PUEBLO UPDATE 11-26-09 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 11-26-09

PUEBLO UPDATE 11-26-09 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 11-26-09





Dear Friends,

On behalf of the staff and board of directors of the PUEBLO ACTION FUND we would like to thank you for your support this last year. Some of you worked tireless hours on our campaigns, some advised, some gave money, and some did two or three of these! And thanks to this mix of time, money, and wisdom PUEBLO ACTION FUND (formerly PUEBLO, if you haven't heard), had one of the more successful campaign years in its history; Helene Schneider was elected Mayor of Santa Barbara, Grant House was re elected to the Santa Barbara City Council and Measure B was soundly defeated. And, perhaps most extraordinary of all is that these victories came in a year when a single individual poured over $700,000 into campaign war chests of conservative candidates. And regardless of the spin, it was a defeat by any measure. PUEBLO ACTION FUND got people to vote helping to produce a record voter turnout that few anticipated. Santa Barbara has seen the power and value of the little organization that could.

Thank you!



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Estimados amigos,

De parte de el personal y mesa directiva del PUEBLO ACTION FUND les queremos dar las gracias por su apoyo este ano pasado. Algunos de ustedes trabajaron largas horas en nuestras campanas, algunos nos aconsejaron, algunos donaron dinero, y algunos hicieron dos o hasta tres de estas. Y gracias a esta mescla de tiempo, dinero, y sabiduria PUEBLO ACTION FUND (anteriormente conocido como PUEBLO) tuvo uno de los anos mas exitosos con sus campanas en su historia: Helene Schneider fue elegida como alcade de Santa Barbara, Grant House fue re-elegido la concilio de Santa Barbara, y la medida B fue derrotada. Y tal vez lo mas extraordinario de todo es que estas victorias se lograron en un ano cuando un individuo invirtio mas de $700,000 en las campanas de candidatos conservadores. Y no importa como lo pinten, fue derrota difinitiva para ellos. PUEBLO ACTION FUND educo a los votantes, y los votantes salieron a votar, o en este casa, mandaron sus boletas y ayudando a que mas gente votara este ano que dos anos atras, algo que pocos esperaban. Santa Barbara ha visto el poder y valor de la pequena organizacion que pudo. Por que sabemos que "Si se puede!"

Gracias!



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PUEBLO Update/ Noticias de PUEBLO 11-9-09

PUEBLO Update/ Noticias de PUEBLO 11-9-09



PUEBLO Action Fund wants to thank each of the volunteers who donated their time, money, and spirit to create an inclusive Santa Barbara and defeat Mr. Randall Van Wolfswinkel. We demonstrated that our values and commitment to this community are stronger than a bunch of out of town cash.

The following volunteers helped defeat Measure B, elect Mayor Helene Schneider and re-elect Council Member Grant House:
Aida Alejandrina Alena
Alicia F. Alicia W. Amando
Ana Ana Maria Andrea
Anna Anthony Arthur
Asuncion Aurea Austin
Beatriz Blanca Carlos
Carly G. Carly W. Carmen C.
Carmen V. Cassandra Cruz
Claudia Cynthia Dan
Daniela David Dinorah
Dora Dorothy Edward
Ernesto Estela Esther A.
Esther F. Eusebio Evette
Fabiola Faris Gonzalo
Greg Haven Herminia
Iliana Isaac Jacqueline H.
Jacqueline I. Jaret Jen
Jesus Joel Jose
Juan F. Juan O. Julian
Karen Karena Kira
Laura Lauren M. Lauren S.
Leona Liz Lulu
Lynn M. Fernanda M. Guadalupe
Maria Z. Mario Marizella
Marlon Mayra Mick
Mickey Miguel Mirna
Natalie G. Natalie R. Nayra
Octavio Olivia Patricia
Paulina Pearl Rafael
Ramon Raquel Rigoberto
Rosario Rosi Rudie
Sal Scott Simon
Stephanie Steven Tagrid
Tere Trino Vanessa
Victor Vika Xochilt
Yvonne Zenaida Zoila

I want to also thank our staff Antonio, Grecia, Gera and Hazel for their hard work and commitment to social justice.

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We are celebrating these victories with a great carne asada!

November 14, 2009
2 p.m. Ortega Park (Cota St. and Ortega St.)

If you are planning on coming RSVP to grecia@sbpueblo.org or call 805-882-2484.

In order to continue this important work, we need your support by becoming a member, or by renewing your membership today:

-A membership of only $25 a year will help us strenghten the precinct teams by providing electoral work and lobbying trainings to our volunteers.

-A $5 monthly donation ($60 a year) will help strengthen our get-out-the-vote efforts and will sustain our ongoing efforts to use our political power to fight for what's in the best interest of working families.



PUEBLO Action Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization.
Contributions are not tax-deductible.

Si Se Puede!
Belen Seara
Executive Director

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El equipo de PUEBLO Action Fund quiere agradecer a cada voluntario que dono su tiempo, dinero y espiritu para crear una Santa Barbara mas diversa y derrotar a Randall Van Wolfswinkel. Demonstramos que nuestros valores y el compromiso con esta comunidad fueron mas fuertes que los miles de dolares de Wolfswinkel.
Los siguientes voluntarios ayudaron a derrotar a la Medida B, elegir a la nueva Alcalde Helene Schneider, y re-elegir al miembro del Consejo Grant House:

Aida Alejandrina Alena
Alicia F. Alicia W. Amando
Ana Ana Maria Andrea
Anna Anthony Arthur
Asuncion Aurea Austin
Beatriz Blanca Carlos
Carly G. Carly W. Carmen C.
Carmen V. Cassandra Cruz
Claudia Cynthia Dan
Daniela David Dinorah
Dora Dorothy Edward
Ernesto Estela Esther A.
Esther F. Eusebio Evette
Fabiola Faris Gonzalo
Greg Haven Herminia
Iliana Isaac Jacqueline H.
Jacqueline I. Jaret Jen
Jesus Joel Jose
Juan F. Juan O. Julian
Karen Karena Kira
Laura Lauren M. Lauren S.
Leona Liz Lulu
Lynn M. Fernanda M. Guadalupe
Maria Z. Mario Marizella
Marlon Mayra Mick
Mickey Miguel Mirna
Natalie G. Natalie R. Nayra
Octavio Olivia Patricia
Paulina Pearl Rafael
Ramon Raquel Rigoberto
Rosario Rosi Rudie
Sal Scott Simon
Stephanie Steven Tagrid
Tere Trino Vanessa
Victor Vika Xochilt
Yvonne Zenaida Zoila

Quiero personalmente agradecer al personal de PUEBLO Action Fund, Antonio, Gera, Grecia y Hazel, por su arduo trabajo y su compromiso incondicional con la lucha social.

Y por supuesto, las victorias seran celebradas con una buena carne asada. Los esperamos:

14 de noviembre, 2009

2 p.m
Parque Ortega (Cota St y Salsipuedes St)

Llame al 805-882-2484 o mandele un correo a grecia@sbpueblo.org para confirmar su precencia.

Para poder continuar este trabajo tan importante, necesitamos tu apoyo convirtiendote en miembro, o renovando tu membrecia hoy:

-La membrecia de $25 anuales nos ayudara a fortalecer los equipos de distrito electorales, ofreciendoles entrenamientos sobre trabajo electoral y lobby a nuestros voluntarios;

-Una contribucion de $5 mensuales ($60 anuales) nos ayudara a fortalecer nuestros esfuerzos para mobilizar a los votantes y sostener nuestros continuos esfuerzos para utilizar nuestro poder politico para luchar por los intereses de las familias trabajadoras.



