Join SYV INDIVISIBLE for an evening of community, conversation, and action!

Our postcarding gatherings are more than just effective organizing. They’re a chance to connect with fellow advocates who share your commitment to protecting our democracy. Whether you’re a seasoned postcarding pro or brand new to the practice, all are welcome!

Event Details:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe - Private Dining Room
Wine and Beer available to purchase and we'll be offering 50% off pizzas during the gathering.

All materials and instructions provided

We welcome donations to help cover the cost of stamps and postcards for our campaigns.

Every postcard makes a difference in reaching voters and spreading accurate information.

Come write with us make your voice heard. Together, we’re building a stronger democracy, one postcard at a time!

RSVP here.

Common Grounds is InvisibleSYV’s monthly gathering designed specifically for members and friends to come together and talk about what's weighing on our minds and hearts.

This isn't a typical meeting with a preset agenda. Instead, we'll suggest a range of topics — from the latest policy attacks to local organizing strategies to the emotional toll
of this moment. Or you can bring your own topic. We’ll let the conversation flow based
on what our community needs to process together that day.

Bring a friend, make new friends and enjoy some great conversation.

Come ready to listen, share, and remember that we're building this resistance together,
one conversation at a time.

We encourage everyone to support Lefty's by purchasing a beverage while we gather.

RSVP here.

Join SYV INDIVISIBLE for an evening of community, conversation, and action!

Our postcarding gatherings are more than just effective organizing. They’re a chance to connect with fellow advocates who share your commitment to protecting our democracy. Whether you’re a seasoned postcarding pro or brand new to the practice, all are welcome!

Event Details:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe - Private Dining Room
Wine and Beer available to purchase and we'll be offering 50% off pizzas during the gathering.

All materials and instructions provided

We welcome donations to help cover the cost of stamps and postcards for our campaigns.

Every postcard makes a difference in reaching voters and spreading accurate information.

Come write with us make your voice heard. Together, we’re building a stronger democracy, one postcard at a time!

RSVP here.

California's Next Governor: The Race Is ON — and the Whole Country Is Watching!

Who will lead the nation's most powerful state?

Buckle up, because California's 2026 governor's race is already packed with drama and suspense.

The field is shifting fast. Eric Swalwell is out. Betty Yee has exited. Trump threw his weight behind Republican Steve Hilton, skipping past Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. For the Democrats, the lineup is too crowded: Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Tony Thurmond are still in the mix — and the jockeying for one of the top 3 spots is fierce.

And here's the twist that has Democrats concerned: Could November's general election ballot feature TWO Republicans and zero Democrats? That's the wild card hiding inside California's unique Top Two Primary system — and it's absolutely worth understanding before you vote.

Tune in to the nationally televised California Governor’s race debate:

-April 28 — CBS | 5:30–7:00 PM PT

-May 5 — CNN | 6:00–8:00 PM PT

Then join us on May 6 for a lively, interactive, round-table discussion where we break it all down together — the candidates, the controversies, the strategy, and what it all means for California's future. Come ready to talk, debate, and engage!

This is YOUR state. Have YOUR say. See you on May 6!

Quick Facts for the June 2 California Primary from the Secretary of State are here:

https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/quick-facts-2026-primary.pdf

Santa Barbara County Elections Office link for June 2 California Primary Election info is here:

https://www.countyofsb.org/4900/June-2-2026-Statewide-Direct-Primary-Ele

We’re headed for a massive blue wave in the midterms, but Trump and his allies will cheat in any way possible to try to stop us. 38 states already have voter suppression laws with more possibly to come. And Congress is threatening the biggest nationwide voter suppression law ever– the Save Act. 

Indivisible SYV is honored to host a Town Hall on Fighting Voter Suppression featuring Kathleen Unger, founder of VoteRiders, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate voter ID barriers. VoteRiders informs communities about ID laws, equips partner organizations to expand voting access, advocates for pro-voter policies and provides free one-on-one help to individuals to secure an accepted form of ID to vote. 

