PUEBLO UPDATE 3.4.11 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3.4.11

PUEBLO UPDATE 3.4.11 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3.4.11

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-PUEBLO Action Fund Annual Dinner: May 15th/ Cena Anual del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO: 15 de Mayo

-Help PUEBLO get new carpet! Ayuda a PUEBLO a renovar el piso de nuestra oficina!

-Community Action Training/ Entrenamiento de Accion Comunitaria

-Welcome Laura Ronchietto, PUEBLO’s new Coalition Coordinator for the Insecurity of S-Comm Campaign

-Immigrant Rights Workshop with Lawyers: March 20th/ Taller Sobre los Derechos del Inmigrante con Abogados: 20 de Marzo

-Community Events/ Eventos Comunitarios

-Foundations Appreciations

-Keep in touch with PUEBLO on Twitter and Facebook!



PAF Annual Dinner
PUEBLO Action Fund Annual Dinner May 15th

Dear supporters,

You are cordially invited to PUEBLO Action Fund’s Annual Dinner on Sunday May 15th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Cabrilllo Pavillion Arts Center (1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd). Invitations will be mailed out soon with more information on speakers, honorees and sponsors.
Individual tickets cost $50 each. If you would like to attend please call the office for more information (805) 882-2484 or send an email to Hazel@sbpueblo.org .

You can also click here to buy your ticket online, simply make sure to write “Dinner” in the “Comment” section so that we know where to allot your donation.

We hope to see you there!
PUEBLO Action Fund Board and Staff


Donate
Help PUEBLO get new carpet!
Ayuda a PUEBLO a renovar el piso de nuestra oficina!

PUEBLO needs a new carpet in our office immediately and we need your help to make it happen! Our carpet is torn apart and presents a risk for some of our leaders. We had several occasions where people trip on the carpet and we do not want to wait for something tragic to happen. With a small tax deductible donation you can help PUEBLO to have a decent office floor to continue providing a working space for our leaders and other organizations.

Can we count on you to donate $10 today? Click here or write a check to PUEBLO, [114 E. Haley St. Suite E Santa Barbara,CA 93101] and write carpet on the memo.

Thank you!

PUEBLO necesita renovar el piso de nuestra oficina de Santa Barbara inmediatamente y necesitamos que nos ayude! Nuestra alfombra esta gastada y presenta un riesgo grande para algunos de nuestros liederes. Tuvimos varias ocasiones donde gente se ha tropezado y no queremos esperar hasta que alguien se caiga. Con una pequena donacion deductible nos puedes ayudar a que podamos proveer un lugar decente de trabajo a nuestros lideres y otras orgnizaciones.

Podemos contar con tu apoyo de $10 hoy mismo? Haz click aqui o manda el cheque a PUEBLO [114 E. Haley St. Suite E Santa Barbara,CA 93101] y escribe alfombra en el memo.

Gracias!






Tere Doorknocking
Community Action Training

On February 18th-20th PUEBLO sent 4 of our staff and 4 leaders to the Community Action Training (CAT) put on by the Center for Third World Organizing, CAT provides entry-level organizer training to individuals, staff, and members of community-based organizations through field work, role plays, and discussions. During this high-intensity three day training, CAT participants learn how to door-knock as a tool for recruiting and mobilizing constituents, participate in campaign development and actions, and learn to appreciate the legacy of organizing in communities of color and its relevance in today's fight for social justice.


Tere Jurado, Santa Barbara immigration committee member said the following about the training, “I felt that the CAT training was excellent it is one of the best experiences I have had in my life, we need to bring this training to Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. The thing I liked the most from this training was the ability of the facilitating organizers and presenters to make me feel empowered and that any change in the name of social-justice can be achieved. One of the ways I will be applying what I learned in the training will be by bringing this training to our communities of Santa Barbara and Santa Maria to empower and train more members of our community.”

Consuelo Aguilar, member of Santa Maria’s immigration committee said the following about the training, “We learned theoretically and through practice. We learned how to act as an organization. We discusses long histories of abuse against workers, and how workers have organized against these abuses. Learning these stories made me wonder why we allow similar abuses to happen to us even though we are leaders. We need to be alert about things happening in our community and take action against injustices. Wherever we go we believe we can make change. There are many ways to make social change”

Entrenamiento de Accion Comunitaria

El 18-20 de Febrero llevamos 4 personas del personal de PUEBLO y 4 lideres al Entrenamiento de Accion Comunitaria (CAT), de la organizacion Center for Third World Organizing. CAT entrena a individuos, personal y miembros de organizaciones comunitarias a organizar. Durante los 3 dias los participantes aprenden a tocar puertas como herramienta de reclutar y mobilizar voluntarios, a participar en el desarrollo de campanas, y aprender como la oranizacion ha ayudado a la lucha de comunidades de color en este pais.

Tere Jurado, miembra del comité de migracion de Santa Barbara dijo esto sobre el entrenamiento, “Me pareció excelente es una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en mi vida, ese entrenamiento lo tenemos que traer a Santa Barbara y a Santa Maria. Lo que más me justa del entrenamiento fue la capacidad de las entrenadoras para hacerme sentir que un cambio se puede llevar a cabo. Una de las maneras que voy aplicar lo que aprendí en el entrenamiento seria trayendo este entrenamiento a mi comunidad para empoderar más gente”

Consuelo Aguilar, miembra del comité de migración de Santa Maria dijo lo siguiente, “Aprendimos teologicamente y practicamente nos enseño como descubrir cuando actuar como organizacion. Se hablo de historias de grandes abusos a las personas trabajadoras, en donde estos se organizaron para parar estos abusos. Este aprendizaje me hizo pensar de por que permitimos esos abusos si somos lideres. Debemos de estar alertas de que esta pasando en nuestras comunidades para ponernos en accio y parar las acciones injustas. Donde quiera que vayamos, debemos creer que podemos cambiar lo que esta mal. Hay muchas formas para lograr un cambio social”




Welcome Laura Ronchietto, PUEBLO’s new Coalition Coordinator for the Insecurity of S-Comm Campaign

Laura Ronchietto is the new coalition coordinator for the Insecurity of Secure Communities (S-Comm) Campaign at PUEBLO. Laura is a native of Mendoza, Argentina, who was raised in Santa Barbara. After graduating from UCSB with a BA in Studio Art and a minor in History of Art and Architecture, she studied and taught yoga for many years. She became outraged at the gross injustices facing immigrants in our community, became involved with PUEBLO's immigration committee and we now welcome her as our new Coalition Coordinator. As coalition coordinator she will facilitate and bring unity and strength of the people of Santa Barbara. Through commitment, faith, perseverance and trust the coalition will change the gross injustices that are facing our immigrant community. Programs such as S-Comm, which aim to deport everyone who is deportable, have a very damaging effect on our society. Children are left without parents, crimes go unreported and fear allows oppression to thrive. The coalition will work towards creating a stable, healthy community for our children and us by pushing back against S-Comm and unjust deportations.

Immigrant Rights Workshop with Lawyers: March 20th/
Taller Sobre los Derechos del Inmigrante con Abogados: 20 de Marzo

Sunday March 20th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Domingo, 20 de Marzo, 2011 at 3:00pm

Isla Vista Teen Center
889 Camino del Sur
Isla Vista, CA

Learn about programs that local jails are using to arrest and deport innocent immigrants!

Aprende sobre programas utilizados en nuestras carcel local que estan arrestando y deportando inmigrantes inocentes!



Community Events

1) The Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County is hosting its annual membership meeting on:

March 5th
9:30AM to 4:00PM
Goleta Valley Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta

A series of workshops will be offered to members during the morning and PUEBLO Action Fund will be conducting a workshop on immigrants’ electoral power as part of the Insecurity of S-Comm campaign.
Here is the list of workshops:

-Immigration– Immigrant electoral power, and the struggle to protect the civil rights of the Santa Barbara immigrant community. Updates and action from the frontlines.(Belen Seara, PUEBLO Action Fund*)

-Winning Elections on the Ground–Field operations in an electoral campaign, skills building for winning at the local level(Darcel Elliot, Field Director Friends of Das Williams)

-Candidate Preparation–Strategies & skills required for people thinking about running for office(former Supervisor Susan Rose, former Mayor Marty Blum, Lois Phillips, PhD., author)

-Redistricting–Organizing for fair and just representation by participating in the new statewide redistricting process(Chris Lanier, CAUSE*)

-Dibs My Peeps–Advanced neighbor to neighbor organizing and hands-on base-building to strengthen our network (Tania Israel & Chris Lanier, Grassroots Organizing Committee)

-Political Fundraising–Strategies and skills building necessary to stand up to the tsunami of corporate political participation, run for office, sustain a club or organization(Geoff Green)

-Housing Density, City Planning, and Homelessness–The nuts and bolts of just, sustainable local policies that reflect our values and protect our future(Grant House, SB City Council and Mike Foley, Casa Esperanza*)

-CA State Budget–What’s in and out of the Governor’s budget, what are the alternatives, preparing for June ballot measures, an action plan for protecting our infrastructure (Mari Lopez, California Partnership*)

-Club Meetings–Organize at lunch with your favorite Democratic Club! Every club will hold meetings at lunch, as will some new ones. Includes the first meeting of the Santa Barbara Stonewall Democrats! General Session / Closing–A talk on the state of California and the nation, and a call to action.(former Assembly member, Hannah-Beth Jackson)

SPECIAL CLOSING RECEPTION will include a meet and greet Q&A with declared and potential Santa Barbara city council candidates.
RSVP: http://sbdems.org or contact us at: 805-965-8030, or email sbdems@gmail.com for further information.
* organization listed for identification purposes only.


