City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 02/09/2026 12:38 PM PST
CASP DIGEST - February 9, 2026
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 AM. This will be an in-person meeting at Salinas City Hall in the Valley Conference room. This meeting will feature a presentation from our partners at the Department of Social Services.
Looking for CASP Presenters
CASP invites all community partners to present at one of the upcoming General Assembly Meetings. If you, your organization, or anyone you know is working to make Salinas a safer place would like to present, please register now. For registration or any questions, please contact, Alyssa Lacalamita at alyssa.lacalamita@salinas.gov
Meeting Zoom Link (first Wednesday of the month only)
🎉😊First Fridays in Salinas are monthly in person community events that create space for residents to come together and celebrate local culture, creativity, and make connections. These monthly events are located in downtown Salinas, and are held from 5pm to 8pm, with a wide array of activities.
With support from local artists, musicians, small businesses, and community organizations coming together and bringing life to downtown Salinas. Art exhibitions, food vendors, and family friendly activities all aide in producing a night full of community-based connection.
This ongoing event produces a welcoming space for individuals of all ages to gather and support local talent that transforms the city center into a hub for community engagement. We hope to see you at this next upcoming First Friday event in the month of March.🎉😊
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.
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
CASP COMMITTEE
Board of Directors
The members elect the governing body of CASP.
When: Quarterly, the first Thursday of the month. February, May, August, and November.
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!