PUEBLO Action Fund es una organizaci�n 501(c)(4) no lucrativa. Las donaciones no son deductibles.

Si Se Puede,

Belen Seara
Executive Director

PUEBLO Update-Noticias de PUEBLO [10-5-09]

PUEBLO Update-Noticias de PUEBLO [10-5-09]

BALLOTS OUT TODAY! BOLETAS MANDADAS HOY!



1. October 5th: Don't forget to vote: Ballots are going out Today!! No te olvides de votar: las boletas seran mandadas Hoy!

2. October 13th: Take action in support of Family Unity! Actua para apoyar a la Unidad Familiar!

3.October 15th: PUEBLO goes to San Jose to ask Secretary Napolitano to keep our Families Together/ PUEBLO va a San Jose para demandar a la Secretaria Napolitano que mantenga a las familias unidas

4. October 17th: Training: The Challenge of Reframing Immigrant Issues in the Media/ Entrenamiento: El desafio de dar un nuevo marco a los asuntos de inmigracion en los medios de comunicaciones.

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1. This year Santa Barbara will conduct it's first all vote-by-mail city election. The City is mailing ballots out TODAY, October 5th! You can start voting as soon as you get your ballot.

Our volunteers have already contacted over 1,200 voters one-on-one but we need to reach our goal of 3,000 voters in the next 10 days! I know we can do it with each of you contributing to this effort.

PUEBLO endorsements:

NO on Measure B

Helene Schneider for Mayor

Grant House for City Council Re-election

Today, October 5th, precinct walkers and phone bankers will start gathering at 5pm at the Kids World (Santa Barbara and Micheltorena) to tell voters that they will be receiving their ballots in the next few days and they can start mailing them back soon! Food and refreshments will be provided. Monday October 5th start gathering at 5pm, Kids World (Santa Barbara and Micheltorena) If you can't make it today, you can also precinct walk or phone bank Tuesday thru Thursday 5 pm to 8pm.

Saturday October 10th 2pm-5pm

Sunday October 11th 2pm-5pm


(We meet at the PUEBLO office 114 E Haley St Suite E)

How to VOTE BY MAIL

There is no longer any excuse not to vote. Voting by mail is fast, easy, and available to any registered voter.

What is Vote By Mail?

This year, the City of Santa Barbara approved to have elections by mail. Instead of using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots on election day, a ballot is mailed to each registered voter. The ballot is then returned to the City elections office or drop-off at the polling centers The City's plan includes seven drop-off centers throughout the City, allowing voters the option to vote in person on October 31st, 2009 from 8am-5pm and November 3rd, 2009 from 7am to 8pm.The plan also includes pre-paid postage for returned ballots.

With Vote By Mail, how do I vote? You must be registered to vote to receive a ballot. A ballot will automatically be sent to all registered voters who are eligible to vote in the election on October 5th, 2009. Once you vote your ballot, just place it in the secrecy envelope, seal it and place it in the return envelope. Make sure to sign the return envelope after verifying your name and current residence address is correct. Then mail it back. Last day to register to vote is October 19th, 2009.

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If you can't volunteer you can help us by donating money to Friends of PUEBLO (donations are not tax deductible).

For more information please call 805-882-2484.

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1) Este a�o la ciudad de Santa Barbara tendra elecciones por correo solamente. Todos los votantes estaran recibiendo sus boletas luego del 5 de octubre. Por favor, llene la boleta y enviela en el sobre que ya viene con la estampilla pre-paga.

Los voluntaries de PUEBLO ya han contactado a mas de 1,200 votantes latinos, jovenes y de clase trabajadora. Nuestro objetivo es llegar a 3,000 votantes en los proximos 10 dias. Sabemos que con un poco de esfuerzo de cada uno de nuestros miembros podemos lograrlo.

PUEBLO esta apoyando a:

NO a la Medida B

Helene Schneider para Alcalde

Grant House para el Concilio.

Hoy, 5 de Octubre, los lideres de recinto y voluntarios se congregaran a partir de las 5 p.m. en el Kids World (Sata Barbara y Micheltorena). Los voluntarios van a contactar a los votantes para recordarles que las boletas estara llegando a partir del 5 de octubre y que tienen tiempo nada mas hasta el 3 de noviembre para enviarlas de vuelta. Habra comida y refrescos.

Lunes 5 de octubre a las 5:00 p.m

Kids World (Santa Barbara y Micheltorena)

Si no puedes atender hoy, tenemos bancos de llamadas y caminata de recintos de
Lunes a jueves de 5 p.m a 8 p.m
Sabados y Domingos de 2 p.m a 6 p.m.
Si no puedes voluntariar, puedes contribuir para poder seguir haciendo nuestro trabajo escribiendo un cheque a Firends of PUEBLO.

VOTO POR CORREO

No hay mas excusas para no votar. Votar por correo es rapido y facil para cualquier votante.

�Qu� es el voto por correo?

La Ciudad de Santa Barbara aprob� tener elecciones por correo. En vez de usar las casillas de votantes tradicionales donde los votantes van a votar el dia de la elecci�n, ahora TODOS los votantes van a recibir una boleta en su domicilio. Despu�s de rellenar la boleta con sus votos, la boleta, que tiene estampilla pre-paga, debe de ser mandada de vuelta a la oficina de elecciones de la ciudad (la direccion esta ya escrita en el sobre). Van a haber 7 casillas de correos abiertas los dias 31 de octubre de 8am-5pm y 3 de noviembre de 7am a 8pm para aquellos votantes que quieran entregar su boleta en persona.

�C�mo voto por correo?

Necesita estar registrado para recibir su boleta. Hay tiempo hasta el 19 de octubre para registrarse. Todos los votantes registrados automaticamente recibiran una boleta el dia 5 de octubre, 2009. Una vez que llena su boleta, ponga su boleta en el sobre, ci�rrelo, y p�ngalo en el sobre que tiene la estampilla pre-paga. Firme el sobre despues de verificar su nombre y direccion. Luego lo manda por correo. �Es muy facil!

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2. On October 13th, 2009, Hundreds of families will be joined by faith and community leaders, and gather from around the country to participate in a procession of prayers and vigil in Washington, DC.

"The failed immigration system is tearing apart families and communities. Our local families and communities are suffering for the inaction of politicians. President and Congressional leaders repeatedly stated that America should not be tearing families apart but should be solving problems. They need to be reminded of their promises," said Belen Seara, Executive Director of PUEBLO.

We strongly believe that America needs an immigration system that works for America's economy, workers and families. We hope that you can join the community to make this call to our Federal Government.

In Santa Maria, community and religious leaders will gather in front of the Santa Maria City Hall in support of Congressman Luis Gutierrez's announcement. We will also be commemorating Senator Ted Kennedy's legacy and his struggle to reform immigration.

October 13th, 2009
6:00 p.m.

S. Broadway and Cook St (In front of the Santa Maria City Hall)

In Santa Barbara, the immigration committee will be hosting a CALL to ACTION day at the Santa Barbara office. On October 13th, the committee is inviting community members to come to the PUEBLO office from 10am to 8pm to call our Congress members and Senators to urge them to pass immigration reform this year! Volunteers will be helping community members to make the calls.