2) Community Forum - Thursday, March 3

The Revolving Door: Moving Beyond Socks & Blankets,
Moderated by Former Assemblymember Hannah Beth Jackson

6:30pm, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (1535 Santa Barbara St), Parish Hall (Free)

Features a diverse panel discussing causes and solutions to homelessness. Panelists include: Dr. David Lennon (Santa Barbara County Public Health), Deedrea Edgar (Deputy Public Defender, Santa Barbara County), David Hopkins (Formerly Homeless), Jennifer Ferraez (Licensed Social Worker, Doctors Without Walls), Silvia Bernard (Good Samaritan Services), Councilmember Dale Francisco (Santa Barbara City Council), Suzanne Riordan (Co-founder SB Homeless Coalition), Wayne Mellinger (Homeless Advocate).

3) MONDAY, March 7th at 12:00PM: Defend the basic human right to organize and bargain collectively.

Press Conference in front of the County Building, and a 6PM Candlelight Vigil and Rally at De La Guerra Plaza. Details will follow soon.

Please join us for these first events in what will need to be a sustained campaign to get the facts out about public employees, and defend the basic human right to organize and bargain collectively.

4) Give your input: Redistricting March 12th

In 2008 and 2010 California voters passed ballot measures which changed the way state and federal legislative districts are drawn. The redistricting process is now conducted by an independent commission, not the state legislature. State Assembly, State Senate and US Congressional District lines will all change for the 2012 elections (based on new population data from the 2010 US Census), having a potentially great impact on how Santa Barbara is represented in Congress and in Sacramento.
- Are you interested in redistricting?
- Would you like to testify for the Citizen’s Redistricting Commission about your community and how it should be represented?
- Would you like to learn more about the redistricting process for Assembly, Senate and Congressional lines and find out how you can participate

Saturday March 12th, 2pm to 5pm
Minami Center, 600 West Enos Drive, Santa Maria, CA

5) Immigration and the Economy: Our House... Divided- March 19th

See full flyer here

Marshall Fitz – Director of Immigration Policy, Center for American Progress

Susan Tully – National Field Director, FAIR

Saturday, March 19, 2011 10:00 to 12:30
Fe Bland Auditorium Santa Barbara City College
Bag lunch $7.00 prepaid / $10.00 at door
Information 805-453-0127
PUEBLO wants to thank to the following foundations for its recent support:

Sociological Initiatives Foundation supports a research-action collaboration between PUEBLO and the Center for New Racial Studies Department at UCSB.
Dianne Middleton Foundation supports the Promotores de Viviendas Saludables (Healthy Housing Advocates) en Santa Maria.
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PUEBLO quiere agradecer a las siguientes fundaciones por su apoyo:

Sociological Initiatives Foundation apoya un proyecto colaborativo de investigacion y accion entre PUEBLO y el departamento de Nuevos Estudios Raciales de UCSB.
Dianne Middleton Foundation apoya a el programa de Promotores de Viviendas Saludables en Santa Maria.



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December 06, 2010

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TENANTS’ RIGHTS!

Two years ago, 36 low-income families were evicted from the Modoc Apartments due to renovations. This eviction disrupted the school year for over 90 children and displaced many families in the middle of the holiday season.

Two years later, the Board of Supervisors will finally vote on the amendments to Ordinance 4444, an Ordinance that would protect tenants who are evicted at no fault of their own. The Rental Housing Roundtable, a coalition of over 30 organizations and landlords, has worked to ensure that tenants evicted due to building code violations, demolition or renovation are fairly compensated for the disruption that evictions cause to families and to the community. The hearing will take place on:

Tuesday, December 7
9:30am
County Administrative Building (Anacapa and Anapamu)
105 E. Anapamu St (4th floor)

North County: Betteravia Government Center’s Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 141, Santa Maria (remote access)

The Rental Housing Roundtable urges community members to voice their support for the amendments proposed by the coalition by attending and/or speaking at the hearing. Please wear black.

If you cannot make it to the hearing, CALL or EMAIL your Supervisor and tell her/him that you support the amendments to Ordinance 4444 recommended by the Rental Housing Roundtable. Here is a list of the Supervisors:

1st District, Salud Carbajal
(805) 568-2186
SupervisorCarbajal@sbcbos1.org

2nd District, Janet Wolf
(805) 568-2191
jwolf@sbcbos2.org

3rd District, Doreen Farr
(805) 568-2192
dfarr@countyofsb.org

4th District, Joni Gray
(805) 346-8407
jgray@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

5th District, Joseph Centeno
(805) 346-8400
jcenteno@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!




ACTUA PARA PROTEGER A LOS INQUILINOS!

En diciembre del 2008, 36 familias de bajos ingresos fueron desalojadas de los departamentos de Modoc debido a renovaciones de la propiedad. Este desalojo interrumpio el ciclo escolar de mas de 90 ninos y desalojo docenas de familias en el medio de las fiestas navidenas.

Dos años mas tarde, la Mesa de Supervisores del Condado votara por la Ordenanza 4444, una Ordenanza que protegera a inquilinos que son desalojados no por culpa propia. La coalicion Rental Housing Roundtable conformada de 30 organizaciones y propietarios locales ha trabajado arduamente para que a aquellos inquilinos desalojados por violaciones de codigos de viviendas, demoliciones, y renovaciones se los recompense financieramente por la interrupcion de la vida cotidiana de las familias desalojadas. La audiencia publica sera:

MARTES 7 DE DICIEMBRE
9:30am
County Administrative Building (Anacapa y Anapamu) 105 E. Anapamu St (4to piso)

Santa Maria: Betteravia Government Center’s Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 141, Santa Maria (remote access)

La Coalicion pide a la comunidad que apoye las enmiendas propuestas por RHR atendiendo y/o haciendo comentario publico en la audiencia publica. Por favor vistase de color negro para distinguirnos.

Si no puede atender la audiencia, LLAMA o manda un correo electronico a los supervisores diciendoles que apoyas las recomendaciones de la Coalicion Rental Housing Roundtable.

1er Distrito, Salud Carbajal
(805) 568-2186
SupervisorCarbajal@sbcbos1.org

2do Distrito, Janet Wolf
(805) 568-2191
jwolf@sbcbos2.org

3er Distrito, Doreen Farr
(805) 568-2192
dfarr@countyofsb.org

4to Distrito, Joni Gray
(805) 346-8407
jgray@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

5to Distrito, Joseph Centeno
(805) 346-8400
jcenteno@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

GRACIAS POR TU APOYO!

November 11, 2010

PUEBLO Action Fund: November 2010 Election Results
El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO: Los Resultados de las Elecciones de Noviembre 2010



Hello Pueblistas!

We hope that you are all recuperating and celebrating now that election day has passed. Below you will find the results of propositions, candidates and measures that PUEBLO Action Fund took a stance on. All of the hard work PAF put towards getting out the vote would not have been possible without our hard working and powerful volunteers, these wonderful people are recognized below.
The work is not over! Now that this election is over we will need to prepare for our next round of electoral work for 2011, please consider helping PUEBLO Action Fund build our base for next year’s Santa Barbara City Council election by being part of our membership drive, starting next week (more information below).
Thank you so much for your continued support for working families across Santa Barbara County. Together we can continue to encourage low-income and Latino voters to vote on behalf of their interests in order to build a Central Coast that respects and embraces working families.

-PUEBLO Action Fund Staff

Hola Pueblistas!

Esperamos que esten recuperando y celebrando ya que paso el dia de las elecciones. El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO tomo posiciones sobre varios candidatos, propuestas y medidas- abajo estan los resultados. Todo el trabajo que hicimos en estas elecciones fue posible gracias a nuestros voluntarios increíbles.
El trabajo no se ha acabado! Ahora que se termino esta eleccion tendremos que empezar a preparnos para las proximas elecciones del concilio de Santa Barbara el proximo año, empezaremos nuestra campaña de membresía esta semana (mas información abajo).
Muchismas gracias por su apoyo para las familias trabajadoras a travez el condado de Santa Barbara. Juntos podemos continuar a motivar a los votantes de bajos ingresos y Latinos a votar por sus interseses y nuestra comunidad.

-El Personal del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO




CALIFORNIA, WE MADE IT!
CALIFORNIA, LO HICIMOS!

People of color and immigrant voters made themselves heard on November 2nd. According to the LA Times the Latino vote was a key factor behind the poor performance of the Republicans in our state compared to the GOP’s victories across the nation. According to the article, State’s Latinos block a GOP surge, “Nationally non-whites made up only 22% of the Tuesday electorate; in California they made up to 38% “ (LA Times, 11.4.2010).

El 2 de Noviembre los votantes inmigrantes y personas de color hicieron que la nacion oyera sus voces. Según el periódico LA Times, el voto Latino fue un factor clave en el rendimiento bajo de los republicanos, comparado con las victorias del partido republicano atreves la nación. Según el articulo, State’s Latinos block a GOP surge, “Por la nación, personas de color eran 22% de los que votaron el Martes, en California eran 38%” (LA Times, 11.4.2010).

We will give you more updates on the immigrant and people of color turn out locally as we gather and analyze the information from the Santa Barbara County.

Les daremos mas noticias sobre la importancia de los votantes inmigrantes y personas de color localmente, despues de colectar y analizar la informacion electoral del Condado de Santa Barbara.




THE RESULTS! LOS RESULTADOS!

Here are the results of our endorsements. Like expected, the South Coast progressive turnout was crucial in getting elected the candidates we supported. However, in Santa Maria much work remains to be done to educate, inspire and mobilize progressive voters.

Aqui estan los resultados de nuestros respaldamientos. Como se esperaba, la parte sur del condado contribuyo bastantes votantes progresistas para elegir los candidatos que endorsamos. En Santa Maria todavía tenemos mucho trabajo que hacer para poder educar, inspirar, y movilizar votantes progresistas.

Jerry Brown for Governor: ELECTED!
Jerry Brown para Gobernador: ELEGIDO!

Das Williams for State Assembly 35th District: ELECTED!
Das Williams para la Asemblea Estatal del 35 Distrito: ELEGIDO!

Hilda Zacarias for State Assembly 33rd District: NOT ELECTED
Hilda Zacarias para la Asamblea Estatal del 33 Distrito: NO ELEGIDA

Monique Limon and Kate Parker for Santa Barbara School Board: ELECTED!
Monique Limon y Kate Parker para la Mesa Directiva del Distro Escolar: ELEGIDAS!

