City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 03/16/2026 01:54 PM PDT
CASP DIGEST - March 16, 2026
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 AM. This will be an in-person meeting located in the Salinas Police Department Community Room. This meeting will feature a presentation from our partners at the Salinas Police Department.
2026 CASP Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
Nominate an Exceptional CASP Supporter!
Do you know a fellow CASP supporter, group, committee, or individual who has gone above and beyond to make Salinas safer? Now’s your chance to recognize their incredible work!
📝 Go to this google form to submit your nomination.
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, March 20th, 2026. 🔔 Reminder: One nomination per category!
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make a difference! 🙌
CASP Awards 2026 Invitation
🎉We are pleased to invite you to the CASP Awards 2026, a special event recognizing outstanding achievements and celebrating the impact of our community. 🤍
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Salinas PAL Youth Center (100 Howard St.) for a morning of recognition, inspiration, and celebration.
The CASP Awards honor individuals and organizations whose dedication and service make a meaningful difference. We hope you will join us as we acknowledge their contributions and celebrate the positive work happening throughout our community.
Don’t miss the celebration! Register using this google form to attend the awards and help us honor the incredible people and accomplishments that make our community shine.🎉
Meeting Zoom Link (first Wednesday of the month only)
🎉😊On March 14, Hartnell College hosted its 20th Annual STEAM Family Science Day, bringing together students, families, educators, and community partners for a free day of hands-on learning and exploration. The event introduced young people to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through interactive experiments, demonstrations, and creative activities designed to spark curiosity and excitement about learning.
Opportunities like STEAM Family Science Day play an important role in supporting youth in our community. By giving students, the chance to explore new ideas, solve problems, and interact with educators and professionals, the event helps inspire confidence and encourages young people to imagine themselves pursuing careers in science, technology, and other innovative fields.
Beyond the classroom, events like this strengthen the entire Salinas Valley community. By providing free, accessible educational experiences for families, they create positive spaces for youth to learn, grow, and connect with mentors and resources that support their future success. 🎉😊
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.
This discretionary grant offers funding to help communities improve outcomes for youth returning from confinement. This program supports state, local governments, and federally recognized Tribal governments in working with community partners to provide reentry services and ongoing support before release and after youth return home.
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!
