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Engineering students on the Central Coast created a device to improve a severely injured veteran’s life.Navy veteran Taylor Morris has been living as a…

A Ventura County congresswoman has introduced legislation intended to improve health care for female military veterans.HR 3224 calls for making gender…

A Ventura County veteran who helped saved a number of lives of his fellow Marines, and sailors during the Vietnam War is now in line to possibly receive…

The history of immigration to California goes back to the 17th century when European explorers arrived in California. Immigrants (documented and undocumented) account for over one-quarter of the state’s population and form a third of the entire labor force. They are an integral part of the state’s diverse communities. They make extensive contributions to our communities that benefit all.

This two-part lecture will examine the humanity and economic value of immigrants, regardless of their legal status. We will explore the socio-economic status of undocumented immigrants in Ventura and Santa Barbra counties, including the economic impacts of undocumented immigrants in various industries and groups. Additionally, we will examine the strength of independence between undocumented immigrants' social and economic interests and the entire community.

Jamshid Damooei (Ph.D.) is Professor and Director of Economics Program and Executive Director of the Center for Economics of Social Issues at California Lutheran University. He served as Director General of the Department of Economic Studies and Policies of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance of Iran. He worked as a Senior Economist for the United Nations Development Program and also as a Senior Consultant for the UN After leaving UNDP. Dr. Damooei frequently comments on the ongoing economic and political matters around the world with a focus on the Middle East and Iran in VOA, BBC and other international media. In 2017, he was recognized by Huffington Post as an Iranian American for seminal contributions to his field of study.

Dr. Damooei has conducted more than 100 studies and written reports in various forms ranging from peer reviewed to research projects commissioned by many for and non-profit organizations and foundations. In the last 20 years his research has been focused on economics of social issues; what he calls economic studies with a human face. He is the recipient of the President Award for Teaching Excellence in 2006, the Provost Distinguished Scholar Award in California Lutheran University in 2018, and the Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Research from the Advisory Council of the School of Management in 2021.

Two day drive on Lompoc Labor Day weekend intended to gather blankets, rain gear, and clothes for the Santa Barbara County Stand Down event in October.

An annual ceremony to honor some Central Coast residents who gave their lives in uniform for America has been cancelled this year due to coronavirus…

Commander Marylinda Arroyo was the first woman to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant, captain, and commander in the Santa Barbara Police department

A new chief medical officer has been appointed for a healthcare agency which serves more than Medi-Cal recipients in Ventura County.Dr. Nancy Wharfield is…

Illuminated manuscripts are hand-written devotional books that are lavishly illuminated with gold and silver ink on top of brightly-colored images. They were produced between c. 500 and c. 1600, with monasteries as their earliest creators. Their subject matter is usually Christian scripture, prayers, and lore. Wealthy patrons also wanted these illustrative works for personal libraries and encouraged the formation of private workshops that flourished in French and Italian cities. There is also an amusing side of illustrated manuscripts found in the margins, called marginalia: murderous rabbits, menacing snails, naughty nuns. Filled with imagery depicting everything from mythical beasts to humorous depictions of contemporary issues, these delightful illustrations give us a glimpse into the imaginations of the artists who entertained their patrons with them.

Eleanor Schrader is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history, and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world. She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. She is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York. She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

This lecture can be attended online via Zoom or in-person at our Oxnard campus.

Foundation intended to support police department's efforts in community