HISTORY-MAKING DAVID & GOLIATH BATTLE IN SANTA BARBARA
WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BLURB (Santa Barbara, CA – June 27, 2011) Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors has taken the lead and scheduled a Public Hearing about increasingly controversial Smart Meters,making it the first Southern California county to do so. The history-making hearing has been dubbed The David and Goliath Battle, since it pits a coalition of concerned citizens, who will plead for protection from the trouble-ridden meters, against two multinational, multibillion dollar corporate giants, SCE and PG&E. The match-up, which has been provoked by the utility monopolies forcibly installing the pesky meters without customer consent and refusing to disclose the serious health, safety and rights risks and costs to consumers, will take place on Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30pm in BOS Chambers, Santa Barbara County Administration Building. Public comment will be taken.

What Public Hearing on Smart Meters before Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Who Consumer and Rights Advocates Plead for Justice
When Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30 pm
Where BOS Chambers, SB County Administration Building – 105 East Anapamu Street; SB 93101
Info 967.7520 or 967.0502 or renehan.house@yahoo.com

BELLWETHER DECISION EXPECTED BY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERVISORS REGARDING SMART METERS

RELEASE (Santa Barbara, CA – June 27, 2011 ) – Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 5th at 2pm regarding the highly controversial and trouble-ridden smart meters that have sparked protests nationwide. As wireless smart meter installation proceeds into the Santa Barbara area, uneasy, angry and frustrated residents are pleading for protection and remedy from local elected officials. The history-making Santa Barbara hearing has been dubbed The David and Goliath Battle, since it pits a coalition of rank and file citizens against two multinational, multibillion dollar corporate giants, Southern California Edison (SCE) – which serves the southern portion of the county – and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), which handles the north.

Complaints against SCE and PG&E have focused on violations of consumer and civil rights, forced installation methods without customer consent and/or notification, nondisclosure of risks and costs, and health and safety issues. The recent release of an exhaustive scientific study by the World Health Organization (WHO) spiked more questions about the wisdom of the wireless smart meter program. WHO concluded that the radiation in cell phones – which is even more problematic in smart meters – is a deadly carcinogen. Other concerns include the smart meters’ direct impact on the economy, the environment and wildlife, property values, the sanctity and inviolability of the home, privacy and security as well as cumulative 24/7 exposure to the most vulnerable: pacemaker wearers, seniors, children, pregnant women, and electrosensitives.

43 California communities have already taken action to halt wireless smart meter installation, including Santa Barbara County’s immediate northern neighbors, San Luis Obispo County, Grover Beach and City of SLO. Consumer advocates are promoting an Opt Out Program (for freedom of choice) at no cost to the customer and the ability to retain their safe, reliable analog meters.

(Santa Barbara, CA – March 18, 2011) San Luis Obispo County just halted installation of smart meters. It becomes the 33rd California communitiy to do so. More cities and counties are awakening to the hazards of these privacy invading machines. Why? And why is the media silent?

Get ready to test your Meter IQ and get the real scoop at “Are You Smarter than a Smart Meter” Townhall Forum. Our Big Annual April Event features a panel of national experts who will reveal up to the minute information (much of it not even available until then) on the latest Battle between Man and Machine.

Rescheduled for Thursday, April 28, at 7pm, Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort. If you care about your wallet, health, our national security, understanding the Big Picture, and how we can Win against Goliath, you will be there. Details soon. GET SMART. Reserve at 967.7520 or
dollymadison@sbtp-cs.org.

(Santa Barbara, CA – February 14, 2011) President Washington is still coming. But not until Autumn. His exciting visit has been postponed until September.

(Santa Barbara, CA – 11 January 2011) Santa Barbara Tea Party announced today that a visit by President George Washington (portrayed by veteran historical actor, Frederick T. Alexander) will be part of their annual Washington’s Birthday Party and Celebration. He will speak on “How I Became an American” at the group’s commemoration of the 279th anniversary of his birth on February 22, 1732.  The event, which will held on Tuesday, February 22, at 7:15 PM (to 8:15 PM), is open to the public, and families are encouraged to attend.

Mr. Alexander has an extensive resume in the role of the First President since he began his interpretation in 1994, including performances on the History Channel in “Presidential Prophecies” and “An American Thanksgiving,” on the Ellen DeGeneres TV Show, in a Library of Congress Commercial,  at the Huntington Library and Reagan Presidential Library, and in the Tournament of Roses Parade, among others.