Terri Zuniga for Santa Maria City Council: NOT ELECTED
Terri Zuniga para el Concilio de Santa Maria: NO ELEGIDA

Roger Aceves and Paula Perotte for Goleta City Council: ELECTED!
Roger Aceves y Paula Perotte para el Concilio de Goleta: ELEGIDOS!

LOCAL MEASURES

Measure S: A sales tax to build a new jail in our County: FAILED
Medida S: Impuesto para la construccion de una carcel en Santa Maria: Fallo

Yes on Measure Q & Measure R: Funding for Infrastructure improvements in schools PASSED!
Si a las Medidas Q & R: Dinero para el mejorar la infraestructura de las escuelas: Paso!

STATEWIDE MEASURES
Proposition 19: Legalization and taxation of cannabis FAILED
Proposicion 19: Legalizacion del uso personal de la marihuana: Fallo

Proposition 20: Expands state redistricting commission to include congressional districts PASSED
Proposicion 20: La comision estatal de redistrito podra dibujar distritos del congreso: PASO

Proposition 21: Vehicle license fee to fund state parks FAILED
Proposicion 21: Incrementar la multa de licencia para dar fondos a los parques: FALLO

Proposition 22: Prohibit State From Taking Some Local Funds PASSED
Proposicion 22: Presupuestar con la Urna: PASO

Proposition 23: Overturns climate change legislation FAILED!
No a la Proposicion 23: Revocaria la ley AB32 que protege al medio ambiente: FALLO!




The following three propositions intended to provide structural changes to the budget and fiscal systems of the state of California. Here is the analysis by CA Partnership:
Los siguientes 3 proposiciones fueron creadas para proveer cambios estructurales al presupuesto y el sistema fiscal de California. Aquí esta el análisis del CA Partnership.

Proposition 24: Closes corporate tax loopholes FAILED
Proposicion 24: Cerrar los hoyos de impuestos para las corporaciones: FALLO
This measure was intended to repeal a set of special tax breaks to prevent the loss of over a billion state dollars next year. However, with the failure to pass this measure, these egregious and unfair tax breaks are set to take effect in 2011 and will reduce funds available for education, children’s healthcare, social services, and transportation.
Esta medida fue creada para quitar opciones especiales que usan las corporaciones para evitar pagar sus impuestos. Como esta medida fallo, habran menos fondos disponibles para la educación, salud publico para los niños, servicios sociales, y el transporte.

Proposition 25: Allow majority vote on state budget PASSED!
Proposicion 25: Cambiar el voto a una simple mayoria para pasar el presupuesto estatal: PASO!
Every year, budget gridlock hurts schools, threatens vital services and costs taxpayers millions. Prop 25 targets this broken system, holding legislators accountable when they fail to pass the budget on time and reducing the 2/3 budget requirement to a simple majority.

Although this is one step in the right direction in reforming the outdated budget process, we still need a better way to raise revenues. With Proposition 25 in place, we will have further incentive to pass the budget on time, but not necessarily to craft a budget that considers revenue solutions because the 2/3 requirement still applies to pass any tax or revenue. With the passage of Proposition 26 as well, we will also now need a 2/3 requirement for fees and this will greatly affect any budget that is proposed.

Cada año, la paralización del presupuesto hace daño a las escuelas, amenaza servicios cruciales, y cuesta los contribuyentes dinero. Esta proposición cambia este sistema, y hace que los legisladores sean penalizados si no aprueban el presupuesto antes de la fecha limite. Esta proposicion hace que el propuesto estatal pase con solamente la mayoria de votos (50% ) en vez de 2/3 de los votos de la legislatura.

Proposition 26: Requires 2/3 votes to increase state revenues PASSED
Proposicion 26: Cambia a un voto de 2/3 para pasar incremento de multas: PASO
Prop 26 will make it easier for corporations to avoid paying fees to clean up their pollution and other harm to the public, passing that cost on to taxpayers. This will also result in a major reduction in revenue for our state budget at a time when education and critical services for our most vulnerable communities are being cut.



La Proposicion 26 hace que las corporaciones eviten sus multas para sacar la contaminacion que crean, haciendo que los contribuyentes paguen para limpiar esta contaminacion. Esta proposición resultara en una reducción de fondos en el presupuesto para educación y servicios cruciales para las comunidades mas vulnerables.
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Proposition 27: Eliminates costly redistricting commission FAILED
Si a la Proposicion 27: Elimina la comision estatal de redistrito FALLO





THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! GRACIAS VOLUNTARIOS!

Thank you to all of our volunteers for all of the their hard work and dedication. The following people helped make this election what it was, through knocking on doors, calling voters, making donations, recruiting their friends, distributing flyers and encouraging their friends and families to vote!

Gracias a todos nuestros voluntarios por todo su trabajo y dedicación. Las siguientes personas fueron responsables por los resultados positivos de la elección, por tocar puertas, llamar a votantes, contribuyendo donaciones, reclutando a sus amigos, repartiendo volantes y animando a sus familias y amigos a votar!


Adelita L.
Adriana R.
Aida L.
Alejandrina E.
Alfonso L.
Alicia M.
Alondra G.
Ana A.
Ana Gabriela C.
Ana H.
Anabel M.
Andrea R.
Andres H.
Angelica H.
Angelica M.
Anegelica O.
Aracelia A.
Arthur S.
Arturo C.
Aurea M.
Benjamin L.
Carlos P.
Carmen L.
Celeste G.
Cassandra E.
Cheandra
Chris M.
Christian L.
Jay
Clara J.
Claryssa D.
Cruz P.
Daniella R.
Danita M.
Deanna A.
Dinora M.
Dora P.
Dorothy L.
Eleazar E.
Elena M.
Elida F.
Estela C.
Estela C.
Esther C.
Felipe R.F.
Filiberto
Flor M.
Gabriela M.
Gonzalo R.
Grecia L.
Guadalupe I.
Hazel P.
Herminia G.
Isaac C.
Ivette G.
Jane A.
Janeth R.
Javier M.
Jennifer B.
Jessica D.
Jessica H.
Jessica V.
Jocelyn L.
Joel M.
John M.
Jon H.
Jose R.
Josie C.
Juan F.
Juan L.
Judith S.
Julian P.
Karolyn C.
Kyle T.
Laura S.
Leo
Liz B.
Luvina R.
Lyanne T.
Lydia A.
Maria L.
Maria M.
Maria R.
Maria S.
Maria V.
Maria Z.
Marlen L.
Mayte A.
Meagan B.
Michael M.
Michelle P.
Naomi H.
Naomi R.
Octavio C.
Oralia L.
Ramon M.
Raquel B.
Rene G.
Rey P.
Reyna M.
Ricardo D.
Ricardo G.
Ruby L.
Sal G.
San GuaG.
Santa C.
Sayra S.
Shae X.
Simón S.
Skye F.
Sofia L.
Tatiana M.
Tere J.
Tina P.
Tyler G.
Vanessa M.
Veronica T.
Venita R.
Vicki G.
Virgina M.
Wendy P.
Yessica R.
Zoila A.

Queer Student Union
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc.
Interested Ladies of LTA
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Thank you Grecia!
We couldn’t have had such successful results from these elections if it weren’t for the hard work of our organizer Grecia Lima. Grecia’s last day working here was last Wednesday; she has brought so much to our organization over the past two years. She has moved to San Francisco and we are sure she will have an impact like the incredible one she has left on Santa Barbara.

Good luck Grecia!

Gracias Grecia!
Las elecciones no hubieran sido tan exitosas si no fuera por el trabajo de nuestra organizadora Grecia Lima. Su ultimo dia de trabajo fue el miércoles de la semana pasada, ella contribuyo tanto a esta organizacion durante los 2 años pasados. Se mudo a San Francisco, y estamos seguros de que va a affectar tanto a esa area, como afecto a nuestra comunidad en Santa Barbara.

Suerte Grecia!




HOW WE CAN PREPARE FOR THE NEXT ELECTIONS
COMO PODEMOS PREPARNOS PARA LA PROXIMA ELECCION

When it comes to elections PUEBLO Action Fund is lucky to have such a wonderful volunteer base and a successful record as resources, however none of our work is possible without having the financial means to continue. PUEBLO Action Fund believes that contacting voters personally has the strongest impact ,this means that we must find funding for extra phones, material for flyers, food to keep our hardworking volunteers fed, and also paying the staff for their time spent coordinating our campaigns. Due to the PAF’s political nature, many foundations are not allowed to donate to our organization. This means that your donations truly are what sustain this movement.

Can’t make a donation yourself? Help us get others to contribute! Will be having a membership drive within the next two weeks. Come by our office, make some phone calls to our supporters and let them know that by making a simple donation they can help insure success for our organization in the 2011 Elections!

WHERE: PUEBLO ACTION FUND OFFICE 114 E. Haley St. Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101
WHEN:
Wednesday, Dec 8: 5:00-8:00pm
Thursday, Dec 9: 5:30-8:00pm
Friday, Dec 10: 5:00-8:00pm
Mon, Dec 13: 5:00-8:00pm
Tues, Dec 14: 5:00-8:00pm
Wed, Dec 15: 5:00-8:00pm
Thurs, Dec 16: 5:00-8:00pm
Fri, Dec 17: 4:00-6:00

Mon, Dec 20: 5:00-8:00pm
Tues, Dec 21: 5:00-8:00pm
Wed, Dec 22: 5:00-8:00pm

Please RSVP to Hazel if you’d like to participate: hazel@sbpueblo.org 805-882-2484 x 2


COMO PODEMOS PREPARNOS PARA LA PROXIMA ELECCION


Como organizacion el Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO esta muy dichosa de tener una base fuerte de voluntarios y una historia exitosa como recursos, pero nuestro trabajo no seria posible sin el apoyo financiero que recibimos. El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO cree que la manera mas efectiva de ganar una campaña, esto quiere decir que necesitamos conseguir los fondos para teléfonos adicionales, materiales para volantes, comida para nuestros voluntarios trabajadores, y también para poder pagar nuestro personal por el tiempo que pasan coordinando las campañas. PAF es una organización política, y por esta razón muchas fundaciones no pueden dar donaciones a nuestra organización. Esto quiere decir que las donaciones de ustedes realmente son las que sostienen este movimiento.

