Newsletter | July 18, 2022
Hello, Santa Barbara!
**Traducción en Español a continuación de la versión en Inglés**
Glitter Brunch at the Wildcat
Exclusive: Glitter Brunch at the Wildcat
Pride is year round at The Resource! Click the link below to get an inside look into the Glitter Brunch, hosted by local drag queens Vivian Storm and Angel D'mon at the Wildcat.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/glitter-brunch-at-the-wildcat
Courtesy of Santa Barbara Police Department
A Message for the Community
Bernard Melekian retired from his position as Santa Barbara's Interim Chief of Police on Friday.
Chief Melekian has served in that role since March 1, 2021. Prior to that, Chief Melekian served as the Undersheriff for Santa Barbara County (2015-2018). He then served as the County Executive Officer over Public Safety (until 2021) when he assumed the interim Chief of Police role. Chief Melekian has 50 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as Police Chief for the city of Pasadena (13 years), and Santa Monica Police Department (23 years). Chief Melekian was selected as the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) by Attorney General Eric Holder (2009-2013); and is nationally recognized for achieving collaborative change in the culture of law enforcement organizations. His doctoral work focused on Values-Based Discipline in Law Enforcement Organizations.
Click the link below to view a message he left for you, our community.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/message-for-the-community
Covid-19 Update:
Still on the Rise
As the number of hospitalizations and infections increase, we must stay informed about how to best protect ourselves and those around us. Click the link below to view the most up-to-date Covid-19 statistics and safety guidelines.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/COVID19-update-July-13-2022
Tell Us Your Story!
The Resource supports education and youth sports, and we proudly hang our banner in front of San Marcos High School. Check it out, and remember the message: The Resource wants to hear YOUR story!
The Resource shines a light on our community. Click the link below to watch!
Stay Strong & Be Inspired!
Teri
The Resource Newsletter 07.18.2022