October 13th, 2009
10am-8pm

114 E Haley St Suite E, Santa Barbara CA 93101 (PUEBLO office)



2) 13 de octubre, 2009, cientos de familia se juntara con lideres religiosos y comunitarios para participar en una cadena de rezo y vigilia en Washington DC.

" El sistema de inmigracion esta rompiendo los lazos de familias y comunidades. Nuestras familias y comunidades locales estan sufriendo por la falta de accion de los politicos. El Presidente y lideres del Congreso han repetido que America no debe de estar destruyendo families sino que tiene que estar resolviendo estos problemas. Necesitamos recordarles sus promesas", dijo Belen Seara, Directora Ejecutiva de PUEBLO.

Creemos que America necesita un sistema de inmigracion que favorezca la economia, al trabajador y a nuestras familias. Esperamos que se puedan unir a nosotros para hacer este llamado tan importante a nuestro Gobierno Federal.

En Santa Maria, lideres religiosos y comunitarios se congregra en frente del Concilio de Santa Maria en apoyo al Congresista Luis Gutierrez (D-Il) que estara anunciando los principios que guiaran su legislacion de inmigracion. Tambien estaremos conmemorando al fallecido Senador Ted Kennedy por su lucha por una reforma migratoria justa y humana.

13 de octubre, 2009
6:00 p.m
S. Broadway y Cook St ( en frente del Concilio de Santa Maria)

En Santa Barbara, el comit� de inmigracion organizara un dia de ACCION desde la oficina de Santa Barbara. Habra voluntarios en la oficina que podran ayudar a la comunidad para hacer llamadas a los Congresistas y Senadores en apoyo a la reforma.

13 de Octubre de 2009

10 a.m a 8 p.m

114 E Haley St Oficina E, Santa Barbara, CA ( Oficina de PUEBLO en Santa Barbara)

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3. PUEBLO Immigration Committee members will join our Reform Immigration for America West Coast partners in Santa Clara University on October 15 calling upon Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, to stop separating families and continue urging the passage of immigration reform.

The immigration committees are now fundraising to cover travel and food costs. Our goal is $500. Please help our members to reach their goal by making a tax-deductible donation to PUEBLO Education Fund or call 805-882-2484.

To get updates from the Reform Immigration for America Campaign text "Justice" or "Justicia" to 69866.

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3) Miembros del Comit� de Migracion se van a juntar con nuestros compa�eros de la costa oeste de Reforma Migratoria Pro America, en la Universidad de Santa Clara el 15 de Octubre. Juntos van a demandar que Janet Napolitan, Secretaria de Seguridad de Tierra Natal, pare la separacion de familias y que continue a apoyar la reforma migratoria.

Los comites de migracion ya estan recaudando fondos para cubrir los costos de viaje y de comida. Nuestro meta es $500. Por favor ayudenos a alcanzar nuestro meta, por hacernos una donacion desgravable al Fondo de Educacion de PUEBLO o llame a 805-882-2484.


Para recibir noticias de la Campa�a de Reforma Migratoria Pro America mande un mensaje de texto que dice "Justicia" a 69866 -----

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4. The Challenge of Reframing Immigrant Issues in the Media: Training & Presentation of Best Practices & Messaging Toolkit

October 17th, 2009
Presidio Springs
721 Laguna
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come join us for an exciting communications training event sponsored by the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), PUEBLO and CAUSE on reframing immigrant issues, and help California lead the way in creating a more just and civil environment for our immigrant community!

In response to an overwhelming collective interest in beginning to work together to change the tide of our state's immigration conversation, CIPC has developed a comprehensive training and toolkit of messages for advocates, allies and service providers working on immigrant issues.

Attendees will leave the day of communications training with the skills and tools needed to talk about issues with their communities and the media such as:

� Immigrant access to health care and public benefits

� Immigrants and the economic crisis facing California and the nation

� Immigrant contributions as taxpayers and workers

� Immigrant integration into California's political, social and cultural life

As participants, you will also be part of a larger network of organizations - both regionally and statewide - dedicated to working collaboratively to counter anti-immigrant sentiment with positive and factual messages.

Registration is limited. Please call PUEBLO to register 805-882-2484.

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4) El Reto de Reformular Asuntos Migratorios en Los Medios de Comunicaci�n:
Un entrenamiento y presentacion sobre las herramientas para formar mensajes

17 de Octubre, 2009-10-05
Presidio Springs
721 Laguna
Santa Barbara,CA 93101
10:00am-4:00pm

Venga a este entrenamiento patrocinado por el Centro de Legislacion Migratoria de California, PUELBO y Cause sobre como reformular los asuntos migratorios, y ayudarle a California a que sea el lider en la creacion de un ambiente mas justo y civil para la comunidad inmigrante.

Como respuesa al interes colectivo de empezar a colaborar para cambiar la direccion de la conversacion estatal sobre migracion, CIPC ha desarrollado un entrenamiento comprensivo y herramientas para activistas, aliados y los proveen servicios en terminos de asuntos migratorios.

Los que atienden el entrenamiento aprenderan sobre como hablar de asuntos migratorios con sus comunidades y los medios de comunicaci�n. Aprenderan sobre los siguientes temas:
-Acceso al seguro medico y benificios publicos
-El crisis economico de California y la nacion
-Contribucions y impuestos que pagan los inmigrantes
-Integracion de los inmigrantes a la vida cultural, social y politica de California

Como paricipantes tambien seran parte de una red grande de organizaciones- no solo de the la region pero del estado-dedicada a trabajar colaborativamente a luchar contra sentidos anti-inmigrantes con mensajes postivos y factuales.
Registracion esta limitada. Favor de llamar a PUEBLO 805-882-2484 para registrarse.

PUEBLO Update 9.5.09 / Noticias de PUEBLO 9.5.09

PUEBLO Update 9.5.09 / Noticias de PUEBLO 9.5.09


1) South County Organizer Update / Noticias de la Organizadora del Condado del Sur

2) North County Organizer Update / Noticias del Organizador del Condado del Norte

3) Town Hall: Measure B- Building Heights / Foro Comunitario: Medida B- Alturas de los Edificios

4) Pueblo Education Fund sponsoring the Environmental Defense Center's TGIF

5) PUEBLO on Twitter and Facebook / Twitter y Facebook de PUEBLO

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1) South County Organizer Update

Reform Immigration for America Campaign

The Immigration Committee continues to do outreach and registering people into the network. We have collected more than 1,000 letters directed to Congress, Senate and the White House. We have register hundreds of people into the text message system. Last weekend of August 28th- August 30th I.D.E.A.S. from UCSB and the Youth Committee from Santa Maria along with groups from all over California had their statewide retreat of the CA Dream Network here in Santa Barbara. The Network is composed of student-run groups from community colleges campuses or Universities from all over the state that support and advocate for undocumented students. At the end of their retreat 80 students from all over California took the streets of Santa Barbara and collected signatures and registered people into the text message network. They registered more than 150 people into the text message system. If you still have not send out your message send your message to 69866 with the word "justice" to receive automatic updates from the national Reform Immigration for America Campaign. For more information about the CA DREAM Network please refer to their website.