Usted no puede contribuir? Ayúdenos a convencer a otros para que donen! Tendremos nuestra campaña de membrecía en las próximas dos semanas. Venga a nuestra oficina, haga unas llamadas a nuestros aliados y avisales del hecho de que puedan asegurar éxito para nuestra organización en las elecciones en 2011 con una sola donación!



DONDE: LA OFICINA DE PUEBLO ACTION FUND 114 E. Haley St. Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101
CUANDO:

Miercoles, Dec 8: 5:00-8:00pm
Jueves, Dec 9: 5:30-8:00pm
Viernes, Dec 10: 5:00-8:00pm
Lunes, Dec 13: 5:00-8:00pm
Martes, Dec 14: 5:00-8:00pm
Miercoles, Dec 15: 5:00-8:00pm
Jueves, Dec 16: 5:00-8:00pm
Viernes, Dec 17: 4:00-6:00

Lunes, Dec 20: 5:00-8:00pm
Martes, Dec 21: 5:00-8:00pm
Miercoles, Dec 22: 5:00-8:00pm

Si quiere participar comuníquese con Hazel: hazel@sbpueblo.org 805-882-2484 x 2

Santa Barbara Chapter Meeting
Community Gathering Combating Eviction, Racial Profiling and more!
Nov 30th, 2010 6:00pm at Presidio Springs (721 Laguna St)
Simultaneous translation, refreshments and childcare will be provided. For more information please call 805.882.2487 or visit pueblosb.org

Junta Comunitaria: La Lucha Contra Leyes de Discriminacion Racial, Desalojos Injustos y mas!

Martes, 30 de Noviembre 2010 6:00pm en Presidio Springs
(721 Laguna St.)
Habra cuidado de niños y refrescos, para mas informacion llame a 805.882.2484 o visite nuestra pagina en el internet pueblosb.org

October 01, 2010 News Letter

It's time to Vote for the Best for Our Families!
¡Es tiempo de votar para nuestras familias!

PUEBLO Action Fund makes endorsements for candidates and propositions that will be in the best interests for working families.

El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO respalda a candidatos y propuestas que son los mejores para las familias trabajadoras.

"This November it is your time to vote, we can't wait for someone else to take action on our behalf. From local ballot measures impacting our schools to electing our state's representatives, this upcoming election, let's keep what we have already won," said Pedro Paz, PUEBLO Action Fund Co-Chair.


“Este Noviembre es su tiempo de votar, no podemos esperar para que alguien tome la accion de nuestra parte. En estas elecciones votaremos en medidas locales que impactan a nuestras escuelas y tambien representantes estatales, tenemos que guardar lo que hemos ganado ya y votar”, dijo Pedro Paz el presidente de la mesa directiva del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO.


Here are our endorsements for this election cycle:

Terri Zuniga for Santa Maria City Council: Terri will bring transparency and access to our local government and living-wage jobs to our community.

Monique Limon for Santa Barbra School Board: Monique is a visionary and experienced leader from our community that has worked her entire life to close the achievement gap and motivate students to obtain higher education.

Kate Parker for Santa Barbara School Board: Kate provided leadership in re-structuring the GATE program to better serve our kids and will continue to work to close the achievement gap.

Das Williams for State Assembly: Das continues to be an outspoken leader for affordable housing, tenants’ rights, and public transportation

Jerry Brown for Governor: Jerry Brown has extended experience in attracting jobs for our communities and understands the importance of investing in public education as a tool for progress.

Neutral on Measure S: A sales tax to build a new jail in our County
Yes on Measure Q & Measure R: Funding for infrastructure improvements in schools
Neutral on Proposition 19: Legalization and taxation of cannabis
No on Proposition 20: Expands state redistricting commission to include congressional districts
Yes on Proposition 21: Vehicle license fee to fund state parks
No on Proposition 22: Ballot box budgeting
No on Proposition 23: Eliminates climate change legislation
Yes on Proposition 24: Closes corporate tax loopholes
Yes on Proposition 25: Allow majority vote on state budget
No on Proposition 26: Requires 2/3 votes to increase state revenues
Yes on Proposition 27: Eliminates costly redistricting commission


Aqui estan las medidas y candidatos que estamos apoyando como organizacion:

Terri Zuniga para el Concilio de Santa Maria:
Terri traeria transparencia y acceso a nuestro gobierno local y tambien trabajos de salarios justos a nuestra comunidad.

Monique Limon para la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Santa Barbara:
Monique es el producto de nuestro sistema educativo local por lo cual comprende los desafios que enfrentan nuestros estudiantes y las familias en las escuelas

Kate Parker para la Mes Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Santa Barbara:
Kate mostro liderazgo en la reconstruccion del programa GATE para mejor ayudar a nuestros hijos y cerrar la brecha de logros.

Das Williams para la Asamblea Estatal: Es una voz fuerte a favor de viviendas de bajo costo, los derechos de inquilinos, el transporte publico y sueldos justos

Jerry Brown par Gobernador: Larga experiencia en creacion de trabajos y presupuestos balanceados

Neutral en la Medida S: Impuesto para la construccion de una carcel en Santa Maria
Si a la Medida Q & R: Dinero para el mejorar la infraestructura de las escuelas
Neutral en la Proposicion 19: Legalizacion del uso personal de la marihuana
No a la Proposicion 20: La comision estatal de redistrito podra dibujar distritos del congreso
Si a la Proposicion 21: Incrementar la multa de licencia para dar fondos a los parques
No a la Proposicion 22: Presupuestar con la Urna
No a la Proposicion 23: Cambiar la ley AB32 que protege el medio ambiente
Si a la Proposicion 24: Cerrar los hoyos de impuestos para las corporaciones
Si a la Proposicion 25: Cambiar el voto a una simple mayoria para pasar el presupuesto
No a la Proposicion 26: Cambia a un voto de 2/3 para pasar incremento de multas
Si a la Proposicion 27: Elimina la comision estatal de redistrito


Volunteering with PUEBLO
PUEBLO Action Fund is a countywide organization whose mission is to empower working families through civic engagement and grassroots organizing. PUEBLO Action Fund educates and engages voters who do not vote regularly. PUEBLO Action Fund believes that face-to-face contact has the greatest impact when it comes to engaging voters on local issues and candidates.

How to get involved in Santa Maria’s Voter Turn Out:
In Santa Maria we will be precinct walking and phone banking every day until Election Day on November 2nd. If you are interested in helping us to educate voters come to our office (500 S. Broadway #237) or call our organizer Antonio 805-922-4447.
Phonebank and Precinct Walk Schedule:
Monday -Friday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 3:00pm-7:00pm
On Monday October 4th we will hold an action on the corner of Broadway and Main st. at 6:00pm to increase visibility for Terri Zuniga’s campaign and also motivate community members to vote, especially now since the vote by mail ballots will be sent out on October 5th. Please join us!

How to get involved in Santa Barbara’s Voter Turn Out:
This election will be crucial for the working class and our schools! We need to make sure that we are educating our neighbors and friends about the issues that will be affecting all of us.
"We have an amazing candidate running for Santa Barbara School Board. her name is Monique Limon. Our community is counting on her to make positive changes to our school systems and we know she will but she needs much support from our community. But we need for people to get activated and participate!" says Octavio Cabrera, PUEBLO Action Fund volunteer.

If you want to help us educate voters about these upcoming elections here are the schedules from now until the end of elections

Tuesday - Friday
Phone Banking / Precinct Walk
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Phone Banking / Precinct Walk
2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

We will also have a very special press conference
Tuesday October 5th at 5:00p.m.
Corner of Chapala & Carrillo
Across from the Transit Center

To volunteer in please call Grecia Lima at 805-882-2484x1

PUEBLO Action Fund works hard to make sure working families have a voice in our community, we increase voter turn out with the help of many passionate volunteers and allies, however we need sufficient financial support in order to be able to sustain ourselves as an organization. Please consider donating by clicking the "Donate" button. Thank you.

Como Involucrarse con Nuestro Trabajo en Santa Maria:
En Santa Maria vamos a estar caminando recintos and haciendo llamadas todos los dias hasta el 2 de Noviembre. Si usted esta interesado en ayudarnos a educarse a los votantes, venga a nuestra oficina (500 S. Broadway #237) o llame a nuestro organizador Antonio 922-4447.

Horario de los Bancos de Llamadas y Caminatas de Recintos:
Lunes a Viernes: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sabado y Domingo: 3:00pm-7:00pm

El Lunes 4 de Octubre vamos a organizar un evento de visibilidad para la campaña de Terri Zuniga en las calles de Broadway y Main a las 6 de la tarde. El propósito de este evento es para motivar a los miembros de la comunidad que voten, especialmente porque las boletas de votar por correo van a ser mandados el 5 de Octubre. Unanse con nosotros

Como Involucrarse con Nuestro Trabajo en Santa Barbara:

Estas elecciones van a ser cruciales para nuestra comunidad de bajos ingresos y tambien para nuestras escuelas y la educacion de nuestros hijos.
"Tenemos una candidata muy fuerte que se esta postulando para la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar. Ella se llama Monique Limon. Nuestra comunidad esta condanto en ella para que haga cambios positivos en nuestra escuelas y sabemos que los va a hacer. Pero necesitamos que las personas se activen y participen!" dijo Octavio Cabrera voluntario de PUEBLO Action Fund
Si nos quieren ayudar a educar a votantes sobre esta elecciones tan importantes para nuestra comunidad aqui esta el horario en el que estamos contactando votantes Latinos:

Martes - Viernes
Banco de llamadas / Caminata de Recintos
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Sabados y Domingos
Banco de llamadas / Caminata de Recintos
2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

Tambien tendremos una conferencia de prensa muy especial
Martes 5 de Octubre a las 5:00p.m.
Esquinas Carrillo y Chapala
En frente del Centro de Transito

Para mas informacion llamara a Grecia Lima al telefono 805-882-2484 x1

El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO trabaja duro para aseguar que las familias trabajadoras tengan una voz en nuestra comunidad, hacemos nuestro trabajo con la ayuda de voluntarios y aliados, pero necesitamos fondos suficientes para poder mantenernos como organizacion. Si puede usted puede contribuir al Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO, por favor haga cliq el boton que dice "Donate".

