PUEBLO UPDATE 2-7-09 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 2-7-09

PUEBLO UPDATE 2-7-09 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 2-7-09



1)South County Organizer Update
2)North County Update
3)Moving Forward: Central Coast Forum a success!/Siguiendo Adelante: El Foro de la Costa Central un Exito!
4)Rental Housing Roundtable Update /Noticias de la Rental Housing Roundtable
5)MTD Mid-Year Budget Review /Revision Semi-Annual del Presupuesto de MTD
6)Coalition Against Racism in Education:Rally in Carpinteria /Coalicion contra el Racismo en el Sistema Educativo: Manifestacion enn Carpinteria
7)Make a Contribution to PUEBLO
8) PUEBLO's Wishlist/ Lista de Deseos de PUEBLO

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South County Organizer Update

Description of January 21st action in SB On January 21st, 2009 The Immigration Committee in Santa Barbara held a press conference, with 50 community members, in solidarity with organizations across the country to celebrate Obama's first day in office and to ask him to use his executive power to STOP THE RAIDS. In addition, the event emphasized on the necessity of comprehensive immigration reform for the improvement of our local economy and national economy. Finally, the committee wanted to express that immigration is not only a federal issue but also a local issue, Car confiscation for not carrying a valid driver's license is an issue that should be dealt at the local level. We can reduce the number of days the car gets confiscated and the outrageous fees drivers have to pay. The immigration committee is asking for YOUR commitment! Get involve in our national as well as local fight for immigrants' rights! Join us at our immigration committee meetings every other Wednesdays at 6:00pm at the PUEBLO office. Call ahead of time to confirm that there is a meeting that week. 805-882-2484
En Enero 21 del 2009 el comite de inmigraci�n en Santa Barbara tuvo una conferencia de prensa, con 50 miembros de la comunidad, en solidaridad con acciones de otras organizaciones en todo el pa�s para celebrar el primer d�a de Obama como presidente y para pedirle que use sus poderes ejecutivos para poner un alto a las redadas. Tambien, el evento hizo enfasis en la necesidad de una reforma migratoria para el mejoramiento de nuestra economia. Finalmente, el comite de migraci�n queria expresar que el tema de migracion no es solo un tema a nivel federal pero tambien es un tema que debe de ser tratado al nivel local, por ejemplo la confiscaci�n de carros esta afectando a miles de trabajadores honestos que no poseen licencia de conducir valida. El comite de migracion pide de TU compromiso! Involucrate en nuestra lucha por los derechos de los inmigrantes a nivel nacional al igual que la local! Se parte de nuestro comite, nuestras juntas son los miercoles alternados a las 6:00pm en la oficina de PUEBLO. Llamar antes del dia para confirmar que hay una junta esa semana al 805-882-2484 ext 1

Book Events On February 4th, The Immigration Committee sent a delegation to the AB540 college night at San Marcos High School. We were able to promote the book In the Shadows of Paradise that was well received by community members, parents, school administrators and teachers. Thank you for the support of the attendees with their donations, and to all the people that has come to the office to buy the book! It is thanks to your commitment that the book continues to influence our communities and keeps changing the way we talk about immigration.

El comite de migracion estuvo este pasado 4 de febrero en una conferencia informativa para estudiantes AB540 en la preparatoria de San Marcos. En el evento se promovio el libro En las Sombras del Paraiso. El libro fue bien recibido por los miembros de la comunidad, padres, administradores de las escuelas y maestros. Gracias por el apoyo de sus donaciones a los que atendiaron el evento y a todas las personas que han llegado a nuestra oficina en busca del libro! Es por su dedicacion que el libro continua influenciando a nuestra comunidad y sigue cambiando la forma en la que hablamos sobre el tema de inmigracion.

Know your rights as tenants! The Housing Committee in collaboration with La Casa de la Raza will have a Know your rights as a tenant forum on Sunday February 22nd, 2009 at 2:00pm at La Casa de la Raza (601 E Montecito St). The event will have informative as well as interactive workshops about what are our rights and responsibilities as tenants. In addition, there will be tabling of organizations with the different local services for tenants. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. To reserve your place at the event please call Grecia Lima at (805)-882-2484 x 1.
�Conoce tus derechos como inquilino! El Comite de Vivienda en colaboracion con La Casa de la Raza tendran un taller de Conoce tus Derechos como Inquilinos el domigo 22 de febrero , 2009 a las 2:00pm en La Casa de la Raza (601 E Montecito St). El evento tendra presentaciones informativas e interactivas para que conozcamos nuestros derechos y responsabilidades como inquilinos. Tambien habra una mini-feria de diferentes organizaciones locales que proporcionan servicios directos a nuestros inquilinos. Habra cuidado de ninos y refrigerios. Para reservar su lugar por favor llame a Grecia Lima al (805)-882-2484 x 1.
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2)North County Update

