneas, a Latina committee at the museum, featured the latest art exhibition by Omar d’Leon curated by Anna Bermudez, music by Xavier Montes y su grupo de pequeños músicos--Conjunto Callejon, bilingual storytelling, holiday art projects, and playing Loteria. Students from California State University Channel Islands also assisted with the event contributing their time and bilingual skills to the community.

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Oxnard celebrates Christmas

The Holiday Trolley prepares for its first run of the night with the
Oxnard Christmas tree in the background on Dec. 16 in downtown Oxnard.
The Third Annual Holiday Trolley Tour was held Dec. 15-17.

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Recognizing a lifetime of community service

Fifth District Supervisor John Zaragoza, from left, shares a moment with Ignacio and Fernando Carmona, following the ceremony to honor Ignacio Carmona with a lifetime achievement recognition presented during the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 14, 2009 in Ventura, California.

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Pedro Nava & friends enjoy seaside reception

Fernando Carmona, from left, Pedro Nava, Ignacio Carmona and Armando Vazquez, share a Kodak moment when Jayne and Dr. Jonathan Ziv hosted a fundraising reception for Pedro Nava, who is running for California Attorney General. Ignacio Carmona was honored with a lifetime achievement award on Dec. 14 at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. The reception for Pedro Nava was held on Dec. 13 at Hollywood Beach at Channel Islands Beach. The event was co-chaired by Jayne and Dr. Jonathan Ziv, Jim Datona, Jim Hensley ,
Julie and Tim Flynn.

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Chabad community celebrates lighting of Menorah

Rabbi Yakob Latowicz of Chabad Ventura, with the help of a cherry picker, braves the heights to light the Menorah as more than 300 members of the Chabad community in the cities of Oxnard and Ventura gathered on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Ventura Pier. Sunday was the third day of Chanukah.

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Downtown Santa Paula Merchants
celebrate the holidays

Xavier "The Big X" Montes and his Conjunto Callejon. The Downtown Santa Paula Merchants Association honored the holidays with a celebration on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the California Oil Museum in downtown Santa Paula. Besides a gingerbread house contest, the event also included performances by the Isabel School Choir and Grupo Folklorico Tecalitlán.

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Classic cars help bring in new toys

El Concilio del Condado de Ventura joined up with the Viejitos Car Club for the 2nd annual "Toys for the Kids" car show on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. The show brought in a big haul of toys as demonstrated by El Concilio president Armando López, from left, Sharon Cardil, who is holding López's grandson, Armando Jr., and John Castillo. Also joining the show were members of the Califas car club from Santa Paula. The event drew more than 80 entries.

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Time for a hot tamale on a cool December day

Tommy and Anna Tuitama get ready to dig into some hot and tasty tamales under the City of Oxnard's official Christmas tree during the Knights of Columbus Oxnard Council 750 celebration of all things tamales on Saturday, Dec. 5
at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard, Ca.

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Oxnard enjoys holiday season with a parade

Members of a before- and after-school education program in Oxnard enjoy a ride on a float when the city celebrated “A Storybook Christmas” with the annual Christmas Parade around A, Fifth and C streets on Dec. 5, 2009 in downtown Oxnard. City officials said the event brought together businesses, organizations, clubs and service groups.

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Mixteco community
celebrates 'Fiesta Navideña'

These young people enjoy a not-so-traditional holiday meal of chips and salsa at Harrington Elementary School in Oxnard. Thanks to the support of volunteers, and donations of toys, food and other goods by the community, the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project held its annual "Fiesta Navideña" at Harrington Elementary School and at Rio Rio School in Nyeland Acres on Dec. 5. Hundreds of people came to the event which featured music, a papel picado demonstration for the children and words of encouragement from community leaders.

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Oxnard lights up the holidays

The City of Oxnard officially brought in the holiday season when Santa Claus and his helpers took part in the 59th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony at Plaza Park on Friday, Dec. 4. City officials say that the Oxnard tree, which stands more than 110 feet tall,
is Ventura County’s tallest Christmas Tree. The ceremony include entertainment,
refreshments, and of course Old St. Nick.