Mil Gracias!

September 08, 2010 News Letter

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITION

PUEBLO and PUEBLO Action Fund are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and fully bilingual (English and Spanish) organizer that will identify leaders, develop leadership trainings, form coalitions and organize issue and movement-building electoral campaigns. A dedicated and passionate organizer will thrive in this job amidst the political and economic challenges presented to low-income families locally and nationally.

BACKGROUND

The PUEBLO Movement is the only multi-issue community-based organization strengthening the power and leadership of low-income Santa Barbara County residents at the neighborhood level. The PUEBLO Movement’s core issues are immigrants’ rights, tenants’ rights, workers rights, affordable housing, public transportation, and education. PUEBLO is a growing organization that has formed strong local coalitions and gained name recognition through state and national alliances. The PUEBLO movement comprises People United for Economic Justice Building Leadership through Organizing (PUEBLO), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the PUEBLO Action Fund (PAF), a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Employees divide their time between the two organizations.

PUEBLO’s organizing model aims to decentralize decision-making structures, which allows community leaders impacted by the issues to be at the forefront of the movement for social justice. Organizers utilize the House Meeting model to identify leaders and create neighborhood committees that determine the issues of the organizations and make strategic and political decisions on their campaigns. Many member leaders eventually serve on PUEBLO or PAF’s Boards of Directors.

SUMMARY
The organizer is responsible for identifying and training new leaders, developing a vibrant grassroots organizing and leadership development program, providing leadership in campaign and political strategy, and building coalitions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in grassroots organizing, campaign and political strategy, a passion for social justice, and experience in aligning local community organizing strategies for local, state, and national impact. The organizer is supervised by the Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Grassroots Organizing and Leadership Development:

* Assist in the development of programs and plans to develop and strengthen the skills of leaders
* Design political education trainings for grassroots leaders and members that will help strengthen and align our organizing campaigns and goals and expand our grassroots fundraising capacity

Campaign Development and Coalition Building:

* Assist in developing and implementing political, issue, house meeting, and media campaigns
* Lead and implement local campaign strategy development and coalition building strategies
* Maintain a working knowledge of issues affecting low-income people in the community and the national, state and local political landscape

Other Responsibilities:

* Public speaking
* Serving as an ambassador of the organization at external events
* Using appropriate forms and PUEBLO's database to track campaign and organizational development
* Updating members utilizing PUEBLO's website and email blasts
* Translation of information and materials

Other Requirements

* Occasional work on weekends and evenings
* Should have own vehicle

Minimal Qualifications:

* Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish/English
* At least one year of experience in grassroots, movement-building organizing, leadership development and;
* Experience in electoral organizing including, initiative and candidate endorsement, precinct walking, phone banking, and voter education
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail;
* Demonstrate ability to take initiative, multi-task, possess good judgment, and work independently and as part of a team;
* Willingness to learn new techniques, ideas and skills;
* Flexible and able to travel

Salary & Benefits: A competitive, professional salary is dependent on experience. Range: $34,000-$38,000. Benefits package includes health, dental, generous vacations, sick leave. PUEBLO and PUEBLO Action Fund are equal opportunity employers.
Apply by September 10, 2010
Send to belen@sbpueblo.org all of the following information: 1) cover letter explaining why you are interested in this specific position; 2) resume; and 3) three professional references that include phone numbers and emails. The position starts October 1, 2010.

August 17, 2010 News Letter

AUGUST 17, 2010 SPECIAL ELECTIONS
ELECCIONES ESPECIALES DEL 17 DE AGOSTO

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! VOTE TODAY!
HAZ QUE TU VOTO CUENTE EN ESTAS ELECCIONES!
VOTE HOY!

SPECIAL ELECTIONS IN STATE SENATE 15th DISTRICT THAT INCLUDES SANTA MARIA AND GUADALUPE, AND PART OF ORCUTT.

If you are an absentee voter you can still drop off your ballot until 8pm in one of the poll centers.

HOY SE VOTA PARA SENADOR ESTATAL DEL DISTRITO 15 QUE INCLUYE LA CIUDAD DE SANTA MARIA, GUADALUPE, Y PARTE DE ORCUTT

Si Ud. Es votante por correo, todavía puede ir a dejar su boleta en el centro de votación mas cercano.



PUEBLO Action Fund Santa Maria City Council Candidate Interview

PUEBLO Action Fund invites community members to attend the interview of candidate Terri Zuniga on Wednesday August 18, at 7pm. The interview will take place in 2345 S. Broadway Suite C (SEIU 620 office), Santa Maria. The interview will be 45 minute long and community members will have the chance to ask questions to the candidate.
For more information call Antonio Sanchez, 805-922-4447

Entrevista a candidatos por el Concilio de la Ciudad de Santa Maria

PUEBLO Action Fund invita a miembros de la comunidad para asistir la entrevista a la candidata Terri Zuniga el dia miércoles 18 de agosto a las 7pm. La entrevista tomara lugar en las oficinas de SEIU 620, 2345 S. Broadway, Oficina C, Santa Maria. La entrevista será de solo 45 minutos y los miembros de la comunidad tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas a la candidata.
Para mas información llame a Antonio Sanchez, 805-922-4447

July 29, 2010 News Letter

Updates as of 7/29/2010

# 1. California Shared Prosperity Forum/ El Foro de Prosperidad Compartida de California
# 2. Arizona’s SB 1070 Further Polarizes our Nation
# 3. Rental Housing Roundable Update/ Noticas de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos
# 4. South County Update (Immigration, Election & Housing Committees)/ Noticias del Condado del Sur (Comites de Migracion, Vivienda y Elecciones)
# 5. North County Update/ Noticias del Condado del Norte
# 6. Oliver Stone’s new documentary SOUTH OF THE BORDER
# 7. PUEBLO Translation Equipment Available for Rent! Equipaje de Traduccion Disponible para Rentar


# 1. California Shared Prosperity Forum / El Foro de Prosperidad Compartida de California

California Shared Prosperity Forum

This is your opportunity to voice your vision for the CA you want to live in!
Before casting our vote on November 2, 2010, we need to know the positions of gubernatorial candidates and other major candidates running for office in the upcoming elections.
On August 7 you will have that chance to learn about major candidates’ positions and listen to the Honorable John Perez, California Speaker of the Assembly, that will serve as the Keynote Speaker.
The Forum will take place at Pacifica High School, 600 W Gonsalez, Oxnard, CA.
In addition to the forum, hundreds of community leaders from across the state will gather from 10am to 1 pm in workshops that will educate community members on the state budget and fiscal reform, November ballot measures and movement building electoral work and other issues affecting working families in California.
The event is by INVITATION ONLY. If you are not registered with an organization you will not be able to get in. So register TODAY by calling PUEBLO at 805-882-2484 in Santa Barbara and 805-922-4447 in Santa Maria. We have a free bus leaving at 8am from Santa Barbara and 7am from Santa Maria.


El Foro de Prosperidad Compartida de California

¡Esta es tu oportunidad de dar voz a su vision del futuro de nuestro estado!Antes de emitir nuestros votos el 2 de Noviembre, 2010, tenemos que saber las posturas de los candidatos corriendo para gobernador y tambien otros puestos en estas elecciones.

El 7 de Agosto tendra la oportunidad de oir el John Perez Honourable, el Presidente de la Asamblea. El sera el orador principal del foro.
El foro va a ser en la Pacifica High School, 600 W. Gonsalez, Oxnard,CA.
Ademas del foro, también tendremos representacion de lideres comunitarios de todo el estado. Desde las 10 de la manana hasta la 1 van a haber talleres sobre el presupuesto del estado y también la reforma fiscal.
Solo se puede asistir este evento con invitacion. Si usted no esta registrado con una organizacion no se va a poder entrar al foro. Si esta interesado, registrese hoy! Solo llame a la oficina de PUEBLO 805-882-2484 en Santa Barbara o 805-922-4447 en Santa Maria. Tenemos un cameon que partira a las 8am de Santa Barbara y a las 7 de Santa Maria.


# 2. Arizona’s SB 1070 Further Polarizes our Nation

-A letter written by our Executive Director Belen Seara in light of the
enforcement of SB1070 on July 29th,2010

At a time when the federal government should be enacting a humane and fair immigration reform, the state of Arizona is implementing a regressive and unrealistic policy that will only further polarize the nation. PUEBLO applauds U.S District Judge Susan Bolton for blocking the implementation of some of the most controversial provisions of SB 1070. However, the overall law will still be implemented on July 29.

Arizona’s SB 1070 is not the solution to our broken immigration system. And worse, it will undermine public safety. This type of anti-immigrant legislation results in mistrust between the immigrant community and law enforcement. Those who are witness or victims of crimes, domestic violence or robbery will not report to the police for fear of being detained. That puts at risk the safety of not just immigrants but the whole community.
But what is most disturbing about this legislation is that legalizes racial profiling by requiring police officers to ask about immigration status to anyone they stop that looks like an undocumented immigrant. Moreover, the law criminalizes American citizens or legal residents who transport, harbor or shield undocumented immigrants, making even the driving of undocumented children to school a misdemeanor.

PUEBLO supporters should call the federal government today to ask for humane and comprehensive immigration reform. You can visit www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org to send an email or fax to the White House.


