The annual Labor Day barbecue, combined with the postponed Spirit of Unity event, was a sizzling success at Oak Park in Santa Barbara. Organized by Democratic Service Committee and Democratic League, more than 300 participated, meeting local candidates for elected office and representatives of ballot propositions and measures. State Controller John Chiang also visited with rousing remarks.

NEWS COVERAGE
Edhat photos by Gina Fischer:
http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?id=847&event=demPicnic
Santa Barbara Daily Sound:
http://www.thedailysound.com/2008/09/dem-picnic-kicks-off-election-seaso...
Noozhawk:
http://www.noozhawk.com/local_news/article/090108_local_democrats_candid...

The public opening event for the consolidated Democratic campaign headquarters was jammed with FIRED-UP Democrats and a smattering of Obamicans. Here are some news articles about the event held August 7th at the new, bitchin-est Headquarters for Change, located at 430 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Independent:
http://www.independent.com/news/2008/aug/10/dems-celebrate-new-county-el...
Santa Barbara Daily Sound:
http://www.thedailysound.com/2008/08/dems-band-together.html
Noozhawk:

Local Democrats Open Big Campaign Headquarters

Grand Opening Party
Thursday, 7th August, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
430 Chapala Street, downtown Santa Barbara
(SE corner with Haley St.)

Santa Barbara County Democratic Party will open its 2008 campaign headquarters. "Headquarters for Change" will be a home for the coordinated campaign to take back the White House and elect local Democrats!!

This year's Presidential primary season has been an exciting opportunity for our great Party. A talented and history-making field of candidates has drawn millions of new voters to primary elections and caucuses across the United States. Increased participation by youth, women, and people of color has infused the race with new energy and excitement. We welcome a vigorous contest between Presidential aspirants. Far from being a detriment, an open and honest discussion of what needs to be done to turn our country around has helped the party attract activists and media attention.

If you'd like to help the campaign of the endorsed Democratic candidate Doreen Farr, she can be reached at doreenfarrforsupervisor(put an at sign here)hotmail.com. Doreen's Headquarters is at 81 David Love Place, Goleta, off of Hollister between Fairview and Los Carneros. Call Gina Fischer at 805.681-7101 for current volunteer opportunities.

If you're interested in getting involved with the campaign of Hannah-Beth Jackson contact Elena at 805-280-2408 or email jackson4senate@yahoo.com
for current volunteer opportunities.