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Having a Devil of a time being good

Metichófeles (Juan Pech) has an intense conversation with blind girl Pina (Rafaela García). Teatro de las Américas celebrated the premier of its holiday performance of "Pasto-RE-LA" on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Bell Arts Factory in Ventura. The play continues with performances, Dec. 4 at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Dec. 5
at Presentation of Mary Catholic Church in Los Angeles,
Dec. 13-14 at the South Oxnard Community Center
in Oxnard and finishing up Dec. 18 and 19
at Café on A in downtown Oxnard.

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Saying goodbye to
"Wearing Our Stories" exhibition

Photographer Rudy Cardona, whose portraits of some of the artists were used in the brochure for the exhibit, stands next Emilia Garcia, whose work was on exhibit. It was like a family gathering at the temporary location of the Museum of Ventura County on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 as the "Wearing Our Stories" exhibition came to an end. The gathering attracted not only family members of the artists, but also Ventura County residents who have been supporting the exhibit at the museum since it started last month.

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Fun times at the
Santa Paula Christmas Parade

Artist/musician Xavier "The Big X" Montes, and his Grupo Callejón, brought holiday cheers to the crowd during the annual Christmas Parade on Nov. 28, 2009 in downtown Santa Paula, California.

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A season of giving

Osbaldo Lopez, center in brown shirt, owner of Casa Lopez Restaurant & Banquet Hall, and volunteers, get into the early holiday spirit when the restaurant provided a free Thanksgiving meal for the homeless on Thursday, Nov. 19 in downtown Oxnard. Hundreds of area residents were served during the event. Lopez told Amigos805 that the restaurant received much support for the meal
from local individuals and businesses.

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Election season?

Cmdr. Geoff Dean, a candidate for Ventura County Sheriff, was the keynote speaker at the Gold Coast Hispanic Business Council meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Wedgewood Banquet Center in Ventura. Dean explained his qualifications for
the elected position citing support from police chiefs in several of the Ventura County municipalities, including Oxnard Chief of Police John Crombach. Dean has been with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department for 31 years. For more information, visit his
web site Chief Deputy Dennis Carpenter is challenging Dean for the position,
with the election scheduled for June 2010.

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A Hollywood celebration

Natti Rios-Sipes, left in blue dress, is seen with models from Paragon Studios in Oxnard, California, who recently appeared at a show for hair stylist Ivan Montero at the Celebrity Center in Hollywood. The event was covered by Diva Tu! magazine
in Ventura County, California.

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Smoking Hot at Caliente Comedy Nights

Gilbert Esquivel tells the audience how he can solve the nation's economic problems, all with the aid of a burrito truck. No one seemed worried about "Friday the 13th" when everyone put their fears aside to catch the action at the Caliente Comedy Nights held Nov. 13 at Fresh Mex Bar & Grill in Oxnard. The line up also included Pops Cosio, John Diresta and Crazy Randall Gomez, who served as host of the evening's entertainment. DJ Alex G. played Top 40, R&B, Old School, Hip-Hop, Cumbias and other tunes. Fresh Mex traditionally holds its comedy show every other Friday so for an update on their next show, call 805.986.0702 or visit the Fresh Mex advertising web site courtesy of Amigos805 by Clicking here

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Oxnard remembers our veterans

aster of ceremonies Steve Weber opens the Veterans Day celebration in downtown Oxnard. Weber is Department Historian and Post Commandeer of the American Legion Oxnard Post #48. Hundreds of veterans and supporters gathered at Oxnard's Plaza Park on Nov. 11, 2009 to celebrate Veterans Day and thus remember the fighting men and women who have sacrificed for their country. The event took place in front of the Veterans Memorial Monument at the park.

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A good way to follow this Sister visit

While Sister Teresa Hernández Obando shows off an item of clothing to a prospective customer, Father Cyprian Carlo looks on. The Poor Clare Catholic Sisters from Chalco, Mexico visited Sacred Heart Church in Ventura, California on Nov. 8, 2009 to sell hand made embroidered linens, artifacts and religious articles to raise funds to complete a skills training classroom, and to purchase equipment and program materials needed for the the training center’s operation. The Sisters recruit and prepare indigenous women and poor families for employment in Mexico. The event was organized by the Sacred Heart Church “St. Rose of Lima Outreach to the Poor Committee” in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus and Father Cyprian Carlo.

