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.


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# 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