In addition, the Immigration Committee is closely following the talks on Health Care and Immigrant inclusion on Health Care. The Immigration Committee as well as other PUEBLO volunteers was present at the counter protest in front of Lois Capps office las August 13th. "We hope to be able to have a health care reform that does not forget immigrants and the importance of providing quality affordable health care to everyone in our communities. This is why we are here because we want to let the Congresswoman that we are by her side, supporting her, but that we also need her leadership so that we can include as many people in this health care reform as possible." Said Martha Mendoza when asked by a reporter why was she there? Join us in this and other fights for Immigrant's Rights! Immigration Committee meetings are every other Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the PUEBLO office.

Reforma Migratoria Pro-America

El comite de migracion continue informando a la comunidad y registrando a personas en el sistema del mensaje de texto. Hemos recaudado mas de 1,000 cartas en apoyo a una reforma migratoria justa y humana, estas cartas estan dirigidas al Congreso, Senado y a la Casa Blanca. Hemos registrado a cientos de personas en el sistema del mensaje de texto. El pasado fin de semana del 28 de Agosto al 30 de Agosto I.D.E.A.S. de UCSB y el comit� de jovenes de PUEBLO en Santa Maria fueron anfritiones del retiro estatal de el grupo CA DREAM Network. Este grupo esta formado por grupos liderados por estudiantes de diferentes Universidades o Colegios Comunitarios. El retiro acabo con broche de oro en el cual mas 80 estudiantes tomaron las calles de Santa Barbara y registraron a mas de 150 personas en el sistema del mensaje de texto. Si todavia no has mandado tu mensaje de texto manda un mensaje con la palabra "justicia" al 69866 para recibir informacion automatica de la campana Reforma Migratoria Pro America. Para mas informacion sobre CA DREAM Network visita la pagina de internet.

Tambien el Comite de Migracion esta atento a las platicas sobre la Reforma al Cuidado Medico. El Comit� de Migracion al igual que otros voluntarios de PUEBLO estuvieron presentes el pasado Agosto 13 en la contra protesta en la oficina de Lois Capps. "Esperamos tener una Reforma al Cuidado medico que incluya tambien a los inmigrantes y que provee cuidado medico de calidad y bajo costo para todas las personas de los Estados Unidos. Por eso etamos aqu� dejandole saber a la Congresita que estamos con ella apoyandola, pero que tambien necesitamos de su liderazgo para poder incluir a cuantas mas personas podamos." Said Martha Mendoza cuando un reportero le pregunto por que estaba ah�? Unetenos en esta y otras luchas por los derechos de los inmigrantes! El comit� de Migracion se junta cada otra semana el Miercoles de 7:00pm-8:00pm en la oficina de PUEBLO.

Housing Committee: Justice for Renters Campaign!

PUEBLO's Housing Committee along with other Rental Housing Roundtable members were present at the 1st County Hearing in support of amending County Ordinance 4444 so that it creates greater protection for tenant's who are being unjustly evicted. There were 33 people in attendance and there were 4 tenant's giving public testimony. "I have been evicted twice in Santa Barbara County, it was a stressful situation... I know that evictions will continue to happen in Santa Barbara, we are not trying to stop them we are just trying to make sure that tenants have as many resources and support to make that transition." Said Zoila Aguila tenant from Santa Barbara County, single mother and one of the families evicted from Isla Vista. During the County Hearing the supervisors were responsive to the testimonies and directed staff to gather information in regards to amending the ordinance 4444. This is a strong step towards achieving Justice for Renters! If you would like to be part of the campaign join us at our Housing Committee meetings every other Tuesday at 6:30pm at the PUEBLO office.

Comite de Vivienda: Justicia para los Inquilinos

El Comit� de Vivienda de PUEBLO en conjunto con otras organizaciones parte de la coalicion de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos estuvieron presentes en el primera junta en apoyo a los cambios a la ley del Condado 4444, para que asi incluya mas protecciones a los inquilinos que estan siendo injustamente desalojados. Hibieron 33 personas en asistencia y 4 inquilinos dieron testimonio publico en la junta con los supervisores. " Yo eh sido desalojada dos veces en el Condado de Santa Barbara y fue una situacion muy estresante...Sabemos que los desalojos van a seguir pasando y no estamos tratando de parar los desalojos pero lo que queremos es que si hay una forma de que podemos darles a los inquilinos mas recursos para que puedan hacer una transicion mas comoda durante esta situacion tan estresante entonces lo deberiamos hacer" dijo Zoila Aguilar inquilina de el Condado de Santa Barbara, madre soltera y parte de una de las familias desalojadas de Isla Vista. Durante la junta del Condado los Supervisores escucharon con atencion a los testimonios y dirijieron a los empleados del Condado de investigar los cambios a la ley 4444 propuestos por la Coalicion de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos. Este es un paso para poder tener Justicia para los Inquilinos! Si quieres participar en la campana unete a nuestro comit� de vivienda nuestras juntas son cada otros Martes a las 6:30pm en la oficina de PUEBLO.

Transportation Committee and the Line 7

The Transportation Committee celebrated the installment of the bi lateral service of Line 8 now know as Line 7. The Transportation Committee had a press conference with 45 bus riders and MTD Staff to celebrated the return of Line 8 (Now Line 7). During the press conference there was also information for the general public about the service changes that happened on August 24th. "We are very happy that the service is back, we know that this was a direct result of our work. We organized our community, we collected petitions and we were present at the MTD meetings. We know that change does not happened by chance we had to work for it and we are motivated to continue to build our relationship with MTD," said Maria Castro member of the Transportation Committee. For a detailed report of the changes to service please go to sbmtd.gov or pick up a Schedule Guide at the Transit Center. The Transportation Committee also makes a strong invitation to the community and all bus riders to attend the Community Transit Talk next Friday September 18th at 5:30pm at the MTD Offices on 550 Olive St. a courtesy bus pass will be provided for the return trip for bus riders that need it. If you would like to be part of our Transportation Committee join us at the have meetings every other Friday at 6:30pm. Call our office for more information.

Comite de Transporte y La Linea 7

El comit� de transporte celebro la reinstitucion de el servicio bilateral de la Linea 8 ahora llamada Linea 7. El comit� de Transporte tuvo una conferencia de prensa con 45 usuarios del transporte publico y empleados de MTD celebrando el regreso de la Linea 8 (Ahora Linea 7). Durante la conferencia de prensa tambien se dio informacion sobre los cambios de servicio generales que ocurririan en el 24 de Agosto. "Nosotros estamos muy contentas de que el servicio esta de regreso, sabemos que fue un resultado de todo el trabajo que hicimos. Nosotros organizamos a nuestra comunidad, colectamos peticiones y estuvimos presentes en las juntas de MTD. Sabemos que el cambio no pasa solo por coincidencia, tuvimos que trabajar por el y estamos motivadas en continuar esta relacion mas estrecha con MTD." Dijo Maria Castro miembra del Comit� de transporte. Por un reporte mas especifico de los cambios al servicio de autobuses visita la pagina de internet sbmtd.gov o recoge un libro en el Centro de Transito. El comit� de Transporte invita a la comunidad y a todos los usuarios a asistir a la proxima junta comunitaria con MTD que sera el proximo viernes 18 de septiembre a las 5:30pm en las oficinas de MTD en la 550 Olive St. un pase de cortesia de viaje de regreso se les dara a todos los presentes que lo necesiten. Si quieres ser parte del comit� de transporte o tienes dudas sobre el servicio de MTD te invitamos a nuestra junta es cada otros Viernes a las 6:30pm. Llama nuestra oficina para mas informacion.

