Pro Tempore Monique Limón with members of Viva El Arte outside of a theater with folklórico dancers

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April Preview of the Senate Budget Plan

pro Tem Limon at a podium speaking

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#ConLimón In the District

Pro Tempore Monique Limón with members of Viva El Arte outside of a theater with folklórico dancers

Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara

I was honored to help celebrate 20 years of Viva el Arte in Santa Barbara last month by attending the Rio Grande Folklore Ballet. Viva el Arte has served our community by providing artistic experiences for all with the goal of strengthening ties to our Latino roots. 

 

Sign on whiteboard reading “Welcome Bienvenidos to the PAWS Center” Members of PAWS Center cutting green ribbon in front of green balloon arch

 

Grand Opening of the Paws Wellness Center

The Thelma Bedell Elementary STREAM Academy in Santa Paula celebrated the opening of the Pause, Awareness, Wellness, and Support Center. This site will serve as a space thoughtfully designed to care for the whole child by offering students a calm corner for emotional regulation and mental health well-being. Congratulations, Bulldogs.

 

Large conference room with people featuring a welcome table with a banner reading “Santa Barbara Independent” Three framed newspaper covers from Santa Barbara Independent

Happy Birthday, Santa Barbara Independent

We helped celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Independent last month. The Independent is a community staple and has been one of the primary providers of local news in Santa Barbara County since its inception. Happy Birthday, Santa Barbara Independent!

 

 

Resources

Graphic featuring old Santa Barbara armory to promote public input on renovations

Santa Barbara Unified School District Armory

Santa Barbara Unified School District is currently seeking public input on how to best retrofit its old armory building into a state-of-the-art career and technical education center. To give input, you can attend a listening session on May 12 at Santa Barbara Junior High School, or submit input here: https://www.sbunified.org/about/designing-the-armory-together.

 

Girl riding red bike to promote National Bike Month

National Bike Month

CycleMAYnia returns this May with more than 30 community-led biking activities across Santa Barbara County, offering residents of all ages opportunities to ride, learn, and connect during National Bike Month 2026. A full calendar of events is available at CycleMAYnia.org 

 

Girl smiling while holding college degree to promote Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship

California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship

The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. The program helps California students meet educational expenses.

DUE June 1, by 5:00 pm
https://cllcf.org/scholarship-program  

 

Several students wearing graduation hats to promote The Minerva Scholarship Program

The Minerva Scholarship Program

Women in California Leadership is accepting applications for its annual Minerva Scholarship. This funding helps women achieve their education goals.

DUE May 31, by 11:59pm
https://wicl.us/scholarship-program/