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PUEBLO UPDATE 3.4.11 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3.4.11

2011-03-04T15:34:00.000-08:00

PUEBLO UPDATE 3.4.11 NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3.4.11

See email version here: http://social.e2ma.net/share/t/1407825/f7849d90ee46bcd424095274e64f7f4c/

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

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

-Community Action Training/ Entrenamiento de Accion Comunitaria

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

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

-Community Events/ Eventos Comunitarios

-Foundations Appreciations

-Keep in touch with PUEBLO on Twitter and Facebook!

PAF Annual Dinner
PUEBLO Action Fund Annual Dinner May 15th

Dear supporters,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you!

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

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

Gracias!

Tere Doorknocking
Community Action Training

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

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

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

Entrenamiento de Accion Comunitaria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2) Community Forum - Thursday, March 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

4) Give your input: Redistricting March 12th

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

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

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

See full flyer here

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

Susan Tully – National Field Director, FAIR

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

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

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

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December 06, 2010

2011-01-04T16:45:00.001-08:00

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TENANTS’ RIGHTS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

ACTUA PARA PROTEGER A LOS INQUILINOS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRACIAS POR TU APOYO!

November 11, 2010

2011-01-04T16:36:00.000-08:00

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

Hello Pueblistas!

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

-PUEBLO Action Fund Staff

Hola Pueblistas!

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

-El Personal del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO

CALIFORNIA, WE MADE IT!
CALIFORNIA, LO HICIMOS!

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

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

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

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

THE RESULTS! LOS RESULTADOS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOCAL MEASURES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! GRACIAS VOLUNTARIOS!

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

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

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

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

Good luck Grecia!

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

Suerte Grecia!

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMO PODEMOS PREPARNOS PARA LA PROXIMA ELECCION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 01, 2010 News Letter

2011-01-04T16:26:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

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

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

Here are our endorsements for this election cycle:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Como Involucrarse con Nuestro Trabajo en Santa Barbara:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mil Gracias!

September 08, 2010 News Letter

2011-01-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITION

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

BACKGROUND

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

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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grassroots Organizing and Leadership Development:

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

Campaign Development and Coalition Building:

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

Other Responsibilities:

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

Other Requirements

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

Minimal Qualifications:

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

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

August 17, 2010 News Letter

2011-01-04T16:23:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

PUEBLO Action Fund Santa Maria City Council Candidate Interview

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

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

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

July 29, 2010 News Letter

2011-01-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

Updates as of 7/29/2010

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

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

California Shared Prosperity Forum

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

El Foro de Prosperidad Compartida de California

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rental Housing Roundable Update

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

Noticas de la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos

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

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

South County Update (Immigration, Election & Housing Committees)

Immigration Committee

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

Elections Committee

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

Housing Committee

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

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

Comité de Migración

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

Comite de Elecciones

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

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

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

North County Update

Santa Maria Elections Update

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

Noticias del Condado del Norte

Noticias del Comite de Elecciones de Santa Maria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PUEBLO Translation Equipment Available for Rent!

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

Equipaje de Traduccion Disponible para Rentar

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

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

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

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

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

Click Here

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

Click Here

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

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

Tuesday April 6, 2010
6:00pm

City Council Chambers
110 E. Cook Street

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2) Rental Housing Roundtable Townhall Meeting April 8th

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

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

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

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

CANVASSING for April 8th TOWNHALL

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

PHONE BANKS for April 8th TOWNHALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3) Immigration Committee Important Dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday April 13, 2010

6:30 to 8:00pm

721 Laguna St. (Presidio Springs)

Free event

Food provided

Spanish Translation

Facilitators

Geoff Green, Trainer

James Kyriaco, Campaign Manager

Belen Seara, Facilitator

Upcoming Events Los Proximos Eventos

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

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

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

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

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

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THANK YOU ELECTION VOLUNTEERS and CONGRATULATIONS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3) The Launch of the Santa Maria House Meeting Campaign

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This TUESDAY June 8th is ELECTION DAY

2010-06-04T13:04:00.000-07:00

GOTV - Get Out the Vote!

This TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH is ELECTION DAY!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Your Calendars-Marquen Sus Calendarios

2010-05-20T13:02:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3)PRECINCT WALK AGAINST MASS EVICTIONS!

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

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

3) CAMINATA DE RECINTO EN CONTRA DE DESALOJOS MASIVOS!

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

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

PAF 10th Anniversary Dinner a Sucess

2010-05-11T13:01:00.000-07:00

Thank You from PUEBLO Action Fund!

10th Anniversary Dinner a Success!

Dear PUEBLO Action Fund supporters,

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

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

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

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

PUEBLO Action Fund

Mark your calendars Marquen sus calendarios

2010-05-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

Mark Your Calendars!

1. PUEBLO Action Fund Endorsements and Elections Volunteer Opportunities/ PUEBLO Action Fund Respaldos y Oportunidades de Voluntariado

2. Central Coast CA Partnership Chapter Meeting/ Junta de CA Partnership de la Costa Central

3. Community Values Forum: Immigration Reform/ Foro de Valores Comunitarios: Reforma Migratoria

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1. PUEBLO Action Fund Endorsements and Elections Volunteer Opportunities

PUEBLO Action Fund is excited to announce our endorsements for the important upcoming June 8th Primary Elections!

Endorsements:
Das Williams for CA State Assembly - Das has been an advocate for PUEBLO issues ever since the formation of the Coalition for a Living Wage. In Sacramento he will continue to be a powerful voice for working class and low-income families' issues.
Janet Wolf for County Supervisor - Janet has been a key vote on the County Board of Supervisors during tough economic times in helping to prevent cuts to necessary social services and in working towards increasing the quantity and availability affordable housing countywide. Her reelection will be critical as the vote for a countywide tenant's rights ordinance approaches as well as on other progressive issues.
Joyce Dudley for District Attorney - Joyce Dudley's willingness to work with key community organizations such as our allies at Movimiento Esperanza to develop a Restorative Justice program in response to youth violence is critical to creating the solutions that this community needs.
State Propositions:

NO on Prop. 13 - PROPERTY TAXES AND EARTHQUAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - Property taxes are a key funding source for state and local educational programs and social services; in the midst of an uncertain economy any decreases in the funding of these programs will have a negative impact on low-income families and students. Additionally, without current laws to protect tenants' rights, making earthquake safety improvements in exchange for lower property taxes would be one more reason for some landlords to initiate the mass-evictions that have already affected so many families in our community.

NO on Prop. 14 - TOP TWO PRIMARY ELECTIONS - Voting on which two names will appear on the November ballot in primary elections which historically have low levels of participation among working class and low-income communities, young people, and communities of color. This is a step backward in electing to office the diversity of candidates representative of the state population.

YES on Prop. 15 - PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FUNDING - Prop. 15 is a first step towards the public funding of political campaigns which would allow more working class and low-income individuals to seriously consider running for elected office leading to a diversity of elected officials more representative of the statewide population and stronger representation of all sectors of the society.

NO on Prop. 16 - LOCAL PUBLIC ELECTRICITY - Pacific Gas & Electric has already spent $28.5 million to sell this measure to voters to prevent competition with municipalities and new green energy providers. Because a 2/3 vote is extremely difficult to obtain, PG&E will benefit leaving all communities, including low-income and immigrant communities more vulnerable to rate increases from private electric companies.

NO on Prop. 17 - AUTO INSURANCE - Many cannot maintain continuous coverage of their car insurance. The economic crisis has put many working class and low-income families in a situation where they are struggling to find money for necessities such as rent, food, health or education forcing many to cancel their insurance policies and/or give up driving completely. Many university students, seniors, and some environmentalists also fail to maintain continuous coverage for economic, medical, or personal reasons. Additionally, some immigrants with lapses in their legal status are also unable to maintain their insurance. This proposition could cause these groups to pay more for their car insurance resulting in an increase in the number of uninsured drivers on the road. It is a bad idea to make California roads more dangerous by changing the rules to penalize those that have not continually maintained their auto insurance due to economic necessity or other reasons choice.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Now that we have our endorsements, it is time to educate and mobilize the community to get out and vote! We need our members and volunteers to come out and support the candidates with a commitment to working class and low-income communities county and statewide. We will be knocking doors and calling voters from now through June 8th. We would love you all to show up and help!

Campaign Kick-Off Rally and BBQ! On Saturday, May 8th at 10:00am we will be meeting in Oak Park for a rally, precinct walk, and BBQ. Speakers include Das Williams, Hannah-Beth Jackson, and PUEBLO Member Dora Perez! After the rally, we will train volunteers and walk precincts before returning to Oak Park for the Kick-off BBQ. Invite your friends and family to help Get Out the Vote! BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR PUEBLO SHIRT AND CHECK IN WITH THE PUEBLO TABLE UPON ARRIVAL! Also, to ensure that we have enough food for everyone, it would help us if you confirm with our office (805-882-2484).

Weekly Get Out the Vote Work: After the event on the 8th, we'll be meeting regularly at the office (114 E. Haley St. Suite E) and in Old Town Goleta (location to be announced) to walk precincts and phonebank on the following days and times:

Tuesdays - Phonebank, 6:00 - 8:30
Wednesdays - Precinct Walk, 5:00 - 7:00 and Phonebank, 6:00 - 8:30
Thursdays - Phonebank, 6:00 - 8:30
Saturdays - Precinct Walk and Phonebank, 1:00 - 4:00
Sundays - Precinct Walk and Phonebank, 2:00 - 5:00

1. PUEBLO Action Fund Respaldos y Oportunidades de Voluntariado
PUEBLO Action Fund esta muy emocionado para compartir nuestros respaldos para las importantes elecciones primarias el martes, 8 de junio!
Respaldos:
Das Williams por la Asamblea del Estado - Das ha sido un aliado importante para la organizacion desde el inicio de la Coalicion para un Sueldo Justo. En Sacramento sera una voz fuerte para la clase trabajadora y las familias de bajos ingresos.

Janet Wolf por Supervisora del Condado - Janet ha sido un voto clave en la Mesa de Supervisores del Condado durante del crisis economica a favor de aumentar la cantidad de alojamiento para personas de bajos ingresos y en mantener los servicios sociales de los que dependen muchos. Su victoria sera necesaria para seguir avanzando con legislacion progresista como la ordenanza para los derechos de inquilinos que se votara en los proximos meses.

Joyce Dudley for District Attorney - Joyce Dudley ha mostrado su voluntad en trabajar con organizaciones claves de la comunidad en desarrollar un programa de justicia restaurativa para responder a la violencia juvenil sera importante para realizar las soluciones que buscamos en la comunidad.

Iniciativas del Estado:

NO a la Iniciativa 13 - IMPUESTOS DE PROPIEDAD Y SEGURIDAD DE TERREMOTO - Los impuestos de propiedad son claves para mantener los presupuestos de programas educativos y sociales al nivel estatal y local; en plena crisis economica cualquier cambio que disminuya los presupuestos de estos programas tendra un efecto negativo en las familias de bajos ingresos y los estudiantes. Ademas, sin leyes para proteger los derechos de los inquilinos, este cambio da a los propietarios una oportunidad de bajar sus impuestos por construir mejoramientos anti-terremotos lo cual pone nuestra comunidad a riesgo de mas desalojos masivos que ya han pasado a demasiadas familias latinas y de bajos ingresos.

NO a la Iniciativa 14 - ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS DE LOS DOS MAS POPULARES - Decidir en que dos candidatos se pueden elegir en noviembre por elecciones primarias de junio, las cuales historicamente tiene escaso participacion de la clase trabajadora y familias de bajos ingresos e incluso pocos jovenes y personas no-Europeos, calla a la voz de la comunidad por quitarles alternativas en las elecciones generales. Es un paso atras en la participacion civica y la busqueda de diversidad en nuestro gobierno.

SI a la Iniciativa 15 - FONDOS PUBLICOS DE CAMPANA - La iniciativa 15 es un primer paso hacia un sistema de dineros publicos en las campanas politicas que permitiria que individuos de bajos ingresos pueden entrar en la politica lo que podria fortalecer a la representacion de la clase trabajadora y proveer la creacion de mas programas que ayuden a mejorar la vida de las familias de bajos ingresos.

NO a la Iniciativa 16 - ELECTRICIDAD PUBLICA LOCAL - Pacific Gas & Electric ya ha gastado $28.5 millones para la campana con el fin de prevenir la competicion contra municipios y proveedores nuevos de energias limpias. Obtener una supermayoria de 2/3 en una eleccion es redificil asi que PG&E protegera su interes economico por dejar a todas las comunidades, incluyendo las de bajos ingresos y inmigrantes, sin alternativas cuando se enfrenten a un aumento en el precio de electricidad por iniciativa de una compania electrica privada.

NO a la Iniciativa 17 - SEGUROS DE AUTOS - Muchas familias de bajos ingresos no pueden mantener cobertura continua de sus seguros de auto. La crisis economica ha dejado a muchos con una carencia de dinero para necesidades como la renta, alimentacion, educacion y salud que ha resultado en que muchos ya han dejado de usar sus autos y/o pagar sus seguros. Incluso los estudiantes, ancianos, y unos medioambientalistas se encuentran sin seguro de auto por necesidad economica, salud, eleccion personal u otras razones. Aparte, muchos inmigrantes pierden sus seguros por cambio del estado de la documentacion. No es justo castigar estos grupos por aumentar lo que pagan por cambiar las reglas al beneficio de las companias de seguros.

Oportunidades de Voluntariado:

Ya que hemos decidido a quien vamos a respaldar, nos toca educar y movilizar a la comunidad! Necesitamos que nuestros miembros y voluntarios salgan de sus casas para apoyar a los candidatos que se comprometen a ayudar a la clase trabajadora y comunidades de bajos ingresos por todo el condado y el estado. Estaremos tocando puertas y llamando a votantes hasta el 8 de junio. Nos encantaria que vengan para ayudar!

Comienzo de Caminatas con Carne Asada!
El sabado 8 de mayo a las 10 de la manana nos reuniremos en Oak Park, (300 Alamar Ave, Bus #3, cerca de Hospital Cottage). Los oradores incluyen Das Williams, Hannah-Beth Jackson, y Miembro de PUEBLO Dora Perez! Despues de escuchar a los oradores, vamos a hacer un entrenamiento y salir a caminar recintos. Cuando terminamos volvemos a Oak Park para Carne Asada gratis! Inviten a sus familias y amigos para promover la participacion civica y comida gratis! ACUERDENSE A PONERSE SUS PLAYERAS DE PUEBLO Y A REGISTRARSE EN LA MESA DE PUEBLO CUANDO LLEGAN! Y ayudennos asegurar que tengamos comida para todos por avisar a la oficina cuantos traen (805.882.24.84).

Actividades Semanales para Movilizar a los Votantes:
Despues del evento del 8 de mayo estaremos reuniendonos en la oficina (114 E. Haley St. Suite E) y en Old Town Goleta (avisaremos cuando tenemos decidido el sitio) para caminar recintos y hacer llamados en los siguientes dias y horas:

Martes - Banco de Llamadas, 6:00 - 8:30
Miercoles - Caminata de Recinto, 5:00 - 7:00 y Banco de Llamadas, 6:00 - 8:30
Jueves - Banco de Llamadas, 6:00 - 8:30
Sabados - Caminata de Recinto y Banco de Llamadas, 1:00 - 4:00
Domingos - Caminata de Recinto y Banco de Llamadas, 2:00 - 5:00

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2. Central Coast CA Partnership Chapter Meeting
At this meeting, CA Partnership will update you on state budget issues, health care, local issues and determine parameters for future meetings. Interested groups or individuals should call PUEBLO at 805-882-2484.

Wednesday, May 12th
1:00 p.m.
Santa Barbara Tech Ventures Lunch Room
402 E Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, 93101
(Street parking available)

2. Junta de CA Partnership de la Costa Central

En esta junta, CA Partnership nos actualizara sobre asuntos de presupuestos del estado de California, asuntos locales afectados por el presupuesto, y determinara los parametros de las reuniones futuras. Grupos o individuos interesados deben de llamar a PUEBLO al 805-882-2484.

Miercoles, 2 de mayo
1:00pm
Santa Barbara Tech Ventures Lunch Room
402 E Gutierrez St
Santa Barbara, 93101
(Estacionamiento disponible en la calle)

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3. Community Values Forum: Immigration Reform

PUEBLO's Immigration Committee, Santa Barbara Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, the American Indian Movement, UCSB & SBCC IDEAS, the American Civil Liberties Union, Just Communities, and La Casa de la Raza cordially invite you to our annual immigration forum,

Community Values Forum: Immigration Reform, the economy and safe communities, taking place on Saturday May 15th, 2010 at 5:30p.m. in the Saint Raphael Catholic Church Hall located at 5444 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA (The program will start at 5:45p.m.)

As with our past events, we are pleased to host many distinguished members of the Santa Barbara community, including leading scholars from UCSB and elected officials.
Some of the invited elected officials are: Sheriff Bill Brown, Police Chief Cam Sanchez, Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider, Santa Barbara City Council Members Bendy White and Grant House, and Goleta City Council Members Roger Aceves.

Some of the confirmed elected officials are: A representative of Congresswoman Lois Capps, Representatives of Supervisors Janet Wolf and Doreen Farr, Goleta City Council Members Margaret Connell and Ed Easton, and Santa Barbara City Council Member Das Williams.

The forum will be a town hall style format in which several speakers will provide information to the public in regards to car confiscations, checkpoints and the Secure Communities program. This is an opportunity for our community to stay informed about the local programs that have an impact on the immigrant community and to create a respectful dialogue between the community and elected officials in search of commonsense solutions.

3. Foro de Valores Comunitarios: Reforma Migratoria

El Comité de Migración de PUEBLO, Santa Barbara Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, el American Indian Movement, UCSB & SBCC IDEAS, la American Civil Liberties Union, Just Communities y La Casa de la Raza los invitan cordialmente a nuestro evento anual,

Foro de Valores Comunitarios: Reforma Migratoria, la economía y comunidades seguras.
El evento se va a llevar a cabo el Sabado, 15 de Mayo, 2010 a las 5:30p.m. en la Iglesia de San Rafael que esta localizada en el 5444 Hollister Avenue en Goleta, CA.

Como con nuestros eventos pasados estamos muy contentos de tener en el Foro miembros distinguidos de nuestra comunidad de Santa Babara, incluyendo profesores de UCSB y oficiales electos.
Algunos de nuestros oficiales electos invitados incluyen: Sheriff Bill Brown, Jefe de Policía Cam Sanchez, Supervisor del Condado Salud Carbajal, Alcaldesa de Santa Barbara Helene Schneider, Concejales Bendy White y Grant House de Santa Barbara, Concejal Roger Aceves de la ciudad de Goleta.

Algunos de nuestros oficiales electos confirmados incluyen: Representante de la Congresista Lois Capps, Representantes de las Supervisoras del Condado Janet Wolf y Doreen Farr, Concejales de Goleta Margaret Connell y Ed Easton y Concejal de Santa Barbara Das Williams.
El foro sera estructurado como una junta de ayuntamiento, en la que varios presentadores informaran sobre el tema de confiscación de carros, retenes de policía y el programa de Comunidades Seguras. Esta es una oportunidad de estar informados sobre los programas locales que estan afectando a la comunidad inmigrante y en el foro crear dialogo entre nuestras autoridades para poder encontrar soluciones razonables.

PUEBLO Action Fund Annual Dinner this Sunday May 2nd 4-7

2010-04-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

PUEBLO ACTION FUND's 10th Anniversary Dinner this Sunday

Dear Supporters, That's right! It's been 10 years since we started the Living Wage Campaign. PUEBLO Action Fund is throwing a 10th Anniversary Dinner and Auction on May 2nd at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, it is just a few days away!

You are cordially invited to

PUEBLO ACTION FUND's
10th Anniversary Dinner

Guest Speaker

Angelica Salas, Executive Director
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, CHIRLA

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Cabrillo Arts Center
1118 Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara

Honoring
PUEBLO Action Fund Past Co-Chair
Esther Aguilera
Santa Barbara City Council Member
Das Williams
PUEBLO Action Fund Outstanding Precinct Leader
Dora Perez

Silent Auction Features

Cambria, CA
Golden Bay, New Zealand
Nights at local Resort Hotels
Dinners at Santa Barbara's Finest Restaurants
Entertainment and Family Day Trips
Gift Certificates
And Much More!

PUEBLO Action Fund is an economic and environmental justice organization dedicated to building the political power and leadership of low-income residents throughout Santa Barbara County.

To buy a ticket or for more information call: (805) 882-2484 or email hazel@sbpueblo.org

PUEBLO Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization and contributions are not tax deductible.