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The 'Masters' gather at Café at A in Oxnard

Gustavo Kasandez and Frank Martinez share a moment during the opening reception of
"The Master's Exhibition," featuring the works of Martinez and Kasandez,
held on Nov. 6, 2009 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., Oxnard, California.

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Congress of California Seniors hold grand opening

Hank Lacayo, from left, Tom Cady, Celina L. Zacarias, Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach and Greg Totten, were some of those photographed attending the Congress of California Seniors grand opening for its new state field operations and special programs office on Nov. 5, 2009 in Oxnard. The opening included a presentation by Verizon of a program grant to the organization for the continuance of the CEASE project in Ventura County (Commitment to End Abuse of Seniors and Elders), said Henry L. Lacayo, state president for the organization. For more than 30 years, the Congress of California Seniors has been a strong voice for millions of California seniors, their families and their communities, according to information on the group's web site.

For more information, contact: info@seniors.org or visit www.seniors.org

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Opening the conversation

David Cruz is on a misión — to create an engaging bilingual forum for the local community. Cruz, best known as an anchor/reporter for KNBC Channel 4 in Los Angeles, launched his new bilingual news/talk radio program on Nov. 2 on KUNX AM-1590, a Spanish-language affiliate of the Radio Formula Network and Gold Coast Broadcasting.

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Ventura celebrates El Día de los Muertos

The Museum of Ventura County held its 9th annual El Día de los Muertos Community Day Celebration Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 in Ventura, California. More than 1,500 attended the celebration, museum officials reported. Visitors had the opportunity to view ofrendas (altars) and participate in workshops within the museum and then go across the street to a mini park to watch folklorico and other dance performances.

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Camarillo honors Día de los Muertos

Facundo Aguilera, master of ceremonies, introduces the performers during the Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park
on Nov. 1, 2009 in Camarillo, CA.

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Celebrating the community

Community members gathered to honor judges, attorneys and other community members during the 31st Annual Mexican American Bar Association Scholarship Dinner held Friday, Oct. 30 at the Courtyard Marriott in Oxnard. Among those in this photograph
were Jim Hensley, Harry Cortez and Maricela Morales.
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Marching against domestic violence

Domestic violence protesters carry their candles as they march toward Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Oct. 28, 2009 in La Colonia in Oxnard, California. The 80 or so marchers were brought together by Líderes Campesinas, a statewide organization that educates and helps farmworker women to defend their rights and their families. Part of the event included the display of baby bibs and clothes, photo above,
to represent the children left without mothers due to domestic violence.

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Remembering our loved ones

Ofelia Esparza, a Los Angeles resident and well-known altarist with 29 years of experience, presented her altar entitled “Ofrenda para los seres queridos de mi alma” (An Offering for the Beloved Beings of My Soul) from Oct. 27 through Nov. 6, 2009
at the Museum of Ventura County, Ventura, California.

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Ventura remembers Day of the Dead

The sacred Copal smoke, which permeated the park, was offered to the departed during the 6th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration held Oct. 24, 2009
at Mission Park in downtown Ventura, California.

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A ghostly walk

Did you kill my Joe?" An apprition tells her sad story of a departed loved one during the first stop of Ghost Walk 2009 at the Teague McKevett Ranch on Oct. 17, 2009
in Santa Paula, California.

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Fillmore turns out for Health Fair

Even though it was a hot day in the Santa Clara Valley, the public was lined up for a free Filmore Community Health Fair held on Oct. 17, 2009 at the Fillmore Senior Center on Santa Clara Street in Fillmore, California. The event was presented by the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation. Partners included the City of Fillmore, the Ventura County Health Care Agency, Santa Paula Hospital and the Ventura County Medical Center.

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Supporting community art

Artists and community members show their support for the Living Love Foundation of Ventura's " Taking Back Art Future" fundraiser to support art classes for young people, on Oct. 17, 2009 at the Bell Arts Factory on Ventura Avenue, Ventura, California. The event benefitted neighborhood children arts programs in Fillmore, Oxnard and Ventura. The program featured the music of Son del Centro and DJ Rico. For more information on the program, call Kelly Curry at 805.231.6755 or Cesar Hernández at 805.844.0858.