# 3. Rental Housing Roundable Update/ Noticas de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos

Rental Housing Roundable Update

Since the Rental Housing Roundtable's impressive showing at the Board of Supervisors hearing on April 20th, the coalition has been working hard to ensure that the amendments to Ordinance 4444 get passed when it comes back before the Board in October. Ordinance 4444, a tenants' rights ordinance, would strengthen protections for tenants who are evicted at no fault of their own. Specifically, the Rental Housing Roundtable seeks to mitigate the social and economic impacts of evictions due to condo conversion, demolition or renovation. The Rental Housing Roundtable was created to address the lack of legal protections for Santa Barbara renters in order to end unjust evictions and unfair treatment of tenants, increase rental units available and develop cooperative ownership. Recently, the Rental Housing Roundtable held a campaign assessment to not only look at the current campaign, but also to examine the local rental culture in the area to determine new areas to focus on. The campaign assessment brought to light the need for the Rental Housing Roundtable to continue advocating for tenants and promoting progressive policy changes. If you would like to get involved with the Rental Housing Roundtable or if you have any questions, please email sbrentalhousing@gmail.com or call (805)-882-2484.

Noticas de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos

Desde la presencia impresionante de La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos en la junta de los supervisores el 20 de Abril, la coalicion ha trabajado duro para asegurar que las enmiendas a la Ordenanza 4444 pasen cuando los supervisores revisan la ordenanza de nuevo en Octubre. La Ordenanza 4444 protegeria los inquilinos que son victimas desalojos por cosas como las conversiones de condominios, demolición o renovación. La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos fue creada por la carencia de protecciones legales para los inquilinos de Santa Barbara. Esta coalición trabaja en contra de los desalojos injustos. Si quiere involucrarse con La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos, mande un correo a sbrentalhousing@gmail.com o llame a 805-882-2484.


# 4. South County Update (Immigration, Election & Housing Committees)/ Noticias del Condado del Sur (Comites de Migracion, Vivienda y Elecciones)

South County Update (Immigration, Election & Housing Committees)

Immigration Committee

After a very successful community values forum, in which our Santa Barbara community
had a courageous conversation about the issues affecting our local immigrant communities and attempted to provide for solutions. The Immigration Committee continues to be part of the national and local movement for just, humane and practical solutions for Immigration Reforms and change of legislation. “Our push for comprehensive immigration reform is like a language; it will die out when there are not enough people speaking it” said Ana G. Cid, UCSB student and member of PUEBLO’s Immigration Committee. We invite you to join us at our next Immigration Committee meetings. They are every other THURSDAY at 6:30p.m. at the PUEBLO Office , please call our office for the specific dates.

Elections Committee

June 8th of 2010 thousands of Santa Barbara voters turned out to the polls and dozens of PUEBLO Action Fund volunteers went door to door to remind Santa Barbara low income voters that their voice was a crucial component of this race. The Elections Committee and the PUEBLO Action Fund volunteers are looking to the future for the November 2010 elections. “While we had a very successful June Primary election we need to start preparing and educating our community on the local races and important measures that will be appearing in the ballot” said Carlos Perez, Elections Committee member. If you would like to be part of the endorsement process of PUEBLO Action Fund or part of the team of volunteers for the November of 2010 elections join our Elections Committee. Meetings are every other Wednesday. Next Elections Committee meeting is Wednesday August 11th at 6:30p.m. at the PUEBLO Office. Call our PUEBLO office to RSVP.

Housing Committee

Thursday, July 15th, PUEBLO’s housing committee was present at the Planning Commission Meeting. The reason for the attendance to the meeting was to advocate for the smooth vote for the approval of the Bradley Studios apartment. This is a new apartment complex of mixed use housing. “Although, I was not able to attend the Planning Commission meeting because it is during my work time hours I recognize the need for Santa Barbara to build more low income housing that is close to downtown. I am a beneficiary of low income housing but I live in Isla Vista but work Downtown. I travel every day on the bus. I am glad to hear that the project has been approved” said Maria Sanchez leader of PUEBLO’s housing committee. There were several individuals and organizations there in support of the Bradley Studios project and we are glad that the Planning Commission was able to compromise with the changes and approve a much needed project in our community.


Noticias del Condado del Sur (Comites de Migracion, Vivienda y Elecciones)


Comité de Migración

Durante el Foro de Valores Comunitarios nuestra comunidad de Santa Barbara pudo tener una conversación honesta sobre los asuntos que están afectando a nuestra comunidad inmigrante a nivel local y así poder crear soluciones concretas. El Comité de Migración continúa siendo parte del movimiento nacional y local por soluciones justas, humanas y prácticas para pasar una Reforma Migratoria. “Nuestro empuje por una Reforma Migratoria se compara al uso de un idioma, el idioma se muere si nadie lo practica” dijo Ana G. Cid estudiante de UCSB y miembro del comité de Migración de PUEBLO. Invitamos a la comunidad que se una al comité de migración. Tenemos juntas cada otro jueves a las 6:30p.m. en la oficina de PUEBLO. Llame a la oficina para confirmar su asistencia.

Comite de Elecciones

8 de Junio del 2010 miles de votantes en Santa Barbara salieron a votar. Docenas de voluntarios de PUEBLO Action Fund fueron puerta por puerta recordándoles a los votantes Latinos y de bajos ingresos que su voto era muy importante durante estas elecciones. El comité de Elecciones y los voluntarios de PUEBLO Action Fund ahora están planeando hacia el futuro, con las elecciones de Noviembre del 2010. “Tuvimos una elección primaria en Junio muy exitosa, ahora necesitamos empezarnos a preparar para las elecciones de Noviembre 2010 educando a nuestra comunidad de que va a estar en la boleta” dijo Carlos Perez miembro del comide de elecciones. Si quieres ser parte del comité de Elecciones y ser parte del proceso de educación a nuestros votantes ven a nuestras juntas de comité. Las juntas de comité de Elecciones son cada otro Miercoles. La próxima junta del comité de elecciones es Miercoles 11 de Agosto a las 6:30p.m. Llama a nuestra oficina para confirmar tu asistencia.

Comite de Vivienda
Jueves 15 de Julio el comité de vivienda de PUEBLO estuvo presente en la junta de Planeamiento. La razón por la asistencia a la junta era para abogar a favor del proyecto Bradley una nueva construcción de apartamentos y estudios para uso mixto, incluyendo algunas unidades de vivienda de bajo costo. “Aunque no pude estar presente físicamente en la junta de la Comisión de Planeamiento porque era durante las horas de mi trabajo, reconozco la necesidad de crear más vivienda de bajo costo en el Centro de Santa Barbara, yo soy una beneficiera de vivienda de bajo costo, pero vivo en Isla Vista y trabajo en Santa Barbara. Viajo en autobús todos los días. Estoy muy contenta de saber que el proyecto ha sido aprobado.” Dijo María Sánchez líder del comité de vivienda de PUEBLO. Durante la junta, varias organizaciones estuvieron presentes apoyando el proyecto, y aplaudimos el compromiso que se llego con la Comisión de Planeamiento para poder aprobar este proyecto que le hace tanta falta a nuestra comunidad.


# 5. North County Update/ Noticias del Condado del Norte

North County Update

Santa Maria Elections Update

The upcoming elections in November will have a significant impacto n low-income families in Santa Maria. With the all the important races and measures coming up it is vital that we begin to identify and outreach to voters now. Santa Maria’s election committee has begun their House Meeting campaign and personal visits to start to identity voters and learn what issues are most important to our community. If you would like to get involved with this critical work please come to our emergency meeting on August 26th at 6pm (location to be decided). At this meeting we will create action plans as to how we recruit volunteers and mobilize voters. If you would like to attend please confirm by calling 805-922-4447.

Noticias del Condado del Norte

Noticias del Comite de Elecciones de Santa Maria

Las elecciones que vienen serán muy imporantes para la comunidad de bajos recursos en Santa Maria. Como van a haber tanta medidas y candidatos importantes en estas elecciones es critico que empezamos ya a identificar votantes. El comité de elecciones de Santa Maria ya empezó su campana de juntas caseras y visitas personales para identificar votantes y también aprender cuales son los asuntos mas importantes para la comunidad. Si usted esta interesado en ayudarnos con este trabajo critico, venga a nuestra junta de emergencia el 26 de Agosto a las 6 de la tarde (El lugar será decidido pronto). Si le gustaría asistir llame a la oficina 805-922-4447.

# 6. Oliver Stone’s new documentary SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Oliver Stone’s new documentary SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Opens Friday July 30th in SANTA BARBARA, CA!

Synopsis: There’s a revolution underway in South America, but most of the world doesn’t know it. Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media’s misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents. In casual conversations with Presidents Hugo Chávez (Venezuela), Evo Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Argentina), as well as her husband and ex-President Nstor Kirchner, Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Rafael Correa (Ecuador), and Raúl Castro (Cuba), Stone gains unprecedented access and sheds new light upon the exciting transformations in the region.


PLAZA de oro THEATRES
371 S. Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 • 805-963-9503

Ticket Pricing:
Adult - Fri-Sun, Holidays & Advance: $9.75
Adult - Mon-Thur: $9.25
Matinee (before 6pm): $7.25
Child(age 2-12): $6.75
Senior(age 60+): $6.75
Bargain Tuesdays: Adults: $7.00, Matinee (before 6pm): $5.00, Child(2-12)/Senior(60+): $5.00

for group ticket sales please contact Alan Stokes at 310-858-2820 or by email at metroacs@aol.com


# 7. PUEBLO Translation Equipment Available for Rent! Equipaje de Traduccion Disponible para Rentar

PUEBLO Translation Equipment Available for Rent!

