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Jan 27 2018
The environment isn’t a political issue. It is a survival issue.
- By C Ford in Slider, Uncategorized
Planet Earth is planet “A.” There is no planet “B.” We live on the Mother Ship. If we humans, as caretakers, protect our planet, it will continue to give and sustain life. If we don’t, it will take life. To deny that we humans have no effect, or that we can’t make changes that will limit …
Sep 18 2017
California lawmakers approve landmark ‘sanctuary state’ bill SB54 to expand protections for immigrants
California lawmakers on Saturday passed a “sanctuary state” bill, SB54, to protect immigrants without legal residency in the U.S., part of a broader push by Democrats to counter expanded deportation orders under the Trump administration. The decision came hours after a federal judge in Chicago blocked the Trump administration’s move to withhold Justice Department grant …
Sep 12 2017
GREEN POWER. BE AN ACTIVIST IN SANTA MARIA/SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
GET INVOLVED AND RECEIVE INFORMATION. https://www.greenpower.ngo/search-campaigns?q=93454 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenpowerCA/
Sep 08 2017
Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, takes first steps towards dismantling protections under Title IX prohibiting sex-based discrimination.
“All K–12 schools and postsecondary institutions that receive federal funds must designate at least one employee to coordinate their efforts to comply with and carry out their responsibilities under Title IX. These Title IX coordinators ensure that all people affected by sex discrimination in schools — students, parents, and employees — are aware of …
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Aug 27 2017
Joan Hartmann, SB County Supervisor office in Santa Maria.
Office open Tuesday – Friday. Located at 511 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 111, Santa Maria, CA 93455. In the Joseph Centeno Bldg off E. Betteravia Blvd & Centerpoint Parkway. Contact Alma 805-346-7210. Joan Hartmann, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Aug 24
Santa Maria Valley Unites against Hate.
Santa Maria and surrounding communities came together August 20th to reject hate and to show support for the victims of hate crimes in Charlottesville, VA, and demand that all elected representatives speak out against white supremacy and violence. There is no place in America for racism and neo-nazism. http://www.keyt.com/news/santa-maria-north-county/love-not-hate-rally-draws-big-crowd-in-santa-maria/607029554 …
Aug 24 2017
Candlelight “Vigil for Peace” was held in Santa Maria on August 25, 2017.
A Santa Maria gathering was held at the corner of W. Cook and S. Broadway Friday evening for citizens who believe that a diverse, rich culture adds to our nation; where people are not excluded due to race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or financial status. Send a powerful message of inclusion, not division. …
Aug 08
Scientists are concerned that the Trump White House won’t release climate change study.
The U.S. is already showing signs of the effects of climate change, according to a recent scientific report. (PBS Hour) Photo with elevated sea levels in 2015. “Many lines of evidence demonstrate that human activities, especially emissions of greenhouse or heat-trapping gases, are primarily responsible for recent observed climate change.” This report is part …
Aug 08
Prevent a Trump TV takeover.
- By C Ford in News, Slider, Uncategorized
Protect our rights to free speech and broadcasting. Sign the petition to the FCC. The Sinclair Broadcast Group is not a well-known name, but a shorthand reference for it these days is “Trump TV.” The Sinclair management style means newscasters across the country are obligated to parrot the same story, without commentary or analysis. Sinclair has …
Aug 05
Senators Harris and Paul Introduce Bill to Encourage States to Reform or Replace Unjust, Costly Money Bail System
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced a bipartisan bail reform bill – The Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of 2017 – to encourage states to reform or replace the practice of money bail, the requirement that people awaiting trial are locked up in jail unless they are able to …
Aug 04
Want to improve Obamacare? HELP AMEND IT.
- By C Ford in Slider, Uncategorized
REPUBLICANS VOTE TO REPEAL OBAMACARE FAILED! Need to sign up for CA Care health insurance? Enroll here: http://www.coveredca.com Help efforts to fix problems with Obamacare and improve health insurance for Americans in the future. Take Action Now!! There is a Bi-Partisan caucus in Congress working on fixing problems with the Affordable Health Care …
Jul 05 2017
Wipe those smiles off their faces in 2018. They showed their true colors of greed and heartlessness.
WE WON’T FORGET IN 2018. Donate as little as $1 to help defeat them. THE REPUBLICAN SENATE MAY HAVE DEFEATED (BY ONLY 3 VOTES) THE TRUMPCARE HEALTH BILL THAT WOULD THROW MILLIONS OFF OF HEALTHCARE, BUT WAS VOTED FOR BY THESE REPUBLICAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. HELP DEFEAT THEM AT THE POLLS IN 2018. Donate as …
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DCSMV meets the third Thursday of every month.