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Learning those media skills

An instructor gives students the basics of video editing during the Oxnard Student Digital Filmmakers Workshop on Oct. 17, 2009, at Oxnard College, Oxnard, California. High school and college students participated in workshops on writing scripts,
lighting, audio and editing.

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Hot time at Caliente Comedy Nights

Actor (House Party), comedian and former rapper Christopher “Kid” Reid keeps the crowd entertained during Caliente Comedy Night on Oct. 16, 2009
at Fresh Mex Bar & Grill, 4238 Saviers Road, Oxnard.

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Red Carpet night

Julio Alcala of Barrio Productions, whose group submitted entries, is interviewed by OCTV at the Oxnard Student Digital Film Festival presented Oct. 16-17, 2009 at Plaza 14 Cinemas in Oxnard, California. A total of 45 entries were screened at the theater
during the two-night event.

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Ready to roll at film festival

Members of the Oxnard Student Digital Film Festival team who presented the event on Oct. 16-17, 2009 with a screening of 45 Sci-fi/horror, dramatic shorts and other entries at Plaza 14 Cinema in downtown Oxnard, California. Members include, left to right, Juan Smith, Sylvia Diaz (with film reel), George Ricardo Kitty Merrill,
Franz Lopez (in red shirt) and Ricardo Ortega.

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Hispanic Business Council gets health session

Roberto Juarez, executive director of Clinicas del Camino Real, talks about the roots of the health care organizations and the challenges facing health care in Ventura County during the Gold Coast Hispanic Business Council breakfast meeting on Oct. 15, 2009 at the Wedgewood Banquet Center in Ventura, California.

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Health on both sides of the border

A certificate of Congressional recognition was presented to Maria Ryan and members of the Binational Health Week organizing committee by Carla Castilla, district representative Congresswoman Louis Capps. Health care provides and others participated in the 2009 Binational Health Week Conference, "Give a hand to your health (Dele una mano a nuestra salud)," on Oct. 13, 2009 at the Courtyard Marriott in Oxnard, California The 9th annual event consisted of a series of health promotional activities such as workshops, insurance referrals and medical screening free or at a low cost.

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A tardeada for scholarships

Connie Owens, right, shares a good time at the Second Annual Oxnard College Foundation “Tardeada” Scholarship Fundraiser on Oct. 11, 2009 at Casa Lopez Banquet Hall and Mexican Restaurant in downtown Oxnard, California. Owens is the foundation's community development/institutional advancement specialist. Community members gathered for the “Tardeada,” which has long been a traditional Sunday afternoon gathering for generations for southwestern families, raised funds to benefit local students.

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A classical performance

Carlos Gonzales performs a duet with former student Robert Boyd. The annual Ventura College Concert Series concluded Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the Ventura College Theatre in Ventura, California. Besides peforming in a variety venues, Gonzales is also an instructor at Ventura and other area colleges. The evening's event also included an announcement of plans for a $16 million renovation of the theater/music department.

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From Rock to Classical Guitar

For Carlos Gonzales, studying with the masters — Andres Segovia, Julian Bream and Carlos Barbosa Lima — was a major switch from his Oxnard High School days when he played blues on his electric guitar. onzales is currently teaching at Ventura and Oxnard colleges, and at Thomas Aquinas College and performed at the annual Ventura College Concert Series on Oct. 10, 2009 at the Ventura College Theatre in Ventura, California. For more information on Carlos Gonzales, visit his website at www.carlosgonzalesguitar.com

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A green time at Avocado Festival

Avocados of all types and sizes were produced and sold by the Marquez family. Thousands of Californians filled Linden Avenue in Carpinteria, California for the two-day California Avocado Festival on Oct. 3-4, 2009. Since 1985, the festival has been an event designed to promote the local economy and to showcase Carpinteria as a great weekend getaway resort. The region is the third largest avocado producer in North America and a natural point for a food-themed celebration.