10th Anniversary Sponsors

Scott Abbott
Goleta City Councilmember Roger Aceves
AFSCME, Local 3299
Richard Appelbaum & Karen Shapiro
Rev. Marc Asman
Gary Atkins
Harley Augustino & Ben Shockey
Steven & Geri Barger
Marty and Joe Blum
Eileen Boris and Nelson Lichtenstein
Kelly Burns
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal
Center for Equality and Justice, California Lutheran University
Mario Chavez
Marc Chytilo and Nancy Weiss
Center for New Racial Studies, UCSB
Coastal Alliance United for Economic Sustainability, CAUSE
Goleta City Councilmember Margaret & Joe Connell
Adrianne & Andy Davis
Dave & Jean Davis
Cassandra Engeman & Marco Chiodaroli
Dick and Micky Flacks
Gregory Freeland and Sharon Hoshida
Fund for Santa Barbara
Lee Heller
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Grant House & Peggy Jo Love
Petar & Anna Kokotovic
Monique Limon
Paul and Dorothy Littlejohn
Ed Maschke and Ja
Dinorah Isas Molina
National Federation of Federal Employees,
Local 2023 Los Padres National Forest
Lessie Nixon-Schontzler
Alice O'Connor
Pedro Paz
Cruz Phillips and George Green
Rancho Zorra
Ana Rosa Rizo
Mary Rose & Associates
Susan Rose and Allan Gitterman
Santa Barbara City Mayor Helene Schneider
Judy and Arthur Stevens
Service Employees International Union, Local 620
Service Employees International Union, Local 721
Don and Kathleen Scott
William and Renee Sherer
Russell and Takako Trenholme
UAW Local 2865
Olivia Uribe
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Das Williams
Santa Maria City Councilmember Hilda Zacarias

SUPERVISORS HEARING ON TENANTS' PROTECTIONS

2010-04-19T12:54:00.000-07:00

SUPERVISORS HEARING ON TENANTS' PROTECTIONS

Remember the Cedarwood evictions of 2006 or the Modoc evictions of 2008? These evictions were just few of the many mass evictions that have taken place around our county since 2000. Mass evictions have displaced over 1,500 renters throughout Santa Barbara County in the last ten years. Tomorrow, the Board of Supervisors will be addressing this pressing issue and we need your support!

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010,

12:30pm

South County: County Administration Building Board Hearing Room

4th Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara

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

The Rental Housing Roundtable is advocating for changes to Ordinance 4444, in response to a critical lack of legal protections for tenants in Santa Barbara County. This effort builds on a decade of ongoing struggle to achieve legal protections for tenants who face unfair evictions since the Colonial, Balboa, and Cortez apartment evictions of 1998.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider strengthening protections for tenants who face eviction at no fault of their own. The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR) encourages community members to come to the Board of Supervisors meeting in support of amendments to Ordinance 4444, a Tenant Displacement Assistance Ordinance.

RHR is advocating for increasing the minimum eviction notice period from 60 to 90 days, increasing relocation payments for evicted tenants, establishing a process to track evictions, and promoting collaboration among community organizations, landlords and public agencies to educate landlords and tenants about their rights and duties.

The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR), a coalition of over 30 community organizations and landlords, strongly supports amendments to Ordinance 4444 in order to mitigate the social and economic impacts experienced by residents of rental housing who are displaced from their residences due to demolitions, renovations, condo conversions, and code violations.

The coalition is asking to wear a black top!

If you can't make it to the hearing you can call or email your Supervisor saying:

"Hi, my name is __________ and I live in__________. I'm calling in support of the amendments of Ordinance 4444 recommended by the Rental Housing Roundtable. Santa Barbara renters need stronger protections and we need your support. Thank you for your time."

1st District: Salud Carbajal

Phone: (805) 568-2186

E-mail: SupervisorCarbajal@sbcbos1.org

2nd District: Janet Wolf, Chair

Phone: 805-568-2191

Email: jwolf@sbcbos2.org

3rd District: Doreen Farr

Phone: (805) 568-2192

E-mail: dfarr@countyofsb.org

5th District: Joseph Centeno

Santa Maria: (805) 346-8400

E-mail: jcenteno@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

For more information call PUEBLO at 805-882-2484

AUDIENCIA PUBLICA SOBRE LOS DERECHOS DE LOS INQUILINOS

¿Te acuerdas de los desalojos masivos de Cedarwood del 2006 o los de Modoc del 2008? Estos desalojos son algunos de los tantos otros desalojos que han sucedido alrededor del Condado de Santa Barbara. Desalojos masivos han desplazado a mas de 1,500 inquilinos en la ultima decada.

Martes, 20 de abril del 2010,

12:30pm

Sur del Condado: Edificio Administrativo del Condado, Salón de Audiencia, 4to Piso, 105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara

Norte del Condado: Betteravia Centro del Gobierno, Salón de Audiencia,

511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 141, Santa María (acceso remoto)

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos esta promoviendo cambios a la ordenanza 4444 en respuesta a una crítica falta de protecciones legales para los inquilinos en el Condado de Santa Barbara. Este esfuerzo se basa en una década de lucha para lograr la protección legal para los inquilinos que se enfrentan a desalojos injustos desde los desalojos de los departamentos Colonial, Balboa y Cortés del año 1998. Muchos inquilinos locales que han sufrido desalojo daran sus testimonios en la reunión.

Consideraran nuestra propuesta de fortalecer los derechos de los inquilinos del condado que sufren de desalojos por causas ajenas. La Mesa de Inquilinos (en ingles, The Rental Housing Roundtable) invita a la comunidad a participar de la Mesa Directiva de los Supervisores para apoyar las enmiendas a la Ordenanza 4444, una Ordenanza de Asistencia para Inquilinos Desalojados.

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos esta abogando por una extension de 60 dias a 90 dias en la nota de desalojo, un increment en los pagos de reubicacion para inquilinos desalojados, un sistema de conteo de desalojoas a nivel condado, y la colaboracion de organizaciones comunitarias, propietarios, agencias publicas e inquilinos para educar a propietarios e inquilinos sobre sus derechos y obligaciones.

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos es una coalición de mas de 30 organizaciones y propietarios que apoyan las enmiendas de la Ordenanza 4444 para mitigar el impacto social y económico que sufren los inquilinos desalojados a causa de demoliciones, renovaciones, violaciones de códigos de viviendas y transformación de viviendas de renta a venta.

Le pedimos al publico que use una playera negra!

Si no pueden atender la audiencia publica, también pueden llamar o mandar un correo electrónico a su supervisor diciendo:

"Mi nombre es _________ y vivo en___________. Llamo en apoyo a las enmiendas de la Ordenanza 4444 recomendadas por La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos. Necesitamos mejores protecciones para los inquilinos en nuestro condado. Muchas gracias por su tiempo."

1er Distrito: Salud Carbajal

Phone: (805) 568-2186

SupervisorCarbajal@sbcbos1.org

2do Distrito: Janet Wolf, Chair

Phone: (805) 568-2191

jwolf@sbcbos2.org

3er Distrito: Doreen Farr

Phone: (805) 568-2192

dfarr@countyofsb.org

5to Distrito: Joseph Centeno

Santa Maria: (805) 346-8400

E-mail: jcenteno@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

Para mas información llamen a PUEBLO al 805-882-2484.

PUEBLO Update March 22nd, 2010- - - Noticias de PUEBLO 22 de Marzo, 2010

2010-03-22T12:46:00.000-07:00

1) PUEBLO Action Fund Endorses Das Williams for Assembly District 35- El Fondo de Accion the PUEBLO apoya la candidatura de Das Williams para la Asamblea Estatal del Distrito 35

2) Rental Housing Roundtable Update - Noticias de La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos

3) Immigration Committee goes to Washington D.C - El Comite de Migracion va a Washington D.C.

4) Save the Date: PUEBLO Action Fund 10th Anniversary Dinner May 2nd- Cena Anual del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO 2 de Mayo

5) PUEBLO Welcomes PACE to the Movement- PUEBLO da la bienvenida a PACE a el Movimiento

6) Taking Community Activism to the Next Level ---------

1) PUEBLO Action Fund Endorses Das Williams for Assembly District 35
March 18, 2010, Santa Barbara, CA- PUEBLO Action Fund (PAF) is excited to announce our endorsement of Das Williams for Assembly. After a thorough review of Williams' questionnaire and a very engaging interview with 22 community members that included PUEBLO Action Fund precinct captains, concerned citizens and board members, PAF has decided that Williams is the best candidate to represent the working poor of Assembly District 35.
"PUEBLO Action Fund members have endorsed Das for State Assembly because of the values he upholds as a public servant and his past and his current work on issues that pertain to the working poor of this community," said Belen Seara, Executive Director of PUEBLO Action Fund. Williams has been a key player in ensuring the passage of the Living Wage for Santa Barbara City employees, and continues to be a leader on issues that affect the working class of the region. Williams has been a strong advocate for more affordable and alternative public transportation for service workers and has been a strong supporter of immigrants' rights. Williams was also the only candidate that replied to PUEBLO Action Fund's extensive questionnaire, which shows his strong commitment to not use Sacramento solely to represent the needs and concerns of the wealthy and big corporations. Williams is committed to uplifting the voices of the working class and low-income families of this region that have not been well represented in the Capitol.
Williams was elected to the Santa Barbara City Council in November 2003, then re-elected in November of 2007. He brings experience, new and fresh ideas, and a to-do attitude that is missing in Sacramento. The 35th Assembly District is solidly Democratic making the real race the 2010 Primary.
PUEBLO Action Fund precinct captains and volunteers will be walking precincts and phone banking to ensure that Das is the winner of this race. The organization will also start a process to endorse a candidate for the District Attorney seat and different state propositions. If you want to volunteer or participate in our endorsement process contact Grecia Lima at grecia@sbpueblo.org or call the office at 805-882-2484.
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El Fondo de Accion the PUEBLO apoya la candidatura de Das Williams para la Asamblea Estatal del Distrito 35.
18 de marzo, 2010, Santa Barbara,CA- El Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO (PAF) anuncia su apoyo al candidato Das Williams para la asamblea estatal. Despues de una revision cuidadosa de las respuestas al cuestionario entregado al candidato y una entrevista realmente informativa y analitica con 22 miembros de la comunidad que incluyeron capitanes de recintos del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO, ciudadanos, y miembros de la mesa directiva, el candidato Williams fue determinado como el mejor representante de los asuntos de la clase trabajadora del distrito 35 de la asamblea estatal. "Los miembros del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO apoyan a Das para la asamblea estatal por su trabajo pasado y actual en asuntos que afectan a los mas probres de nuestra comunidad y por los valores que ha sostenido a traves de su carrera como servidor publico," dijo Belen Seara, Directora Ejecutiva del Fondo de Accion de PUEBLO.
Williams fue el unico candidato que contesto el cuestionario enviado por PAF a todos los candidatos lo cual demuestra que es el unico candidato comprometido a utilizar Sacramento para algo mas que un lugar donde solo las voces de los ricos y las grandes corporaciones son representadas. Williams esta comprometido a llevar las voces de la clase trabajadora y familias de bajos ingresos de la region al Capitolio.
Williams jugo un rol crucial en la aprobacion de una ordenanza de Sueldos Justos para la trabajadores de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara y continua siendo un lider en asuntos que afectan a la clase trabajadora de la region. Williams ha abogado por servicios de transporte mas economicos y alternativos para trabajadores en la industria de servicios y tambien ha apoyado publicamente los derechos de los inmigrantes.
Williams fue elegido Consejal de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara en noviembre del 2003, y fue re-elegido en el 2007. El tiene experiencia, ideas nuevas y frescas, y una actitud de "lograr resultados" lo cual esta haciendo mucha falta en Sacramento. El Distrito 35 de la Asamblea Estatal es un distrito fuertemente democrata, lo cual hace que las elecciones primarias del 8 de junio sean las que definan el resultado final.
Los capitanes de recinto y voluntarios de PAF caminaran recintos y llamaran a miles de votantes para asegurarnos que Das sea el ganador de esta eleccion. Tambien, la organizacion pronto empezara el proceso de seleccion del candidato/a a Fiscal del Condado y las diferentes proposiciones estatales. Si quieren participar por favor contacten a Grecia Lima a grecia@sbpueblo.org o al 805-882-2484.
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2)Rental Housing Roundtable Update
The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR) has been organizing for over a year and we are nearing the final stages to provide more legal protections for tenants who are facing unfair evictions due to condo conversion, renovations and demolitions. The Rental Housing Roundtable is at a critical time, working to ensure these legal protections through relocation benefits for evicted tenants, a minimum 60 day eviction notice and a Santa Barbara County database to document these ocurrences. The Rental Housing Roundtable has 33 different organizations that endorse the campaign and that number continues to grow. New coalition members include: the Santa Barbara Student Housing Co-op, AFSCME, the League of Women Voters and the Mexican American Political Association. The campaign is also endorsed by three landlords who support legal protections for evicted tenants.
Mark your calender:
-To prepare all speakers for the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting, a Public Speaking and Messaging training will be held on March 27th from noon to 3pm at the Isla Vista Teen Center.
-RHR will also be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on tenant issues April 8th at 6pm at Isla Vista Elementary. Supervisor Doreen Farr will be in attendance.
-April 12th marks RHR's next monthly meeting with the location TBA. It's essential that we get all interested parties to attend.
-If you have any questions, feel free to email sbrentalhousing@gmail.com or call the PUEBLO office.

2) Noticias de la Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos
La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos ha estado organizando por mas de un ano y estamos haciendo los ultimos pasos para poder proveer protecciones legales para los inquilinos que estan enfrentando desalojos injustos a causa de coversiones de condiminios, renovaciones y demoliciones. La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos esta en un momento critico, esta trabajando para asegurar estas protecciones legales, por beneficios de reubicacion para inquilinos desalojados, un limite minimo de 60 dias de aviso antes de un desalojo y tambien una base de datos para archivar estas ocurrencias en el condado de Santa Barbara.
La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos tiene 33 organizaciones diferentes que endorsan la campana y ese numero sigue creciendo. Nuevos miembros de la coalicacion son: El Co-Operativo de Viviendas Estudantil de Santa Barbara, AFSME, La League of Women Voters y la Asociacion Political de Mexicano-Americanos. Esta campana tambien esta endorsado por 3 duenos de casas que apoyan protecciones legales para los inquilinos.
Marque su calendario:
-Para preparar todos los oradores de la junta con la Mesa Directiva de los Supervisores del Condado, tendremos un entrenamiento sobre orar en publico y formar mensajes el 27 de marzo a las 12pmhasta las 3 en el Centro para Jovenes de Isla Vista (en la esquina de Camino del Sur y Estero)
- La Mesa tembien tendra una junta publica sobre los asuntos que afectan inquilinos el 8 de abril a las 6pm en la escuela primaria de Isla Vista. La supervisora, Doreen Farr estara en asistencia.
-La proxima junta de la Mesa Redonda sera el 12 de Abril. El lugar sera decidido pronto. Es critico que todos los grupos interesados asisten.
-Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de mandar un correo electronico a sbrentalhousing@gmail.com o llamar a la oficina de PUEBLO 805.882.2484.

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3) Immigration Committee goes to Washington D.C

PUEBLO leaders and UCSB students will join the March FOR America: Change Takes Courage planned for March 21, 2010 in Washington, DC to demand comprehensive immigration reform. The delegation raised close to $9,000 will represent the voices of thousands of undocumented workers who live and work in the Central Coast and thousands of citizens who are frustrated with the broken immigration system.
"Our broken immigration system is not serving the interests of Americans," said Nathaly Arriola, delegation member."For months, the White House and Congressional staff have worked behind the scenes to advance comprehensive immigration reform, but what's been missing is a clear and public commitment from the President to use his political capital to advance reform this year as promised. We are going to march to put pressure on the White House and Congress to act now!"
We are very proud of our 17 person delegation and will continue to work for just and humane Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Please join us in a Welcome Party for our delegation next Saturday April 3rd at 4:00pm at Presidio Springs 721 Laguna St. It is a potluck style party so bring your favorite dish!

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3) El Comite de Migracion va a Washington D.C.

Lideres de PUEBLO y estudiantes de UCSB se van a juntar con la March para America: El Cambio Requiere Valor el 21 de marzo, 2010 en Washington DC para demandar una reforrma migratoria comprensiva. La delegacion recaudo casi $9,000 para poder representar las voces de miles de trabajadores indocumentados en la Costa Central y tambien miles de ciudadanos que estan frustrados por el sistema roto de migracion.
"Nuestro sistema de migracion roto no esta apoyando los intereses de los Americanos," dijo Nathaly Arriola, miembra de la delegacion. "Por meses , la Casa Blanca y el personal congresista han trabajado para avanzar una reforma migratoria comprensive, pero lo que les hace falta es un compromiso claro y publico por el Presidente de usar su poder politico para avanzar la reforma este ano como nos prometio. Nosotros vamos a marchar y poner la presion en la Casa Blanca y el congreso para que tomen accion ahora!"
Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestra delegacion de 17 personas y continuaremos a trabajar para una reforma migratoria comprensiva justa. Por favor unanse con nosotros en la fiesta de bienvenida que tendremos para la delegacion el sabado que viene, 3 de abril a las 4 en Presidio Springs, 721 Laguna St. Favor de traer comida para la fiesta!

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

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5) PUEBLO welcomes PACE to the movement for Social Justice In CA! On March 10, 2010 inside the downtown Perris Nayarit Restaurant in front of a capacity audience of over 50 people with overflow, Julia Vargas , wife-mother-grandmother-activist , took center stage to announce the arrival in the Inland Empire of a new Community grassroots organization called PACE or PERRIS ALLIANCE for COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. Two weeks before this event , Julia Vargas and six other activists from Perris attended a Workshop organized by PUEBLO. According to her this was a turning point which inspired PACE to consider the PUEBLO MODEL and adapt to the conditions of the community in Perris.

5) PUEBLO da la Bienvenida a PACE al Movimiento para Justica Social en California!
El 10 de marzo, Julia Vargas una esposa-madre-abuela-activista, anuncio la llegada de una organizacion comunitaria nueva al Inland Empire que se llama PACE o la Alianza para Enpoderamiento Comunitario de Perris. Esta celebracion fue adentro del Restaurante Perris Nayarit con una asistencia de mas de 50 personas.
2 semanas antes de este evento, Julia Vargas y 6 otras activistas de Perris asistieron un taller organizado por PUEBLO. Segun ella, este taller fue un momento inspiracional que motivo PACE a usar el mismo modelo de estructura de PUEBLO y adaptarlo a la circumstancias de la communidad en Perris.

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6) Taking Community Activism to the Next Level

The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee, PUEBLO, CAUSE and ESPERANZA are organizing a series of workshops with goals of building leadership in our community and diversifying the pool of candidates in local elections.

Getting you Message Out!

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

Tuesday April 13, 2010
6:30 to 8:00pm
721 Laguna St. (Presidio Springs)
Free event
Food provided
Spanish Translation

Facilitators
Geoff Green, Trainer
James Kyriaco, Campaign Manager
Belen Seara, Facilitator

6) Activismo Comunitario al Otro Nivel

El Comite de Votantes Mujeres de Santa Barbara, PUEBLO, CAUSE y ESPERANZA estan organizando una serie de tallers con una meta de desarrollar liderazgo en nuestra comunidad y hacer diverso el grupo de candidatos para las elecciones locales.
Publicar tu Mensaje!

Mejore su trabajo comunitario y preparese para sus campanas futures!
-Creando un mensaje poderoso
-Corriendo la voz
-Como pedir ayuda, recursos y compromisos

Martes, el 13 de abril, 2010.
6:30 pm-8:00pm
721 Laguna St. (Presidio Springs)
Evento Gratis
Habra comida!
Traduccion

Facilitadores:
Geoff Green, Entrenador
James Kyriaco, Managiero de Campana
Belen Seara, Facilitadora

PUEBLO Update 2-5-10/Noticias de PUEBLO 5 de Febrero, 2010

2010-02-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

Si Se Puede!

PUEBLO Update February 5th, 2010- - - Noticias de PUEBLO 5 de Febrero, 2010

1) A Reflection on Immigration and Immigrants in Our Community/Reflexion sobre inmigracion e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

2) First California Citizens Redistricting Commission/ La Primera Comision de Ciudadanos Para Marcar los Limites de los Distritos

3) Mobile Home Owners Meeting in Santa Barbara

4) Rental Housing Roundtable/ La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos

5) North County Update/ Noticias del Condado del Norte

6) Santa Barbra Immigration Commitee/ Comite de Migracion de Santa Barbara

7) Why and How to Get Involved in Local Boards and Commissions

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1) A Reflection on Immigration and Immigrants in Our Community

On January 22, FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform), an extremist anti-immigrant group, came to town to make a presentation to the Republican Party of Santa Barbara at the Yacht Club. The Republican Women of Santa Barbara organized the event. FAIR has long standing ties to white nationalism and they been designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

The meeting focused on three main issues: 1) The necessity for the Republican community of Santa Barbara to pressure elected officials to support anti-immigrant legislation and oppose any form of CIR (Comprehensive Immigration Reform) legislation; 2) Pressure local and state officials to push anti-immigrant policies at the local and state level; 3) Create new strategies for the Republican community to expand and energize their base.

Ira Mehlman, the Media Director of FAIR, was the facilitator.

PUEBLO's commitment to make this County friendlier to the immigrant community is more crucial than ever. With over 400 people attending the vigil in support of immigration reform on January 18 and thousands of letters sent to President Obama and Congresswoman Lois Capps, PUEBLO believes that the larger community of Santa Barbara County wants to make this county a better place for ALL.

As a community we cannot afford to ignore the contributions of thousands of undocumented workers that live and work in this county. PUEBLO hopes that local elected officials and community leaders will stand up for immigrants rights in the coming months as the Reform Immigration for America Campaign unfolds new strategies to push Congress to pass immigration reform in 2010. We will keep you updated on the activities PUEBLO Action Fund will be organizing in support of immigration reform, but we also need your presence at these events and your words to give a clear message to the anti-immigrant folks that we are NOT going to make Santa Barbara a hate zone for immigrants.

Local law enforcement agencies are adopting policies and programs that are harmful and discriminatory toward the larger immigrant Community and are not the real solution to the immigration problem of this community. Santa Barbara County is now one of 6 counties in CA that is participating in the federal program Secure Communities. This is a program that deports undocumented people who committed felonies. Despite targeting felons this program negatively affects entire communities; studies show that implementing this type of program at the local level increases racial profiling and discourages undocumented people from reporting crimes for fear of being deported (February 2009-University of North Carolina School of Law).

The Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Police Departments continue impounding thousands of cars annually from undocumented workers, not for traffic violations or drunk-driving, but solely for not having a valid driver's license. PUEBLO believes these programs further stigmatize and alienate the entire immigrant community of Santa Barbara County. PUEBLO agrees with Lieutenant McCaffrey of the SB Police Department and Sheriff Brown that a comprehensive immigration reform is needed soon (El Mexicano, 1.20.2010) because the current immigration situation is unsustainable. PUEBLO will continue working with the County and Cities to make them stand behind a comprehensive immigration reform and to ensure that our local law enforcement agencies focus their resources and time on making sure that our communities are safe from real criminals.

Here is a link to a summary of what FAIR is http://www.newcomm.org/pdf/CNC-FAIR

I look forward to working with all of you to protect and celebrate the diversity of our community.

In Solidarity,

Belen Seara, Executive Director

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1. Reflexion sobre inmigracion e inmigrantes en nuestra comunidad.

El 22 de enero pasado, FAIR (Federacion por una Reforma Migratoria Americana), un grupo estremista anti-inmigrante, hicieron una presentacion al Partido Republicano de Santa Barbara en el Club the Yates. Las Mujeres Republicanas de Santa Barbara organizaron el evento. FAIR tiene lazos muy fuertes con el movimientos nacionalista de la raza blanca y han sido designados un grupo de odio "hate group" por el Southern Poverty Law Center.

La reunion se enfoco en tres asuntos principales: 1) La necesidad de la comunidad republicana de Santa Barbara en poner presion a los politicos para que apoyen legislaciones anti-inmigrantes y se opongan a una reforma comprensiva de inmigracion. 2) Poner presion a los politicos locales y estatales para que apoyen medidas anti-inmigrantes a nivel local y estatal; 3) Crear nuevas estrategias para que la comunidad repblicana puefa energizar y expandir su base. Ira Mehlman, el director de comunicacion de FAIR fue el facilitador.

El compromiso de PUEBLO en hacer de esta comunidad un lugar mas amigable para la comunidad inmigrante es mas crucial que nunca. Con mas de 400 personas en la vigilia en apoyo a la reforma migratoria el 18 de enero y mas de 1,000 cartas enviadas al Presidente Obama y la Congresista Lois Capps, PUEBLO esta demonstrando que la comunidad de Santa Barbara quiere hacer de este condado un mejor lugar para TODOS.

Como comunidad no podemos ignroar las contribuciones de miles de trabajadores indocumentados que trabajan y viven en este condado. PUEBLO espera que los politicos locales y lideres de nuestra comunidad pelearan por los derechos de los inmigrantes en los meses que vienen mientras la Campana Reforma Migratoria Pro-America avanza en poner presion al Congreso para que se pase una reforma en el 2010. Los mantendremos informados sobre los eventos que PUEBLO Action Fund estara organizando para apoyar esta reforma, pero tambien necesitamos de tu presencia y sus palabras de apoyo para darles un mensaje claro a los anti-inmigrantes que nosotros NO vamos a permitis que Santa Barbara se convierta en una zona de odio para los inmigrantes.

Programas anti-inmigrantes han infiltrado nuestras instituciones locales. El Condado de Santa Barbara es uno de 6 condados en toda California que adopto el programa Comunidades Seguras. Este es un programa que deporta a gente indocumentada que cometieron delito. Varios estudios demuestran que este tipo de programas a nivel local aumentan la discriminacion racial por parte de las autoridades y desmotivan a la gente indocumentada a reportar crimenes por miedo de ser deportados (Febrero 2009-University of North Carolina School of Law).

Los Departamentos de Policia de Santa Maria y Santa Barbara tambien continuan reteniendo miles de carros anualmente por el solo hecho de no tener una licencia de conducir valida. PUEBLO cree que estos programas estigmatiza y ajenan aun mas a la comunidad inmigrante del condado. PUEBLO esta totalmente de acuerdo con el Teniente McCaffrey del Departamento de Policia de Santa Barbara y el Sherife Brown con respecto a la necesidad de pasar una reforma migratoria pronto (El Mexicano 20.1.2010) porque la situacion actual no es sustentable. PUEBLO continuara trabajando con el Condado y las Ciudades para que estas apoyen la reforma y aseguren que nuestras agencias de autoridad policial enfoquen sus recursos y tiempo es asegurarse que nuestras comunidades esten libres de criminales reales.

Para mas informacion sobre FAIR haga click: http://www.newcomm.org/pdf/CNC-FAIR

Espero continuar el trabajo con todos Uds. Para proteger y celebrar la diversidad de nuestra comunidad.

Solidaridad,

Belen Seara, Executive Director.

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2. First California Citizens Redistricting Commission

In 2010, a 14 member statewide commission will be selected to redraw the Statewide Assembly, Senate and Board of Equalization districts in 2011. Eligible CA registered voters have until February 12, 2010 to begin the application process. At this time, very few women and people of color have applied. In order to have a diverse commission, women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

50% of the central coast region are people of color, yet only 6% (46 of the 753 Applicants) of the central coast applicants are people of color.

Total female representation in our region is comparable with the state average, yet:

� No Female Latina Applicants in 3 Counties (San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara)

� No Female Black Applicants in 3 Counties (Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo)

Less than 10 days left to apply for the first Citizens Redistricting Taskforce. The deadline is Friday, February 12.

If you missed yesterday's Redistricting Commission Workshop, you can participate in one of several Redistricting Webinars presented by the Nat'l Assoc. of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO). These Redistricting Webinars are open to the public.

For more information contact Maricela Morales at Maricela@coastalalliance.com or 805-658-0810 x 203

To apply for the new CA Citizens Redistricting Commission: www.WeDrawTheLines.ca.gov

For redistricting fact sheets: www.commoncause.org/redistrictingCA

2. La Primera Comision de Ciudadanos Para Marcar los Limites de los Distritos.

En el 2010, una comision estatal de 14 miembros sera seleccionada para remarcar los distritos de la Asamblea y el Senado estatal y la Mesa Directiva de Impuestos en el 2011. Los votantes registrados en California tienen tiempo hasta el 12 de febrero del 2010 para aplicar. Hasta ahora, muy pocas mujeres de color se han postulado. Para poder tener una comision diversa, mujeres y gente de color deben de postularse.

50% de la region de la costa central son gente de color, pero solamente 6% (46 de 753 aplicantes) son gente de color de la costa central.

Representation total femenina en nuestra region es comparable con el promedio estatal, sin embargo:

No hay ninguna postulante Latina en 3 condados (San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara)

No hay ninguna postulante afro-americana en 3 condados (Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo)

Quedan menos de 10 dias para postularse. Manda tu aplicacion antes del viernes 12 de febero.

Para mas informacion cotacta a Maricela Morales at Maricela@coastalalliance.com or 805-658-0810 x 203

Para postularte para la comision: www.WeDrawTheLines.ca.gov Para informacion sobre la remarcacion de distritos: www.commoncause.org/redistrictingCA

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3) Mobile Home Owners Meeting in Santa Barbara

Mobile Home Owners are meeting Tuesday February 16 at 7 p.m. Email Sharon Rose for location info at laguna_sharona@yahoo.com.

Jim Richards will facilitate this meeting, Sharon Rose and Ken Tatro will report on Mobile Home statewide issues and discuss the video Jeff (a MH owner) is making of the story of Mobile Home Owners.

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4) Rental Housing Roundtable

The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR) has been working toward social justice in our community to address the lack of legal protections for Santa Barbara renters. With over 25 endorsements from community organizations and concerned individuals, the RHR has been working to make current legislation, specifically Ordinance 4444, better in providing sufficient legal protections for tenants.

The proposed changes include: adding protections for tenants who are displaced because of condo conversions, rezoning of land and renovations; creating a county tracking system to document evictions; increasing relocation payments; and creating a system to enforce the Ordinance. The Rental Housing Roundtable hopes to see the amendments go before the board of Supervisors in March.

Some upcoming events include:

*Tenants Rights Workshop - February 12 at 6pm at the Isla Vista Teen Center
*Public Speaking Workshop - February 22 from 5-8pm (location TBA)
If you have any questions or would like to get involved with the Rental Housing Roundtable please email sbrentalhousing@gmail.com .

4) La Mesa Redonda para Inquilinos

La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos ha seguido trabajando hacia la justicia social en nuestra comunidad, para eliminar la carencia de protecciones legales de los inquilinos de Santa Barbara. La Mesa tiene mas de 25 respaldaciones de organizaciones comunitarias e individuales. Ha estado trabajando para hacer que la legislacion actual, en especifico la Ordenanza 4444, se mejore en proveer protecciones legales suficientes para los inquilinos.

Los cambios propuestos incluyen: agregar protecciones para los inquilinos desalojados por conversiones de condominios, dividar la ciudad en zonas de nuevo y renovaciones, crear un sistema de archivar los desalojos del condado, aumentar los pagos por a los inquilinos cuando se tienen que mudar de sus casas por un desalojo y crear un sistema de enforzar la Ordenanza. La Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos espera que las enmiendas seran presentadas a la mesa de los supervisores en marzo.

Los siguientes eventos son:
*Taller sobre los Derechos de los Inquilinos
12 de Febrero a las 6pm en El Centro para los Jovenes de Isla Vista (IV Teen Center)
*Taller sobre Orar (?) en Publico
22 de Febrero, 5pm-8pm, La ubicacion sera decidida

Si tiene alguna pregunta o le gustaria involucrarse con la Mesa Redonda de Inquilinos, por favor mande un correo electronico a: sbrentalhousing@gmail.com

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5) North County Update

The Santa Maria Youth Committee is enthusiastically celebrating the success of their Libros sin Fronteras Scholarship. The committee just gave out 6 scholarships to low-income students on their way to a 4-year university.

Also the committee is making progress in their work on the Reform Immigration for America campaign as they collect petitions in support, plan house meetings and mobilize community members. Also the Housing Committee is mobilizing renters to speak to our County Board of Supervisors as part of our Justice for Renters Campaign.

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5) Noticias del Condado del Norte

El Comite de Jovenes de Santa Maria esta celebrando su exito con su beca Libros sin Fronteras. El comite ya distribuyo 6 becas a estudiantes de bajos recursos economicos que quieren ir a la universidad. Tambien el comite esta trabajando en la Reforma Migratoria. Los miembros han estado colectando peticiones en apoyo de la reforma, planeando visitas caseras, y mobilizando miembros de la comunidad.

El Comite de Viviendas esta mobilizando inquilinos para presentar sus casos a la Mesa de Supervisores del Condado como parte de nuestra campana de Justicia para Inquilinos.

6) Santa Barbara Immigration Committee

Despite Monday January 18th's heavy rain, hundreds of people gathered at the vigil organized by PUEBLO Action Fund to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year. The community was also celebrating that Congresswoman Lois Capps is co-sponsoring the Luis Gutierrez's Bill "Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act" (C.I.R. A.S.A.P) . "To be standing there with hundreds of other community members, students and faith leaders made me really proud to be part of PUEBLO Action Fund and the Immigration Committe." Said Ana G. Cid new member of the Immigration Committee and UCSB student. The Santa Barbara event was in conjunction with 50 other California Actions and hundreds of other actions that happened across the country with the national campaign Reform Immigration for America. If you want to be part of the planning committee for our next big event in support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform come to our meeting next Thursday February 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the PUEBLO office.

To look at pictures from the event please go to our facebook page and if you are not a fan become a fan of PUEBLO. Also, check out Ricardo Rodriguez blogspot.

www.facebook.com/pages/PUEBLO/148705234275

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6) Comite deMigracion de Santa Barbara

Aunque hubo una muy fuerte lluvia el Lunes 18 de Enero, cientos de personas se reunieron en la vigilia organizada por PUEBLO Action Fund para emfatizarle al Congreso y al Senado que pasen una reforma migratoria comprensiva este ano. La comunidad tambien estaba celebrando que la Congresista Lois Capps esta apoyando la propuesta de ley por el Congresista Luis Gutierrez "Reforma Migratoria Comprensiva por la Seguridad y Prosperidad de America" (C.I.R. A.S.A.P.). "El ser parte del evento y estar parada junto a cientos de personas de la comunidad, estudiantes y lideres de las iglesias me hizo sentir muy orgullosa de ser parte de PUEBLO Action Fun y el Comite de Migracion" dijo Ana G. Cid nueva miembra del comite de migracion y estudiante de la UCSB. El evento de Santa Barbara fue parte de 50 otras acciones que sucedieron en California y cientos de acciones que sucedieron en todo el pais como parte de la campana Reforma Migratoria Pro-America. Si quieres participar en el comite de planeacion de nuestro proximo evento en apoyo a una Reforma Migratoria asiste a nuestra siguiente junta el Jueves 11 de Febrero a las 6:30p.m. en la oficina de PUEBLO.

Para ver fotos del event vallan a nuestra pagina de facebook y si no eres fan de PUEBLO convierte en un fan. Tambien chequen la pagina de internet de Ricardo Rodriguez.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PUEBLO/148705234275

http://ricardorodriguezphotography.blogspot.com/

7) Why and How to Get Involved in Local Boards and Commissions:

Thursday February 11th
6:30pm-7:30pm
40 E. Anapamu St.

The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee, PUEBLO Action Fund, CAUSE and ESPERANZA are organizing a series of workshops with the goals of building leadership in our community and diversifying the pool of candidates in local elections.

Come to the 3rd in series of workshops about Taking Activism to the Next Level: From Activism to Political Participation

At this workshop we will have a panel of speakers who will speak to their experiences of being on boards and commissions, and let you know why YOU should step up and take your activism to the next level by doing the same!

On the panel we will have:

Margaret Connell, Goleta City Council, formerly on the SB School Board

Janet Wolf, County Supervisor, formerly on the Goleta School Board

Debbie Aceves, member, County Human Services Commission; member County Historic Landmarks Commission

They will talk about the value of being on these boards and commissions, share their own experiences on the boards, and from the elected officials perspective, offer advice about how to prepare for selection.

Please join us! Great information and free food!

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

2009-11-30T19:33:00.001-08:00

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!

To Donate Click Here
If you would prefer to mail in your check simply click here, print out the form and mail it in to our office (114 E. Haley Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101):

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!

To Donate Click Here
Si prefiere mandar su cheque por correo, simplemente haga clic aqui, imprima la forma y enviela a nuestra oficina (114 E. Haley Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101):

PUEBLO Update/ Noticias de PUEBLO 11-9-09

2009-11-09T15:27:00.000-08:00

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]

2009-10-05T16:22:00.001-07:00

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

2009-09-05T19:11:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-03T15:49:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-03T15:53:00.001-07:00

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.

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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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PUEBLO Update 3.7.09 Noticias de PUEBLO 7.3.09‏

2009-03-08T11:06:00.000-07:00

1) Bus Rider: Voice your Opinion!/ �Usuarios de Transporte: Den su opini�n!

2)Justice for Renters Campaign!/ �Campa�a Justicia para los Inquilinos!

3)PUEBLO member in Washington DC!/�Miembro de PUEBLO en Washington DC!

4)Housing committee: Tenants Know your rights workshop/ Comit� de Vivienda: Conoce tus derechos como Inquilino

5) Immigration Committee: delegations. OBAMA has our book! / Comit� de Migraci�n: Delegaciones. Obama tiene nuestro libro!

6) Santa Maria Update/ Noticias de Santa Maria

7) Transition Town Santa Barbara: Potluck Community Lunch-"How to Create a Resilient Local Economy?"/ Transition Town Santa Barbara: Comida de Traje Comunitaria- "Como Se Puede Crear Una Economia Local Fuerte?"

8) Permaculture

9) SAVE THE DATE: PUEBLO's annual dinner and auction will be held on Sunday, July 12th/ Guarden la fecha: La cena y subasta anual de PUEBLO se llevara a cabo el domingo, 12 de Julio

10) Make a contribution to PUEBLO!

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1) MTD is having a community transit talk regarding the future of MTD in the midst of challenging economic times.

In the midst of an economic crisis, MTD will have to make some tough choices when drafting the 2009-2010 budget. The recent passed state budget will cut almost $3 million dollars from MTD's budget. With the demand for services increasing in some lines and a tighter MTD budget, bus riders need to voice their concerns and suggestions to help MTD make the right choices. The meeting will be:

Friday March 13th, 2008

5:30pm

550 Olive Street

(MTD Office Facility)

The Sustainable Transit Users Coalition (STUC) composed of AFSCME, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice Santa Barbara Chapter, Coalition for Sustainable Transportation, Santa Barbara County Action Network, PUEBLO Education Fund and the Women Political Committee Santa Barbara Chapter, applauds MTD's efforts to outreach to bus riders especially in these challenging times. Outreaching to bus riders for priorities and ideas is a great first step to make MTD a more efficient, affordable and reliable service.

"MTD is trying to do a good thing by creating a space for the community to voice their opinion and ideas regarding the future of public transportation in Santa Barbara. But our working class bus rider community has to be part of this and future conversations" Nayra Pacheco, a frequent bus rider and a PUEBLO transportation advocate.

It is VERY important for busriders to be present at MTD's community talk. This will ensure that any future planning from MTD will always have the frequent busriders priorities in mind.

Bus riders can also voice their opinion by calling MTD's number: 805-963-3364.

The MTD Board meeting held last week, where they conducted the mid-year budget review will be shown on cable TV-18. Mark your calendar to see or record the last TV replay: Tuesday, 10th March, 9:30 AM.

For more information on how to be STUC call Belen Seara al (805) 882-2484 ext 3 or email her at belen@sbpueblo.org

Official flyer for event: Please Circulate!

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1) MTD tendra una junta con la comunidad con respecto al futuro de MTD en medio de la crisis econ�mica.

En el medio de una crisis econ�mica, MTD va a tener que tomar decisiones dif�ciles cuando desarrolle el presupuesto para el siguiente a�o fiscal 2009-2010. El presupuesto estatal reci�n aprovado, corta casi $3 millones de d�lares del correinte presupuesto de MTD. Con la suba en la demanda de algunas l�neas y el cada vez mas ajustado presupuesto de MTD, los usuarios de transporte deben de hacer oir sus opiniones y sugerencias para ayudar a MTD a tomar las mas adecuadas decisiones que protegeran los intereses de aquellos usuarios que mas necesitan de los servicios. La junta sera el:

Viernes 13 de marzo 2008

5:30pm

550 Olive Street

(Oficinas de MTD)

El grupo Sustainable Transit Users Coalition (STUC) formado por el sindicato AFSCME, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice Santa Barbara Chapter, Coalition for Sustainable Transportation, Santa Barbara County Action Network, PUEBLO Education Fund y el Women Political Committee Santa Barbara Chapter,, aplaude los esfuerzos de MTD por dar prioridad a la opini�n de usuarios en tiempos desafiantes. Buscar las sugerencias y escuchar las preocupaciones de los usuarios es un gran primer paso para hacer de MTD una agencia de transporte mas eficiente, econ�mica, y sustentable.

"MTD esta tratando de hacer algo muy bueno creando este espacio para que la comunidad pueda dar su opini�n e ideas con respecto al futuro del transporte p�blico en Santa Barbara. Pero nuestra clase trabajadora de usuarios de transito debe de ser parte de esta conversaci�n y de futuras conversaciones," dice Nayra Pacheco, una usuaria frecuente y activista de transporte en PUEBLO.

Es MUY importante que los usuarios est�n presentes en la junta de MTD. Esto va a asegurar que cualquier futuro plan de MTD tenga en cuenta las prioridades de los usuarios del servisio.

Usuarios que no puedan participar pueden dar su opinion llamando al: 805-963-3364.

La junta de MTD de la semana pasada donde revisaron el presupuesto de la primera mitad del a�o fiscal sera televizada en el canal TV-18. Marcar en su calendario para ver la �ltima programaci�n: martes 10 de marzo a las 9:30 AM.

Para mas indformaci�n de como participar en STUC llame a Belen Seara al (805) 882-2484 ext 3 o un email a belen@sbpueblo.org

MTD proveera un pase gratis de vuelta a los participantes.

Volante para el evento. Por favor corran la voz!

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2) Justice for Renters Campaign Update

The Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR), a collaborative effort of grassroots organizations, political organizations and labor unions, concerned tenants and individuals had its first strategic planning retreat facilitated by Geoff Green. RHR came out with a one-year plan to ensure better protections for renters in Santa Barbara County. Check out our Mission and Principles by clicking here: Principles. For more information call Belen Seara at 805-882-2484 ext 3 or email her at belen@sbpueblo.org.

2) Noticias de la Campana Justicia para los Inquilinos

La Rental Housing Roundtable (RHR), un esfuerzo colectivo de organizaciones de base, organizaciones politicas, sindicatos, e inquilinos e individuos de la comunidad, tuvo su primer planeamiento estrategico para facilitado por Geoff Green. Alli RHR desarrollo un plan anual para asegurar que los inquilinos del Condado de Santa Barbara tengan mas protecciones. Aprende sobre la mision y los principios de nuestra coalicion haciendo un click aqu�: Principles .Unete a nuestra campana para asegurar que tu tengas mas protecciones como inquilino! Para mas informacion llame a Belen Seara 805-882-2484 ext 3 o mandele un email a belen@sbpueblo.org.

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3) Santa Maria Youth Leader in Washington DC

Noe Ferreira, a Santa Maria activist and a PUEBLO member, was in Washington DC this week to meet with members of congress and Senators. Noe represented PUEBLO members in the Campaign for Community Values to advance positive policies in the new administration for immigrants, low-wage workers and universal healthcare for all Americans. Noe spent the week lobbying with nine other grassroots leaders from different part of the country.