As an organization PUEBLO embraces multiculturalism and inclusivity. We work to make all of our events, meetings and actions bilingual (English/Spanish) so that all of our community members can participate fully. Thanks to the Santa Barbara Foundation PUEBLO now owns a set of 50 headsets for simultaneous translation! If you or your organization also works to create bilingual spaces and would like rent this equipment call our office at 805-882-2484 or email hazel@sbpueblo.org .
We request a $50 minmum donation. Click her to fill out the request form:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1FZp6GhefJeQsBRhNAAqKuT3mx23KLSF91m-HSIhLWG0

Equipaje de Traduccion Disponible para Rentar

Como organización PUEBLO ve la importancia de ser multicultural e incluir a toda la gente. Por eso trabajamos para hacer que todas nuestras juntas, eventos y acciones sean bilingües (Espanol/Ingles) para que todos los miembros de la comunidad se pueden participar. Gracias a la Fundacion de Santa Barbara ahora PUEBLO tiene su propio equipaje de traducción! Si usted esta interesado en proveer espacios bilingües y le gustaría rentar este equipaje solo llame a la oficina 805-882-2484 o mande un correo a hazel@sbpueblo.org
Pedimos una donación minima de $50. Haga cliq aquí para llenar la forma:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1FZp6GhefJeQsBRhNAAqKuT3mx23KLSF91m-HSIhLWG0

PUEBLO Update April 5th, 2010--- Noticias de PUEBLO 5 de Abril, 2010

1) Santa Maria City Council Decision Re: E-Verify Tuesday April 6th
2) Rental Housing Roundtable: Townhall Meeting April 8th
3) Immigration Committee Meetings
4) May 1st Community Forum Community Forum
5) Save the Date: PAF's 10th Annual Dinner May 2nd
6) Taking Community Activism to Next Level: April 13th

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1) In another attempt to fix the broken immigrations system at the local level the Santa Maria City Council will be considering a recommendation to implement the E-Verify program for a six-month trial period.

Why Mandatory Employer Verification will Stall Economic Growth and Job Creation:

Click Here

How E-Verify Errors Impact US Citizens and Lawfully Present Immigrants:

Click Here

Local anti-immigrant ordinances have not solved immigration problems, on the contrary they divide communities, pit neighbor against neighbor and often result in discrimination against citizens and non-citizens.

PUEBLO Invites the Santa Maria community to voice their concerns on this issue.
The Santa Maria City Council will be meeting to make this decision on:

Tuesday April 6, 2010
6:00pm

City Council Chambers
110 E. Cook Street

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2) Rental Housing Roundtable Townhall Meeting April 8th

On April 8th the Rental Housing Roundtable will be holding a Townhall Meeting with our Supervisor Doreen Farr in attendance.
This is a chance for YOU as renters to voice your concerns around your rights and protections.

April 8th
Event starts at 6:00p.m. Program starts at 6:30p.m.

IV Elementary School 6875 El Colegio Rd.
It is critical that we have a strong presence at this townhall so that our representatives can see how necessary it is to address the needs of renters in Santa Barbara County.

The following are dates for canvassing and phonebanking so we can get the word out. Please help us spread the word!

CANVASSING for April 8th TOWNHALL

Sunday April 4th
Isla Vista Tenants Union
6550 Pardall #B
2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
4;00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

PHONE BANKS for April 8th TOWNHALL

Thursday April 1st
Isla Vista Tenants Union
6550 Pardall #B
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

PUEBLO
114 E Haley St.
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Monday April 5th
Isla Vista Tenants Union
6550 Pardall #B
5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

PUEBLO
114 E Haley St.
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Tuesday April 6th
PUEBLO
114 E Haley St.
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Wednesday April 7th
Isla Vista Tenants Union
6550 Pardall #B
5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

PUEBLO
114 E Haley St.
5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Thursday April 8th
Isla Vista Tenants Union
6550 Pardall #B
4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

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3) Immigration Committee Important Dates

The Immigration Committee will be meeting every Thursday this month at 6:30. As we lead up to our larger forum event on May 1st we must work hard to make it a success. These next couple of months are critical if we want to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform by this year. Please do your part!

Immigration Committee Meetings
Thursday April 8th
PUEBLO Office: 114 E. Haley Suite E
We'll be going over the messaging and speakers for May 1st

Thursday April 15th
PUEBLO Office: 114 E. Haley Suite E
Training: Phonebanking and Speaking In Public

Thursday April 22nd
PUEBLO Office: 114 E. Haley Suite E
Make posters and phonebank

Thursday April 29th
Presidio Springs: 721 Laguna St.
Finalizing May 1st Details

Thursday May 13th
PUEBLO Office: 114 E. Haley Suite E
Evaluations and Further Planning

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4) May 1st Community Forum
PUEBLO's Immigration Committee along with the American Indian Movement, ACLU, Just Communities and other organizations will be hosting a Community Values Forum: Immigration Reform, the Economy and Safer Communities. Some of our invited guests include Congresswoman Lois Capps, Chief Cam Sanchez and Sheriff Bill Brown.

May 1st 4:30pm
San Rafael Church
5444 Hollister Ave.
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5) PUEBLO Action Fund Annual Dinner - May 2nd
SAVE THE DATE: May 2nd, 4pm-7pm PUEBLO Action Fund will be holding its 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Auction on May 2nd from 4pm-7pm at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center (1118 E. Cabrilllo Blvd Santa Barbara,CA). Individual Tickets: $50 each Call the information for more information: 805-882-2484

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6) Taking Community Activism to the Next Level
The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee, PUEBLO, CAUSE and ESPERANZA are organizing a series of workshops with goals of building leadership in our community and diversifying the pool of candidates in local elections.
Getting you Message Out!

Enhance your community work and gear up for upcoming campaigns -Crafting a powerful message -Pushing your message -Making the "Ask"

Tuesday April 13, 2010

6:30 to 8:00pm

721 Laguna St. (Presidio Springs)

Free event

Food provided

Spanish Translation

Facilitators

Geoff Green, Trainer

James Kyriaco, Campaign Manager

Belen Seara, Facilitator

Upcoming Events Los Proximos Eventos

Election Results and Upcoming Events! Los Resultados de las Elecciones y los Proximos Eventos!

1) Election Results and Thank you to Election Volunteers / Los Resultados de las Elecciones y Gracias a Nuestros Voluntarios

2) Community Meeting July 18th / Junta Comunitaria el 18 de Julio

3) The Launch of the Santa Maria House Meeting Campaign / El Inicio de la Campaña de Juntas Caseras en Santa Maria

4) 2010 CALIFORNIA SHARED PROSPERITY FORUM: Elevating the voice of California Families

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THANK YOU ELECTION VOLUNTEERS and CONGRATULATIONS!



PUEBLO Action Fund would like to recognize all of our amazing volunteers during the June 2010 primary election. We would also like to formally congratulate District Attorney Joyce Dudley, State Assembly Candidate Das Williams and Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf. Our hundreds of volunteers celebrated your victory and look forward to continue to work with you. A big thank you to the following people, who walked, called and put long hours of work into this election:



Abelardo Bravo
Abimael Contreras
Aida Lopez
Aislinn Lazo
Alan Velasquez
Alejandrina Escobar
Amando Hernandez
Ana Cifuentes
Ana Ramirez
Angel Inda
Angelica Mangarro
Angelica Martinez
Angelica Ochoa
Angelo Arevalos
Antonio Manzanarez
Antonio Rivera
Aranzazu Magallones
Arcelia Alvarez
Arielle Bernard
Armando Vallodore
s Art Stevens
Arturo Calzeta
Arturo Castillo
Arturo Lopez
Ashley Richardson
Barbara Lotito
Belen Seara
Benjamin Linares
Berenice Arreola
Bernard Faulena
Bertha Anguiano
Bill Benton
Braulio Galaviz
Carlos Perez
Carmen Magallones
Cassandra Engeman
Celeste E Gamino
Cintia Perez
Citlali Meza
Concepcion Salas
Cynthia
Danielle Bernard
Darryl
Dora Perez
Dorothy Littlejohn
Doug Wagoner
Efrain
Eleazar Estrada
Elena Mesa
Elisco Foo Mendez
Eloy Castillo
Erica Hernandez
Ernesto Estrada
Estaen Afeti
Estela Catalan
Eva Catalan
Fabiola Hernandez
Felipe R. Flores
Florencio
Gianna Cicinsile
Gloria Vasquez
Gloria Zarate
Gonzalo Rios
Grecia Lima
Gwen Marcus
Hazel Putney
Herminia Guerrero
Isaac Catalan
Ivette Gil
James R. Martinak
Janet Reyes
Jaqueline Inda
Jaret Ornelas
Javier Martinez
Jessica Diaz
Jesus Ramirez
Jim Richard
John Michael
Jorge Garcia
Jorge Preciado
Jose Zepeda
Josefa
Juan Donato
Juan Frausto
Juan Perez
Juan Ramirez
Juan Ramirez
Judy Stevens
Julia Frausto
Julia Rama
Julian Pech
Juventina De la Cruz
Karolyn Camarillo
Kathleen Rief
Kelly Lippit
Kelly Burns
Kristen Aguanno
Laura Flores
Laura Romero
Lauren Wong
Lidia Vargas
Luis Martinez
Ma Guadalupe Preciado
Marco
Margarita
Maria Guardarrama
Maria Herrera
Maria Manzanarez
Maria Sanchez
Maria
Mariana Cabrera
Marina Murillo
Marisela Amezcua
Marita Soler
Mary Alvarado
Matt Cameron
Meg Beard
Mick Robinson
Mick Sherer
Miguel Avila
Miguel Becerra
Miguel Magallanes
Miguel Magallanes Jr
Miguel Ramirez
Molly Frandsen
Nancy Aguilar
Nancy Cabrera
Nayra Pacheco
Nicholas Di Masi
Noe Marin
Norma Kutzer
Octavio Cabrera
Patricia Vallad
Paul Monge
Paula Emmens
Pedro Gabrieal
Raquel Vela Mendoza
Rene Gonzalez
Rey Peñaloza
Reyna Mazantini
Rian Johnson
Ricardo Dominguez
Ricardo Monroy
Rodrigo Diaz
Rosa Sanchez
Rosario R
Rosie Solis
Roxana Ocampo
Santa Cruz
Shawn Tallant
Silvia Cruz
Steven Atwell
Suleyma Ceballos
Susana Vasquez
Tere Jurado
Vicki Guardarama
Vicky
Victor Nava
Yazmin Martinez
Yesenia Mora
Yolanda C
Yolanda Monarrez
Yumara Ceballos
Zenaida Perez
Zoila Aguilar

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2) COMMUNITY MEETING: Responding to the Social and Economic Crisis with a MOVEMENT

Our communities are under attack. The values that we share are not being reflected in our social or economic systems. We see the successes of these attacks in policies which call for the reduction of social services for the most needed or the anti-immigrant laws like the Arizona law. This is a moment for communities to come together and ORGANIZE. We can make a difference, united we are stronger. Come and learn more about PUEBLO and ACT with our leaders by pushing for social change.