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A multicultural celebration

Dressed in his finest, this young Brazillian performer dances to the furious beat of the drums during the 14th Annual Multicultural Festival at Plaza Park on Oct. 3, 2009 in downtown Oxnard, California. Thousands who flocked to the event were treated to music and performers from many countries and cultures and were able to
feast on international cuisine from chow mein to empanadas and tacos.

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Getting ready for 'Art as Fashion'

Artist Maribel Herñandez poses with her butterfly painting that was used as a backdrop for a photo in the fashion booklet taken of her by Arturo Pérez where Herñandez is made up to look like a white chrysalis. The "Art as Fashion" show was held on Oct. 3, 2009 at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura, California.

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Remembering the master

Ray Bradbury gets a gift of a small stained glass window from a fan. He was so pleased with the gift that he later displayed it during his talk to the gathered fans at the Simi Valley Senior Center on Sept. 27, 2009.

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Community comes out for Day of Caring

A volunteer applies a power driver to the bolts holding the panels. More than 600 volunteers spread out throughout Ventura County to participate in the United Way of Ventura County's annual "Day of Caring," held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 throughout Ventura County, California. The event brought together teams and individual volunteers to help nonprofit organizations in the community with a variety of tasks, such as sorting and packing canned goods at Mercy Ministries in El Rio, light landscaping, painting, spending time with seniors, hosting youth arts and crafts tables and other projects. At the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Olivas Park Drive in Ventura, hundreds of volunteers gathered at River Haven to build composite dome shelters that will take the place of ragged tents pitched by the homeless in the area. By the end of the event, a total of 19 shelters were built. There will be portable toilets and a cooking facility at the camp, which is intended as a way for homeless individuals to get better housing and some much-needed help. This project was under the direction of the Turning Point Foundation.

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Fresh Mex celebrates opening

Zoot suited Dale Villavicencio hams it up for the public behind his timbas as legenday Latino R&B band "Tierra" performed on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Casa Lopez in downtown Oxnard, California. The festivities were hosted by restaurateur Osbaldo Lopez and master of ceremonies and radio personality Pablo Ortiz. Fans were already lining up on A Street in downtown Oxnard before the doors opened. Besides music and dancing, guests were also treated to a buffet-style dinner of enchiladas, birria and chile verde.

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Tierra comes to Casa Lopez

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Hispanic Business Council hears candidates

The Gold Coast Hispanic Business Council held its monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday, Sept.19, 2009 at the Wedgewood Banquet Center in Ventura, California.

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A receptive audience

Xocoyotzin Herrera plays the guitar for his sister, singer Ixya Herrera, to the delight of members of the audience at the reception for the “Wearing Our Stories: Costume and Cultural Identity in the Latino Community,” exhibition on Sept. 18, 2009 at the Museum of Ventura County. The exhibit focuses on customes and cultural identity in the Latino community of the county. An estimated crowd of 400 attended the evening affair. The exhibition continues through Nov. 29, 2009.

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Wearing Our Stories

Anna Bermúdez, curator of the Museum of Ventura County, holds a clothing item donated by altarist Ofelia Esparza for the exhibition “Wearing Our Stories: Costume and Cultural Identity in the Latino Community.” The exhibit opened Sept 19, 2009.

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Honoring a nation's birth

Roberto Juarez and Victoria Salazar Rios are seen here in a traditional pose. Diva Tu! magazine held a special photo session to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The models attended a photo shoot in Somis, with local dignitaries attending another session at Olivas Park in Ventura.

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Remembering the mural

Ismael "Mayo" De la Rocha holds the sign to be placed with the mural created in 1972 by muralist was Blas Menchaca and the artist Deanna Pini. Next to his are Veronica Villa of MEChA and artist/musician Xavier Montes. The mural was rededicated in a new location on Sept. 16, 2009 at Ventura College, Ventura, California.

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A grito for celebration

Carmen Jara makes a point during her musical presentation during El Grito de Dolores celebration on Sept. 15, 2009 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard, California. An estimated 2,500 people filled the downtown area to commemorate Mexico's independence from Spain with a civic ceremony, dancing and a savory fiesta of food. There was a reading of the event, known as El Grito de Dolores when father Miguel Hidalgo issued a call for independence 199 years ago. The event was organized by the Mexican Cultural Committee under the direction of president Angelica Magaña.