During the first 100 days of President Obama's administration, a team of grassroots leaders has been going to Washington each week. These visits build on both the success of the 2007 Heartland Presidential Forum-in which 4,000 grassroots leaders joined with five presidential candidates before the Iowa primaries to discuss the real issues that affect low-income people across the country- as well as the Realizing the Promise Forum held with 2,500 grassroots leaders in December in Washington. More than 200 community organizations working on the local, state and national level are working with this campaign to claim a seat at the table where decisions are made that shape the future of the country.

For more information on the Campaign for Community Values click Here

3) Joven activista de Santa Maria en Washington DC

Noe Ferreira, un activista de la comunidad de Santa Maria y miembro del comit� de jovenes de PUEBLO se fue a Washingotn DC esta semana para reunirse con los Congresistas y Senadores. Noe represento a los miembros de PUEBLO en la Campana por Valores Comunitarios. Noe paso la semana haciendo lobbying con otros nueve lideres de base de diferente partes del pais.

Durante los primeros 100 dias de la nueva Administracion del Presidente Obama, un equipo de lideres de base ha estado llendo a Washington DC cada semana. Las visitas son parte de una campana exitosa que empezo con el foro presidencial del 2007, donde mas de 4,000 lideres de base se unieron a los cincos candidatos presidenciales antes de las elecciones primarias en Iowa para discutir los asuntos que perjudican a la gente de bajos ingresos en todo el paisy ,tambien, el exitoso Foro de Relaizando la Promesa donde 2,500 lideres se reunieron en Washington DC el pasado diciembre. Mas de 200 organizaciones de base trabajan a nivel local, estatal,y nacional en la Campana de Valores Comunitarios para reclamar un asiento en la mesa donde las decisiones que dan forma a nuestro futuro son tomadas.

Para mas informacion sobre la Campana de Valores Comunitarios haga click en la siguiente pagina Haz Click

4)Housing committee: Tenants Know your rights workshop

Last Sunday February 22nd PUEBLO's Housing Committee organized a Know your Rights as a Tenant Forum. There were about 30 families in attendance from Isla Vista, Goleta and Santa Barbara. "Everyone in our communities should know their rights and responsibilities as tenants, the information that we gave at the event was great, very informative! This is the only way that we can bring change by learning our rights and advocating for them" said Isaac Catalan, a housing committee leader. The event would not have been possible without the support, information and resources provided by Legal Aid Foundation, California Rural Legal Assistance, La Casa de la Raza, Rental Housing Mediation Taskforce and the Housing Rights Center in Los Angeles. Housing Committee meetings are every other Tueday at 6:30pm at the PUEBLO office. Join us!

4)Comit� de Vivienda: Conoce tus derechos como Inquilino

El pasado 22 de Febrero el comit� de vivienda de PUEBLO organizo el Foro: Conoce tus derechos como inquilino. Al evento asistieron 30 familias de Isla Vista, Goleta y Santa Barbara. "Todas las personas en nuestra comunidad deben de saber sus derechos y responsabilidades como inquilinos. La informacion que se proporciono en el evento estuvo genial, muy informativa! Esta es la unica manera que se puede hacer un cambio en nuestras comunidades, al aprender nuestros derechos y luchar por ellos" dijo Isaac Catalan, uno de los lideres de comit� de vivienda de PUEBLO. La colaboracion y apoyo de las siguientes organizaciones fue critico para el �xito del evento: Legal Aid Foundation, California Rural Legal Assistance, La Casa de la Raza, Renta Housing Mediation Taskforce y Housing Rights Center en Los Angeles. Las juntas del comit� de vivienda son cada otra semana los Martes a las 6:30pm en la oficina de PUEBLO. Unasenos!

5) Immigration Committee: delegations. OBAMA has our book!

The Immigration Committee had delegations during the months of January and February with all of the city council members, our current mayor, Supervisor Doreen Farr, Supervisor Janet Wolf and Congresswoman Lois Capps. During the legislative visits the committee members had an open and honest talk with the elected officials about immigration and gifted the elected officials our newly publish book In the Shadows of Paradise. "Our message is that immigration is not just a federal issue, there are things that we can do at the local level to show solidarity with the immigrant community" said Dora Perez, Immigration Committee leader. By coincidence our legislative visit with Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum came before her trip to Washington for the Mayor's meeting that the Obama administration organized. She enthusiastically agreed to take a book to Washington and make sure that Obama received it. Obama now has our book! Join our Immigration Committee meetings every other Wednesday at 6:00pm at the PUEBLO office.

5)Comit� de Migraci�n: Delegaciones. Obama tiene nuestro libro!

Una delegaci�n del Comit� de Migraci�n tuvo juntas con todos los consejales de la ciudad, nuestra alcalde, Supervisora Doreen Farr, Supervisora Janet Wolf y congresista Lois Capps. Durante estas visitas legislativas el comit� tuvo una platica sobre migracion con los representantes de gobierno y les ofrecio como agradecimiento el libro En las Sombras de Paraiso. "Nuestro mensaje esa hacerles saber que el tema de migracion no es solo un tema federa, hay cosas que como una comunidad local podemos hacer para estar en solidaridad con nuestr comunidad inmigrante" dijo Dora Perez, lider de Comit� de Migraci�n. Fue por coincidencia que en nuestra junta con Alcalde de la ciudad de Santa Barbara Marty Blum, salio el tema de Obama, ella nos menciono que al dia siguiente estaria atendiendo a la junta de alcaldes que la administracion de Obama habia organizado. La alcalde entusiasticamente acepto llevar una copia de nuestro libro a Washington y obsequiarselo a Obama. !Ahora Obama tiene nuestro libro! Lo esperamos en nuestras juntas de Comit� de Migraci�n cada otro Miercoles a las 6:00pm en la oficina de PUEBLO.

6) Santa Maria Update

Santa Maria Immigration Committee: Our immigration committee has continued working on the issue of car confiscation. Committee members have begun to conduct surveys with local business to learn how car confiscations undocumented drivers are impacting the local economy.

PUEBLO will be having a forum with the Santa Maria City Council in order to discuss fair ways to address the issue of car confiscation.

What: Public Forum on Car Confiscations

Where: To be decided

When: April 16th at 6:30pm

The youth committee will be having a carwash fundraiser on March 7th to raise funds for the scholarship they are creating for low-income students.

8 families living in the Santa Maria RV Park at 1135 N. Broadway received unjust eviction notices. PUEBLO along with CRLA and the Legal Aid Foundation is looking to insure that all tenants know their rights in cases such as this. Also in collaboration we are looking to change the climate for renters in Santa Maria by working towards creating an ordinance to protect tenants' rights.

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6))Noticias de Santa Maria

Nuestro comit� de inmigracion ha continuado a trabajar en el asunto de la confiscacion de carros. Miembros del comit� han empezado a realizar una encuesta con los negocios locales para ver como las confiscaciones de carros ha impactado a la economica local.

PUEBLO tendra un foro publico con el concilio de Santa Maria para discutir maneras justas de resolver el problema de la confiscacion de carros.

Que: Foro Publico sobre las Confiscaciones de Carros

Donde: Sera decidido

Cuando: 16 de Abril a las 6:30pm

El comit� de jovenes tendra un evento de lavar carros para recaudar fondos para la beca que estan creando para estudiantes de bajos ingresos. Este evento sera el 7 de marzo

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7)Transition Town Santa Barbara: Potluck Community Lunch-"How to Create a Resilient Local Economy?

Please mark your calendars for our next gathering at noon on Saturday, March 28th at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara (1400 Santa Barbara Street).

This will be a potluck community lunch followed by a brief presentation on "How to Create a Resilient Local Economy?" exploring the economic changes as they are impacting our area.

We will then break up into smaller groups addressing this topic within the different sections of our community, do some grassroots creative brainstorming to come up with creative solutions customized for our very special town; and then share them with the whole group. These ideas will then be then documented on the Transition Town website. More details to follow as we get closer.

If you interested in coming, please contact: Dinorah Molina: dinorah@transitiontownsb.org

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7)Transition Town Santa Barbara: Comida de Traje Comunitaria- "Como Se Puede Crea Una Economia Local Fuerte?

Guarden la fecha! Este convivio sera el 28 de marzo de 2009 en el parque Alameda en Santa Barbara (1400 Santa Barbara st).

Despues esta comida de traje comunitaria va a haber una presentation breve sobre "Como se puede crear una economia local fuerte?" y como explorar los cambios economicos que estan afectando nuestr region.

Luego dividiremos en grupos pequenos para discutir este tema con diferentes partes de la comunidad. En estos grupos haremos lluvias de ideas sobre como podemos crear soluciones creativas especificas a nuestro propio pueblo. Estas ideas seran publicadas en la pagina del internet de Transition Town (http://www.transitiontownsb.org).

Si esta interesado venir, favor de ponerse en contacto con:

Dinorah Molina: dinorah@transitiontownsb.org

8) Permaculture

PERMACULTURE: the use of ecology as the basis for designing integrated systems of food production, housing, appropriate technology, and community development. Permaculture is built upon an ethic of caring for the earth and interacting with the environment in mutually beneficial ways.

If this sounds interesting to you or you'd like to learn more,please come to monthly permaculture meetings.

They are held the first Tuesday of every month here at the PUEBLO office (114 E. Haley st Suite E)

The next permaculture meeting will be: April 2nd at 7:00 pm here at PUEBLO.

Please contact Dinorah Molina for more information: 962-9391 or email her at dinorah@transitiontownsb.org

8) Permaculture

Permaculture: el uso de ecologia como la base de desinar sistemas integrados de la produccion de comida, viviendas, tecnologia aproprie, y desarrollo comunitario. Permaculture esta basado en una etica de cuidar al planeta y interactuar con el medioambiente en maneras beneficiosas.

Si esto le interesa or le gustaria aprender mas, venga a las juntas mensuales de permaculture.

Estas juntas pasan el primer martes de cada mes, aqu� en la ofiina de PUEBLO (114 E. Haley St. Suite E)

La proxima junta sera el 2 de abril a las 7:00pm aqu� en la oficina de PUEBLO.

Para mas informacion llame a Dinorah Molina: 962-9391 o mande sus preguntas a dinorah@transitiontownsb.org

9) SAVE THE DATE

PUEBLO's annual dinner and auction will be held on Sunday, July 12th at

The Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center

1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

4 - 8 PM

More to come!

9) Guarden la fecha

La cena y subasta anual de PUEBLO se llevara a cabo el domingo, 12 de julio

en el Cabrillo Pavilian Arts Center

118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

4 - 8 PM

Mas informaci�n vendra.

10) Make a contribution to PUEBLO!

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

-- Mahatma Gandhi

We've received donations to help us match the $15,000 anonymous donation we received in January. But, we still have a very long way to go.

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.

Hemos recibido donaci�n para igualar la donaci�n anonima de $15,000 que recibimos en enero. Pero aun tenemos mucho para recaudar.

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

2009-02-12T20:13:00.001-08:00

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.

If you would prefer to mail in your check simply click here, print out the form and mail it in to our office (114 E. Haley Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101):

Si prefiere mandar su cheque por correo, simplemente haga clic aqui, imprima la forma y enviela a nuestra oficina (114 E. Haley Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93101):

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

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

2008-12-07T14:40:00.000-08:00

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

In the Shadows of Paradise Book Release Party

2008-11-18T19:52:00.000-08:00

In the Shadows of Paradise Book Release Party

Join fellow community members Wednesday November 19th at 6:00pm in La Casa de la Raza as we celebrate the release of the book In the Shadows of Paradise. In the Shadows of Paradise showcase the stories of undocumented immigrants in Santa Barbara, this book was a community wide effort to bring the issues of immigration on a new light in our community. Join us as PUEBLO Education Fund members will read excerpts from the book and lead a discussion. Light refreshments will also be provided. RSVP by November 14th by calling the office or sending e-mail to pueblo@sbpueblo.org

2)Fiesta de Lanzamiento del Libro: En las Sombras del Paraiso

Miembros de la comunidad estaran celebrando el lazamiento del libro el Miercoles Noviembre 19 a las 6:00pm en la Casa de la Raza el lanzamiento del libro En las Sombras del Paraiso. Este libro es una copilación de historias migratorias de Santa Barbarianos, el libro se recopilo base a esfuerzos comunitarios con la esperanza de traer atención a los asuntos migratorios con una perspectiva humana. En el evento se leera parrafos de las historias y una discución. Habra refrigerios ligeros. RSVP by Nov. 14th by calling the office or sending e-mail to pueblo@sbpueblo.org

UCSB Book Presentation
There will be a presentation of the book In the Shadows of Paradise at UCSB Multicultural center Wednesday November 18 at 6:00pm. Come and be a part of the discussion.

Presentacion del Libro en UCSB
Habra una presentacion del libro En las Sombras de Paraiso en Centro Multicultural Miercoles Noviembre 18 a las 6:00pm. Vengan y sean parte de la discusion

PUEBLO UPDATE 10.29.08- NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 10.29.2008

2008-11-18T19:51:00.000-08:00

PUEBLO UPDATE 10.29.08- NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 10.29.2008
1) Reminder: PUEBLO Endorsements / Recordatorio: Respaldos politicos de PUEBLO
2) ELECTIONS and Get Out the Vote Efforts / Elecciones y los esfuerzos de Sacar el Voto
3) Evictions in the Hillshore Gardens Apartments in Santa Barbara / Desalojo masivo en los apartamentos de Hillshore Gardens en Santa Barbara
4) A Conversation with Mayra Sirias / Una Conversacion con Mayra Sirias
5) Please help us get to Washington, DC. We need your miles / Por favor, ayudanos a llegar a Washington DC. Necesitamos tus millas
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1)Reminder: PUEBLO Endorsements

YES on Measure A.
Measure A will fund public transportation, safe routes to school and road safety without raising taxes.

Doreen Farr for 3rd District Supervisor.
Doreen will advocate for affordable housing, more public transportation, more services for those in need and the environment.

Annette Cordero, Susan Deacon and Jaqueline Inda for Santa Barbara School Board.
These three excellent candidates will change the current Santa Barbara School District. They are committed to fight for quality education for all our children; make our schools respect students' and parent's rights; and tackle the gang problems with effective and fair programs.

YES on Measure G.
Measure G will lower the current telecommunication and video system tax and continue funding park and recreation, after school programs, senior services and the police and fire departments of the City of Santa Barbara.

Margaret Connell for Goleta City Council.
Margaret has been a long-term PUEBLO supporter. She is an advocate for public transportation, affordable housing, more recreation and parks for our seniors, adults and kids.

Hannah Beth Jackson for State Senate
Hannah Beth Jackson will advocate for education for all and prioritize social services for those in need in times of economic turmoil.

Kathleen Reddington for Carpinteria City Council
Kathleen will protect our environment, support public transportation and affordable housing
1)Recordatorio: Respaldos politicos de PUEBLO
SI a la Medida A
La Medida A dara fondos al transporte publico, a los caminos para los peatones y las bicicletas y a la seguridad de las carreteras sin aumentar los impuestos.
Doreen Farr para Supervisora del Condado

Doreen abogara por viviendas de bajo costo, transporte p�blico y espacios verdes y protegera los derechos de los inquilinos. Asegurara que las voces de los residentes de Goleta sean escuchadas en el Condado

Cordero, Deacon, Inda para un mejor Distrito Escolar

Las tres candidatas aseguraran educaci�n de calidad para TODOS los estudiantes, protegeran los derechos de los estudiantes y padres e implementaran programas efectivos para reducir los conflictos entre pandillas.
Si a la Medida G
La Medida G rebajara un impuesto ya existente de servicio de telecomunicaciones y video y mantendra parques y recreaciones, y programas para jovenes y ancianos.

Margaret Connell para el Concilio de Goleta
Margaret promoveera el mejoramiento del transporte p�blico y la construcci�n de viviendas de bajo costo para los trabajadores, implementara programas para que nuestros vecindarios sean mas seguros y creara mas espacios de recreaci�n para TODOS.

Hannah Beth Jackson para el Senado de California
Hannah Beth abogara para que todos nuestros estudiantes puedan tener acceso a educacion de calidad y tambien asegurara que en este tiempo de crisis los servicios sociales para aquellas personas que mas lo necesitan sigan estando al servicio de la gente.

Kathleen Reddington para el Concilio de Carpinteria
Kathleen protegera nuestro medio ambiente, apoyara transporte publico y viviendas de bajo costo.

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2) ELECTIONS and Get Out the Vote Efforts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here at the PUEBLO office we are super excited about the elections. This is a time where our community gets to have a voice and direct power in the things that affect their community. PUEBLO volunteers have contacted 2,000 voters countywide going door-to-door. But many voters still need to be informed about the local measures and local candidates that will have an impact in our community. Come and be part of the outreach efforts that PUEBLO is doing to inform and empower voters! This is the last weekend to contact voters and you can help us to reach out to all the ones we have left.
Saturday (from 12pm to 6pm), Sunday (from 2pm to 6pm), Election Day (from 8am to 8pm)
In Santa Barbara: PUEBLO office 114 E Haley St Suite E
In Goleta: Girsch Park 750 Phelps Rd, Goleta (Saturday and Sunday) and 81 David Love Pl (on election Day)
In Santa Maria: PUEBLO's office 500 S Broadway Suite 237

On Monday we are having a visibility event for Margaret Connell on Hollister and Fairview from 5pm to 6pm!

Come and make a difference in your community!
Call the PUEBLO office for more details or any questions.

2)Elecciones y los esfuerzos de Sacar el Voto!!!!!!!!
Aqu� en la oficina de PUEBLO estamos muy emocionados por las elecciones. Este es un momento historico en el que nuestra comunidad tendra la oportunidad de tener una voz y una decision directa en lo que pasa en su comunidad. Hemos contactado a 2,000 votantes yendo puerta a puerta, pero todavia nos faltan alcanzar mas votantes! Este es el ultimo fin de semana que tenemos para poder darles la informacion!

Sabado ( de 12pm a 6pm), Domingo (de 2pm a 6pm), Dia de la Eleccion (de 8am a 8pm)
En Santa Barbara: oficina PUEBLO 114 E Haley St Suite E
En Goleta: Girsch Park 750 Phelps Rd, Goleta (Saturday and Sunday) and 81 David Love Pl (on election Day)
En Santa Maria: Oficina de PUEBLO 500 S Broadway Suite 237

El Lunes estaremos en un rally para apoyar a Margaret Connell en Hollister y Fairview desde las 5 a las 6 de la tarde!
Vengan y sean parte del cambio en su comunidad! Lamen a la oficina de PUEBLO si tiene alguna pregunta.

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3)Evictions in the Hillshore Gardens Apartments in Santa Barbara!

More than 30 families have received eviction notices in 2541 Modoc Rd, Santa Barbara. They have until December 12th, Virgin of Guadalupe Day, to leave the apartments. Most of these Latinos families have been there over 8 years. They are only asking for 3 more months until they can save some money to pay for deposits and the first month of rent and help to relocate.

The landlord. MRP Santa Barbara LLC and the property manager, Realty Center Management Inc, located in Los Angeles are refusing to pay back the deposit to the tenants because the tenants have not notify the landlord they are leaving with a 30-day notice. These tenants are leaving because MRP is kicking them out, not because the tenants want to leave voluntarily.

We need the support of the community to show to the unjust landlords and our elected officials that we care about our workers and their families in this community. The evicted families will be meeting with local elected officials this coming Friday October 31st at the PUEBLO Education Fund Office 114 E Haley St Suite E, Santa Barbara.

Please call our office if you want to help these families to have a peaceful and hopeful Holiday season. 805-882-2484

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

Mas de 30 familias han recibido notas de desalojos en los apartamentos localizados en el 2541 Modoc Rd., en Santa Barbara. Estas familias tienen 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. Las familias solo estan pidiendo por tres meses mas de estadia en sus apartamentos para poder ahorrar y ayuda para reubicarse.

El dueno de los apartamentos, MRP Santa Barbara LLC, y la compania administradora, RCMI, ubicados en Los Angeles no estan devolviendo los depositos a los inquilinos que ya consiguieron otro lugar para vivir porque los inquilinos no le dieron los 30 dias de notificacion de su partida al dueno. Estos inquilinos estan siendo forzados a salir de sus viviendas, no lo estan haciendo voluntariamente.

Necesitamos el apoyo de nuestra comunidad para mostrarles a los propietarios injustos y a nuestros representantes locales que, como comunidad, queremos defender los derechos de los inquilinos en Santa Barbara. Las familias desalojadas se estaran reuniendo con los representates este viernes, 31 de octubre a las 5 pm en la oficina de PUEBLO Education Fund, 114 E Haley St, oficina E, Santa Barbara.

Por favor llama a la oficina para ayudarnos a que estas familias puedan tener unas Fiestas Decembrinas con paz y esperanza. 805-882-2484
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4)A Conversation with Mayra Sirias:

We invite the community to join us in a conversation with Mayra Sirias, an activist from Nicaragua.

Ms. Sirias is a longtime activist in Nicaragua and currently a leader in one of the most prominent women's organizations in Central America, La Red de Mujeres Contra Violencia (Women's Network Against Violence). She was active in the Sandinista movement of the 1980s and has worked to create rural child care centers, farm projects, and to build women's leadership in their local communities. She now focuses primarily on addressing domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and seeks to build the grassroots women's movement in her country.

Ms. Sirias will speak on:

- Work against domestic and sexual violence & for reproductive justice, including access to abortion
- Her experience in the Sandinista revolution of the 1980s & its meaning for the women's movement in Nicaragua
- Political persecution against feminists in the Nicaragua of today
- Grassroots feminist organizing and international solidarity

Thursday October 30th at 6pm at the PUEBLO office. Please RSVP by Monday October 27th, 805-882-2484 #2.

