Elton
Gallegly introduces E-Verify bill
Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties
U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly, (R-Thousand Oaks) introduced the
Secure the Capitol Act April 8. If passed the law would require companies that
have contracts with the U.S. Capitol to screen their employees through an
Internet-based verification system, instead of paper screening. E-Verify is administered by the Social Security Administration and
the Department of Homeland Security.
“It’s imperative that we require all private contractors
working anywhere in the Capitol complex to use the E-Verify system,” Gallegly
said in a press release.
The program would be free for contract companies.
“We know the Capitol, which is visited by million of Americans every year, is a prime terrorist
target,” Gallegly said. “This is a simple way to close one loophole in the
Capitol’s security.”
Caltrans
honors workers who died while on the job
San Luis Obispo
Caltrans of San Luis Obispo County held its Annual Worker
Memorial Ceremony April 9. The memorial was meant to honor highway workers who
lost their lives while working on state highways. The ceremony took place at
the Caltrans District 5 Office, 50 Higuera St.
“This is a solemn but important event to honor all of our
workers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of
California,” said Caltrans District Director Rich Krumholz.
The honored workers’ names are placed on a memorial plaque
in the lobby of the Caltrans headquarters in Sacramento.
According to Caltrans, 170 Caltrans employees have been
killed on the job since 1924.
RoSY
recall petitions approved, group to move forward
Santa Ynez
The Reformation of Santa Ynez High School committee is
moving forward with its mission to recall all five members of the Santa Ynez
Valley Union High School District School Board after the Santa Barbara County
Elections Office approved its petitions April 8. The five members of the school
board whose recalls are being sought are Joe Dugan, Jeffery Little, Sharon
Steele, Jack Mochnick and board clerk Holly Lindberg. RoSY has 120 days to collect signatures from at least 20
percent — 2406 — of the total registered voters in the school district. The
recall petition notices were handed to all five members March 11 after the school board
refused to reinstate the axed principal, Norm Clevenger, who was placed on paid
administrative leave by Superintendent Dr. Fred Van Leuven Feb. 14. RoSY will be holding a special meeting following the
upcoming SYVUHS District School Board meeting on April 15. For more
information, visit http://reformsy.info.p4.hostingprod.com/home.
Third
District Supervisor campaign forum to be held
Los Olivos
St. Mark’s Episcopal Parish Hall in Los Olivos will be hosting a candidates
forum for the 3rd District Supervisor race from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. April
22. All five candidates, Dr. David Bearman, David Smyser, Doreen Farr, Steve Pappas and Victoria Pointer have
been invited. Voters will have an opportunity to ask candidates questions and
hear presentations from the candidates.
The event is being sponsored by Preservation of Los Olivos, Preservation of Santa Ynez,
Buellton is Our Town, the Santa Ynez Valley Watch and Women’s Environmental
Watch.
Bicyclist
seriously injured in traffic collision
Santa Barbara
A 23-year-old man was sent to Santa Barbara Cottage
Hospital in critical condition after she was hit by a red Nissan at the Highway
101 southbound ramp on Mission Street.
When officers arrived at the scene the
biker, Johan Montoya, was unresponsive and had suffered serous face and head injuries.
Montoya was wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the
collision.
The 34-year-old driver, Lilia Buenrostro,
did not sustain any injuries. The collision is under investigation.
Crime
Victims’ Rights Week to be held
Buellton
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office will
be holding its “Justice for Victims, Justice for All” conference on April 17 at
the Marriott in Buellton, located at 555 McMurray Road. The conference is meant
to honor victims and their families.
“Justice for Victims, Justice for All,” said District
Attorney Christie Stanley, in a press release.
“That means there will be no justice for any of us if we
don’t seek greater fairness for victims of crime.”
Justice week was started in 1980.