PUEBLO Update 12-7-08 Noticias de PUEBLO 7-12-08‏

1)Book Release Update / Lanzamiento del Libro
2) Neighboorhood Committee Meeting / Reunion del Vecindario
3) Santa Maria Update / Noticias de Santa Maria
4) Evictions in the Hillshore Gardens Apartments in Santa Barbara- Update! / Desalojo masivo en los apartamentos de Hillshore Gardens en Santa Barbara!
5) Become a Member!
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1) Book Release Update
The planned events for the book release were a total success, at the UCSB events there were about 90 people in attendance, the majority were students but there were also a lot of community members present. The release party at La Casa de la Raza was also a great success there were more than 100 people in attendance and in attendance there were significant figure of Santa Barbara like non-profits, elected official and community leaders. Thanks to everyone who made the book releases a success. We also invite you to give the gift of knowledge and education this holiday season by making the book In the Shadows of Paradise your preferred holiday gift. You can purchase the book at the PUEBLO office and other select bookstores.
1) Lanzamiento del Libro
El lanzamiento del libro fue todo un exito. En el evento de UCSB tubimos una audiencia de mas de 90 personas, en su mayoria estudiantes pero tambien una gran parte personas de la comunidad. El evento en la Casa de la Raza atendireron mas de 100 personas, de los que atendieron se vio bastante apoyo de otras organizaciones no lucrativas, representantes del gobierno y lideres de la comunidad de Santa Barbara. Gracias a todas las personas que de alguna manera u otra apoyaron el exito de este libro. Tambien los invitamos de que en estas fiestas Decembrinas regalen el regalo de educacion al hacer el libro en las Sombras del Paraiso su regalo predilecto para esta epoca. Se puede comprar el libro en nuestra oficina de PUEBLO o en ciertas tiendas de libro.
2) Neighboorhood Committee Meeting
This monthly Neighborhood Committee meeting is going to be happening
Sunday December 14, 2008
Davis Center
1232 De la Vina St.
4:00pm-6:00pm
We will be talking about the issues that concern our community like: immigrant's rights and tenant's rights. Come and be part of this important discussion in which we will decide what are our campaigns for next year.
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2) Reunion del Vecindario
Nuestra junta mensual del vecindario sera :
Domingo Diciembre 14, 2008
Davis Center
1232 De la Vina St.
4:00pm-6:00pm
Hablaremos de los asuntos que nos preocupan en nuestra comunidad como: derechos de inmigrantes y derechos de inquilinos. Venga y participe en esta importe discusion en la que decidiremos cuales son nuestras campa�as para el proximo a�o.
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3) Santa Maria Update

1. On December 1st the Santa Maria Neighborhood and the Youth Committee met with Chief of Police, the mayor and members of the city council to discuss the issue of car confiscations of undocumented drivers. This was a good opportunity, and our committees accomplished some of their goals. The chief of police agreed to announce when there will be checkpoints to the press 24 hours in advance. More information about these new policies will be discussed at our next Neighborhood Committee meeting, December 19th at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall.

2. December 3rd the Santa Maria Youth Committee met to being to work towards their goal of raising $10,000 by July 31st, 2009. The youth committee will give away this money in the form of scholarships to low-income students heading to a 4-year university.

3) Noticias de Santa Maria

1. El 1/o. de Diciembre, se juntaron el comite de vecinos y parte del comite de jovenes con el jefe de policia, el alcalde y miembros del concilio de la ciudad; esto fue para tratar lo relacionado con la confiscacion de carros. La oportunidad fue buena, ya que se logro que en futuros retenes, el jefe de policia va a mandar un anuncio de prensa diciendo que en 24 horas va a haber un reten. Tambien se comprometieron a proveer informacion, la cual Belen sabe de esto.Le vamos a dar seguimiento muy cerca en la proxima junta Gral.del 19 de Diciembre.

2. El dia 3 de Diciembre, se juntaron el comite de jovenes, para dar seguimiento al proyecto de las becas para estudiantes de bajos recursos. Acordaron uina serie de acciones empezando desde este fin de semana, para lograr la meta de $10,000.00 para Julio 31 del 2009. Espero que Belen rebice esto para ver si esta de acdo.Se le va a dar seguimiento con acciones y tambien se va nalizar en la junta Gral. del di 19 de Diciembre.

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4) Evictions in the Hillshore Gardens Apartments in Santa Barbara- Update!

More than 30 families received eviction notices in 2541 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara. They had until December 12th, Virgin of Guadalupe Day, to leave the apartments. Most of these Latinos families have been living here over 8 years. Pueblo Education Fund organized along with 23 families to go into mediation with the owners of the apartments to put a voice to the tenants' concerns.
Upon mediation on Thursday, November 27th we reached a satisfactory agreement and the demands we had were both satisfied. Now, the families will be allowed to remain in their homes through the holiday season.

4)Desalojo masivo en los apartamentos de Hillshore Gardens en Santa Barbara!

Mas de 30 familias recibieron notas de desalojos en los apartamentos localizados en el 2541 Modoc Rd., en Santa Barbara. Estas familias tenian hasta el 12 de diciembre, dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe, para buscar otro lugar para vivir y ahorrar para pagar el deposito y el primer mes de la nueva renta. Muchas de esas familias han estado alli por mas de 8 anos. El Fondo de Educacion de Pueblo junto con 23 familias organizaron para empezar el proceso de mediacion con los duenos de los apartamentos para dar voz a las preocupaciones de los inquilinos.
Despues de la mediatacion el Jueves, 27 de Noviembre llegaron a un acuerdo satisfactorio y la exigencias de los dos partidos fueron satisfechas. Ahora, las familias seran permitidas quedarse en sus hogares atraves de la temporada de los dias festivos.
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5) Become a Member!

Congratulations to all our volunteers, members, and supporters on a great election. All our target precincts in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Goleta were filled with walkers on Election Day. Our PUEBLO volunteers joined over one million volunteers across the country in creating the largest voter turnout in history. And good things happen when working families vote!

Congratulations to the coalition of organizations in which we proudly worked in passing Measure A, electing Doreen Farr our next 3rd District County Supervisor, re-electing long time PUEBLO member Annette Cordero, and electing Susan Deacon to the Santa Barbara School Board, and PUEBLO member Margaret Connell to the Goleta City Council. We did it! �Si se pudo!

Our work is never over, and the organizing must continue. PUEBLO would not be successful without a base of supporters who understand the importance of electoral work for winning and maintaining progressive community change. The Christmas time eviction of 35 low-income families in the city of Santa Barbara is just one example of the need for local political action. PUEBLO is currently working to pressure the developer into negotiations on a settlement, and then will work for a stronger City ordinance to stop this type of abuse in the future. But, we can not do this work alone; we need people like you.

This year, more than ever, PUEBLO will depend on it's membership drive. A large number of small donations can make a huge impact as one candidate taught us this election. So, whatever it is, please send your donation today.

With the energy from our victories lifting us, what better time is there to renew your PUEBLO membership. Your membership helps fund our important community organizing and political action work around affordable housing, public transportation, renter's rights, living wages, immigration reform, and justice in education. For your membership you will receive our newsletter, online updates and actions, and special invitations to upcoming events.

Please take a few minutes right now to fill out the enclosed membership application and join the only community organization in Santa Barbara County organizing low-income working families. Your donation of $25 or more will help PUEBLO build a voice for working families.

Join us today and support community organizing and progressive change in Santa Barbara County.

Sincerely,



Belen Seara
Executive Director