4) Una Conversacion con Mayra Sirias:
Le invitamos a la comunidad a compartir una conversacion con Mayra Sirias, una activista de Nicaragua. Ella estara aqui el jueves, 30 del Octubre en la oficina de PUEBLO a las 6pm.
La senora Sirias es una activista nicarag�ense y la lider de una de las organizaciones de mujeres mas reconocida en American Central, La Red de Mujeres Contra Violencia. Ella ha militado con el movimiento Sandinista en los anos 1980's y ha creado centros de cuidado de ninos en zonas rurales, proyectos de granjas, y ha trabajado para desarrollar mujeres lideres en sus comunidades. Actualmente, Mayra se enfoca en tratar temas como la violencia sexual y domestica en contra de mujeres y ninos, y busca construir un movimiento de base de mujeres en su pais.

Mayra hablara sobre temas como:
- Su trabajo en contra del abuso domestico y la violencia sexual; justicia reproductive, incluyendo el acceso al aborto.
- Su experiencia en el Movimiento Revolucionario Sandinista en los 80s y el significado de esta revolucion para el desarrollo de un movimiento de mujeres en Nicaragua.
- La actual persecucion politica en contra de las feministas en Nicaragua
- Organizando un movimiento de base feminista y la solidarida internacional
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5)Please help us get to Washington, DC. We need your miles!

We have been invited to attend the Realizing the Promise Forum on December 4th, 2008 in Washington D.C. More than 2000 activists will gather from all over the country for a series of roundtable discussions with grassroots leaders, members of Congress and representatives of the incoming president's transition team to address Community Values and Faith and Democracy as critical factors in the recent elections. Co-sponsored by Center for Community Change and the Gamaliel Foundation, this year's forum build's on 2007's Heartland Presidential Forum which drew 3600 people and five presidential candidates to discuss the real issues that affect low-income people across the country.

Our Executive Director is being sponsored by Center for Community Change. But, we'd like to take up to three additional members to participate in this exciting and historical event. In order to do this we need your help. If you would like to make a contribution of miles please call Hazel at the office to make arrangements, 882-2484. If you'd like to make a financial contribution you may do so by sending a check to PUEBLO Education Fund or sending a payment through Paypal.

It will cost $750 per person. This includes air fare, food, and lodging.

Our goal is to raise at least $1,500 .

5)Please help us get to Washington DC!

Por favor, ayudanos a llegar a Washington DC. Necesitamos tus millas!

Hemos sido invitados para participar de la Conferencia, Realizing the Promise el 4 de diciembre en Washington DC. Mas de 2000 activistas de alrededor de EE.UU, se estaran juntando para discutir la campana nacional de Los Valores de la Comunidad, Fe, y Democracia con activistas, miembros del Congreso, y representantes del equipo de transicion de la nueva administracion. La conferencia tiene como sponsors el Center for Community Change y la Fundacion Gamaliel, que tambien organizaron el tan exitoso forum presidencial en el 2007 que junto a mas de 3,600 activistas para discutir temas que afectan a la clase trabajadora y de bajos ingresos en nuestro pais.

Center for Community Change esta sirviendo de sponsor para nuestra Directora Ejecutiva. Pero nos gustaria llevar a tres miembros de la organizaci�n para que participen de este evento tan historico. Necesitamos tu ayuda. Puedes hacer una contribucion de millas llamando a Hazel al 805-882-2484. Tambien puedes contribuir monetariamente mandando un cheque a nuestra oficina, dirigido a PUEBLO Education Fund o a traves de Paypal en nuestra pagina de Internet.

Por cada persona el viaje, incluyendo comida y estadia costara $750.

Necesitamos juntar $1,500 y tu nos puedes ayudar!
Ayudanos a ser parte de la historia de nuestro pais!

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PUEBLO UPDATE 9-3-08 / NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3-9-08

2008-09-10T10:59:00.000-07:00

PUEBLO UPDATE 9-3-08 / NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3-9-08
1) DREAM Act Action August 15th - Accion para el Acta del Sueno 15 de Agosto
2) Welcome our new south county organizer, Grecia Lima! / Bienvenidos a nuestra nueva organizadora del condado del sur, Grecia Lima!
3) November Elections and PUEBLO's position on the State Propositions/ Elecciones de Noviembre y la posicion de PUEBLO con respecto a las proposiciones
4) Join us in the Santa Barbara School Board Candidates interviews next week!/Unase a PUEBLO para entrevistar a los candidates de la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Santa Barbara
5) No On Prop 8 Training
6) Goodbye and Thank You to North County Organizer Natalia Bautista / Adios y Gracias a Organizadora del Condado del Norte Natalia Bautista
7) PUEBLO Wishlist

1) DREAM Act Action August 15th and Updates
PUEBLO as a member of the Power and Unity Coalition participated in the California Relay for Education (CARE) in support of the California DREAM Act SB1301, a bill that would provide undocumented students with the opportunity to qualify for institutional financial aid from the state and would make higher education more accessible and affordable to these students and California a stronger and sustainable economy in the future.

We embraced the arrival of a life-size pen that already made stops in communities in San Diego and Los Angeles, by the end of the relay this pen will be given to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger stating, "Governor, here's my pen. Please sign the CA DREAM ACT!"
The DREAM Act Action rally was held at the Santa Barbara Public Library with more than 100 community members from Santa Barbara area and Santa Maria and Guadalupe, where Supervisors Janet Wolf and Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara School Board member, Annette Cordero, UCSB Prof. Ralph Ambruster, and two local students spoke in support of the bill. PUEBLO also thanks SBCLUE for participating in the rally.

PUEBLO members are now getting ready to go to Sacramento on September 17th along with hundreds of supporters from all over the state to make sure the Governor sees the widespread support of this bill. If you have a van or you would like to contribute to cover the cost of transportation for our members please call our office at 882-2484.

Legislative Update:
SB 1301, passed the Assembly floor and within the next week will land at the Governor's desk

Whys:
SB 1301 is being held from getting on the Governor's desk until the State Budget has been passed. As you may recall, the Governor has threatened that he'll sign no bill until the budget is passed. We hope that this will happen within the next week or two.
Meanwhile...

Actions: Asking our Key Allies to Help
As the budget deals are being discussed, it is important that our allies have this bill in mind and get this signed! We must each call at least 2x a day until the budget is passed.

Let�s call:

Karen Bass, Speaker of the Assembly (916) 319-2047

Darrel Steinberg, Senate President Pro Tem (916) 651-4006

Speaker Emeritus, Fabian Nu�ez (916) 319-2046

Senator Gil Cedillo (916) 651-4022

Message:
" My name is ____ and I am joining the Power and Unity Coalition and PUEBLO in asking NAME OF LEGISLATOR to ensure the passing of Senate Bill 1301 during budget conversations. We thank NAME OF LEGISLATOR for being our ally and trust that they will seak that the Governor signs our bill. Thank you"

Accion para el Acta del Sueno 15 de Agosto
PUEBLO como miembro del Power and Unity Coalition participo en la marcha por la Education en California como signo de apoyo al Acta del Sueno de California SB 1301. Esta legislacion permitira a estudiantes indocumentados poder competir por becas insitucionales, lo que les permitira poer continuar su educacion universitaria y fortalecera la economia de California.

PUEBLO recibio un lapicero de tamano de una persona que recorrio diferentes lugares de San Diego y Los angeles, y no parara hasta llegar a Sacramento donde se le entregara al Gobernador con el mensaje: " Gobernador, aqu� esta mi lapicero. Por favor, firme el Acta del Sueno de California!"

Mas de 100 miembros de la comunidad participaron del rally que se ubico el la biblioteca publica de Santa Barbara. Supervisores Janet Wolf y Salud Carbajal, Annette Cordero, un miembro de la Santa Barbara School Board , Profesor Ralph Ambruster de UCSB, y dos estudiantes hablaron en apoyo a la propuesta de legislacion. PUEBLO tambien quiere agradecer a SBCLUE por participar del rally.

Los miembros de PUEBLO se estan preparando para ir a Sacramento el 17 de septiembre para mostrarle al Gobernador que SB1301 tiene mucho apoyo de la poblacion. Si tienes un van o te gustaria ayudarnos pagar para el transporte de nuestros miembros, favor de llamar a la oficina 882-2484.

Actualizacion legislativa:

SB1301 paso la Asamblea, y en las proximas dos semanas estara en el escritorio del Gobernador.

La llegada de SB1301 al escritorio del Gobernador ha sido retrasada debido a la amenza de que el no va a pasar ninguna legislacion hasta que el presupuessto estatal no sea aprovado. Parece que el presupuesto estara finalizado en la proximas semana.
Por lo tanto...
I. ACCION: Llamar a nuestroa aliados!
Debemos de llamar a nuestros aliados para que no se olviden de recordarle al Gobernador que SB 1301 debe pasar este ano.
Llamar:
Karen Bass, Speaker of the Assembly (916) 319-2047

Darrel Steinberg, Senate President Pro Tem (916) 651-4006

Speaker Emeritus, Fabian Nu�ez (916) 319-2046

Senator Gil Cedillo (916) 651-4022

Mensaje:
" Mi nombre es ____ y me uno a Power and Unity Coalition y PUEBLO para pedir al legislador [nombre del legislador] que le recuerde al Gobernador que pase SB1301. Agradecemos al legislador [nombre del legislador] por ser uno de nuestros aliados y confiamos de que Ud. va a asegurase de que el Gobernador pase el SB 1301. Gracias".

To see the video of the rally copy and paste in your browser: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=230405255&u=2432397

2) Welcome Grecia to PUEBLO!

Grecia Lima recently moved from San Diego, CA. She also recently graduate form UCSD where she organized and mobilized students around issues of immigration and equal access to higher education. She also was a co-founder of Migrant Rights Awareness an on campus group in her school. In addition she served as student liaison for various community related campaigns in San Diego. Grecia Lima also helped organize Fiesta del Sol an annual fundraiser for a sister organization of PUEBLO in San Diego, which raised over $100,000.

"I am very excited to be here at PUEBLO, organizing, and building powerful leaders that will then fight for change! said Grecia.

2) Bienvenida Grecia a PUEBLO!

Grecia Lima recientemente se reubico de San Diego, CA, tambien es una recien graduada de la Universidad de California San Diego. Durante su periodo Universitario, Grecia organizo a los estudiantes para pelear por causas como una reforma migratoria justa y acceso equitativo a la educacion superior. Tambien fue una fundadora de el grupo Migrant Rights Awareness at UCSD, un grupo estudiantil. Finalmente, Grecia tambien trabajo de cerca con la comunidad de San Diego al ayudar a varias campanas comunitarias asi como tambien ayudar a organizar Fiesta del Sol. Un festival anual el cual recaudo, $100,000 para una organizaci�n muy parecida a PUEBLO pero en San Diego.

" Estoy muy contenta de esta aqu� en PUEBLO, organizando y desarrolando lideres con poder para hacer un cabio positivo en sus comunidades."

3)- PUEBLO's positions on state Propositions::
SUPPORT Proposition 1 that will make feasible the construction of a High Speed Train between the Bay Area and southern California.
SUPPORT Proposition 2 because it will prevent cruelty to animals,improve our health and food safety, and support small farmers.
SUPPORT Proposition 3 that authorizes $980,000,000 in bonds, to be repaid from the State's General Fund, to fund the construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, furnishing and equipping of children's hospitals.
OPPOSE Proposition 4 will make it illegal for women under 18 years old to have an abortion without doctor notification to a parent/legal guardian putting young women at risk of seeking dangerous alternative means to terminate their pregnancies.
SUPPORT Proposition 5 because it will require the State to increase funding and oversight for personalized treatment and rehabilitation programs for nonviolent drug offenders and parolees. It reduces criminal penalties for nonviolent drug offenses by establishing a three level probation program with treatment
OPPOSE Proposition 6 that will increase funding for prisons, create new temporary jails, increase criminal penalties for some crimes, establish a statewide gang registry and create new gang injunction procedures. It unfairly targets poor people, youth, immigrants, and people of color. The proposition exploits the fear of crime, saying that prison and police are the only solution to fighting crime and gang activity.
Take No Position on Proposition 7 that will increase renewable energy production targets for all California energy providers: 40% of total energy produced by 2020 and 50% of total energy produced by 2025 must be from renewable, cleaner sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and hydroelectric energy. This proposition has generated divisions among environmentalists and other social groups due to the uncertainties around its fiscal and environmental impacts.
OPPOSE Proposition 8 that will eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry, providing that only marriage between a man and woman is valid or recognized in California.
OPPOSE Proposition 9 because it will amend the California State Constitution and various statutes to: 1) Expand the legal rights of crime victims by creating a "Victim's Bills of Rights," 2) Restrict the early release of inmates, and 3) Change the procedures for granting and revoking parole.
OPPOSE Proposition 10 because it will authorize $5 billion in bonds to be paid from the State's General Fund for the promotion of alternative energy.
OPPOSE Proposition 11, which is the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Currently, redistricting lines are drawn for Congress and State Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization districts every ten years. These district lines are drawn by the California State Legislature.This is a process in which political parties make deals to turn "swing" electoral districts into "safe" electoral districts. This proposition will create a two-track redistricting process whereby a new 14-person redistricting commission will draw redistricting lines for state Assembly, Senate and Board of Equalization districts, and the state legislature will continue to establish boundaries for federal Congressional districts
For more information on the Propositions please go to the Mobilizing the Immigrant Vote Web Page: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=230405255&u=2432398
3) Las posiciones de PUEBLO en lo que respecta Propuestas Estatales.
APOYA la Proposicion 1 que hara possible la construccion de un tren de alta velocidad que conectara el sur de California con el Area de la Bahia.

APOYA la Proposicin 2 porque evitara el trato cruel de animales , mejorara los sistemas que protejen nuestra salud y seguridad de alimentos y apoyara a granjeros pequenos.
APOYA la Proposici�n 3 que autorizara $980,000,000 en certificados de deuda pagaderos desde el Fondo General del Estado para financiar la construcci�n, ampliaci�n, remodelaci�n, renovaci�n, dotaci�n de muebles y equipamiento para hospitales de ni�os. Un bono de deuda es un pr�stamo al estado por parte de inversionistas afluentes o bancos privados y que el estado promete pagar con intereses.

SE OPONE a la proposici�n 4 hara ilegal tener un aborto para aquellas mujeres menores de 18 a�os sin que el m�dico notifique a los padres o custodios. Podr�a poner en peligro a las mujeres j�venes al buscar alternativas peligrosas para terminar con su embarazo

APOYA a la Proposicion 5 porque exigira al estado que incremente el financiamiento y vigilancia de programas de tratamiento y rehabilitaci�n personalizados para infractores vinculados a drogas y para aquellos en libertad condicional. Reduce las penas para infractores no violentos vinculados a las drogas al establecer un programa de tres niveles de libertad condicional con tratamiento.

SE OPONE a la Proposicion 6 porque incrementara el financiamiento para carceles, creara carceles provisionales nuevas, incrementara las penas para ciertos delitos, establecera un registro para pandillas en todo el estado y procedimientos para establecer mandatos judiciales en contra de las pandillas. Apunta injustamente a la gente pobre, a los j�venes, a los inmigrantes, y a la gente de color

No se Tomo Posicion Ninguna: Proposicion7 Si es que es aprobada, incrementara los objetivos de producci�n de energ�a renovable para los proveedores de energ�a: el 40% del total de la energ�a que se producira para el 2020 y el 50% del total de la energ�a que se producira para el 2025 tendran que provenir de fuentes renovables y mas limpias como energ�a solar, e�lica, geot�rmica, biomasa e hidroel�ctrica. Esta Proposicion ha generado mucha division entre medio ambientistas y diferentes grupos sociales por no saber exactamente las consecuencias fiscales y medio ambientales de esta propuesta.
SE OPONE a la Proposition 8 PORque negar�a a las parejas del mismo sexo, el derecho a los beneficios y dignidad del matrimonio.

APOYA la Proposici�n 9 que enmendara la Constituci�n del estado de California y varios estatutos para: 1) Ampliar el derecho de las v�ctimas mediante una "Declaraci�n de Derechos de las V�ctimas," 2) Restringir la liberaci�n temprana de los presos, y 3) Cambiar los procedimientos para otorgar y revocar la libertad condicional.

SE OPOENE a la Proposicion 10 porque autorizara $5 mil millones en bonos de deuda pagaderos desde el Fondo General del Estado para promover energ�a alternativa.

SE OPONE a la Proposicion 11 que es la redistribuci�n de distritos. Actualmente, las l�neas de divisi�n de los distritos son trazadas para el Congreso y Senado Estatal, Asamblea y Junta de Ecualizaci�n cada diez a�os. Estas l�neas distritales son trazadas por la Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de California. Esto consiste en establecer ciertos pactos entre partidos pol�ticos con el fin de hacer "girar" los linderos de ciertos distritos electorales para que se conviertan en distritos "seguros;" lo que da como resultado, por ejemplo, la consolidaci�n del distrito La Proposicion crearaun comit� de 14 personas que trazara las l�neas de distribuci�n distritales legislativas y para la Junta de Ecualizaci�n, mientras que la asamblea legislativa establecer�a los linderos para los distritos del Congreso.

4) Santa Barbara School Board Candidates Interviews:
Wednesday September 10th at 6pm
� Kate Smith
Thursday September 11th at 7pm
� Ed Heron

Interviews TBA:
� Annette Cordero
� Jaqueline Inda
� Susan Decon
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If you are interested in coming please call our office at 805-882-2484.

4) Entrevistas a los Candidatos para la Mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Santa Barbara

Miercoles 10 de septiembre a las 6pm
� Kate Smith
Jueves 11 de septiembre a las 7pm
� Ed Heron

Entrevistas a confirmar:
� Annette Cordero
� Jaqueline Inda
� Susan Decon

Si esta interesado en participar por favor llame a nuestras oficinas al 805-882-2484.

5) Dear Friends for Justice,

There will be a training for all volunteers in the No on Prop 8 campaign Monday, September 8 at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Congregational Church at State and Padre.(Light food will be provided) As we all know the need to get out our message is great. We will be doing a training for phone banking that night so please bring your cell phones. We will also have other volunteer opportunities such as tabling to organize. Please pass the word to all of our friends and allies.

Mary O'Gorman
President, Women's Political Committee

Jarrod Schwartz
Executive Director, Just Communities

Geoff Green
Executive Director, Fund for Santa Barbara

Rev. Mark Asman
Faith Communities for No on Prop 8

David Selberg
Executive Director, Pacific Pride Foundation

6) Goodbye and Thank You to North County Organizer Natalia Bautista
Natalia Bautista our north county organizer since Fall of 2006 has left her position at PUEBLO. Natalia, during her time at PUEBLO built immense visibility and strength for our organization in Santa Maria. She was a true asset to PUEBLO and we wish her the best in whatever she pursues. Thank you Natalia!

6) Adios y Gracias a Natalia Bautista, Organizadora del Condado del Norte
Natalia Bautista nuestra organizadora del condado del norte desde el otono de 2006, dejo su position en el personal de PUEBLO. Durante su tiempo con PUEBLO Natalia creyo visibilidad y fuerza inmensa para nuestra organizaci�n en Santa Maria. Ella era un regalo verdadero para PUEBLO y la deseamos lo mejor en su futuro. Gracias Natalia!

7) Pueblo's Wish List
�Tables (conference room)
�Highlighters
�Cabinets
�Scanner
�Color paper

PUEBLO Update/NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO

2008-08-15T12:40:00.001-07:00

PUEBLO UPDATE August 12 2008 - NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 12 de Agosto, 2008
1) California Dream Act ACTION, August 15, Library grass area, 5 PM/ Accion para el Acta del Sueno 15 de Agosto, 5pm
2) MTD hearing on proposed bus far increase / MTD: La aumentacion del costo de los boletos
3) Community Design workshop, Thursday August 21, 6:30 PM / Taller de Diseno de la Comunidad, Jueves, 21 de Agosto, 6:30pm
4) Santa Maria Neighborhood Committee Meetings/ Junta del Comite de Santa Maria
5) Annual Dinner a success! / Cena Annual fue exitosa!
6) PUEBLO Wishlist

1) You are invited to the event of the CA Relay for Education event August 15th at 5:00 pm taking place in the Public Library of Santa Barbara. This event is to pressure the Governor to sign the CA Dream Act. This is a bill that will help undocumented students who don't qualify for federal aid for college due to their immigration status. The CA Dream Act will allow them to have the opportunity to compete for federal funding and aid offered by public and private schools. The following officials will be in attendance in support of the bill: 1st District Supervisor Salud Carbajal, 2nd District Supervisor Janet Wolf, and Professor Ralph Armbruster from UCSB.

1) Usted es bienvenido al evento de CA Relay de Educacion, Agosto 15 a las 5:00pm que va a tomar acabo en la biblioteca publica de Santa Barbara. Este evento es para presionar al gobernador que firme el bill CA Dream Act. Un acta que ayudaria a los estudiantes indocumentados que no califiquan para fondos federales para poder asistir una universidad. Al pasar este acta les daria la oportunidad de competir para las becas que ofrecen las escuelas publicas y privadas. Los siguientes oficiales electorales estaran en asistencia: Supervisor del Primer Distrito Salud Carbajal, Supervisora del Segundo Distrito Janet Wolf, y tambien el profesor de la UCSB Ralph Armbruster.
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2) The MTD wants to increase the bus fare due to rising fuel costs. PUEBLO Education Fund has been organizing bus riders to go and speak at the public hearings in opposition to any increase in the 10 rides and the monthly passes. PUEBLO Education Fund requested MTD to find new sources of revenue to offset its $1,500,000 deficit.