The COMMUNITY MEETING will take place this Sunday July 18th at 3:30 p.m. at Presidio Springs 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA. Childcare and simultaneous translation will be provided, if possible bring a dish to share. For questions, comments or concerns call our office at 805-882-2484.

2) JUNTA de VECINOS: Atacando la Crisis Economica y Social con un MOVIMIENTO

Nuestras comunidades estan siendo atacadas. Los valores que compartimos y que apreciamos como una comunidad no estan siendo reflejados en nuestros sistemas económicos ni sociales. En este momento necesitamos que nuestras comunidades se unan y que estén ORGANIZADAS. Si podemos hacer una diferencia y juntos somos mas fuertes. Ven y aprende sobre PUEBLO y UNETE a nuestros lideres en su lucha por un cambio social.

La JUNTA de VECINOS se llevara a cabo el Domingo 18 de Julio a las 3:30 p.m. en Presidio Spring en el 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA. Habra cuidado de niños, traducción simultane, si es posible favor de traer un platillo para compartir. Para preguntas o comentarios llame a nuestra oficina al 805-882-2484

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3) The Launch of the Santa Maria House Meeting Campaign

On July 1st leaders of our Santa Maria committees will launch their House Meeting Campaign. PUEBLO believes in the power of personal contact being an effective way to educate and empower our neighbors. The goal of this campaign will be to contact 200 people. Leaders plan to hold meetings at their homes with close friends and family, so that they can spread the word about our work and continue to build power for working class communities. If you are interested in holding a meeting at your house please call our North County Organizer Antonio 805-922-4447

3) El Inicio de la Campaña de Juntas Caseras en Santa Maria

El 1 de Julio los lideres de nuestros comités de Santa Maria comenzaran su Campaña de Juntas Caseras. PUEBLO cree que atrevas de la comunicación interactiva se puede educar y empoderar nuestros vecinos. El objetivo de esta campaña es contactar a 200 personas. Los lideres planean organizar las juntas en sus hogares con sus amigos y familia para que puedan correr la voz sobre nuestro trabajo y continuar a crear poder para las familias trabajadoras.
Si usted esta interesado en organizar una junta casera, por favor llame a nuestro organizador del condado del Norte: Antonio 805-922-447

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4) 2010 CALIFORNIA SHARED PROSPERITY FORUM: Elevating the voice of California Families

In a strategic effort to lift up community values and shared prosperity as dynamic and relevant ideals that shape the looming California gubernatorial race, a group of community organizations and networks have proposed the organizing of the California Shared Prosperity Forum.

To take place on August 7, 2010, in Oxnard California the forum will train more than 1,500 precinct and community leaders to represent our core values and organize non-partisan voter education and get out the vote drives this fall as a Voice for California's Families. The forum will also seek the participation of California's two leading gubernatorial candidates, as well as other key state elected representatives for a frank exchange with our voters on how shared prosperity and community are essential for California's renewal.

Transportation will be provided. In order to reserve your spot to this very important forum and training date please call our office at 805-882-2484.

This TUESDAY June 8th is ELECTION DAY

GOTV - Get Out the Vote!


This TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH is ELECTION DAY!

With competitive races and dirty campaign ads confusing voters, this difference in this election will be our ability to turnout working class, low-income, Latino and progressive voters. We have the opportunity to get out and support some great local candidates and we need to mobilize voters in our neighborhoods if we hope to see Das Williams, Janet Wolf, and Joyce Dudley elected to continue working with them on improving the quality of life for all residents county-wide.

We will be knocking doors, making phone calls, and leaving fliers to make sure that our communities know where to vote and who will best represent our interests. We need at least 100 volunteers to make this election a success. Invite a friend and give us a call to let us know when and where you can help out. We will be contacting voters in Santa Barbara and Goleta on the following days and times:

GOTV WEEKEND, Saturday through Monday -
Meet at the PUEBLO Office, (114 E. Haley St. Suite E, Downtown SB)

Saturday: 1:30pm to 8pm
Sunday: 1:30pm to 8pm
Monday: 10am to 8pm

ELECTION DAY, Tuesday -
For Downtown Santa Barbara: Meet at the PUEBLO Office, (114 E. Haley St. Suite E, Downtown SB)

For Goleta and the La Cumbre area: Meet at the Goleta Valley Community Center in Room 6, (5679 Hollister Ave., Old Town Goleta):

6:00am: Morning Flier Drops
11:00am: Lunchtime Walks and Phonebanks
2:00pm: Afternoon Walks and Phonebanks
5:00-8:00pm: Evening Walks and Phonebanks
8:30pm: Election Victory Parties

Mark Your Calendars-Marquen Sus Calendarios

1) Forum TODAY: SB1070-The Immigrant Rights Movement at a Crossroads

2)Precinct Walk Against Racism -May 29th, 2010 at 2:00pm / Caminata De Recinto en Contra del Racismo- 29 de Mayo a las 2:00pm

3) Precinct Walk Against Mass Evictions- May 23rd at 1:30/ Caminta de Recinto en Contra de Desalojos Masivos- 23 de Mayo, 1:30pm

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1)There will be a forum this Thursday (MAY 20) from 7-9 PM at the University Religious Center (URC) which is located at 777 Camino Pescadero.

The forum is titled, "SB 1070: The Immigrant Rights Movement at a Crossroads." The keynote speaker will be Professor Jesses Diaz Jr., from the University of Texas, Arlington who is a scholar and activist and has been heavily involved in the fight against SB 1070. Jesse was one of the key organizers around the boycott of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Speakers will also include Ana Cid from UCSB IDEAS and Belen Seara from PUEBLO. Discussion will focus on SB 1070 and the immigrant rights movement, as well as local actions that will be taking this week and on May 29. All are welcome.

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2)PUEBLO ACTION FUND cordially invites you to be part of the National Day of Action Against Arizona's SB1070 by joining us at our PRECINCT WALK against RACISM. Now more than ever our low income voters and our Latino voters must stand up for the values that define this nation, like respect, justice and fairness. Every vote is a voice of change! Please join us this Saturday May 29th at 2:00p.m. in FRONT of the Courthouse (Anacapa and Anapamu on the Anacapa side).

Old volunteers please wear your PUEBLO shirt. If you have any questions or concerns please call out office at 805-882-2484

2) El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO le invita a ser parte del Dia Nacional de Accion en contra de la Medida SB1070 de Arizona. Vamos a caminar recintos en contra del racismo! Nuestros votantes Latinos se tienen que levantar y luchar por los valores que definen esta nación, como respeto, justicia e igualdad. Cada voto es una voz para el cambio! Venga con nosotros en frente de la Corte (Anacapa & Anapamu el lado de Anacapa) el 29 de Mayo a las 2:00pm.

Voluntarios si tengan su playera de PUEBLO, llevenla. Si tiene cualquier pregunta llame a la oficina 805-882-2484

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3)PRECINCT WALK AGAINST MASS EVICTIONS!

PUEBLO Action Fund invites you to a PRECINCT WALK FOR TENANTS' RIGHTS to bring an end to unjust evictions and to finally pass an ordinance that gives tenants the legal rights necessary defend ourselves from the systematic abuses of some Santa Barbara County landlords. We must RE-ELECT JANET WOLF to maintain the PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MAJORITY for the upcoming vote on Ordinance 4444.

Join us this SUNDAY, MAY 23RD at 1:30 PM at the GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER (5679 Hollister Ave. in Old Town Goleta, Bus lines 6, 11 & 12x) for FREE FOOD, SPEAKERS, and a PRECINCT WALK to ensure the passage of this important legislation that our community needs.

3) CAMINATA DE RECINTO EN CONTRA DE DESALOJOS MASIVOS!

PUEBLO Action Fund les invita a una CAMINATA DE RECINTO PARA LOS DERECHOS DE INQUILINOS para acabar con los desalojos injustos y por fin implementar a la legislacion que da a los inquilinos los derechos legales necesarios para defendernos del abuso sistematico por algunos propietarios en el Condado de Santa Barbara. Necesitamos RE-ELEGIR A JANET WOLF para proteger la MAYORIA PROGRESISTA DEL CONDADO para el voto proximo en la Ordenanza 4444.

Ven el DOMINGO 23 DE MAYO a las 1:30 PM en el GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER (5679 Hollister Ave. en Old Town Goleta, Autobuses 6, 11 & 12x) para COMIDA GRATIS, ORADORES y una CAMINATA DE RECINTO para asegurar la implementacion de una legislacion importante que necesitamos en nuestra comunidad.

PAF 10th Anniversary Dinner a Sucess

Thank You from PUEBLO Action Fund!



10th Anniversary Dinner a Success!

Dear PUEBLO Action Fund supporters,

On behalf of the board and staff of the PUEBLO Action Fund, we would like to express our most sincere gratitude to each of the sponsors, donors, guests, elected representatives, and volunteers who helped to make our 10th Anniversary Dinner and Silent Auction such an incredible success. This is a critical moment in the history of our state and of our nation, and all of you answered our call to stand for economic justice. The outstanding victories that our organization has achieved on behalf of working families in Santa Barbara County in the past ten years would not have been possible without all of your generous support and participation. Together, we will continue to grow as a grassroots organization that will build new leaders and bring our community together behind progressive values.

We would like to offer a special thanks to the following volunteers who helped make our annual dinner event possible:

Joyce Howerton
Silvia Rodriguez
Kitzia Esteva
Nathaly Arriola
Ashley Richardson
Danielle Bernard
Raquel Bernaldo
Ashley Lape
Nicholas Di Masi
Gary Atkins
Carlos Perez

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

PUEBLO Action Fund