IHOP Restaurant, 202 S. Nicholson Ave. Santa Maria, 93454 (Freeway 101 and East Main Street)
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7:00 – 7:35 p.m. scheduled speakers.
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- February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH, an annual event when we honor and celebrate the extraordinary people who have contributed to the rights of African Americans and those who are successful modern day leaders.
- Thursday, February 21, 2019. DCSMV General Meeting.
- Santa Maria Valley Women’s March, January 19, 2019
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- CONGRATULATIONS!! Incumbent Congressman, 24th District, Salud Carbajal re-elected November 2018!
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- (Click here) GUIDE TO FILL OUT YOUR SAMPLE BALLOTS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018
- Discussion on November 2018 Propositions
- 1 Quick contact reference MOC’s
- 2 Assemblyman contact
- 3 Complete Directory of U.S. Congress
- AB 1089 Limit local campaign contributions
- AB-14/& SB 651 Fight Dark Money
- AB-165 Gov. search devices
- AB-424 Close loophole on firearms
- H.R. 356 Examine Russian interference
- H.R. 496 Protect immigrants
- H.R. 676 Single Payer Health Care Bill
- S 1460 Vote NO
- SB-30 Contracts for the Wall
- SB562 Health Care For All
- UPDATE – BILL PASSED AND SIGNED INTO LAW. NO on AB 398
- UPDATE-PASSED Sept 2017. SB54 CA Values Act, Sanctuary state
- YES ON HR 3671. Federal.
- 1) Update – Passed July 2017. Vote NO on AB 398 Cap & Trade
- 2) YES ON HR 3671
- 750 New Oil Wells proposed in Santa Barbara County. STOP!!
- CA A.G. Becerra and Exxon
- CA Ban Fracking on California Central Coast
- CA Stop Water Aquifer Exemptions. Protect California’s Water.
- CARRIZO PLAIN Central Coast PROTECT
- Elizabeth Warren, Condemn Trump Paris Agreement Withdrawal
- Greenpeace Petition EPA cuts
- No to U.S. Banks funding Keystone XL
- Protect 27 National Monuments
- Protect the Clean Power Plan to Fight Climate Change
- Reject the DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE
- Renewable Energy 100%
- S 1460 REJECT the Trump-McConnell Dirty Energy Bill
- Save the EPA
- Scott Pruitt vs. EPA Protections
- Stop BLM on Public Lands
- Stop Funding for Keystone XL Pipeline
- Stop Trump attacks on EPA
- 2017 January-July political events
- Congressman Salud Carbajal opened new office in Santa Maria August 8, 2017.
- Joan Hartmann, SB County Supervisor, opens office in Santa Maria, August 29, 2017
- May 2, 2018 Carbajal and Ostrander Announce Legislation to Disclose Corporate Election Spending
- 800,000 Dreamers at risk!
- DACA deportation
- SOJOURNERS/Faith in Action
- TELL TRUMP NO WALL.
- TELL TRUMP TO PROTECT DREAMERS
- ADOPT-A-ROAD program
- BOW WOW Event Wed, 9/6/17
- BOW WOW Event Wed, 9/6/17
- LABOR DAY PICNIC Friday, 9/1/17
- Labor Day Picnic, Friday, 9/1/17
- SBCDCC PLATFORM Revision 2017
- CA HEALTH CARE FOR ALL SB562
- MEDICARE FOR ALL
- Negotiate prescription drug prices.
- Share your ACA story
- CALL ON BILLS TODAY!
- SIGN Environment
- SIGN Get Money out of Politics
- SIGN HEALTHCARE
- SIGN IMMIGRATION AND DACA
- SIGN Protect Funding
- SIGN RESIST and DESIST
- Corporations are NOT People
- Fight Dark Money Petitions AB14, AB249, SB651
- Support 28th Amendment. Overturn Citizens United.
- Don’t mess with Social Security
- Protect Meals on Wheels
- Protect Planned Parenthood
- Save SMCTV! Urge the Board of Supervisors to support the local public access station!
- SAVE the Arts and Humanities
- Stand with Planned Parenthood.
- Elect by Popular Vote
- GOP TAX PLAN
- Resist the NRA in all 50 states
- Revoke Jared Kushners Interim-Security Clearance.
- Stop false claims of voter fraud.