Two weeks ago, MTD was discussing a 25% increase in the 10 rides pass, a 34% increase in the Monthly pass, and a 50% increase in the Mobility/Disable pass. At the public hearing on August 11th, several community members voiced their concerns and the MTD decided to adopt a model for further analysis that will only increase:
1) 10% increase in the 10 ride pass
2) 11% increase in the Mobility/Disable monthly pass
3) 26% increase in the monthly pass

MTD will be making a final decision September 8th. The public hearing will be at 5:30pm at 550 Olive St. WORKING PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP!
Check the MTD website for more specific information (sbmtd.gov) or call PUEBLO Education Fund (805) 882-2484.

2) MTD quiere aumentar el costo de los boletos debido a los precios del gas oil que continuan aumentando. PUEBLO Education Fund esta organizando usuarios de los camiones que se oponen al aumento de los pases de 10 rites y los pases mensuales. PUEBLO Education Fund le pidio a MTD que busque nuevas fuentes de ganancia.
Hace dos semanas, el MTD hablo de un aumento del 25% en el pase de los 10 viajes, un 34% en el pase mensual y un 50% en el pase mensual para pensionados y personas con incapacidades. En la audiencia publica del dia 11 de agosto mas de 15 personas hablaron en contra de los aumentos, y por lo tanto, la Mesa Directiva del MTD adopto para analizar mas profundamente el siguiente modelo:
1)10% aumento en el pase de 10 viajes
2)11% aumento en el pase mensual para pensionados y personas incapacitadas
3)26% aumento en el pase mensual

MTD tendra otra audiencia publica el dia 8 de septiembre a las 5:30pm en el 550 E Anapamu St y podremos hacer mas difrencia si damos nuestra opinion. NECESITAMOS TU AYUDA!

Para mas informaci�n especifica ver la pagina de Internet de MTD (sbmtd.gov) o llamar a PUEBLO Education Fund al 805-882-2484
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3) PUEBLO Education Fund needs to solidify a Housing Committee and Transportation Committee (as our long established issues) and we need to determine our policy on building heights. This community design workshop is an introduction to these topics and will give us enough information to get started. PUEBLO and the PUEBLO Education Fund Board members are requested to attend, and additionally we would like interested members and participants to please join us for a short presentation with lots of time for questions you have. The workshop will take place August 21st at 6:30pm at our office 114 E Haley St Suite E, Santa Barbara

3)PUEBLO Education Fund necesita fortalecer su comite de Viviendas y Transporte Publico y necesitamos determinar nuestraposicion en lo que respecta a la Iniciativa de la Altura de los Edificios. Este taller es una introduccio a estos temas. Las Mesas Directivas de PUEBLO y de PUEBLO Education Fund deben de estar presentes. Tambien queremos que miembros de la comunidad interesados en estos temas participen. Por favor unase a nosotros para una corta presentacion, pero con mucho tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. El taller tomara lugar el dia 21 de agosto a las 6:30pm en nuestra oficina 114 E Haley St Oficina E, Santa Barbara.
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4) Santa Maria Neighborhood Committee Meeting
The Santa Maria Neighborhood Committee has been active with meetings and projects around the car confiscation of undocumented drivers. On August 8th the committee had a successful meeting with over 30 members in attendance. The next general meeting is set to be the September 12th at 6:00pm at St. John Newman Church. The committee is preparing to address the issue of car confiscation at a Town Hall meeting that will be at the end of September, the date is to be announced.

4)El Comite Vecindario de Santa Maria ha sido muy activo con juntas y proyectos sobre la confiscacion de los carros de conductores indocumentados. El 8 de Agosto el comite tuvo una junta exitosa con mas que 30 miembros en asistencia. La proxima junta general sera el 12 de Septiembre a las 6pm en la iglesia San Juan Newman. El comit� se esta preparando para trabajar en el asunto de la confiscacion de carros en una junta del Town Hall que va a ser al fin de Septiembre, la fecha sera anunciada pronto.
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5)
Thank you Santa Barbara!!!

Our 4th Annual Dinner was a big success thanks to the support of our sponsors, volunteers, donors, honorees, and of course, attendees!

There is one particular volunteer, who regrettably went unacknowledged the night of the event, perhaps, because he did such as extraordinary job -
Gary Atkins
Gary, we thank you not only because you donated your time and equipment, but because you always do it with extraordinary dedication, professionalism and grace!

We also had a wonderful team of volunteers who helped the day of the event. And thanks to them everything ran smoothly!

Thank you to:

Evelyn Lee
Catherine Duvendeck
Leslie Kearney
Libby Lok
Irma Wilson
Barbara Chung
Joyce Howerton
Andrew Wigginton
and Leslie Wolfson
Pedro Paz, PUEBLO boardmember
Scott Abbot, PUEBLO boardmember
and
Dorothy Littlejohn, PEF board member and Honoree!

And thank you of course to the Dinner Committee:

Pearl Lee
Alejandra Luna
Joel Rodriguez-Flores
Lisbeth Maldonado
and Gerardo Ayala

Thank you to all who attended. Please check out our website next week for a complete list of all who made our 4th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction a success!

5) Gracias Santa Barbara!

Nuestra 4ta cena anual fue un gran exito �Gracias por el apoyo de sus patrocinadores, voluntarios, donantes, honorarios, y mas que nada a los que asistieron este evento!

Hay un voluntario en particular que lamentablemente no fue reconocido esa noche del evento, probablemente, porque hizo un trabajo extraordinario-
Gary Atkins
�Gary, te agradecemos no solo porque diste tu tiempo y equipo, pero porque siempre lo has hecho con una extraordinaria dedicacion, profesionalismo, y elegancia!

Tambi�n tuvimos a un equipo de voluntarios maravillosos que ayudaron esa noche del evento y �gracias a ellos todo anduvo muy bien!

Gracias a:

Evelyn Lee
Catherine Duvendeck
Leslie Kearney
Libby Lok
Irma Wilson
Barbara Chung
Joyce Howerton
Andrew Wigginton
y Leslie Wolfson
Pedro Paz, PUEBLO miembro de mesa directiva
Scott Abbot, PUEBLO miembro de mesa directiva
y
Dorothy Littlejohn, �PEF miembro de la mesa directiva y honoraria!

Y mil gracias al comite de la cena:

Pearl Lee
Alejandra Luna
Joel Rodriguez-Flores
Lisbeth Maldonado
y Gerardo Ayala

Gracias a todos que asistieron. �Por favor entren a nuestra pagina la semana que viene para ver un lista completa de todos que hicieron nuestra 4ta cena anual y subasta silenciosa un �xito!
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6) Pueblo's Wish List
� Fax machine
� Router
� Copy machine for Santa Maria
� Two flat screen monitors
� Markers (color and black)
� Blank paper/color paper
� Binders-small and big ones!
� Insertable dividers
� Black and color ink cartridges fro HP officejet 4315 All-in-one.
� Legal Notepads
� Small desk
� Storage cabinets
� 2 corkboards medium-size
� 1 functional paper trimmer
� Shredder

PUEBLO Update 7-3 Noticias de PUEBLO 3-7

2008-07-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

PUEBLO UPDATE JULY 3, 2008 - NOTICIAS DE PUEBLO 3 DE JULIO, 2008

1. PUEBLO WELCOMES NEW ORGANIZER/ PUEBLO DA LA BIENVENIDA A NUESTRO NUEVO ORGANIZADOR
2. PUEBLO 4TH ANNUAL DINNER (JULY 20TH)/ LA CENA ANNUAL DE PUEBLO (20 DE JULIO)
3. DINNER KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KENT WONG
4. SOUTH COUNTY ORGANIZER UPDATE/ NOTICAS DE LA ORGANIZADORA DEL SUR
5. PEF AND PUEBLO BOARDS WORKSHOP/ TALLER CON LAS MESAS DIRECTIVAS DE PUEBLO Y PEF
6. PLAN SANTA BARBARA/ PLANEA SANTA BARBARA
7. CDFA LISTENING SESSION FOR AGRICULTURAL VISION FOR CALIFORNIA/ LA MESA DIRECTIVE DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE COMIDA Y AGRICULTURA SESSIONES PARA EL FUTURO DE LA AGRICULTURA EN CALIFORNIA
8. LEARN SPANISH AT PUEBLO/ APRENDA ESPANOL CON PUEBLO
9. NORTH COUNTY ORGANIZER UPDATE/ NOTICAS DEL ORGANIZADOR DE SANTA MARIA

1. PUEBLO WELCOMES NEW ORGRANIZER!

PUEBLO is excited to announce that we have a new county organizer! Rafael Guerrero-Tapias is a native of Colombia where he was an attorney and did community organizing for 20 years. Rafael has worked as a community organizer for ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) in Pennsylvania and in California where he worked to build grassroots leadership and neighborhood empowerment. Rafael's experience and knowledge will be great additions to our team at PUEBLO!

1) PUEBLO DA LA BIENVENIDA A NUESTRO NUEVO ORGANIZADOR!

PUEBLO esta emocionado en anunciar que tenemos un nuevo organizador! Rafael Guerrero-Tapias es nativo de Colombia donde fue un abogado y organizo a la comunidad durante 2 decadas. Rafael ha trabajado como un organizador para ACORN (Asociacion de Organizaciones Comunitarias para Reforma) en Pensylvania y en California donde trabajo para crear liderazgo y empoderar vecindarios. La experiencia y sabiduria de Rafael seran adiciones estupendas a nuestro equipo aqui en PUEBLO.

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2)PUEBLO 4TH ANNUAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION

PUEBLO's 4th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction will be held on July 20th from 5 - 9 PM at the Santa Barbara Woman's Club
670 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara

Special Honoree
Geoff Green

Honoring
Congresswoman Lois Capps
Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy
and PUEBLO Neighborhood Leaders
Dorothy Littlejohn & Noemi Velasquez.

Tickets start @ $35
Sponsorships $200 and up
Please call office to RSVP. 882-2484

Program ads available.
Please contact Gerardo Ayala for further information
882-2484 ext. 4

2) LA CUARTA CENA ANUAL DE PUEBLO Y SUBASTA

La Cuarta Cena Anual de PUEBLO y Subasta: El 20 de julio a las 5-9 de la tarde en el Santa Barbara Woman's Club

670 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Miembro Honorario

Geoff Green

Honorando:

Miembra del Congreso Lois Capps

Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy

Y lideres de los comites vecindarios de PUEBLO:

Dorothy Litthlejohn & Noemi Velasquez

Precio de los Boletos: $35

Patrocinios: $200

Por favor habla a la oficina para responder: 882-2484

Anuncios en los programas disponibles: Lllama a Gera Ayala 882-2484 ext 4 para mas informacion

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3)KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KENT WONG

Kent Wong will be keynote speaker at PUEBLO's 4th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction.

Mr. Kent Wong has accepted our invitation to be our keynote speaker at PUEBLO's 4th annual dinner and silent auction on July 20th. An articulate and commanding speaker, Mr. Wong has recently spoken out in support of the California Dream Act, and has co-edited a new student publication titled "Underground Undergrads: UCLA Undocumented Immigrant Students Speak Out."

Kent Wong is Director of the Center for Labor Research and Education at UCLA, where he teaches Labor Studies and Asian American Studies and oversees an undergraduate program in Labor and Work Place Studies.

Kent previously worked as the staff attorney for the Service Employees International Union, representing Los Angeles County workers. He also was the first staff attorney for the Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California.

Kent served as the Founding President of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO, the first national organization of Asian union members and workers. He also has served as the President of the United Association for Labor Education, and the University and College Labor Education Association, national organizations of union and university labor educators.

Kent writes extensively on labor issues, and has published several books on union organizing, popular education, sweatshops, and undocumented students.

Kent Wong is married to Jai Lee Wong, and they have two sons.

4)SOUTH COUNTY ORGANIZER UPDATE

The California Dream Act is moving quickly and the next steps will be crucial. We have 2 months to put pressure on Governor Schwarzenneger to sign the CA Dream Act. To do so the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Committee has joined PowerPAC's "Hey Governor here's MY Pen, please sign the CA Dream Act" Campaign. We will be collecting pens and letters in support until the 2nd week of August.

The Committee will also be holding an action AUGUST 15th as part of the "California Relay for Education," an event designed to call media attention and support for the CA Dream Act. We need as many people to help as possible. The more people that help, the more our voice will be heard. The Committee has done an amazing job over the last months collecting letters and carrying out delegations. We need to make sure that we finish strong and ensure that the Governor signs the CA Dream Act THIS year! Our students CANNOT wait another year! Contact our office to help plan for the August 15th Action.

In addition, Tuesday July 1st, 5 committee members attended an MTD Board of Directors meeting to voice their concerns about bus fare increases for workers who utilize this service on a daily basis. Based on these concerns, the MTD Board of Directors agreed to hold public workshops for the community during the evenings when workers can attend and give their input. Meeting times have not yet been finalized, but are tentatively schedule for the end of July. We encourage all of you to contact our office and join us for these upcoming workshops.

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4)NOTICIAS DE LA ORGANIZADORA DEL CONDADO DEL SUR

El Acta del Sueno de California esta avanzando rapidamente en el proceso legislativo Tenemos 2 meses para presionar al Gobernador Schwarzenneger a firmar el Acta del Sueno de California. Para lograr esto, el Comit� de Vecindad de Santa Barbara se a unido a la campana de PowerPAC-"Gobernador aqu� esta MI pluma, por favor firme el Acta del Sueno de California. Estaremos collectando plumas in cartas en apoyo en la oficina hasta las 2nda semana de Agosto.

El 15 de AGOSTO el comit� organizara una accion como parte del "Maraton Para la Educacion de California," el cual tiene el proposito de atraer la atencion y el apoyo de la prensa para el Acta del Sueno de California. Necesitamos que todos participen. Entre mas gente ayude, mas fuerte sera nustra voz. El comit� ha hecho una excelente trabajo hasta el momento, colectando cartas en apoyo y participando en presentaciones para el Acta del Sueno de California. Tenemos que continuar este buen trabajo para que el gobernador firme el Acta ESTE Septiembre!!! Nuestros estudiantes NO pueden esperar mas! Por favor llame a nuestra oficina para ayudar a planear la accion del 15 de Agosto.

Tambien, el 1ero de Julio, cinco miembros del comite asistieron a una junta de la mesa directiva de transporte del MTD para hablar sobre sus preocupaciones sobre el incremento a las tarifas de los autobuses. Basado en sus comentarios, la mesa directiva decidio cambiar las juntas a la tarde cuando mas gente pueda asistir y dar su opini�n.

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5)PUEBLO BOARDS WORKSHOP

PUEBLO Board and Pueblo Education Fund Board are requested to be in attendance to be at the community development workshop and how it relates to building heights. This introductory workshop, the first in a series of workshops on building strong and healthy communities will discuss the "Common Ground" principles established last year in the city of Santa Barbara district. The presentation will be by SBCAN and city council member Das Williams. Grant House city council pro TEM will moderate and lead the discussion. PUEBLO members who may be interested participating in government processes are encouraged to attend. This is an opportunity to have a small group discussion with experts in an informal setting. The event starts at 6:30pm at the PUEBLO office and ends at 8:00pm. Please RSVP to the office at 805-882-2484. For more information you may call Dorothy Littlejohn at 962-8415 or email her at dlittlejohn1@cox.net.

5) TALLER CON LAS MESAS DIRECTIVAS DE PUEBLO Y PEF

Se solicita su presencia para un taller sobre el desarollo de la comunidad y las alturas de los edificios. Sera patrocinado por las mesas directivas de PUEBLO y el Fondo Educativo de Pueblo. Este sera el primero en una serie de talleres para construir una comunidad mas fuerte y sana. Platicaremos sobre "los puntos en comun" que fueron establecidos en el 2007 en la ciudad de Santa Barbara. Las presentaciones se llevaran acabo por Das Williams, miembro del consejo municipal y Grant House, miembro del consejo municipal temporal moderara la discusion. Aquellos miembros de PUEBLO que esten interesados en participar el proceso de, favor de hacerlo. Esta es una oportunidad de tener una discusion intima con expertos. El evento se llevara acabo a las 6:30pm en la oficina de PUEBLO y terminara a las 8:30pm. Por favor llame para hacer una reservacion, 805-882-2484. Para mas informacion comuniquese con Dorothy LIttlejohn al 962-8415 o mandele un correo al dlittlejohn1@cox.net.

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6)PLAN SANTA BARBARA

Plan Santa Barbara is your opportunity to participate and voice your opinion about the future of the city of Santa Barbara. In 2008 and 2009, the City will host a series of workshops that will focus on the future growth and development of this area. Participants discuss, evaluate and analyze housing, transportation, and environmental needs of our community in the present and the future. Next meetings are schedule on July 17th and 23rd from 6pm to 9pm at Faulkner Gallery of the Downtown Public Library. Pueblo Education Fund encourages all our members and supporters to attend any of these two upcoming workshops. We need to ensure that working families voice is heard at those meetings. For more information click on http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=220553784&u=2292806 or call our office.

6)PLANEA SANTA BARBARA

Planea Santa Barbara es tu oportunidad para participar y dar tu opinion acerca del futuro de la Ciudad de Santa Barbara. Durante el 2008 y el 2009, la Ciudad va a llevar a cabo una serie de talleres que se enfocaran en el futuro crecimiento y desarrollo de la ciudad. Los participante podran discutir, evaluar y analizar las necesidades de viviendas, transporte y medio ambientales del presente y futuro de esta comunidad. Las proximas reuniones tomaran lugar el 17 y 23 de julio de 6pm a 9pm en la Galeria Faulkner de la Biblioteca Publica ubicada en el centro de Santa Barbara. Pueblo Education Fund espera que todos nuestros miembros y apoyadores participen de esta reuniones para asegurar que las voces de las families trabajadoras esten representadas en estas discusiones. Para mas informacion entre a la pagina de internet http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=220553784&u=2292807 o llame a nuestra oficina.

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7)CDFA LISTENING SESSION FOR AGRICULTURAL VISION FOR CALIFORNIA

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will continue the series of listening sessions that provides a forum for the agriculture industry and public to provide input into the planning of a strategic agricultural vision for California. This vision will be used to guide public policy and investment priorities at the state and national level for the next 20 years. This important planning will affect everyone who produces, ships, processes, markets, eats, drinks or uses California agricultural products. Pueblo Education Fund along with the Environmental Defense Center participated at one of these sessions on Tuesday July 2nd. We were told that that was the first meeting that farmworkers were represented! Pueblo Education Fund invites the community to attend next meeting in Oxnard on July 7th. You can attend one of two following sessions: a) 12pm-3pm b) 6pm to 8pm at Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center,800 Hobson Way, Thousand Oaks Room
Oxnard, CA. Please contact our office for more information.

7)LA MESA DIRECTIVE DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE COMIDA Y AGRICULTURA SESSIONES PARA EL FUTURO DE LA AGRICULTURA EN CALIFORNIA

La Mesa Directiva del Departamento de Comida y Agricultura del estado de California continuara con una serie de audiencias publicas que proveera la oportunidad para la industria agricultora y el publico en general para dar su opinion acerca del planeamiento y estrategias a usar para el futuro de la Agricultura en California. Esta vision sera usada para guiar las politicas e inversiones que se haran en la area de agricultura a nivel estatal y nacional por los proximo 20 anos. Miembros dePueblo Educatio Fund junto con Environmental Defense Center atendieron una de estas seciones el dia martes 2 de julio. La junta fue un gran �xito ya que nos informaron que fue la primera junta donde los trabajadores del campo fueron representados! Pueblo Education Fund ahora invita al resto de la comunidad a atender la proxima sesion el dia lunes 7 de julio en Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center,800 Hobson Way, Thousand Oaks Room
Oxnard, CA. Habra dos sesiones: una de 12pm a 3pm y otra de 6pm a 8pm. Llame a nuestra oficina si necesita mas informacion.

OBAMA CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIITIES

This month the Santa Barbara Obama campaign will have opportunities for engaging in a historic election. These opportunities include: voter registration, tabling at local Farmers markets, training in phone banking (August 2) and canvassing (July 26), and leadership training. Please contact Frank Christopher, CD23 South Team Coordinator at fc@sbforobama.com or call 805 895-5908 or visit their website - http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=220553784&u=2292808.

OPORTUNIDADES DE SER VOLUNTARIO EN LA CAMPANA DE OBAMA

Este mes habra oportunidades para voluntarear en la Campana de Obama en Santa Barbara. Los voluntarios podran involucrarse en una eleccion historica. Estas oportunidades incluyen: registracion de votantes, promocion de material en los diferentes mercados de frutas, entrenamiento en banco de llamadas (2 de agosto) y distribucion de volantes (26 de julio), y entrenamiento para lideres. Contactar Frank Chirstopher, CD23 Coordinador del equipo del sur, fc@sbforobama.com o llamarlo al 805-895-5908. Tambien puede visitar el website- http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=220553784&u=2292809.

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8) LEARN SPANISH AT PUEBLO!

-PUEBLO is hosting the following FREE workplace Spanish class through SBCC Adult

Education

Spanish for the Workplace/ English when there is interest

Tuesday and Thursday 5-7pm (7 weeks)

This free course is designed for those who need a basic knowledge of the

Spanish language for communicating with employers, employees, clients or

peers on the job. Includes basic cultural concepts important to

communication in the workplace and occupationally- related idiomatic

expressions. Native speaker of both English and Spanish will meet to

help each other communicate better in the workplace.

Class starts Tuesday July 8th, and will be offered at the PUEBLO office at

114 E. Haley St. Suite E

Please e-mail hazel@sbpueblo.org if you interested or have questions

8) APRENDA ESPANOL CON PUEBLO!

