City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 02/02/2026 12:20 PM PST
CASP DIGEST - February 2, 2026
CASP Staff Support Moving Forward
Dear CASP Partners,
Salinas Recreation Superintendent Kristan Lundquist will temporarily take the lead for CASP with support from City Manager Rene Mendez, Admin Aide Brisa Salcedo and new part time Community Outreach Assistant Alyssa Lacalamita.
With sincere gratitude,
Jose Arreola OUTGOING Director, Community Alliance for Safety and Peace
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00 AM. This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. This meeting will feature a presentation from our partners at the Monterey County Public Health Departments STRYVE: Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere program.
Meeting Zoom Link (first Wednesday of the month only)
City of Salinas Library Community Services Department - Hebbron Family Center Doors Open
The Salinas Hebbron Family Center reopened its doors this past weekend on Saturday, January 31st.🎉📚 Here a community event was hosted that brought families together for connection, learning, and celebration. The event featured engaging activities and performances from local groups stemming from live music to cultural presentations that celebrated the diversity of our community.
Events like this reflect the City of Salinas's continued commitment to empowering families, fostering engagement, and building a strong connected community.We would like to extend our sincere thanks to staff, performers, and partners for sharing their talent, time, and dedication, all of which helped make the event a meaningful and memorable celebration for our community.
If you are eager to visit, come experience the Salinas Hebbron Family Center at 683 Fremont St to experience the welcoming resources and programs offered. 🎉😊
CASP Welcomes Three New Board Members
CASP Awards Recap Video
Check out this outstanding video created by Alvaro "Coach Al" Venegas and his team at Man 0n A Missi0n, highlighting the 2025 Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) Awards!
Coach Al served as our inspiring keynote speaker, helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of Dawn Allen, Melissa Edwards, Zacil Pech Hernandez, and Julia Muruato.
Thank you to Coach Al and his team for the uplifting and empowering speech and for creating a video that captures the heart of the 2025 CASP Awards. It’s a meaningful way for us to remember and reflect on this special event.
See you all in the CASP Awards 2026!
CASP Strategic Plan on Violence Prevention
Click on the image below to view our digital flip e-zine of our Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Prevent and Reduce Violence.
Announcements
OTHER RESOURCES:
2-1-1 Monterey County
Click here to look up/learn about Monterey County resources.
ACE's Study
Statistical data from the Child Abuse Prevention Council.
The City of Salinas will only accept applications for job postings that are currently open. To view a listing of our current employment opportunities and apply for positions, please visit our Government Jobs career page.
By contributing to the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace, you're helping build a safer and stronger community for everyone. All funds will be used for upcoming CASP events and activities, including the CASP Awards, March for Peace, My Life Story Conference, community outreach, and more!
