Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures Over $4 Million for CA-29 Projects

Funding to expand crisis response, boost STEM education, and enhance cybersecurity training

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Congresswoman Luz Rivas announced that the recently signed appropriations package includes over $4 million in federal funding for three key projects in California's 29th Congressional District. The funding will expand a crisis response program, support a technology engagement center at a local university, and bolster a cybersecurity training initiative.

Why it matters

The federal funding secured by Congresswoman Rivas will provide critical resources to address public safety, expand STEM education access, and strengthen cybersecurity training in the San Fernando Valley region. These investments aim to create economic opportunities and improve community well-being.

The details

The appropriations package includes $2 million for the City of Los Angeles' CIRCLE program, which will expand call center operations to address non-urgent LAPD calls related to homelessness in communities like North Hollywood, Sun Valley, and the West Valley. Over $1 million will go to the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at Cal State Northridge to purchase computers and research equipment to increase access to STEAM education for K-12 students. Lastly, $1 million will support LA Valley College's Cybersecurity Center, which is part of California's initiative to train 50,000 entry-level cybersecurity professionals by 2030.

  • The appropriations package, including the funding for these projects, was signed into law on January 23, 2026.

The players

Congresswoman Luz Rivas

The U.S. Representative for California's 29th congressional district, who secured the federal funding for these projects.

City of Los Angeles

The recipient of over $2 million in funding to expand the CIRCLE crisis response program.

California State University, Northridge

The recipient of over $1 million in funding for the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center to enhance STEAM education access.

LA Valley College

The recipient of $1 million in funding for the Cybersecurity Center to support California's initiative to train entry-level cybersecurity professionals.

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What they’re saying

“The $4 million in federal funding signed into law today makes critical investments for economic opportunities and public safety across the San Fernando Valley. This funding will go toward providing direct results and resources that will benefit constituents, including toward computers to enhance STEM education, new software for stronger cybersecurity, and enhanced training for constituents. I am excited to see constituents thrive thanks to the programs these funds will support.”

— Congresswoman Luz Rivas (sanfernandosun.com)

The takeaway

The federal funding secured by Congresswoman Rivas demonstrates a commitment to addressing pressing community needs in the San Fernando Valley, from public safety and homelessness to STEM education and cybersecurity training. These strategic investments aim to create new opportunities and improve the overall well-being of the region.