Kelly Gordon: Santa Barbara Police Stand with Community Values on Immigration, Peaceful Protest

Kelly Gordon: Santa Barbara Police Stand with Community Values on Immigration, Peaceful Protest

As your Santa Barbara chief of police, I want to speak directly to you about two important matters that affect the fabric of our community: immigration enforcement and the right to peacefully protest. First and foremost, I want to be very clear our Police Department is here to serve and protect all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. In accordance with California law and our department’s long-standing policy, we do not pa…

Mayor Negrete Addresses Community Safety and Peaceful Protest Rights Ahead of Weekend Demonstrations

Dear Santa Monica Residents,As your mayor, I want to address our community as we approach this weekend. Santa Monica has always been a place where voices matter, and as we face challenging moments, we remain committed to protecting the well-being and rights of everyone in our city, especially when it comes to peaceful protests and […] The post Mayor Negrete Addresses Community Safety and Peaceful Protest Rights Ahead of Weekend Demonstrations fi…