“In the days when some of our own tribal members used resources like the Foodbank, our tribe still donated by volunteering,” said Vincent Armenta, Tribal Chairman. “Today, we are grateful to be in a position to financially assist organizations that were there for us in our time of need.”

Goleta Valley planning agency invites participation
The public are encouraged to attend Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Goleta Valley Planning Advisory Committee, which will focus on Goleta Valley watersheds, groundwater basins, hydrology, soils, geology, erosion and historic and archeological resources. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the hearing room on the first floor of the County Building at 105 E. Anapamu St.

Information regarding the GVPAC and its meetings is available here. For more specific details, contact Derek Johnson at djjohnson@sbcao.org or call him at 568-2072.

Planning Commission vacancies
Applications are being accepted by the City of Goleta for its Planning Commission through Monday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Citizens interested in serving on the commission may download an application at the city's website, or pick up one at Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Dr. Completed applications must be at the city’s offices by the deadline; postmarks will not be accepted.

For additional information, call 961-7500 or go to the city’s website.

Post-fire counseling
Free counseling sessions for individuals and families affected by the recent Tea Fire and other Southern California fires are available at UCSB’s Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic through January. Services are being offered on a first-come first-served basis, subject to availability of clinicians. For additional information, call 893-8064.

CHP stresses planning ahead
Motorists who plan ahead for road trips over the long Thanksgiving weekend will contribute to road safety according to the California Highway Patrol.

“Be well rested when you start and allow extra time in case of congested traffic,” said Capt. Jeff Sgobba of the CHP’s Santa Barbara Area Office. He stressed the importance of driving safely, soberly and wearing seat belts.

Rain, fog, wind and snow can create hazardous conditions, Sgobba said, encouraging every motorist traveling through the mountains to carry chains in their vehicle.

The CHP will have every available officer on the road the entire holiday driving period, which ends at midnight Sunday.