The Latest News from TPA

AB 370 (Carrillo) Moves to Senate Appropriations Committee

TPA is pleased to announce that legislation sponsored by our client, the City of Hesperia, has passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee! AB 370, authored by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo (D – Palmdale), will provide local governments with additional flexibility in responding to a Public Records Act Request when they experience a cyberattack.

“To respond to a PRA request to the fullest extent possible, AB 370 affords the City much needed flexibility when we cannot access servers and systems,” said Hesperia Mayor Allison Lee. “When under a cyberattack, local services and functions are disrupted, requiring swift response from the City to restore access, communications, and operations. Cyberattacks place significant strain on an agency’s IT infrastructure and staff, and this bill would allow agencies to focus on mitigating the attack and stabilizing systems so the City can be fully operational.”

At TPA, we are committed to assisting local governments become more resilient and offer a strong voice in advocating for policies that support their communities.

AB 370 passed on consent and now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill has enjoyed support from partners like the League of California Cities, California Special Districts Association, California State Association of Counties, Rural County Representatives of California, and the City of Chino Hills.

TPA Grants Unit Highlight

From identifying funding opportunities to crafting compelling applications, our dedicated Grants Team (or as we like to call them, our G-Unit!) is hard at work helping cities, counties, and special districts unlock new resources. Here’s a peek at the programs we’ve been working on this month!

• Department of Justice School Violence Prevention Program
• California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Safer Outcomes Grant Program
• Department of Justice Community-Oriented Policing Services Hiring Grant Program
• Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program
• California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program

As always, we’re proud to serve as a trusted partner to our clients, helping them pursue transformative funding opportunities that enhance public safety, protect the environment, expand critical infrastructure, and invest in the overall well-being of their communities. Together, we’re transforming visions into realities!

TPA Sponsors Gardena Police Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic

TPA was proud to sponsor the Gardena Police Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Classic!

Since 2006, the Foundation has been a vital partner to the Gardena Police Department and the broader community, providing grant funding to strengthen public safety, enhance community outreach, and support youth programs. In 2014, the Foundation launched its Annual College Scholarship, awarding local high school seniors with educational support. Starting in 2025, the scholarship fund doubled, now offering $16,000 per recipient.

We’re honored to support the City of Gardena and the Gardena Police Foundation in their mission to build a safer, stronger community. Thank you for your continued partnership and for being Champions for Better Communities!

TPA Volunteers at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

The entire TPA team was honored to volunteer at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano last week! We had a rewarding day packing fruits, vegetables, and packaged goods for distribution to the community, helping support the Food Bank’s mission to lead the fight to end hunger.

Each month, the Food Bank distributes enough emergency and supplemental food to provide 2.7 million meals, serving as a vital lifeline for individuals and families across the region.

Thank you to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for your incredible work and the lasting impact you make in the community. TPA is proud to support your mission and looks forward to volunteering again soon! #TPAGivesBack

Client Showcase: Santa Clarita Community College District

TPA is honored to announce that we have been retained by the Santa Clarita Community College District to provide Federal Legislative Advocacy services.

We look forward to our collaboration with the District to help transform its vision into a legacy.

Thank you, Santa Clara Community College District!

University of California, Santa Cruz Secures $2,078,370

We are thrilled to announce that TPA has successfully secured $2,078,370 in competitive funding in partnership with the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) through Caltrans‘ Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for the Hagar Drive Safety Improvements project.

This transformative funding will support critical safety improvements along Hagar Drive, a key campus corridor, by implementing traffic calming measures, enhancing pedestrian crossings, and improving overall roadway conditions.

At TPA, we are proud to champion initiatives that improve and strengthen California communities. This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of UCSC to transform California and the world through groundbreaking discoveries, creative scholarship, public service, and an inclusive student-centered learning environment.

Once again, congratulations, UCSC, and thank you to everyone that was involved in this success!