Celebrating a Legacy Continuing a Struggle: Remembering Ted Kennedy

PUEBLO's Santa Barbara Immigration Committee and the Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County last Saturday August 29th had a small vigil celebrating the amazing legacy of advocacy for low income families, minorities, women, the marginalized that Senator Ted Kennedy left and renewing our commitment as a community to those values and the translation of those values in advocacy and policy making. The vigil was full of moving speakers, fond memories of Ted Kennedy and a strong feeling of commitment to further continue his work from everyone attending. "Ted Kennedy taught us that compromise was good but he was someone that was never afraid to fight for what he though was right. He always made it very clear in what side he was on and that that side was the right one... He will be greatly missed," said Daraka Larimore-Hall during the vigil. Some of our elected officials present were 1st District Supervisor Salud Carbajal, City Council Member Grant House and Helene Schneider. Several community members signed the poster in memory of Ted Kennedy and it is being displayed at our PUEBLO office. If you would like to sign the poster please come by the PUEBLO office.

Celebrando un Legado y Conitnuando La lucha: Recordando a Ted Kennedy

El comit� de migracion de PUEBLO de Santa Barbara y el Partido Democrata del Condado de Santa Barbara el pasado 29 de agosto hubo una vigilia celebrando el legado de lucha y entrega por las comunidades de bajo ingreso, minorias, mujeres que el Senador Ted Kennedy nos dejo. El proposito de la vigilia no solo era el de celebrar pero tambien el de renovar nuestro compromisos con esos valores que lo hicieron una persona tan querida y como continue apoyando esos valores a nivel de ley. . La vigilia estuvo llena de presentadores muy inspiradores, de memorias muy gratas del Senador Ted Kennedy y por un sentimiento muy fuerte de compromiso de todos los que atendieron para seguir continuando el trabajo del Senador. "Ted Kennedy nos enseno que los compromisos y negociaciones son buenos pero nunca tuvo miedo por luchar por lo que el pensaba estaba bien. El siempre hizo muy claro en que lado de los asuntos el estaba, y que el lado en el que el estaba era el correcto... Se le extrenara mucho." Dijo Daraka Larimore-Hall durante la vigilia. Algunos de nuestros oficiales electos presentes fueron Supervisor del Primer Distrito Salud Carbajal, Consejales de la Ciudad Grant House y Helene Schneider. Varios de los miembros comunitarios que asistieron firmaron el poster en honor al Senador y esta en la oficina de PUEBLO, si te gustaria firmar el poster pasa por la oficina de PUEBLO.

Elections Kick Off BBQ!

The Elections Committee along with the other PUEBLO precinct leaders would like to invite you and other community members to our first Precinct Walk. We will gather this Saturday September 12th at Ortega Park at noon. We will have a Barbeque and then we will walk to contact voters. PUEBLO will walk to support Helen Schneider for Mayor and for Grant House for City Council. "We walk precincts because that is the only way that we make sure that the people that are elected into our city prioritize the issues of the low income community of Santa Barbara. This is why we endorse Helene Schneider and Grant House because we feel that those are people have been strong advocates for the low-income families of Santa Barbara and their issues. " said Dora Perez, precinct captain of precinct 12-1233. In addition, PUEBLO is saying NO on Measure B because it will affect the amount of affordable units that can be built on the city of Santa Barbara. There will also be an informational meeting for all of the PUEBLO elections volunteers this Wednesday September 9th at 6:30pm at Presidio Springs 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA. Please call the office and confirm your attendance.

Lanzamiento de las Elecciones BBQ

El Comit� de Elecciones al igual que todos los otros capitanes de recinto de PUEBLO les gustaria invitarlos a nuestra primera caminata de recintos. Nos reuniremos este Sabado 12 de septiembre en el parque Ortega al medio dia. Tendremos una carne asada y despues caminaremos para contactar a los votantes. PUEBLO va a caminar para apoyar a Helene Schneider como alcalde y a Grant House para consejal de la ciudad. "Caminamos recintos por que es una de las maneras la cual nos aseguramos que las personas que se elijen a la ciudad tomen prioridad en nuestros asuntos como comunidad de bajos ingresos. Es por eso que hemos decidido endorsar a Helene Schneider y Grant House por que esas personas han sido apoyadores de los asuntos importantes para la comunidad de bajos ingresos de Santa Barbara" dijo Dora Perez, capitan de recinto del 12-1233. Tambien, PUEBLO dice NO a la Medida B por que afectara el numero de viviendas de bajo costo que se puede crear en la ciudad de Santa Barbara. Tambien habra una junta informativa para todos los voluntarios de PUEBLO en las elecciones este Miercoles 9 de septiembre a las 6:30pm en Presidio Springs en la 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA. Favor de llamar a la oficina y confirma tu asistencia.

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2) North County Organizer Update

Immigration Committee:

The Santa Maria Immigration Committee has continued to recruit supporters for the Reform Immigration for America Campaign by asking community members to text "Justice" to 69866 in order to receive updates on actions for the nationwide campaign. We have gained more committee members who are motivated to making changes in Santa Maria. The committee met with city council member Alice Patino about the work we've been doing around car confiscations in relation to undocumented immigrant drivers. Alice Patino is in favor of the education we are giving to the community and says she will do what she can to restrict checkpoints to only after 8:00pm.

The committee is planning to hold vigil in remembrance of Ted Kennedy on October 12th. More information to come....

Youth Committee:

The Youth Committee has continued to raise money for their scholarship fund for low-income students. They have begun to conduct fundraising trainings for members.. The youth committee has been working in collaboration with student organizations from local schools and Hancock College. The committee participated in a training put on by CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) on mobilizing the immigrant vote. The youth committee continues to make a large impact with the skills and tools they are gaining.

Housing Committee:

The housing committee has been making personal visits to recruits new members. The committee is working to support Ordinance 4444, a piece of county wide legislation to provide economic compensation to tenants that are evicted because of demolitions, condo conversion, renovations and rezoning. Since mobilizing community members to attend the county hearing on August 18th for the ordinance, the committee has phone banked and collected petitions for the ordinance. They have set a goal of collecting 1000 signatures. Later on this month the committee will be organizing a Know Your Rights Training for Tenants.

2) Noticias del Organizador del Norte

Comite de Migracion:

El comite de migracion de Santa Maria ha seguido recluatando apoyantes a la campa�a Reforma America Pro America por pedir que la gente mande "Justicia" a 69866 para poder recibir noticias de acciones de la campa�a. Hemos reclutado nuevos miembros al comit� que ahora estan motivados a hacer cambios en Santa Maria. El comit� se junto con miembra del concilio Alice Patino sobre el trabajo que ha hecho sobre la confiscacion de carros en relaci�n a los inmigrantes indocumentados. Alice Patino esta a favor a la educacion que damos a la comunidad y dijo que va a hacer lo que pueda para hacer que los retenes solo pasen despues de las 8:00pm.

El comit� esta planeando organizar una vigilia en memoria del Ted Kennedy el 12 de Octubre.

Comit� de Jovenes:

El comit� de jovenes ha seguido recaudando fondos para su becas para estudiantes de bajos ingresos. Han organizado entrenamientos sobre the recaudacion de fondos para sus miembros. El comit� ha trabajado en colaboracion con otras organizaciones estudantiles de otras escuelas incluso el Colegio Hancock. El comit� se participo en un entranamiento organizado por CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) sobre mobilizar el voto inmigrante. El comit� de jovenes sigue haciendo gran cambios con las habilidades y herramientas que estan consiguiendo.