Immigration Committee On January 21st , the Immigration committeee held a press conference to welcome new president Barack Obama, request a comprehensive immigration reform, an end of the ICE raids, an end to the construction of the wall at the border, and finally an end to local police collaboration with ICE in conducting check points. Latino business owners participated and gave their testimonies on how car confiscation is impacting the local economy. Over 80 people attended and there was a good representation of media present. The Immigration Committee continues working on the issue of car confiscation of undocumented drivers. They are developing a survey for businesses and also requesting a public forum with Santa Maria authorities. Representatives of California Cities that dealt with car confiscation will be inviting to offer their solutions to this issue. Youth Committee 10 members of PUEBLO's youth committee met on January 15th to make adjustments to their scholarship campaign. They will continue to fundraise in the next months to meet their goal of $10,000 to distribute among 5 very low and low income students who want to pursue higher education.

2)Noticias de Santa Maria
El dia 21 de enero el comit� de inmigracion tuvo una conferencia de prensa para dar la bienvenida al nuevo president Barack Obama, pedir una reforma migratoria conprensiva , un alto a las redadas de ICE, un alto a la construccion del muro en la frontera, y un alto a la colobaracion entre la policia y ICE en los retenes. Due�os de negocios Latinos participaron y contribuyeron sus testimonios sobre como la confiscacion de carros impacta la economica local. Mas que 80 asistieron y hubo una buena covertura de medios. El comit� de inmigracion sigue trabajando en el asunto de la confiscacion de carros de conductores indocumentados . Estan desarrollando una encuesta para los negocios y tambien estan pidiendo un foro publico con la autoridades de Santa Maria. Representantes de varias ciudades de California que han trabajado en el asunto de la confiscacion de carros estan invitados para ofrecernos soluciones para el asunto.
2. 10 miembros del comit� de jovenes de PUELBO se juntaron el dia 15 de enero para hacer ajustes a su campa�a de becas escolares. Coninuaran recaudando fondos en los siguentes meses para cumplir su meta de recaudar $10,000 para distribuir a 5 estudiantes de bajos ingresos que quieren asistir una universidad.


3)Moving Forward: Central Coast Forum a success!
ASERT (Alliance for Sustainable and Equitable Regional Transportation), a collaborative effort of CAUSE, COAST, Coastal RailNow, PUEBLO Education Fund and VCCool, organized a regional transportation forum on January 31st in Ventura. More than 200 participants from all over the Central Coast discussed alternative transportation needs in the region and learned about transportation funding, organizing strategies, and the environmental and economic benefits of expanding alternative transportation in the region. To learn more about ASERT and how you can get involved, check our new website: www.coastalcommuter.org or call our office at 805-882-2484 ext 3.

Ventura County Star: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/feb/01/forum-discusses-transportation/

3)Siguiendo Adelante: El Foro de la Costa Central un Exito!
ASERT (Alianza por un Sistema de Transporte Regional Sostenible e Igualitario), que es un esfuerzo colaborativo de CAUSE, COAST, Coastal RailNow, PUEBLO Education Fund, y VCCool, organizo un foro publico el pasado 31 de enero en Ventura. Mas de 200 participantes de toda la costa Central discutimos sobre las necesidades de sistemas de transporte alternativos en la region y aprendimos sobre la financiacion del sistema de transporte, strategias para organizarnos, y los beneficios economicos y para el medio ambiente si expandimos el sistema de transporte alternativo. Para aprender mas sobre ASERT o involucrarte en este esfuerzo, chequea nuestra nueva pagina de internet: www.coastalcommuter.org o llama a Belen Seara a nuestra oficina 805-882-2484 ext 3.

Ventura County Star: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/feb/01/forum-discusses-transportation/
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4) Rental Housing Roundtable Update
The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR), a collaborative effort of grassroots organizations, political organizations and labor unions, concerned tenants and individuals, developed a set of principles around the need for more affordable housing for the very-low to moderate income residents of Santa Barbara County and the urgency to improve tenants' protection ordinances in the different cities and the county. For more information call Belen Seara at 805-882-2484 ext 3 or email her at belen@sbpueblo.org.