Location is TBD. A birthday cake will be served during a meet and greet with the American legend who was pronounced, “First in War, First in Peace, First in the hearts of his Countrymen,” following the Question and Answer period.

Calendar: Tues, 11.2 – SBTP Party for National Tea Party Supported Winners – 5pm

Hippest , hottest and happiest victory party in Santa Barbara!  Join your energetic SBTP friends to cheer on tea party supported candidates -  from Angle to Miller to Rubio.Location: The Winners Circle Salon @ Cafe Buenos Aires; 1316 State Street (Across from Arlington). Special Tea Party Supper Menu Available. RSVP not required but greatly appreciated for CBA:  info@santabarbarateaparty.com

2. Calendar: Thurs, 10.7 – State Assembly Debate – Stoker vs. Das Williams – 7pm - Free

The debate between Mike Stoker (R) and Das Williams (D) for 35th District Assemblyman will be held at Goleta Community Center

3. Calendar:  Thurs, 10.14 – SB School Board Debate – 7 pm @ Faulkner Gallery – Free

Parents for Excellence in Public Schools (PEPS) is hosting a Debate between SB School Board Candidates next Thursday at 7pm at the Faulkner Gallery. NOTE:  This election has become a Turf War for the Left  for control of the minds of our public school students. Last week, the ethnic-superiority, socialist group PUEBLO bussed in supporters for the Lady Leftist candidates. Come to PEPS and ask your questions. Stand up for our Kids.  (SBTP encourages voting for only one candidate: Loren Mason.)

1. Restoration Weekend – 8-28 in Santa Barbara – Special Event
Are you looking to be in sync with Glenn Beck’s Restoration Weekend – and our fellow tea partiers in DC? One of our members, Bryan Tari, whom many of you know because he plays keyboard at our events, is in real life a world-class pianist. He has two concerts scheduled this weekend – Sat, 8-28, at 7:30 & Sun, 8-29 at 3 at First United Methodist Church (Garden @ Anapamu). Tickets are only $15/$10 Students. A portion of the profits will benefit SBTP. Purchase tickets for “Bryan Tari Plays Chopin & Liszt, The Maestro in Summer Recital” from Arlington Ticket Agency 963-4408.

2) NOTE: Constitution Seminar is moving to September 25. Details soon.
If you have already registered and have questions, please email
dollymadison@sbtp-cs.org

3) Call to Action – Calls Needed to Governor – NOW
Please call/contact Gov Schwarzenegger to veto AB 1602 and SB 900. These bills implement ObamaCare in our state. Phone: 916-445-2841 / Fax: 916-558-3160 ( new number) “Yesterday, the CA Senate passed key state implementation bills establishing the California health insurance exchange — AB1602 (Perez) and SB900 (Alquist/Steinberg) – making California the FIRST STATE IN THE NATION to take this central step of implementing the new federal health reform law! Several other bills passed as well, and many more are expected to go to a floor vote later this week. To get up-to-date info on all the State implementation and consumer protection bills in the State legislature, visit this link.”

As a sidebar, this is just another reason why we need Mike Stoker in the CA Assembly. Volunteer at www.stoker4assembly.com

4) Debate – Carly vs. Boxer – Wednesday, 9.1 @ 7 to 8 – C-Span TV
This may very well be the only debate between Fiorina and Boxer and could be the tipping point in the race. SBTP will notify members on or before Monday with a location if we decide to gather for this happening.

5) SBTP Targeted National Race – John Dennis, Queen Nancy’s Nemesis
Candidate Dennis gave an inspiring speech in Santa Barbara on Wednesday. Many tea partiers attended the luncheon honoring him. Dennis is on SBTP’s list of National Targets for Election. (The Left dismissed Scotty Brown, but the miracle of a defeat of Queen Nancy could not be excused.) John Dennis needs help now from the grassroots with his media blitz. Visit www.johndennis2010.com.

6) Update – 3rd Candidate in Congressional Race – Campaign Heats Up
Attorney John Hager has qualified to be on the ballot as an Independent candidate for the 23rd Congressional District seat now held by incumbent US Rep. Lois Capps. In an article in 8.26 SB News-Press, he states he is running against both Democrats and Republicans, and nearly all his interview attacks Tom Watson. www.watson4congress.com.

Sun, 4 July @ 1 PM - Santa Barbara Independence Day Parade – March with SBTP in SB’s Annual Parade

Sat, 19 June @ Montecito Library: Constitutional Seminar by Hal Rounds, Tennessee Attorney & Member of the Bar of the US Supreme Court.