Comit� de Viviendas:

El comit� de viviendas ha hecho visitas personales para reclutar nuevos miembros. El comit� esta trabajando en apoyar la Ordenanza del Condado 4444, una ordenanza que proveera compensacion economica a los inquilinos que han sido desalojados por causa de demolicion, conversion de unidades de renta a venta, renovaciones y razonamineto. Desde el comit� se mobilizo a miembros de la comunidad para que asistieran un foro que el condado tuvo sobre la ordenanza, el comit� ha hecho llamadas y ha colectado firmas a favor a la ordenanza. Tienen una meta de colectar 100 cartas. Este mes el comit� de viviendas organizara un entrenamietno para ense�ar los derechos de los inquilinos.

3) Town Hall: Measure B - Building Heights

Town Hall Forum: Building Heights (The Pros and Cons of Measure B)

When:

Wednesday, September 9

7:00-9:30 pm

Where:

Fleischmann Auditorium: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

In the November municipal elections, Santa Barbara residents will vote on Measure B, a proposal to amend the City Charter and reduce maximum allowable building heights to 40 feet in the historic core and 45 feet elsewhere in the city. Prominent politicians and community leaders are arrayed on both sides. At stake are concerns over the historic image and lifestyle of Santa Barbara as a charming Spanish Mediterranean suburban sprawl, issues of local and regional planning, problems with transportation and energy- all concerns of great environmental importance. The Town Hall Forum features the following panel of speakers, including both advocates and opponents of Measure B:

Pro Measure B: Sheila Lodge, Gil Bary

Con Measure B: Dave Davis, Joe Andrulaitis

Moderator: Stan Roden

Admission is free, and audience members are invited to question panelists.

For more information call 682-4711 X 170.

3) Foro Comunitario: La Medida B - Alturas de los Edificios

Foro Comunitario: Alturas de los Edificios (Los Pros y Los Contras de la Medida B)

Cuando:

Miercoles, 9 de Septiembre

7:00-9:30pm

Donde:

Fleischmann Auditorium: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

En las elecciones de Noviembre , los residents de Santa Barbara votaran en la Medida B, una propuesta que enmendaria la carta de la ciudad y reduciria el limite de las alturas de edificios a 40ft en el centro historico y 45 ft en el resto de la ciudad. Las preocupaciones en relacion a esta medida son el imagen de Santa Barbara de un dise�o espa�ol, el planamiento de transporte publico, energia. Todas estas preocupaciones tienen que ver con el medioambiente. El foro comunitario tendra los siguientes oradores.

Pro Medida B: Sheila Lodge, Gil Bary

Contra Medida B: Dave Davis, Joe Andrulaitis

Moderador:: Stan Roden

Este evento es gratis, y la audiencia puede hacer los panelistas preguntas.

Para mas informacion habla a 682-4711 X 170.

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4) Pueblo Education Fund sponsoring the Environmental Defense Center's TGIF

PUEBLO Education Fund is a sponsor of next week's EDC TGIF. Other sponsors include, EcoFaith, Get Oil Out!, and the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee.

What: Live Music, Drinks, Hors d'oeuvres & Raffle.

When: September 11th, 2009

What Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: EDC Courtyard (906 Garden Street)

How Much: $10 includes 2 drinks & hors d'oeuvres.

Our Executive Director, Bel�n Seara will say a few words about the PUEBLO Education Fund's current campaigns in Santa Barbara County. Please join us!

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1) PUEBLO Online Update

PUEBLO is new to twitter, follow us!

Twitter.com/pueblosb

We also have a new Facebook fanpage!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/PUEBLO/148705234275?ref=ts

5) Noticas de PUEBLO en el Internet

PUEBLO tiene un twitter ahora!

Twiter.com/pueblosb

Tambien tenemos nueva pagina en Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/PUEBLO/148705234275?ref=ts

Action Alert 8-17-09

PUEBLO ACTION ALERT 8-17-09



1)We need your support! Santa Barbara County hearing on Tenants Assistance Ordinance August 18th at 10AM/ Necesitamos tu apoyo! Audiencia publica del Condado de Santa Barbara sobre la Ordenanza de Asistencia para los Inquilinos Desalojados 18 de agosto a las 10AM

2)NO on Measure B Press Conference August 18th, 12PM/ Conferencia de prensa NO a la Medida B 18 de agosto a las 12PM

3)We want to hear from you: City Council Candidates Endorsements Interviews August 18th at 6PM/ Queremos escuchar tu opinion: Entrevistas a los candidatos para el concilio, 18 de agosto, 6PM

4) The Rental Housing Roundtable is Hiring!

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1. The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR) and PUEBLO Education Fund’s Housing Committees are inviting the community to come to the county hearing to support the Justice for Renters Campaign.

The hearing will be tomorrow August 18th at 10AM . RHR has worked to expand Ordinance 4444 to provide economic compensation to tenants that are evicted because of demolitions, condo conversion, renovations and rezoning.

The hearing will take place at 105 Anapamu St (Anapamu and Anacapa) on the 4th floor. It will also be televised and people can make public comments at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria (Betteravia St and Lakeside). Call Grecia at 805-882-2484 for more information.

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos y los Comites de Vivienda de PUEBLO estan invitando a la comunidad para que participen de la audiencia publica del condado para apoyar la Campana Justicia para los Inquilinos!

La audiencia sera el 18 de agosto a las 10AM. La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos a trabajado arduamente para expandir la Ordenanza 4444 que proveera compensacion economica a los inquilinos que han sido desalojados por causa de demolicion, conversion de unidades de renta a venta, renovaciones y razonamineto.

La audiencia sera en los edicfios administraivos del condado, 105 Anapamu St (anapamu y Anacapa) en el 4to piso. Tambien sera televizada y la gente podra hacer comentarios publicos en el Centro de Gobierno de Betteravia (Betteravia St y Lakeside). Llamar a Grecia al 805-882-2484 para mas informacion.

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2. Come and show your support NO on Measure B! Preserve Height Limits and Protect Santa Barbara’s Future are our priorities!

The NO on Measure B press conference will take place August 18th at 12PM at De La Guerra Plaza.


Demuestre su apoyo a la campana NO a la Medida B! Preservar la altura de los edificios y protejer el futuro de Santa Barbara son nuestras prioridades.
La conferencia de prensa tomara lugar el 18 de agosot a las 12PM en la Plaza De La Guerra.

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3. PUEBLO is still in the process of endorsing city council candidates. We invite PUEBLO members and the community at large to come to the last two candidates’ interviews: Grant House and Dianne Channing. These are schedule to take place August 18th starting at 6pm at the PUEBLO office. Please call Belen at 805-882-2484 or email her at belen@sbpueblo.org

PUEBLO todavia esta en el proceso de apoyar a candidatos para el concilio de Santa Barbara. Invitamos a la comunidad y miembros de PUEBLO a participar de las ultimas dos entrevistas de Grant House y Dianne Channing. Estas tomaran lugar el 18 de agosto a las 6PM en las oficinas de PUEBLO 114 E Haley St Suite E, Santa Barbara. Por favor llamar a Belen al 805-882-2484 o a su email belen@sbpueblo.org.


4. Rental Housing Roundtable Coordinator

Part-time Coordinator

BACKGROUND

The Rental Housing Roundtable is a group of community organizations and concerned individuals working toward social justice in our community by addressing the lack of legal protections for Santa Barbara renters with the goal of ending unjust evictions and unfair treatment of tenants, increasing the number of rental units available, and developing cooperative ownership.