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A colorful parade

Old Glory took an important spot along with the Mexican flag during the Fiestas Patrias Parade on Sept. 13, 2009 in Oxnard, California. The Fiestas Patrias Parade marched up C Street in downtown Oxnard and was followed by a festival with music at Plaza Park. The parade was sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Committee, a non-profit organization focusing on cultural arts and sports events. The Mexican Independence Day celebration will conclude on Tuesday, Sept 15 with the Grito at Plaza Park.

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Community celebrates 'Day for Kids'

Mary Estrada and Ruth Rodriguez help kids sign a pledge of "Hands are not for Hitting" and sign it with the palm print at a booth sponsored by Interface Family Violence Response Team. More than 1,600 people attended the fourth annual "Day for Kids" held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at the The Martin V. Smith Youth Center in Oxnard. That was more than double last year’s attendance, said Tiffany Lopez, director of volunteer services for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The free event featured rides, games, information booths and entertainment. This was all about spending time with children and bringing the family and community together, Lopez said.

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And the winner is ...

Mayra Navarro walks down the runway after winning the coveted Señorita Fiestas Patrias crown at a Gala Dinner/Dance on Sept. 5, 2009 at the Ventura Beach Marriott Hotel, Ventura, California. She was representing the Mexican state of Aguascalientes.

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Santa Paula enjoys a Fandango

Mariachi Aguilas de Mexico helped kick off the 4th Annual Fandango music festival on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Santa Paula. Presented by artist/musician Xavier Montes, the event was held at the Santa Paula Railroad Depot's gazebo featuring Mexican music and arts and crafts. The large crowd enjoyed cooling winds and bright sunlight for a picture perfect seven hours of continous entertainment.

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One of the winners of the best dress contest presented by the Mexican Cultural Committee in Ventura County on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, California as part of the Mexican Independence Day celebration that will conclude on Sept 15, 2009.

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Kacey Cubero provided the smooth vocals as her band performed county rock at the last
of the "Concert by The Sea" series for the 2009 held Aug. 29, 2009 at Peninsula Park
at the Channel Islands Harbor.

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Plenty of chrome on this cherry red '54 Chevy pickup, owned by Gio Gonzan of Oxnard, owner of Classic Upholstery. His work was on display just outside the grounds of the "805's Cruizin' Car Show and Concert" presented by Q104.7 and the Oxnard Police Activities League. The event was held during a record-setting hot day on Aug. 29, 2009 at the site of the old Oxnard High School.

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Members of the Juan Lagunas Soria family, school officials, government officials and community members gather for the ribbon cutting at the Aug. 29, 2009 dedication of Juan Lagunas Soria School in Oxnard. More than 200 community members, educators and politicians attended the event.

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In response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to cut the school year by up to one week, nine education representatives, ranging from Board Trustees to superintendent to teacher to district counsel, participating in a week-long hunger strike at Plaza Park
in downtown Oxnard, California from Aug. 18-24, 2009.

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Playing a romantic tune as the "Sultans of Mambo" perform their brand of flamenco during the "Music Under the Stars" concert Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at Olivas Adobe in Ventura.
The group performed music ranging from Frank Sinatra to the Gipsy Kings,
in English, Spanish and Italian.

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Mily Treviño-Sauceda is honored by members of Líderes Campesinas and the community at a gathering on Aug. 22, 2009 at the Ventura County Adult Day Care Center in Oxnard. The nonprofit organization honored Treviño-Sauceda for her 17 years of dedication to the organization. Standing beside her are radio personalities
Victor "Chicharrón" Ordóñez, left, and Elizabeth Taylor.

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A member of the Port Hueneme Beach Festival puts on colorful beads on a visitor
on Aug. 22, 2009. The event featured carnival rides, food and crafts booths. Attendance was boosted this year as revelers could park for free at the beachside event
in Port Hueneme, California.

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Valadez poses in front of a self portrait. As a member of Danza Mexica Cuauhtémoc, left, multi-talented Veronica Valadez took part in the Sunday, Aug. 16 blessing of the Arts for Action mural at El Rodeo Community Center in Oxnard.

