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SUMMARY:Hike with Hart
DESCRIPTION:Assemblymember Hart will be hosting his Hike with Hart event in Goleta on June 7th from 12pm-2pm. The event will be taking place at Lake Los Carneros and will be held in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Trails Council\, the City of Goleta\, and Healthy People Healthy Trails. We will be meeting in front of the trailhead on North La Patera Lane. \n\nOur 1.5-mile route will take us past Lake Los Carneros Dam\, The Stow House\, and provide several opportunities to stop and admire the rich biodiversity present along the trail. It would be fantastic if you or folks from your team could stop by to join us for a nature walk! If you are able to attend\, please make sure to come prepared with water\, sturdy shoes\, and sun protection! \n\nPlease RSVP here with the form on our website or me at Gunnar.Langenhuizen@asm.ca.gov.
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SUMMARY:Inside the Freshman Fight — A Zoom Conversation with CA's New Members of Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive and energizing informational Zoom conversation with three newly elected California Members of Congress who flipped Republican seats in 2024. Hear firsthand how they won tough races\, what they’ve been learning in their first term\, and how we can continue to support their efforts. Many of us have gotten to know them through their candidacies – donating\, attending events\, door knocking\, making calls\, and postcarding – and our efforts paid off as they all won very tight races. Thank you for whatever part you played. \n \nThis event will be moderated by Billy Ray\, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and director\, and passionate activist for Democracy.\n \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 10th\, 3:00 pm PT\n \nWhere: Zoom\, please RSVP here \n \nWho:\n\nGeorge Whitesides 27th District (Northern LA County\, including Lancaster\, Palmdale\, Santa Clarita)\nBefore entering politics\, Whitesides held prominent roles in the aerospace sector\, including serving as Chief of Staff at NASA and as CEO of Virgin Galactic. He is the Vice Ranking Member on the House Science\, Space\, and Technology Committee\, where he contributes to shaping policies on innovation and research. Additionally\, he serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Whitesides unseated Republican incumbent Mike Garcia\, a former Navy fighter pilot\, in a closely contested race that flipped the district to Democratic control. \n\n\n\nDerek Tran 45th District (Parts of Orange and LA Counties\, around Anaheim\, Fullerton\, Garden Grove\, Fountain Valley)\nBorn in Los Angeles County in 1980\, Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees who fled the Communist regime in Vietnam. He grew up in the San Gabriel Valley\, working in his family’s corner market after school. Tran served in the U.S. Army and later became a consumer rights attorney. He serves as the Ranking Member of the Oversight\, Investigations\, and Regulations Subcommittee within the House Small Business Committee\, influencing oversight of federal regulations and ensuring accountability in small business programs. Tran narrowly defeated \nRepublican incumbent Michelle Steel in one of the most competitive and expensive House races. Tran’s victory marked a significant political shift in a district with a large Asian American population\, including the nation’s largest Vietnamese community. \n\n\n\nAdam Gray 13th District (San Joaquin Valley\, including Merced\, Madera\, and southern Modesto)\nA native of Merced\, Gray previously served in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2022\, representing the Central Valley. His legislative focus has been on water policy\, agriculture\, education\, and infrastructure—key issues for his district. In Congress\, Gray holds a leadership role as the Whip of the Blue Dog Coalition\, a group of centrist Democrats advocating for fiscal responsibility and bipartisan solutions. He also serves on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees. He narrowly unseated Republican incumbent John Duarte in the 2024 election\, winning by fewer than 200 votes in one of the nation’s closest and final House races to be decided.\n\n \n\nThis is a unique opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to win and to govern as the minority party in these very challenging times. Come with questions\, bring a friend\, and get inspired.\n \n\nEvent Hosts:\nThe PoD (a community in SB dedicated to Protecting our Democracy)\nLeslie Bhutani ~ Gary Bradhering  ~  Michele Cuttler ~ Ann Daniel ~ Deborah David ~ Jane Eagleton ~ Jill Finsten ~ Patricia French ~ Martha Gabbert ~ Sheraton Kalouria ~ Beryl Kreisel ~ Dorothy Largay ~ John Lewis ~ Ed McKinley ~ Claudette Roehrig ~ Susan Rose ~ Nancy Sheldon ~ Merryl Zegar
URL:https://demwomensb.com/event/inside-the-freshman-fight-a-zoom-conversation-with-cas-new-members-of-congress/
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SUMMARY:NO KINGS Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION:In America\, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech\, detained people for their political views\, threatened to deport American citizens\, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. \nOn Saturday\, June 14\, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind. \nThe flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it. \nOn June 14th\, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. Check out nokings.org for more information. \nA core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. \nJoin us in Santa Barbara on June 14 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Chase Palm Park 236 E Cabrillo Blvd
URL:https://demwomensb.com/event/no-kings-santa-barbara/
LOCATION:Chase Palm Park\, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd.\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Lab: The Weaponization of Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Social Lab: The Weaponization of Misinformation\n \nMon. June 23 5:30pm (FREE to Attend) \nRSVP\nBiergarten 11 Anacapa Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93101\nIn a time when facts are under attack and digital platforms are used to amplify both misinformation and hate\, how do we — as truth-tellers\, community leaders\, and movement builders — reclaim the public square and amplify truth\, accountability\, and collective power? Join us for a dynamic Social Lab examining The Weaponization of misinformation — a timely and urgent conversation about how misinformation\, disinformation\, and deep political divides are reshaping our media landscape\, and what that means for democracy\, civic engagement\, and community well-being. \n  \nThis is not a panel — it’s a lab.\nExpect small group dialogue\, reflective practice\, and a collaborative space to imagine how local media can lead with integrity\, transparency\, and care in the post-election era. \nWe’ll hear from some of Santa Barbara’s most influential media voices: \n  \nStarshine Roshell\, award-winning journalist\, journalism professor\, and media literacy advocate\, known for her sharp\, unapologetic takes on gender\, politics\, and truth in the media. \nMiriam Metzger\, UCSB\, Professor\, Department of Communication\, Center for Information Technology & Society. Her groundbreaking research explores how people assess the credibility of information online\, making her a leading voice on the weaponization of misinformation in the digital age. \nHadeel Eljarrari\, UCSB senior\, contributor to Noozhawk\, whose reporting on reproductive rights\, local activism\, and empowering future voters brings a powerful community-centered perspective. \nDr. Seth Geiger is President of SmithGeiger LLC\, where he leads strategic research partnerships and innovation across media and tech. He has advised top brands including ABC\, CNN\, Google\, DIRECTV\, Microsoft\, Discovery\, and Visa. \n  \nWhat’s at stake: \n\nThe safety of public discourse\nThe safety and mental health of journalists and communities\nThe trustworthiness of information\nThe resilience of democracy itself\nThe rising threat to dissent in the United States — including community activists being imprisoned\, silenced\, or exiled in other countries\n\n\n  \nTogether\, we’ll ask: \n\nWho decides what counts as “free speech” when it’s used to harm?\nWhat is the responsibility of the media in an age of deep polarization?\nHow do we protect truth while honoring diverse voices?
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