SUMMARY

The RHR coordinator performs a wide range of duties as assigned by the Steering Committee. The coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assisting the coalition, conducting site visits with potential coalition members, and assisting with campaign research and media outreach and providing clerical support. This position is accountable to members of the Steering Committee and reports directly to the Chair.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Coordinate RHR monthly and ad hoc meetings and RHR regular committee meetings

2. Support RHR in successful campaigns, including research, outreach, media, and fundraising

3. Conduct site visits with potential coalition members

4. Prepare outreach and campaign materials

5. Assists with the coordination of press conferences and community events

6. Assist with clerical tasks such as filing and data entry

7. Maintaining fluent communication with coalition members

8. Volunteer Coordination

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Strong ability to communicate and connect to diverse group community members

2. Strong organizational and administrative skills

3. Bilingual English/Spanish.

4. Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills

5. Detail oriented.

6. Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for social justice

7. Flexible and able to travel to North County

8. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with interruptions


Experience: Minimum of one-year experience coordinating, organizing, building committees/teams/coalitions, and/or working on issues campaigns.


Benefits: $15/hr. Hire as independent contractor. Maximum 10 hours a week.

How to Apply

NOTE: Office space will be provided by PUEBLO Education Fund and Isla Vista Tenant Union. To be determined.

Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to belen@sbpueblo.org. If you have any questions you can call 805-882-2484. Position available until filled.

Launch of Reform Immigration FOR America: June 3,2009

Launch of Reform Immigration FOR America: June 3,2009

We have some big news.



This week, hundreds of allied organizations launched the campaign to Reform Immigration FOR America in cities all across the country -- from Los Angeles to Maine, Miami to Seattle. Yesterday, a broad coalition of allies from labor, business, and community groups officially kicked off the national campaign in Washington, DC. P.U.E.B.L.O is a part of this exciting grassroots movement to reform immigration, and we invite you to join us.

Thursday, over 700 advocates are descending on Capitol Hill to tell Congress:

"We cannot wait any longer. America needs to reform immigration now."

We can't afford to fly you out to DC to join them in person, but we can give you a 1-click way to be there on paper. Please take 30 seconds to send a (free) fax to your Senators, Representative, and Congressional leadership right now:

Click here!

Then please forward this to friends and family. Our goal is to back up those 700 advocates on the Hill with 2,500 phone calls and 20,000 faxes.

Here's our thinking: President Obama has said reforming the immigration system is a priority for him. But it's going to take more than just having the President on our side to win. We need 279 votes to pass comprehensive immigration reform: 218 US Representatives + 60 Senators + the President's signature. So over the coming months, we're going to be asking you to help us flood Congress and the White House with faxes, calls, emails, and visits to say (each in our own way):

Our economy and thousands of families are suffering under the burden of a broken system. The time has come for just and humane immigration reform. We cannot wait any longer.

Together, we can make this happen.

-- Belen Seara, P.U.E.B.L.O belen@sbpueblo.org 805.882.2484


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PUEBLO Update 4-3-09 Noticas de PUEBLO 3-4-09

PUEBLO Update 4-3-09 Noticas de PUEBLO 3-4-09



1) Immigration Committee: Building America Together Campaign!/ Comit� de Migraci�n: Campa�a Construyendo America Juntos!

2) Housing committee: Signature Campaign and Outreach/ Housing committee: Signature Campaign and Outreach

3) Transportation Committee: Community Talk March 13th, Next Board Meeting / Transportation Committee: Community Talk March 13th, Next Board Meeting

4) Santa Maria Updates- Public Immigration Forum April 22nd! / Noticias de Santa Maria- Foro Publico de Inmigracion 22 de Abril!

5) Tri-Counties Regional Center

6) Make a contribution to PUEBLO!

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1)Immigration Committee: Building America Together Campaign!

In commemoration of May 1st past marches the Immigration Committee would like to invite you to our forum: "Building America from the Foundation: Immigration Reform, the economy and safer communities." The forum will take place on May 1st, 2009 at Presidio Springs, 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA from 6:30- 8:00pm. "This is an opportunity that we have to create dialogue in our communities about the complex issue of immigration and the great financial, environmental and human consequences that we face if it continues to be ignored." Gonzalo Rios mention at our Immigration Committee meeting. Our diverse group of speakers will include UCSB Sociology Professor William Robinson, visiting faculty at UCSB and assistant CSU Northbridge Urban Planning Professor Teresa Vazquez, and experienced Santa Barbara Immigration Attorney Abbe Allen Kingston. We hope to see you there, please RSVP by April 17, 2009 you can do so by calling our office 805-882-2484 or by sending an e-mail to grecia@sbpueblo.org with the number of people that will be attending, names and a phone number to reach them. If you would like to be part of the planning efforts the Immigration Committee will be meeting every Wednesday at 6:00pm at the PUEBLO Office.

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1)Comit� de Migraci�n: Campa�a Construyendo America Juntos!

En conmemoraci�n de las Marchas que sucedieron en todo el pa�s el comit� de migraci�n les gustaria invitarlos al foro: "Construyendo a America de la Base: Reforma Migratoria, la economia y comunidades seguras". El foro sera Mayo 1, 2009 en Presidio Springs, 721 Laguna St. Santa Barbara, CA de las 6:30pm-8:00pm. "Esta es una oportunidad que tenemos como comunidad para crear dialogo sobre el asunto tan complejo como lo es el tema de migracion. Como comunidad tendremos grandes consecuencias financieras, sociales y humanas si este tema sigue siendo ignorado." Gonzalo Rios menciono en nuestra junta del comit� de migraci�n. Tendremos un grupo diverso de presentadores y panelistas incluyendo Profesor de Sociologia de UCSB William Robinson, Profesora de Planeamiento Urbano en CSU Northbridge Teresa Vazquez, y abogado de migraci�n experimentado Abbe Allen Kingston. Esperamos verlos en el evento, para reservar su lugar llamar antes de Abril 17 al 805-882-2484 o mandando un e-mail a grecia@sbpueblo.org con el nombre de las personas que van a atender y un numero de telefono con el que nos podamos contactar con usted.

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2)Housing committee: Signature Campaign and Outreach
After the Know your Rights as a Tenant Forum PUEBLO Education Fund's Housing Committee recognized that our city and our county needs greater protection for tenants that are being evicted. "We want to have an opportunity to informa people about their rights but for them to also know that they have the ability to change and advocate for greater protection" Juan Gomez, housing Committee leader. The Housing Committee is collecting petitions as well as asking organizations to endorse a set of principles created by the Rental Housing Roundtable of which PUEBLO Education Fund is part. Housing Committee meetings are every other Tueday at 6:30pm at the PUEBLO office. Join us!

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2)Comit� de Vivienda: Campa�a de Peticion y Educaci�n
Despues del Foro Conoce tus derechos como inquilino los miembros del comit� de vivienda tuvieron muy en claro que hay una trememnda nececidad en nuestra comunidad de dar mas proteccion a los inquilinos que son desalojados. Al evento asistieneron 30 familias de Isla Vista, Goleta y Santa Barbara. "Queremos tener la oportunidad a las personas de sus derechos como inquilinos, pero tambien queremos recordarles que esta en su poder cambiarlos y demandar mas proteccion bajo la ley" dijo Juan Gomez, uno de los lideres de comit� de vivienda de PUEBLO. El comit� de vivienda esta recolectando peticiones con estos principios al mismo tiempor que pidiendo el apoyo y endorsamiento de organizaciones con nuestra coalicion Mesaredonda de Vivienda Rentada. Las juntas del comit� de vivienda son cada otra semana los Martes a las 6:30pm en la oficina de PUEBLO. Unasenos!