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Members of Danza Azteca perform a blessing dance for a mural in Port Hueneme on Aug. 16, 2009. The mural, created by members of Arts for Action, is at the Rodeo Community Center, 451 W. Hueneme Road. It was inspired by the life stories of 150 community members that were united for a weekend cultural event.

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The Chico band brought the crowd at the Heritage Square to its collective dancing feet on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 with salsa, rock and oldies. Led by the powerful and melodious voice of Betha Oropeza, the performance was part of the annual Heritage Square Summer Concert Series in Oxnard.

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Who is behind those Foster Grants at the Ventura County Fair on Aug. 8, 2009. Residents and visitors by the thousands visited the fairgrounds this past weekend to see animals, exhibits and the thrill of rides.

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Ruben Estrada, who has been making music during the last 60 years,
performs on the vibes with members of the "Estrada Brothers" band
during the Heritage Square Concert Series on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009.

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Lead singer Deidre Contino goes soulful when the "Midnight Train" performed at the Heritage Square Concert Series in Oxnard, California on Friday, July 31, 2009,
with smoking sounds from the classic era of rock to current tunes with a roaring performance that rocked the house for two hours.

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Ruben Estrada performs with his "Estrada Brothers Band" at the "Music Under the Stars" concert series on Aug. 1, 2009. He also played the drums, congas and the piano before settling on the vibes which gives his band its unique sound.

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Hope he is not too hot in there? The Salsa Festival mascot takes a stroll
at the 16th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival on July 25, 2009. The two-day festival drew thousands of visitors to downtown Oxnard.

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"The Main Street Jazz Band" brought its brand of smooth music to the Oxnard Heritage Square Summer Concert Series on July 24, 2009. The band includes Bob Efford on clarinet, far left, jack Wassily on trumpet, "Old Bill" on the trombone, with Gale Graham on keyboard, back row, Bill Jr. on guitar and Ken Lewis on bass. The band, which formed originally back in the 1960's plays danceable tunes and has undergone numerous changes in name and performers over the years.

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"The Folk Collection," a four-member group that play a wide variety of folk tunes from the '50s to the late '60s, performed on July 18, 2009 at Peninsula Park as part of the Concerts by the Sea series sponsored by the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation Inc. in California.

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Visitors young and old had a good time
at the Ventura Harbor Village "Pirate Days" event July 18-19, 2009 in Ventura, California.

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Abel Magaña is the new executive director of the Oxnard Downtown Management District, which is being managed by the Economic Development Corp. of Oxnard. He takes some time out of his busy schedule to check out downtown Oxnard
from the pagoda at Plaza Park.

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Residents of Oxnard and Port Hueneme, California turned out in droves as the Rock 'n' Roll group "Myst performed July 17, 2009 during the weekly Heritage Square Summer Concert Series in downtown Oxnard. Myst, a local band featured at Cafe Fiore and La Dolce Vita, also performed Rock en español, along with a variety of music ranging from Eddie Money and Santana to Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Runners take part in the 2nd annual Salsa Dash 5k/10K in downtown Oxnard
on July 11, 2009. The event was preview of the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival,
held July 25-26 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard.

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George Spike performs on guitar with a friend
at the downtown Ventura Mini Fair on July 11, 2009.

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Hundreds of people with disabilities and their supporters attended the picnic on
July 11, 2009, at Oxnard Beach Park, Oxnard, California. The event was sponsored
by the Ed Hunt organization and the United Way of Ventura County.

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With the driving beat of Alfonso Smith on bongos, the crowd was moving as "Spice" performed on July 10, 2009 at the Oxnard Heritage Square Summer
Concert Series in downtown Oxnard.

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Ventura in 2009 enjoyed its own brand of 4th of July tradition with its annual
"Pushem, Pullem Parade" and 4th of July Street Fair. The street fair
drew thousands of visitors to the downtown area.

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Oxnard celebrated the 4th of July 2009 in style with a musical concert at Plaza Park in downtown. Audience members, were treated to oldies played by the '60s tribute band:
Age of Aquarius. Band members included Connie Early, who bangs on a cowbell during a performance of "Everyday People."

