The Latest News from TPA

City of Laguna Beach Wins $500,000 Grant for Habitat Restoration

TPA congratulates the City of Laguna Beach (a TPA client) for being awarded a $500,000 grant from the California River Parkways Grant Program, administered by the California Natural Resources Agency, for the Dewitt Property Habitat Restoration Project.

The proceeds from this grant will help to restore the five-acres of riparian habitat known as the DeWitt parcel. The restoration project is a collaboration among the City of Laguna Beach, Laguna Canyon Foundation, and the Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. The funded project will complete three major renovations: First: the removal of invasive species from the Laguna Canyon Creek combined with planting of native species and trees; next: the addition of five interpretive signs that will educate the reader on the history of the Creek, its riparian habitat, and the impact humans have on the natural environment; and finally: the creation of a nature trail that connects the creek to a wildflower meadow, thus formalizing its connection to the trailhead access for the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.

This latest achievement is another example of the efforts by the leadership of the City to protect vital natural resources and improve the quality of life for their residents. It’s also a reflection of the dedication and hard work by TPA Associate Gary Rogers and TPA Associate Eric O’Donnell to ensure a successful grant application.

Congratulations, Laguna Beach!

City of San Pablo

TPA is honored that the City of San Pablo has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, City of San Pablo!

City of Dinuba

TPA is honored that the City of Dinuba has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Dinuba!

Port of Hueneme

TPA is honored that The Port of Hueneme has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento.

Operating as a self-supporting special district, the Port pursues a mission that enforces the principles of sound public stewardship while maximizing the potential of maritime-related commerce and regional economic benefit.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the Port to help transform their vision into legacy.

Thank you, Port of Hueneme!

Rancho Santiago Community College District

TPA is honored that the Rancho Santiago Community College District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC.

We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to help transform their vision for their students into legacy.

Thank you, Rancho Santiago Community College District!

City of Oakland Wins $16M Grant for Early Childhood Learning

TPA congratulates the City of Oakland (a TPA client) for being awarded a $16 million grant from the Head Start Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The proceeds from this grant will help fund comprehensive full-day early childhood learning experiences for over 1,000 low-income children and families in the City through the provision of an expanded high-quality transitional kindergarten program

This latest achievement is another example of the leadership of the Mayor, City Council, and City Administration, along with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Senator Barbara Boxer, to seek solutions to improve the quality of life for low-income children and families throughout Oakland.

It’s also a reflection of the dedication and coalition-building by TPA to ensure a successful grant application.

Congratulations, Oakland!