The need for VoteRiders’ work has never been greater. Join us for this timely and immensely important Town Hall… and bring your friends and neighbors. Democracy needs us now. For more on VoteRiders, go to https://voteriders.org/

RSVP here.

Common Grounds is InvisibleSYV’s monthly gathering designed specifically for members and friends to come together and talk about what's weighing on our minds and hearts.

This isn't a typical meeting with a preset agenda. Instead, we'll suggest a range of topics — from the latest policy attacks to local organizing strategies to the emotional toll
of this moment. Or you can bring your own topic. We’ll let the conversation flow based
on what our community needs to process together that day.

Bring a friend, make new friends and enjoy some great conversation.

Come ready to listen, share, and remember that we're building this resistance together,
one conversation at a time.

We encourage everyone to support Lefty's by purchasing a beverage while we gather.

RSVP here.

The 2026 midterm election race for US House and Senate seats is in full swing. And the results of these races could not be more important, as gaining the majority is this is the only way we can stop further devastating legislation like the Big Ugly Bill and exercise real oversight powers over the corrupt administration in Washington.    

Join Indivisible SYV at our April 13 Town Hall as our own Jon Bauman, one of the foremost experts on US House and Senate campaigns, will review US House districts and Senate seats in play for the midterms. We’ll have a scorecard you can follow as we move from the primaries to the general election on November 4. 

If you want to work on a campaign from your home city or state by yourself or with a group of friends or relatives, this event is for you. If you want to work on a California campaign, you’ll learn which ones are in play. And we’ll take a vote on which campaign(s) we’ll work on as an Indivisible SYV group. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn more about how you and your family and friends across the country can help American voters flip the US House and Senate.

RSVP to isyvdc@gmail.com

Common Grounds is InvisibleSYV’s monthly gathering designed specifically for members and friends to come together and talk about what's weighing on our minds and hearts.

This isn't a typical meeting with a preset agenda. Instead, we'll suggest a range of
topics — from the latest policy attacks to local organizing strategies to the emotional toll
of this moment. Or you can bring your own topic. We’ll let the conversation flow based
on what our community needs to process together that day.

Bring a friend, make new friends and enjoy some great conversation.

Come ready to listen, share, and remember that we're building this resistance together,
one conversation at a time.

We encourage everyone to support Lefty's by purchasing a beverage while we gather.

RSVP HERE.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On March 28, millions of us across the nation are rising again to show the world that America has no kings and that POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE.

We encourage attendees to wear yellow, orange, or floral prints in honor of spring. Spring represents the triumph of light over darkness and the promise of better days ahead. We want to use this time to build community and a renewed energy in our efforts to peacefully push back.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. Friendly dogs are welcome.

Carpool with friends if you can.

RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/904090/

Join SYV Indivisible for an evening of community, conversation, and action!  We'll be writing postcards to encourage voter registration and to support campaigns.  Our postcarding gatherings are more than just effective organizing; they're a chance to connect with fellow advocates who share your commitment to protecting our democracy. Whether you're a seasoned postcarding pro or brand new to the practice, all are welcome!

RSVP HERE.

Join fellow Indivisible SYV members for an afternoon that perfectly blends community building with creative activism! Our Social Signmaking Workshop is designed around connection first, with sign-making as a fun bonus activity. Signs can be used for the upcoming No Kings Rally on March 28!

You'll enjoy wine at Standing Sun Wines, which specializes in small-lot Rhône varietal wines, each handcrafted from select vineyards across Santa Barbara County.

Whether you're artistic or just enthusiastic, experienced with sign-making or completely new to it, all skill levels are welcome. We'll provide supplies, ideas, and plenty of encouragement. The goal is to have fun together while preparing for the critical work ahead.

Come ready to laugh, create, and connect with the amazing people who make our movement strong.

RSVP HERE: https://signmakingworkshopandsoci.rsvpify.com/