City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 02/16/2026 12:30 PM PST
CASP DIGEST - February 16, 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 Teen Mom's Inc.
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)
Salinas Soccer Complex Set to Transform Community Recreation
🎉😊The Salinas Regional Soccer Complex is moving towards an expansion that will provide new opportunities for our youth, families, and entire community. The complex was recognized by our U.S Congress and was awarded funding that allows this community project to flourish. Within this transformation the plans include eight new soccer fields, a 2,000-seat outdoor stadium, a 35,000 square foot indoor area that simultaneously includes classrooms, concessions, and space for events.
At its completion the center is estimating to welcome over 18,000 children along with their families each week. This coincides with creating new vibrant hub for recreation, that supports health and connection. This expansion goes beyond sports; it stands as a steppingstone to give our future community members a positive outlet of youth engagement.🎉😊
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
Parks California is excited to share that the 2026 Santa Cruz Community grant is now open!
Parks California invites community-based organizations to apply for its Santa Cruz Community grant, a program that supports community-led engagement shaping the future of California’s state parks.
Through this program, community, state and tribal organizations can design and lead engagement activities that reflect community priorities, perspectives and lived experiences. The grant helps to center voices that have historically been underrepresented in park planning, better ensuring that state parks and beaches are welcoming and relevant to all who visit.
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!
