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Santa Paula council recognizes AYSO champions, Dispatcher of the Year and proclaims Arts & Culture and Arbor Day
Summary
The council presented certificates to the Santa Paula AYSO 14U boys team and their coaches, honored dispatcher Christina de la Mora as 'Dispatcher of the Year', proclaimed April 2026 Arts, Culture & Creativity Month and April 24 as Arbor Day, and introduced leaders from local arts organizations.
The Santa Paula City Council used its consent and presentation time to recognize local accomplishments and mark community observances.
The council read a certificate honoring the Santa Paula AYSO 14U boys team for winning the Western States championship and presented awards to players and coaches. Several councilmembers praised the coaches and families for their dedication.
The Police Department presented Christina de la Mora with 'Dispatcher of the Year' recognition during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week; the department highlighted dispatchers' roles handling emergency calls and coordinating first responders. "These public safety dispatchers are the master multitaskers of any job I know of," the chief said before presenting the award.
Council also proclaimed April 2026 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and invited representatives from 13 local arts organizations to be recognized on the dais. The proclamation highlighted the economic and social benefits of arts and culture and listed local groups including the Ventura County Science Center, Santa Paula Arts Museum, Santa Paula Theatre Center, Santa Paula Historical Society and the Blanchard Library.
The council proclaimed April 24 as Arbor Day and noted the city’s fifth year as a certified Tree City; Parks staff invited the public to an Arbor Day celebration at Lehi City School and described a 2‑for‑1 tree replanting program.
These presentation items were ceremonial and informational; they did not require further council action.