PUEBLO tendra un taller de Espanol/ Ingles por SBCC Educacion para Adultos

Martes y jueves de 5 a 7pm (por 7 semanas)

Espanol para el Trabajo/ Ingles cuando haya interes

Este curso gratis es desinado para aquellos que necesitan un

conocimiento basico de la lengua espanola para comunicarse

con patrones, empleados, clientes or companeros de trabajo. Esto incluye

conceptos culturales basicos importantes para la comunicacion en el

trabajo y expresiones idiomatica relacionadas a la ocupacn. Hablantes

de ingles y espanol nativos se reuniran para ayudarse a comunicarse

mejor en el trabajo.

La clase empieza el Martes 8 de Julio, y sera ofrecida en la oficina de

PUEBLO, 114 E. Haley St. Suite E

Manda un correo electronico a hazel@sbpueblo.org si estan interesados o tienen preguntas

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9. Twenty community members attended the Immigration Committee meeting on June 30th. The Council member Hilda Zacarias talked to the members regarding car confiscation. After a successful meeting, the committee decided to meet with the Chief of the Santa Maria Police Department to find out more details about local regulations affecting car confiscation. You are all invited to the next General Meeting next Friday July 11th at 6pm. Location TBA.

9.Con asistencia de aproximadamente 20 personas y con la presencia de la Concejal Hilda Zacarias, concluyo exitosamente el Comite de Inmigracion de Santa Maria, el pasado 30 de junio-08. Con una serie de recomendaciones de la concejal Hilda que fueron bien recibida por los asistentes y que nos permitira definir con mas claridad nuestros objetivos en lo referente a la problematica de la confiscacion de los carros. Se detremino investigar mas lo referente a la existencia de una regulacion referente al periodo de permanencia de los carros confiscados en los corralones. El proximo paso del Comite es reunirse con el Oficial Jefe de Policia de Santa Maria. Se programo una proxima junta Vecinal parael proximo viernes 11 de julio a las 6 pm. Le daremos a conocer el lugar el proximo lunes.

Night of 1,000 Conversations

2008-06-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

A quick reminder that this Thursday, June 19, we will be gathering to
discuss how the overreach of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
is undermining the civil liberties and human rights of people living
in America.

We hope you can join us:
Night of 1,000 Conversations
Thursday, JUNE 19th
6pm
Location: OUR OFFICE, 114 E. Haley Street, Suite E

Since the Declaration of Independence, this country has endeavored to
uphold the principles of justice, human rights and due process, and we
should always strive to uphold those ideals. Unfortunately, today,
the law is being used to deny due process and basic rights for people
living in America. It can be hard to believe that the government
would do these things but the more that people know about what is
happening in this country, the better chance we have of fixing these
laws.

In the following year we will elect a new president who will appoint a
new administration. As a community, we need to talk about the issues
now so that when a new secretary for DHS is appointed, our concerns
are at the top of her or his agenda. Please join us for this
important Conversation.

We will provide some light snacks and some ideas of what to do about
all this if we decide to take action. This will be a chance for us to
compare the government's actions with our core values and join
thousands of other people in making the government live up to those
ideals.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP via email or phone
(contact information provided below). Should you have additional
questions, please feel free to contact me. I hope you can join us.

Best wishes,

--
Aidín Castillo
PUEBLO/Pueblo Education Fund
South County Organizer
114 E. Haley St., Ste. E
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
office: (805) 882-2484 x 1
mobile: (805) 680-8690
website: www.sbpueblo.org

Benefit Movie Night at La Casa de La Raza this Friday!

2008-06-10T11:41:00.000-07:00


   The PUEBLO Youth Committee is hosting a benefit movie
night this Friday, June 13th, at La Casa de La Raza, and
will be screening the documentary film Don't Stop Me Now.
The event will start at 6pm and goes until about 9pm, 
and snacks will be provided. The screening is a benefit 
for the Libros sin Fronteras( Books without Borders)
scholarship that the PUEBLO Youth Committee is fundraising
for and will award to a local high school students at 
the end of the summer. The admission will $5 and it will 
all go towards the scholarship fund.

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Maria I. Zamudio
miz@umail.ucsb.edu

Visit PUEBLO on Myspace and Facebook!

2008-06-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

Visit PUEBLO online at:

Myspace

*and*

Facebook

Take Action: Support the CA Dream Act!

2008-06-09T22:01:00.000-07:00

* * What YOU Can Do!! * *

1. Call the Governor Phone: 916-445-2841
Message:
“I am very disappointed in the veto of SB 1, the California Dream Act, last year. The Governor must support SB 1301 (Cedillo), which has been drafted narrowly to not increase any state costs. This legislation is good for California’s economy”

2. E-mail the Governor:

http://www.gov.ca.gov/interact#contactFirefoxHTML\Shell\Open\Command

3. Send Letters (see attached sample letter) via mail or fax to the Governor urging him to support SB 1301, the California Dream Act and help all California High School graduates.

Address: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Fax: 916-558-3160
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814

Fact Sheet: SB 1301 (Cedillo) California Dream Act

What is the Problem?
California high school graduates who have been accepted to our premier public colleges and universities may not be recognized as state residents and may be ineligible for state financial aid. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, there are over 25,000 undocumented students who graduate every year from high school. These students confront a difficult challenge of financing their college education because they are ineligible for any federal grants or loans and are unable to legally work.
“Many of these youngsters find themselves caught in a catch-22 situation. As [undocumented] immigrants, they cannot work legally. They are also effectively barred from developing academically beyond high school because of the high cost of pursuing higher education. In short, although these children have built their lives here, they have no possibility of achieving and living the American dream. What a tremendous loss for them, and what a tremendous loss to our society.” – Republican U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch author of earlier versions of the federal DREAM Act

What is the California Dream Act?
The California Dream Act is a state legislative proposal that allows U.S. citizen and undocumented “AB 540” students to apply and compete for financial aid at California public colleges and universities without the use of the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

Background:
The United States Census Bureau estimated that in the year 2000, approximately 2.5 million undocumented youth under the age of eighteen were living in the United States. Furthermore, approximately 65,000 undocumented students would graduate from U.S. high schools each year. Of this number, roughly 40 percent, or 26,000 undocumented youth resided in the state of California (Pew Hispanic Center). Many undocumented students are honor students, athletes, student leaders, and aspiring professionals, but because of their immigration status they are unable to access higher education.
Statistics:
California’s population exceeds 37,172,015 of which:
39.7% of CA workforce growth are foreign born Latinos (3 million)1
<1% (13,000) CA college students are undocumented2
45-52% Latino/ 40-44% Asian constitute undocumented at CA UCs3
Demographically, California is4:
44.4% white 34.9% Hispanic
11.9% Asian 6.4% Black
0.4% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3% Alaskan Native

1 California Demographic Futures – Dowell Myers, Jon Pitkin, Julie Park, February 2005
2 Illegal-immigrant students pin hopes on reform – San Bernardino Sun 5/21/07
3 UC Office of the President
4 State Department of Finance, current population survey

What law will the California Dream Act specifically change?
Institutional Student Aid: This bill would allow AB 540 students to apply and compete for institutional aid administered by the attending college or university (i.e. State University Grant, UC Grant, scholarships, work study, and loan programs). This new version will not use state funding, instead targeting private funds that are raised by individual education institutions. SB 1301 would provide a specific statute enabling universities to expand access to private financial aid dollars.

What is an “AB 540” student?
“AB 540” students are those students who may qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in California (California Education Code §68130.5). Regardless of immigration status, students may qualify for instate tuition at the UC, CSU, and CCC, if they meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. Attend high school in California for three or more years;
2. Graduate from a California high school or pass the GED; and
3. If undocumented, file an affidavit with the college or university stating that they have applied for a lawful immigration status or will apply as soon as they are eligible to do so.
Does this mean an “AB 540” student would have to fill out a FAFSA?
Undocumented students should NOT file a FAFSA because it may affect their future application for legalization. The California Dream Act would allow the state to fund its neediest students while they are awaiting their legalization process by creating procedures where AB 540 students can compete with their peers without the use of the FAFSA.

Political climate
After Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed the California Dream Act, SB 160, in 2005, students continued to play a leading role in the movement for this bill and the bill was resubmitted last year. Although the Governor vetoed the last version of the California Dream Act, SB1301, was reintroduced with greater confidence that this year it will be signed into law. On April 2, 2008 Santa Barbara community members joined with other Southern California organizations to lobby the Senate Education Committee, where the bill was heard and passed. PUEBLO members collected and faxed over 400 letters in support of SB1301 to the Senate Education Committee. With a broad coalition of students, youth, faith, chambers of commerce, labor, and community groups the California Dream Act campaign will work to ensure its passage by October 2008. JOIN US!

For More Information Contact:
Eric Guerra – Capitol Office:
(916) 651-4327 or eric.guerra@sen.ca.gov
Marvin Pineda – District Office:
(213) 612-9566 or marvin.pineda@sen.ca.gov

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* * ¡Lo Que USTED Puede Hacer! * *

1. Llame al Gobernador y dígale que apoye SB, 1301 Tel: 916-445-2841
Mensaje:
“Estoy muy desilusionada de que el Gobernador haya vetado, SB 1, California Dream Act el ano pasado. El Gobernador debe apoyar SB 1301, California Dream Act que ha sido re-escrito para no aumentar los costos estatales. Esta legislación es buena para la economía de California”

2. Mande un E-mail al Gobernador:
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3. Escriba una carta (ejemplo adjunto) pidiéndole que apoye a SB 1301.
Dirección: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Fax: 916-558-3160
State Capitol Building,
Sacramento, CA 95814

Acta del Sueño de California – SB 1301 (Cedillo)

¿Cuál es el Problema?
Los graduados de secundaria de California que han sido aceptados a nuestros principales colegios públicos y universidades quizás no sean reconocidos como residentes del estado y pueden ser inelegibles para la ayuda financiera del estado. Según el periódico de San Francisco Chronicle, hay más de 25,000 estudiantes indocumentados que se gradúan cada año de la escuela secundaria. Estos estudiantes confrontan un reto difícil al financiar su educación universitaria porque no califican para cualquier beca federal o préstamos y están incapacitados de trabajar legalmente.
“Muchos de estos jóvenes se encuentran atrapados en una situación de “no hay opción.” Como inmigrantes (indocumentados), ellos no pueden trabajar legalmente. Ellos también están efectivamente impedidos de desarrollarse académicamente más allá de la secundaria debido al alto costo de continuar una educación superior. En resumen, aunque estos niños han construido sus vidas aquí, ellos no tienen una posibilidad de lograr y vivir el sueño Americano. “Que pérdida tan tremenda para ellos, y que pérdida tan tremenda para nuestra sociedad.” – dijo el Senador Republicano de EU Orrin Hatch autor de versiones tempranas del Acta federal del SUEÑO.
¿Qué es la Acta del Sueño de California?
La Acta del Sueño de California es una propuesta legislativa del estado que permite a los ciudadanos de EU y a los estudiantes bajo “AB540” indocumentados aplicar y competir por la ayuda financiera en los colegios comunitarios públicos y universidades de California sin el uso de la Aplicación Federal para la Ayuda del Estudiante (FAFSA).

Información de Contexto:
En el 2000 el departamento del Censo de Los Estados Unidos explico que había aproximadamente 2.5 millones de jóvenes indocumentados menores de dieciocho en los Estados Unidos. Aproximadamente 65,000 estudiantes indocumentados se gradúan de las preparatorias en los Estados Unidos cada año. De estos, cerca de 40% o 26,000 radican en el estado de California (Pew Hispanic Center). Muchos des ellos son estudiantes de honor, atletas y lideres con aspiraciones de ser profesionistas, pero dado su estatus inmigratorio, su acceso a estudios superiores es limitado.
Estadísticas:
La población de California excede 37, 172,015 de los cuales:
39.7% del incremento de la mano de obra en CA son Latinos extranjeros (3 millones)1
<1% (13,000) de los estudiantes universitarios en CA son indocumentados2
45-52% de estudiantes indocumentados son Latinos y 40-44% son Asiáticos, en las
Universidades de CA (UCs)3
Demográficamente California es4:
44.4% Blanco 34.9% Hispano
11.9% Asiático 6.4% Negro
0.4% Hawaiano/Islas del Pacifico 0.3% Nativos de Alaska

California Demographic Futures—Dowell Myers, Jon Pitkin, Julie Park, February 2005
2 Illegal-immigrant students pin hopes on reform—San Bernardino Sun 5/21/07
3 UC Office of the President
4 State Department Finance, current population survey

¿Qué ley cambiará específicamente la Acta del Sueño de California?
Ayuda Institucional al Estudiante: Este proyecto de ley AB 540 permitiría a los estudiantes aplicar y competir para cualquier programa de ayuda al estudiante administrado por el colegio comunitario o universidad (por ejemplo State University Grant, UC Grant) al cual están asistiendo. Esta nueva versión no usará dinero estatal, sino designara fondos privados que son recaudados por universidades individualmente.
Esto proporcionaría a las universidades un permiso de estatuto específico para ampliar el acceso a dólares de ayuda financiera privada.

¿Qué es un estudiante “AB 540”?
Los estudiantes bajo el “AB 540” son aquellos estudiantes que pueden calificar para la matrícula con cuotas del estado en los colegios comunitarios públicos y las universidades en California (Código §68130.5 del Código de Educación de California). A pesar del estado de inmigración, los estudiantes pueden calificar para la matrícula con cuotas del estado en UC, CSU, y CCC, si ellos satisfacen TODOS los siguientes requisitos:
1. Asisten a la secundaria en California por tres o más años;
2. Se gradúan de una escuela secundaria de California o pasan el GED; y
3. Si son indocumentados, soliciten una declaración jurada con el colegio comunitario o universidad afirmando que ellos han aplicado por un estado legal de inmigración o aplicarán tan pronto como sea posible para hacerlo.

¿Esto significa que un estudiante bajo la ley “AB 540” tendría que llenar un FAFSA?
Un estudiante indocumentado NO debería archivar un FAFSA porque esto puede afectar su aplicación futura para la legalización. El Acta del Sueño de California permitiría al estado financiar a sus estudiantes más necesitados mientras que ellos están esperando su proceso de legalización creando procedimientos donde los estudiantes bajo el AB 540 puedan competir con sus compañeros sin el uso del FAFSA.

Clima Político
Después de que el gobernador veto el Acta del Sueño de California, SB160, en el 2005, estudiantes continuaron siendo una parte importante en el movimiento en apoyo a esta ley. Por lo tanto, fue reintroducida el año pasado. Aunque el Gobernador veto la ultima versión del Acta del Sueño de California, SB 1301 se reintrodujo con mayor esperanza de que sea aprobada este año. El 2 de Abril, 2008 miembros de la comunidad de Santa Bárbara se unieron a otras organizaciones del Sur de California para cabildear al Comité de Educación del Senado, logrando que SB 1301 pasara a la próxima etapa. Miembros de PUEBLO colectaron y mandaron por fax al Comité de Educación del Senado más de 400 cartas en apoyo a SB 1301. Con una grande coalición de estudiantes, jóvenes, comunidades de fe, cámaras de comercio, trabajadores, y grupos comunitarios, la campaña del Acta del Sueño de California trabajara para asegurarse de que el Acta del Sueño de California sea aprobada para Octubre del 2008. ¡Únase a nuestro esfuerzo!

Para más información, póngase en contacto con:
Eric Guerra – Oficina en el Capitolio: (916) 651-4327 o eric.guerra@sen.ca.gov
Marvin Pineda – Oficina en el Distrito. (213) 612-9566 o marvin.pineda@sen.ca.gov
Visite el sitio Web del Senador Cedillo al www.sen.ga.gov/cedillo

Beyond Immigration Enforcement: Integration and Local Communities

2008-06-09T19:21:00.000-07:00

In the absence of progress by the federal government towards reforming the nation's immigration laws, state and local governments have deliberated over whether to invest in policies that assist immigrants in integrating into their communities or that attempt to marginalize them. Hundreds of immigrant-related measures have been introduced in state legislatures across the country addressing policies such as local enforcement of federal immigration laws. The hostility in the state and local debates, coupled with increased activity by Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E., formerly known as INS) agents, have fueled a climate of fear and uncertainty among the immigrant community; including Santa Barbara.

As an organization that works closely with low-income families that include immigrant families, we (PUEBLO) feel a strong conviction to educate and organize our community in order to create a strong and safe home for all Santa Barbarans.

--Aidin Castillo, PUEBLO Organizer

PUEBLO Goes to Dream Act Strategy Conference

2008-06-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

On May 3, 2008 twenty Santa Barbara Committee Members attended the 2nd Annual California Dream Act Strategy Conference, hosted by the office of Senator Cedillo. Students and community organizers from near and far convened at the Los Angeles Trade Tech College where a set of speakers such as Assemblyman Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park), LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia, Green Dot School Steve Barr, Korean American Chamber of Commerce President Chang Y. Lee, business and civil rights leaders provided strategies and tactics to help in the organizing effort of the California Dream Act. The conference exposed our committee members to the necessity of changing the anti-immigrant propaganda through the use of media such as YouTube and other web based organizing. It also allowed them to exchanged ideas and tactics with other community organizations from the Los Angeles area. Since then, they have continued their letter writing campaign and have used the strategies discussed at the conference to develop a plan in which they will contact local schools and businesses to garner support for the passage of the California Dream Act.

Immigration Raid in Van Nuys: A Video From CHIRLA

2008-06-09T18:09:00.000-07:00

A DREAM Deferred

2008-05-25T12:35:00.000-07:00

Operation Cold Shoulder- Support the Newspress Workers!

2007-03-03T19:04:00.000-08:00

Operation Cold Shoulder is a community sponsored initiative to support the Newspress Employees For more information and to get updates, send an email to OperationColdShoulder@gmail.com

The Santa Barbara News-Press is violating the public trust as part of its business plan, and now needs to be shunned and given the Cold Shoulder until it becomes the valuable and meaningful newspaper and community asset it once was. Just like a responsible parent who is giving a well-deserved time out to a child throwing a temper tantrum, we need to show some tough love to the News-Press.

--Cancel News-Press subscriptions; call 564-5200 x0

--Urge advertisers to stop buying ads in the newspaper and at News-Press radio KZSB-AM.

--Find news in other newspapers and media, including TV, radio, web sites, and blogs.

--Suggest organizations stop sending news releases to the News-Press, and sources stop sending press releases, giving interviews, returning calls, etc.

--Ask the public to stop placing classified ads, calendar listings, garage sale ads, wedding announcements, and obits in the News-Press and instead place these in other publications.

--Request non-profits NOT to invite the News-Press society-page writers to their charity events.

--Encourage non-participation in any of the KZSB radio programs, interviews, activities, or PSAs.

--Write letters opposing News-Press ownership of a newspaper and radio station in the same town. To: FCC, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

--Raise awareness that the News-Press owns and controls Goleta Valley Voice, El Mexicano, and Blue Edge Magazine.

--Picket every Wednesday, 12 noon, in De La Guerra Plaza through the end of March 2007.

For more information: OperationColdShoulder@gmail.com

MAIN SCHOOL PARENTS COME OUT TO BLOCK SCHOOL CLOSING

2007-02-13T17:47:00.000-08:00

MAIN SCHOOL PARENTS COME OUT TO BLOCK CLOSING
SCOTT STEEPLETON, NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR
February 13, 2007 10:29 AM

Supporters of keeping Main Elementary School open plan to present 600
signatures to that effect to the Carpinteria Unified School District
board tonight.

The board is meeting to decide whether it makes sense financially to
keep the 8th Street campus open.

Superintendent Paul Cordeiro recommended two years ago closing the
school because of declining enrollment. Later, the board voted 3-2 to
close a school.

An unexpected windfall from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that benefited
all schools took Main off the table for another year. But just before
the Nov. 7, 2006, election, the board again voted on closing a school
and decided by the same margin that Main should be shuttered by the end
of this school year.

At first report, the district was expected to save about $250,000 a
year by closing Main; that number recently went up to about $300,000.

The district has a budget of $13.5 million.

Backers of Main say there's plenty of money.

"I think it's a misstep that they have constructed it as a bankruptcy
issue when they're nowhere near bankrupt," said Ana Rizo, executive
director of the Latino advocacy group PUEBLO. The group has organized
vigils on the school's behalf, including one Monday afternoon in
Carpinteria, and circulated a petition over the weekend that they plan
to deliver tonight.

Ms. Rizo said a 4 percent offer to teachers coupled with another 2
percent contingent on Main's closing "amounts to blackmail or bribery"
-- and is proof the money to keep the school open is there.

At least one school board member doesn't see the vote tonight being any
different than the previous ones, and for good reason.

"When we voted in March (2006), we said that we would begin looking at
whether or not there were any significant changes in the financial
picture. There really are not," said Terry Hickey Banks. "It's true
that we got a larger (cost of living allowance) than we expected from
the state, but that's not enough to really change things."

As is the case with other local schools, enrollment is declining and
there's no turnaround in sight.

"We have to make choices for all 2,600 students in our district," she
added. "That's down from over 3,000 not that many years ago."

Ms. Banks said the real savings to the district by closing Main could
top $500,000, a figure that would go a long way to keep cuts as far
away from the students as possible.

"It's tough to make these decisions, but they're real and I don't see
that they're momentary," she said. "We need to compete to attract
teachers to our district. If we can't compete, we can't expect our
schools to do well. We can't expect our students to be excited in the
classroom. We can't expect our teachers to be excited in the
classroom."

If tonight's vote goes the same as before, Ms. Rizo of PUEBLO vowed to
keep up the fight.

"We're not going to stop. They voted last time to close it, and we
didn't stop," she said. "Parents will fight for their kids whatever the
cause."