4) Noticias de la Rental Housing Roundtable
La Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR), un esfuerzo colectivo de organizaciones de base, organizaciones politicas, sindicatos, e inquilinos e individuos de la comunidad, desarrollaron una serie de principios que reflejan la necesidad de viviendas de bajo costo para las personas de muy bajo a moderado ingresos en el Condado de Santa Barbara y la urgencia de que debemos de mejorar las ordenanzas que protejen a los inquilinos en las diferentes ciudades del condado y en el condado mismo. Para mas informacion llame a Belen Seara 805-882-2484 ext 3 o mandele un email a belen@sbpueblo.org. ******

5) MTD Mid-Year Budget Review
PUEBLO Education Fund, COAST, CLUE SB, and SBCAN invite the community to participate in MTD mid-year budget review on February 25th at 5:30pm at 550 Olive Street. MTD will be presenting the numbers of the first half of their fiscal year (July to December 2008). Even though this review will not show the numbers with the new bus fares, this is a great opportunity for bus riders to learn about MTD's budget and make recommendations to the agency. Thanks to several requests that community organizations and bus riders have made to the agency, MTD is having a Community Transit Talk to discuss the future of MTD. The Talk will be on March 13th at 5:30pm at 550 Olive St. This is a unique opportunity to discuss service, finance and costumer service with MTD staff and board members. For more information call MTD 805-963-3364 or our office at 805-882-2484 ext 3.

5)Revision Semi-Annual del Presupuesto de MTD
PUEBLO Education Fund, COAST, CLUE SB, y SBCAN invitan a la comunidad a participar en la revision semi-annual del presupuesto de MTD el 25 de febrero a las 5:30pm en 550 Olive St. MTD presentara los numeros de la primera mitad del ano fiscal (julio a diciembre 2008). A pesar de que estos numeros no reflejaran el aumento de la tarifa, es una oportunidad excepcional para usuarios del transporte publico para aprender mas sobre el presupuesto de la agencia y empezar el dialogo con la mesa directiva de cuales son los servicios que deben dar prioridad en el siguiente presupuesto. Tambien, gracias a varios pedidos por parte de organizaciones comunitarias, MTD tendra una Conversacion Con los Usuarios de Transportacion para discutir el futuro de MTD. La Conversacion sera el 13 de marzo a las 5:30 pm en el 550 Olive Street. Esta es una oportunidad unica para disuctir los servicios, la financiacion, y el servicio al consumidor que ofrecen la agencia MTD. Para mas informacion llame a MTD 805-963-3364 o nuestra oficina.

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6)Coalition Against Racism in Education is having a rally at Carpinteria City Hall
What:RALLY: Carpinteria City Hall

Where:5775 Carpinteria Ave

When:Tuesday Feb 10, 09 / check in 4:30 pm

Be There! In 2001, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights called for an end to the use of names and images by non-native schools. The use of a Native American mascot at Carpinteria High School does not honor Native people, students have been harassed upon voicing their opposition to the mascot. Join us in telling Carpinteria that we won't tolerate racism, hate or violence!
Coalition Against Racism in Education

Ashleigh Brown: maginess14@aol.com

Corine Fairbanks: 805-211-4947 / Corine68@yahoo.com

6) Coalicion contra el Racismo en el Sistema Educacional va a tener una manifestacion en el Ayuntamiento de Carpinteria
Que: Una manifestacion
Donde: 5775 Carpinteria Ave

Cuando:Martes, 10 de febrero de 2009/ 4:30pm

Venganse! En 2001, la Comision de los Derechos Civiles de los E.E.U.U. pidieron que termine el uso de los nombres e imagenes por las escuelas no nativas. El uso de un nativo como mascota de la preparatoria de Carpinteria no honora la gente indigena y ha cuasado hostilidad racial contra nuestros esudiantes. Unanse con nosotros para decir que ya no vamos a tolerar el racismo, odio y violencia.

Ashleigh Brown: maginess14@aol.com

Corine Fairbanks: 805-211-4947 / Corine68@yahoo.com

8)Make a Contribution to PUEBLO

"Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it."

-- Mahatma Gandhi

This January PUEBLO received a very generous anonymous donation in the amount of $15,000 dollars. Gifts like these are rare and we are extremely grateful to the donor, whoever they are. And, as a way to show our gratitude we are asking our supporters, including those who've already given in the last few months, to help us match this gift.

A few months ago we received a donation of $3 from a very grateful woman who had been directly impacted by PUEBLO's organizing efforts of her fellow tenants in her apartment complex. Her $3 donation was without question of great sacrifice to her and her family since she, along with 30 other families faced certain eviction. But, she gave because she understood the impact PUEBLO had in the community.

Everyone is talking about the economy and the challenges all non-profits will face in the next couple of years as resources begin to shrink. But, it is precisely in times like these when your donation, of whatever size matters most. It doesn't matter if you can give $5 or $5,000, what matters is that you give.

Let's turn $15,000 into $30,000!

At PUEBLO we talk, we organize, we mobilize!

Please send checks made out to PUEBLO to 114 E. Haley St. Suite E, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 and make sure to write "match" in the memo. Or, give us a call if you would like to donate using your credit or debit card.

If you would like to become a Movement Builder by making a monthly or quarterly donation please contact Gerardo Ayala at 882-2484, ext. 4.



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Pueblo's Wish List / Lista de Deseos �Coffeemaker
�Paper (White and Color)
�Microwave
�Scanner
�Volunteer Webdesigner