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Oxnard enjoyed an early 4th of July celebration with the Heritage Square Summer Concert Series performance by the "Wonderelles" on Friday, July 3, 2009.

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Incendio draws a crowd during the Heritage Square Summer Concert Series
performance on Friday, June 26, 2009 in downtown Oxnard.

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Frances Simone sings during Fiesta Filipina held June 20-21, 2009 at Oxnard's Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. The annual celebration, which offered a variety of entertainment showcasing the area's Filipino-American Community. Vietnamese and other food, right, was available at the celebration.

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Carnival rides, food, curios and entertainment could be found by visitors to Navy Base Ventura County during the annual Seebee Days celebration, June 13-14, 200 in Port Hueneme, California. Visitors could also take advantage of tours offered to a U.S. Navy ship docked at the Port of Hueneme.

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Hundreds of vintage and classic automobiles, like this 1927 two-seater, right, were registered to participate in the annual auto exhibition held at the Oxnard Marina Car Show on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

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The drummer, left, keeps up a steady reggae beat as hundreds of music listeners fill Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard, California on Friday, June 12, 2009 to listen to the Irie Smile band during the Heritage Park Concert. This was the first of a series of concerts that will run every Friday until mid-August. Lawn seating outside the square is free.

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Members of Arts for Action are caught in action by local photographer Jess Gutierrez as they paint a mural at the Rodeo Community Center, 451 W. Hueneme Road,
Oxnard on June 12, 2009. The mural is inspired by the life stories
of 150 community members that were united for a weekend cultural event.
To contact Gutierrez, send a message to: mail@amigos805.com

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A father and his two children break into an spontaneous dance on June 7, 2009 at the Channel Island Marina in Oxnard. Area families took advantage of a perfect June day to enjoy the sun and the warm weather before coming back to reality on Monday.

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Visitors crowd into the Ventura Main Street Mini Fair on June 1, 2009. The fair, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers free performances by local artists as well as activities for children. It takes place at the mini park on Main Street between Oak and Palm streets in downtown Ventura, California. The fair continues through late September.

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This young lady gets into the Memorial Day spirit as she waves an American flag and skips along the sidewalk. Hundreds of area residents had a magnificent sunny day at the Memorial Day Celebration at the Ventura Harbor on May 25, 2009. Even tough the Summer season does not start until the middle of June, this three-day weekend has traditionally become the unofficial start of the summer. The gloomy weather lifted early, making the festivity a welcome and less expensive destination for residents
of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

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Guitar virtuoso Carlos Gonzáles plays classical compositions written by master musicians of the past and present to a packed audience at the Oxnard Public Library on May 17, 2009. Gonzáles, who grew up a few blocks from the old library building, said he used to go there to read about music and how to improve his playing.
He teaches at Oxnard and Ventura colleges.

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A record 800 people attended the annual Rebozo Festival held May 17,2009 at the Camarillo Ranch in Camarillo, California. The event raised more than $25,000 for this year's charity: The Ventura County Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children.

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Food, fun, carnival rides and face painting could be found at the annual California Strawberry Festival held May 16-17 at College Park in Oxnard, California.

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Ventura Artist Hilda Kilpatrick stands next to one of her paintings on May 14, 2009, which was on exhibition at the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau in Downtown Ventura. Originally from Trujillo, Peru, Kilpatrick comes from an artistic family who came to Ventura County 11 years ago.

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A mother and son enjoys a fun time on a sparkling beach on May 12, 2009
in Ventura County, California.

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Visitors took time to buy some fresh produce and enjoy the entertainment at the Channel Islands Farmer's market at the Oxnard Marina on May 10, 2009. Arlene Kole launches into a song at the market. Kole sings at anumber of venues in Southern California and has recently recorded a CD of her songs. For more information about Kole, visit www.arlenekole.com

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Amada Irma Perez, a Ventura County based writer, educator and consultant, took some time out of her busy schedule for a book reading for children at the Oxnard Public Library as part of its Dia de los Niños event on May 6, 2009. For more information about her books and schedule, visit www.amadairmaperez.com/

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Members of the community gathered during the annual "Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund" Grant Reception held April 16, 2009 at the Derby Club at Seaside Park in Ventura.

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