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3)Transportation Committee: Community Talk March 13th, Next Board Meeting

SB MTD held a community transit talk last March 13th, community members and bus riders users came to the table with opinions and propositions of how MTD can improve their service. Our transportation committee was there to advocate for the reinstallation of the original route of line 8. "I work hard all day, I get to work tired and I leave work tired. I know we all work hard but I do not think it is fair for me to have to walk half an hour to get to my job...I hope this meeting is the meeting of bringing back line 8." Cecilia Ortega spoke at the Community Transit Talk. We invite the community to the next MTD Board meeting which will be April 7th at 6:30pm at the MTD offices 550 Olive St. Call our office for more information. 882-2484
3)Transportation Committee: Community Talk March 13th, Next Board Meeting
MTD de Santa Barbara tuvo una platica comunitaria de transito el 13 de marzo donde miembros de la comunidad dieron sus opiniones y proposiciones de c�mo MTD puede impromover su servicio. Nuestro Comit� de Transporte estuvo all� para abogar para la reinstalacion de la ruta original de la linea 8. "Trabajo todo el dia, llego al trabajo cansada y salgo del trabajo cansada. Se que todos trabajamos duro pero no creo que sea justo que yo tenga que caminar media hora para llegar a mi trabajo...espero que esta junta sea de revolver la linea 8." Cecilia Ortega dio su testimino en la platica comunitaria. Invitamos a la comunidad para que vengasn a la proxima junta de la mesa directiva de MTD que va a ser el 7 de Abril a las 6:30 en las oficinas de MTD 550 Olive St. Llamenos para mas informacion 882-2484 ----------

4)Santa Maria Update
Immigration de Committee:
The immigration committee has continued to work hard on the issue of the car confiscation of undocumented immigrants. They have conducted surveys on the impact of this issue with community members as well as local business, they have conducted more than 54 now. Also the committee has collected more than 475 signatures for a petition that invites local government officials to the pubic forum we are holding April 22nd.


"RECONSTRUCTING AMERICA TOGETHER"

PUBLIC IMMIGRATION FORUM 2009

How have the checkpoints affected you?

Police checkpoints are negatively affecting the economy, environment and working families

We can make a change! Other cities have done it!

Join in us our forum and help make a difference!

We will have 4 panelists discussing the following topics:

� The lack of just immigration reform and its affect on the economy and environment. The importance of immigrants in terms of reconstructing our economy.
� Police checkpoints and how they are negatively affecting the economy, the environment, and working families.
� The solutions to these issues. Who is finding them and how.
� How other cities in California have addressed these issues in their communities.

Date: April 22nd, 2009

Place: Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland.

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

This event will be bilingual.

For more information please call or email Antonio Rivera Sanchez, North County Organizer, Pueblo Education Fund at (805) 925-4447, antonio@sbpueblo.org.


North County Youth Committee: The Pueblo Education Fund Youth Committee held a carwash fundraising event and raised more than $900 toward their scholarship dedicated to low-income students to attend a 4 year university. They are now planning new ways to raise money for this good cause. ------------------------

4)Noticias de Santa Maria

Comit� de Inmigraci�n:
El comit� sigue trabajando en el asunto de la confiscaci�n de carros de los inmigrantes indocumentados. Han colectado encuestas sobre el asunto de meimbros de la comunidad y negocio locales, ya tienen mas de 54. Tambien han colectado mas de 475 firmas para una petici�n que invita a los oficiales del gobierno local al foro publcio que tendremos el 22 de Abril.

Foro de Inmigraci�n:

.............Reconstruyendo America juntos

Como te han afectado los retenes?????

� Los retenes de policia, estan empeorando la situasion economica, el medio ambiente y las familias trabajadoras.

Podemos hacer el cambio, otras ciudades lo han logrado!

Participa con nosotros en un foro publico y ayudanos a hacer el cambio..................

Tendremos a 4 panelistas, los cuales hablaran de:

�La falta de una reforma migratoria justa y humana afectando a la economia y el medio ambiente aqu� en Santa Maria.

�Los retenes de la policia, los esfuerzos que estamos haciendo para solucionar este asunto, tambien hablara una persona invitada de una de las ciudades en donde se han hecho cambios a este mismo asunto.

Dia: 22 de Abril del 2009
Lugar: Biblioteca Publica de Santa Maria, 421 S. Mcclelland.
La Hora: 6:30 p.m.

Para mas informaci�n: 925-4447 Antonio Rivera Sanchez Organizador comunitario en el norte del condado de Santa Barbara

Comit� de Jovenes de Santa Maria: The Pueblo Education Fund Youth Committee hicieron un evento de lavar carros y recaudaron casi $900 para una beca dedicada a estudiantes de bajos recursos. Ya estan planeando mas maneras de recaudar fondos para esta causa buena. ----------

5) Tri-Counties Regional Center

It was such a pleasure to speak with you this afternoon, thank you for your time! I look forward to partnering with PUEBLO.

Tri-Counties Regional Center is a Santa Barbara based non-profit organization with 6 offices in the Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Ventura County areas.

TCRC provides person and family centered planning, services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning and recreating in the community. Our vision is that all persons with developmental disabilities live fully and safely as active and independent members of their community.

Please take a look at our website for more information about our agency. www.tri-counties.org

We are currently looking for bilingual Social Workers for our Santa Barbara, Oxnard and Simi Valley offices. This is a challenging and rewarding position that makes a great impact on the community. Requirements are a BA or MA in a human services field with 1-2 years experience working with the developmentally disabled population. And of course this position requires bilingual/bi-cultural skills.

I would like to be able to include that in your next monthly blast, along with any other information about our agency that you feel would be appropriate. We have a media coordinator that has a lot of resources and ideas.

Thank you again for your time and have a wonderful afternoon! --------



6) El PUEBLO Unido, jamas sera vencido. "The People united will never be defeated." A common chant heard at rallies for progressive causes is as much a declaration of fact as a call to action. It's a reminder that united we are stronger and will more than likely prevail.

The forecast for fundraisers has been bleak for the last year. But, it is by no means a tolling of the bells. Fundraising is not dead, but most importantly, activism is not dead. The PUEBLO Education Fund continues to organize and collaborate with other organizations such as SB CAN, CAUSE, and CLUE Santa Barbara on a variety of issues affecting working families. The fight for economic justice is now more relevant than ever. These are new times and there is new vitality in a movement for justice and equity for all people.

This new vitality must be matched with funds to support the organizers and volunteers who continue to strategies, conduct research, attend meetings, draft statements, speak before city councils and county boards, and continue the struggle for themselves and for all of us.

Send your donation today. And if you have already given this year, give again. Many of our supporters are becoming monthly donors and finding that they can increase their annual giving with smaller, but multiple donations. Our monthly donors give from as little as $5 per month to over $250. Any range in between works. Please contact Gerardo Ayala or Hazel Putney to set up a monthly payment through your bank.

�El PUEBLO Unido jamas sera vencido!

In Solidarity,

Gerardo Ayala Development Director and long time supporter.

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