News-Press Bloodletting Intensifies

2007-02-11T20:41:00.000-08:00

News-Press Bloodletting Intensifies

By Martha Sadler, February 8, 2007

Six More Writers Are Fired, Leaving Three in Newsroom

by Martha Sadler

A week after reporter Anna Davison was fired, a half-dozen of her colleagues went before work to the Anapamu Street pedestrian bridge above Highway 101, holding a banner over the side that read, “Cancel your newspaper today!” That was on the morning of Friday, February 2. The following Monday, reporters Dawn Hobbs, Rob Kuznia, and Barney McManigal were called one by one into a conference room where associate editor Scott Steepleton and an attorney asked whether they had taken part in the banner display. Each answered yes and was handed a brief letter explaining that they were being terminated for disloyalty.

Up in the newsroom, a fourth reporter — religion writer Melissa Evans, who had also participated in the overpass action — saw what was happening. She finished the story she was writing — about a Chinese version of a play about Martin Luther King Jr. — with the famous King quote, “Thank God almighty, we’re free at last,” and waited for her turn to be called.

Evans was not fired that evening, but she did receive an early morning call from a friend tipping her off to the fact that her computer was being removed — a sobering and silent process, repeated each time an employee leaves, that according to police reporter Hobbs resembles a coroner’s removal of a body from a murder scene. Arriving at work at her usual time, Evans discovered that her key card no longer opened the door, and when she was admitted to the Santa Barbara News-Press building, it was only to be fired along with reporter Tom Schultz and sports columnist John Zant, both of whom had also participated in the overpass demonstration. Zant had worked at the News-Press for 38 years.

That brings to 37 the number of writers, editors, production, and business staff who have left since last July, when disagreements over editorial content and managerial style erupted in the first wave of firings and resignations, many of which were followed by court battles over union organizing activities. The total includes advertising director and union supporter Sarah Sinclair, who quit Monday night at about the same time that the reporters were fired. A total of 17 news reporters have been terminated, two of whom had been hired since the July implosion. At Indy press time, the only reporters still on staff were Nora Wallace, who reports on the North County; business writer Maria Zate; and Leana Orsua, a recent hire.

The firings came as a shock, if not a huge surprise, to the six writers, who said they met before the demonstration to make sure that they stayed within the bounds of federal labor law. “In pursuit of a labor objective, employees have the right and the privilege to inflict economic harm on their employer,” said Teamsters attorney Ira Gottlieb, who noted that such actions are protected as long as they are performed peacefully. The banner display was intended, in part, to pressure McCaw into recognizing the employees’ 33-6 vote in favor of joining the Teamsters union, which McCaw has refused to do on the ground that organizers allegedly intimidated some employees into voting yes. The fired writers filed complaints Tuesday with the National Labor Relations Board, whose own attorneys are already pursuing wrongful termination cases against the News-Press on behalf of previously fired employees.

Barry Cappello, whose law firm is representing the News-Press in these terminations, said the employees’ banner display was not only intended to harm the employer but demonstrated “ill will and disloyalty.” No employer, he said, would countenance that. Federal labor law draws a fine and squiggly line between what is and isn’t permitted. It is a line that the demonstrators were apparently trying to toe, Cappello said — noting that they avoided naming the News-Press as the paper that motorists should cancel their subscriptions to. Cappello said they missed the mark. Asked whether boycotts are legal under federal law, Cappello would say only that the banner display could not be characterized as encouraging a boycott, as it said nothing about union organizing.

Whether the overpass display encouraged a boycott, the fired employees are now planning to target News-Press advertisers, asking them not to patronize the paper. In addition, they will be outside the newspaper’s offices, in De la Guerra Plaza, for the rest of the week from 3-5 p.m., to disrupt work and keep the heat on. On Tuesday, at the first of such demonstrations, fired journalists, who very much wanted their jobs back, chanted “McCaw, obey the law!”

Pulido accused of flip-flopping on school closure

2007-01-14T19:46:00.000-08:00

Pulido accused of flip-flopping on school closure
ROB KUZNIA, NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
January 10, 2007 7:15 AM

Two months after getting re-elected, a Carpinteria school board member
who ran on a platform of opposition to the impending closure of an
elementary school now says he thinks it should be closed after all.

Alex Pulido insists that he hasn't changed his position on what should
happen to the school targeted for closure -- Main Elementary -- saying
he has maintained all along that, before a decision is made, all the
options should be carefully weighed. Now, he says, he has considered
all the options.

"Frankly, I just don't see where the money would come from," said Mr.
Pulido, who has received so much flak for his refined position that he
wrote an op-ed piece in the Carpinteria Coastal View in an attempt to
explain it.

But some of his critics -- and past supporters -- aren't buying it.

"We just think it's really important that when you make campaign
promises, you stick to them," said Ana Rizo, the executive director of
the countywide Latino advocacy group PUEBLO. "We went to the
candidates' forum that happened out there in Carpinteria. He said very
clearly that he wanted to keep the school open."

Ms. Rizo said members of the organization canvassed neighborhoods on
Mr. Pulido's behalf primarily because of his stance on keeping the
school open.

Mr. Pulido's refined stance is the latest example of the roller-coaster
uncertainty that has come to characterize the fate of Main School. It
also shows how politics have become entangled into what started out as
a pedagogical decision.

At the end of the day, despite a series of votes by the school board to
close the school and pledges by election candidates to keep it open,
Main's fate remains uncertain.

In 2005-06, Superintendent Paul Cordeiro recommended closing it due to
the declining enrollment that has reduced the district's student count
by about 500 students in six years.

That spring, the school board voted 3-2 -- with Mr. Pulido dissenting
-- to close a school at the end of the year. But an unexpected cash
windfall to all the state's schools from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
bought them another year.

Then, this fall, just before the Nov. 7 election, the board voted 3-2
-- again, with Mr. Pulido dissenting -- to select Main as the school to
be closed at the end of the current school year.

But then the election happened. In what amounted to a stunning
directive from the voters, the candidates who were widely viewed as
supporters of keeping the school open -- Mr. Pulido and Beverly Grant
-- trounced the third competitor for two open seats, Orlando Hernandez,
who supported the decision to close Main School. The outcome seemed to
suggest that last year's decision to close the school was destined to
be reversed.

Now, in light of Mr. Pulido's most recent conclusion, it would be
reasonable to speculate that the pendulum has swung back toward school
closure. However, the story may have witnessed yet another unexpected
twist. According to some, the third new board member -- Leslie
Deardorff -- who many people believed would support the school closure,
has privately indicated to some school officials that she opposes
closing the school.

Ms. Deardorff could not be reached for comment Tuesday, but another new
board member -- Beverly Grant -- said Ms. Deardorff indicated her
opposition to school closure over tea at Ms. Grant's house.

"I think that she's a good thinker," she said.

If true, this could mean that the balance of power on the board still
favors keeping Main School open, in spite of Mr. Pulido's change in
tone.

At least one of Mr. Pulido's colleagues on the board, Terry Hickey
Banks -- who voted to close Main -- defended his position.

"I think he has always said he would like to dissect it a little more,"
she said. "He is very cognizant of the fact that we need to find the
money. . . . I think as board members we have to be willing to make
tough decisions that sometimes aren't going to be popular. I appreciate
that Alex is willing to do that."

For her part, Ms. Grant said she still plans to do what she can to
reverse the decision. The board, she said, will take up the matter
sometime in the next two months.

"It's the socio-cultural head of that downtown area," she said. "There
are many parents who are working two jobs . . . who want their children
to walk there and walk home."

As is happening in all the cities on the South Coast, the cost of
housing in Carpinteria is pushing families out of the area, and the
student base has been steadily shrinking.

Since 1999, the district's enrollment has shrunk from 3,160 to 2,615.
Because the school district gets money from the state based on
attendance -- approximately $5,000 a year per student -- lower head
counts hurt the district financially.

But opponents of closing the school say the yearly $250,000 that would
be saved from salaries of administrators and support staff is a drop in
the bucket in the context of the school district's $13.5 million annual
budget.

They also point to the success of Main -- the smallest of the three
public elementary schools located in Carpinteria.

Pitted against the 99 schools across the state most similar to it in
terms of student demographics, Main's test scores fall in the top 20
percent. (Aliso's are in the top 10 percent, and Canalino's, the top 30
percent, according to the latest available data).

"The smaller school, I think, has an edge when it comes to knowing
their clientele," said Jim Campos, who retired as the principal at Main
Elementary after the 2005-06 school year. "If you've got a small group
of students, you can't hide your problems."

But the officials who say closing the school is a necessary evil -- a
group that now includes Mr. Pulido -- counter that the advocates of
keeping it open aren't being realistic.

In his op-ed piece, Mr. Pulido said that he has researched various ways
of coming up with the money to keep the school open since the election.
Among them was asking residents to approve a parcel tax.

"After looking at the results of other school districts and
governmental agencies that have attempted to pass a bond or to tax the
community, it appears that almost 90 percent of these bonds or
tax-generating proposals have failed statewide," he wrote. "Such an
idea probably is doomed for failure locally.

"Separating emotions from facts is sometimes very difficult but I
believe that I was elected to make decisions based on what I believe is
best for all of our students."

Pulido accused of flip-flopping on school closure

2007-01-12T12:05:00.000-08:00

May 1,06 March in SB

2006-10-08T10:05:00.000-07:00


Marcha en Santa Barbara, Primero de Mayo del 2006 Inmigrants Rights

Article: New director takes reins at PUEBLO

2006-08-07T08:37:00.000-07:00

Ana Rizo, PUEBLO’s new Executive Director starts August 7th! Below is an article about her the day after the dinner….

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New director takes reins at PUEBLO
SHELLY LEACHMAN, NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

July 30, 2006 7:11 AM

As a child, Ana Rizo helped save a financially strained neighborhood computer center from being shut down. Now an adult, she's fighting for farmworkers' rights, affordable housing, immigration reform and more.

The activism that sprouted from a kid's instincts has grown into her full-time profession, taking her to jobs in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and points in between.

On Saturday she landed in Santa Barbara -- Ms. Rizo was announced as PUEBLO's new executive director during the grass-roots group's annual dinner.

"Santa Barbara County is known throughout the state, and the country really, as a very wealthy area, but people don't talk as much about the working families that hold up this county," she said. "They are the backbone of this community and PUEBLO can be a vehicle for them . . . for their voices to be heard, to empower them."

A 2002 graduate of UCSB, Ms. Rizo was active locally throughout college, with groups both on campus and off, including Associated Students, El Congreso and La Casa de la Raza. She was also a volunteer and board member with the Coalition for a Living Wage, the organization that would later become PUEBLO.

PUEBLO stands for People United for Economic Justice Building Leadership through Organizing.

"I met Ana on a picket line in Isla Vista, fighting against the eviction of low-income families," said outgoing director Harley Augustino, describing himself as "absolutely thrilled" to be handing PUEBLO's reins to Ms. Rizo some eight years after that first encounter. "We are ecstatic that we were able to find someone of her caliber."

With statewide and national organizing experience, as well as local expertise, Ms. Rizo will help "take PUEBLO to the next level" as it expands into Santa Maria, he said, enabling it to "be a countywide voice for working families."

Good fit for a girl who grew up in just such a family.

Raised in Maywood by immigrant parents who worked multiple jobs to provide for their kids, Ms. Rizo said watching them struggle first sparked her passion for seeking change.

"The things that parents are doing to survive and raise their kids -- they are everyday heroes that we don't acknowledge," she said. "It isn't right for parents to be forced to work three jobs just to provide a decent home and put food on the table. They should be able to live just and dignified lives and spend time with their families, to have the chance to raise their kids instead of barely seeing them."

Ms. Rizo called Santa Barbara's new living wage ordinance "the first step" to changing that, describing it as "really crucial to opening the gates to other issues" that need addressing, such as affordable housing and youth involvement.

"Young people have a lot of good things to say, and look what they did on May 1," she said, "They are ready to mobilize . . . and they can be instrumental in our efforts."

Ms. Rizo comes to PUEBLO from a job as statewide organizer for the National Farm Worker Ministry, where she worked on immigration reform, farmworker reform and labor organizing. Prior to that, she served as a national coordinator for the Student Labor Action Project, helping youth activists organize campaigns for workers' rights.

Esther Aguilera, who chairs PUEBLO's board, praised Ms. Rizo as "intelligent and passionate," saying, "I can't think of anyone better than her" to take over as executive director.

"She understands our issues and how they relate to the community," Ms. Aguilera said. "That's very important, having passion, that drive to get in there, to organize, to change the community. Ana definitely has that energy. What else can we ask for?"

In Surprise, City Votes to Demolish Low-income Housing

2006-08-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

In Surprise, City Votes to Demolish Low-income Housing

What you can do now:
A) Get informed (info below)
B) Contact council members you know how you feel about this issue (emails below)
C) Go to vigil on August 7th at 6:30pm at 85 N. La Cumbre
D) Send a message of support to the La Cumbre 9 to lacumbre@sbpueblo.org
E) Come to the PUEBLO Dinner
F) Still want to do more? Call us at 882-2484 x3 or email puebloinfo@gmail.com.

Tuesday night was a sad evening in Santa Barbara. Before a packed crowed of affordable housing supporters, the Santa Barbara City Council voted 4-1 to demolish 10 low-income rental units and replace them with (close to) million dollar condominiums, as some residents in the current apartments wept as the prospect of loosing their homes and their community. The only Council member who voted in favor of our appeal was Councilman Das Williams. Helene Schneider, Grant House, Marty Blum, and Roger Horton ALL sided with the developer and voted to demolish the units and approve the condo project. Councilmembers Iya Falcone and Brian Barnwell were not at the meeting.

In denying the appeal, council members made a list of proposed policy changes to put on the table to address gentrification of Santa Barbara. They voted to hold a joint planning commission session in the next 60 days. Many of their ideas have been on the tables for years. Will there now be action? It is difficult to tell when City members are making decisions that contradicts with their own policies.

The Process: The Planning Commission approves potential projects, in accordance with the guidelines laid out in the Housing Element. The Planning Commission is supposed to decide on projects that conform to the Housing Element, which is approved by the City Council. If they don’t, any group or individual can appeal a project. This project was appealed by SBCAN, PUEBLO, and Mickey Flacks. Once it is appealed, the City Council essentially decides.

Out of the 19 public speakers, only 2 spoke in favor of demolishing the apartments, a developer and a realstate broker. In addition to SB CAN and PUEBLO, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) and the Citizens Planning Association supported our appeal. Second District Supervisorial also supported the families.

We argued that the City violated their own policy by approving this project. One of the Housing Element policies the City ignored was this one:

“Conserve the City's existing housing stock and improve its condition while minimizing displacement; maintaining housing affordable to all economic groups with special emphasis on low income, moderate income and special needs households; and preventing future blight or deterioration.”

Other policies in the Housing Element include: “Maintain the affordability of existing low- and moderate-income dwelling units” and: "...discourage the development of large, high-end condominiums in multi-family and commercial zones."

The City Council members in their comments by and large did not make any reference to the residents in the audience who they were displacing, nor did they refute any of the arguments that we made. The Council members promised that housing policies will be discussed in the next couple of days. But if current policies are not respected, how can the public have trust that the City will adhere to any City policy?

Many are wondering how this could happen. One rumor is that the developer was threatening a lawsuit to the City if they rejected the project. If so, why wasn’t this made to the public? And even if this was true, why is our City not standing up for our residents? Instead they gave the green light for every apartment owner in town to tear down their housing and make even more money through condominiums.

Please thank Das Williams for standing up for these tenants, and against the demolition of affordable housing. His email is daswilliams@santabarbaraca.gov. Email Helene Schneider, Marty Blum, Grant House, and Roger Horton to express your disappointment in their decision: rhorton@santabarbaraca.gov, ghouse@silcom.com, hschneider@santabarbaraca.gov, mblum@santabarbaraca.gov

Send messages of support and solidarity to the La Cumbre 9 by emailing lacumbre@sbpueblo.org. While many tenants in Santa Barbara are afraid to assert their rights, we admire the courage of the La Cumbre 9 to stand up and fight for their housing, and for affordable housing for all of us!

You can also check out this article on the decision.
http://forum.santabarbarafree.com/2006/07/25/council-oks-controversial-condo-development/

Stop the Demolition of Affordable Housing!

2006-07-24T23:34:00.000-07:00

If you care about the future of affordable housing in Santa Barbara, please attend this special meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday July 25th at 6pm. The Planning Commission recently approved a project on 85 North La Cumbre that would involve demolishing the existing apartment complex and build million dollar condominiums. There are many similar projects in the works that would destroy more rental housing. We must protect the affordable housing we do have, and find ways to create more affordable housing. Below is a letter submitted to the City Council by PUEBLO.

SOUND OFF!
Emails of the City Council Members today:
mblum@santabarbaraca.gov, rhorton@santabarbaraca.gov, ifalcone@santabarbaraca.gov, bbarnwell@santabarbaraca.gov, ghouse@silcom.com, hschneider@santabarbaraca.gov, daswilliams@santabarbaraca.gov

PUEBLO’s LETTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL

Dear Mayor and City Council members,

PUEBLO has joined SB CAN and Mickey Flacks in appealing the Planning Commission's decision to approve a project that will demolish 10 rental units at 85 North La Cumbre Rd. and displace close to thirty people, many of them children. The developer proposes to replace these units with million dollar condominiums.

This action is indeed in conflict with your housing element which contains the following provision:

Conserve the City's existing housing stock and improve its condition while minimizing displacement; maintaining housing affordable to all economic groups with special emphasis on low income, moderate income and special needs households; and preventing future blight or deterioration.

We are extremely concerned about how the housing crisis is affecting working families throughout Santa Barbara County. While the City of Santa Barbara supports affordable housing programs more than most communities, the Santa Barbara Housing Authority still has a waiting list of over 5,000 people.

We believe the City should stop further gentrification of Santa Barbara by building new affordable housing and preserving the affordable housing we currently have. The people who currently live at 85 North La Cumbre Road are construction workers, teachers, dish washers, servers, students, house cleaners, secretaries, gardeners, and retail workers. Not only do they work providing services that Santa Barbara residents depend on, but they also volunteer their time to improve the community. None of the families living at 85 North La Cumbre Road will be able to afford the proposed condominiums that are likely to cost over $1 million dollars. Thus, they will be forced to leave or if they are very lucky, move into one of the other few remaining affordable units left in town, ensuring that others will be forced out of town.

The lack of affordable housing is creating additional problems beyond increased traffic and the "loss of our critical workforce". The high cost of housing has created a crisis situation for working families, affecting every aspect of their lives. Parents are working more, and have less time to spend with their children. Increasing rents are forcing many working families to go without health care. Young children are crammed into apartments with other families, making it very difficult to study or get privacy. Stress is increasing within families as parents struggle to keep up with the high cost of living. One emergency or unexpected bill can make a whole family homeless.

We believe that the City can and should take a small but necessary step to stop the gentrification of Santa Barbara, starting by opposing the demolition of the apartments on 85 North La Cumbre. In addition, we ask you to explore potential policies that will send a strong message to developers and stop demolition of any affordable housing.

PUEBLO Hires New Executive Director

2006-07-24T00:39:00.000-07:00

PUEBLO Hires New Executive Director

PUEBLO has hired Ana Rizo to be the new Executive Director of PUEBLO after a comprehensive nationwide search. PUEBLO will introduce Ms. Rizo at its 2nd Annual Dinner on Saturday, July 29th, at the Cabrillo Pavillion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. The entire event will be from 4-7pm. The program will start at 6pm.

Ana Rizo is currently the California Lead Organizer for the National Farm Worker Ministry, an interfaith organization supporting farm workers as they struggle for justice. In this position she mobilized support in faith communities for comprehensive immigration reform, the AgJobs (farmworker legalization) bill, and the successful Gallo boycott. She also did direct worker organizing with the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, helping to win the first ever union contract covering H2A guest workers with the North Carolina Growers Association.

"PUEBLO's Board of Directors believes that Ana has the passion, skill, and experience to continue to build PUEBLO into a powerful countywide voice for working families," said PUEBLO Co-Chair Esther Aguilera. "Ana can take PUEBLO to the next level."

Ana Rizo brings a wealth of experience organizing on the local, statewide and national levels. Ana grew up in an immigrant family in the working class community of Maywood, California. She learned about politics at an early age, growing up in a union family. Her mom is a cafeteria worker, and a member of SEIU. Ana organized her first campaign at 9 years old, helping to save a technology center in her neighborhood slated to be closed because of budget cuts.

Prior to working for the National Farm Worker Ministry, Ana was the National Coordinator of the Student Labor Action Project of Jobs with Justice and the United States Student Association. In this position she built coalitions between students and labor unions, assisting youth and student activists to organize campaigns and build power to defend and expand workers' rights and economic justice. She has also led Grassroots Organizing Weekend trainings to build the strategic campaign planing skills of youth and community members.

Ana has strong roots in the Santa Barbara community, graduating from UCSB in 2002. As a student, Ana organized student solidarity with the United Farm Worker Picksweet campaign, outreached to local low-income youth to encourage them to attend college, and mobilized voters during elections. Ana was elected as the Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs in 2001, and was an active volunteer in the Isla Vista Tenants Union, CAUSE, El Congreso, and La Casa de La Raza. She was also a volunteer and a Board member of PUEBLO, formerly Coalition for a Living Wage

Ana Rizo will begin on August 7th. Harley Augustino, PUEBLO's current Executive Director, will continue as a staff member of PUEBLO as the new Fund Development Director, and to help with the transition.

PUEBLO is county-wide economic and environmental justice organization dedicated to building the political power of low-income residents. PUEBLO organizes working families and youth to fight for living wages, affordable housing, health care, public transportation, child care, immigrant rights, and education.

Contacts:

Ana Rizo, 562-310-8600

Esther Aguilera, PUEBLO Co-Chair, 259-9851

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