{"id":134465,"date":"2026-01-15T08:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/134465\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T08:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T08:37:10","slug":"california-jpia-member-southeast-area-animal-control-authority-celebrates-50th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/134465\/","title":{"rendered":"California JPIA member Southeast Area Animal Control Authority celebrates 50th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"California<\/a>The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) recognizes Authority member the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), which celebrated its 50th\u00a0anniversary in October.\n<\/p>\n

On October 16, 1975, the cities of Downey, Norwalk and Pico Rivera co-established SEAACA to improve animal care and control services in the region. The organization has since grown to serve approximately 811,876 residents across 14 cities. SEAACA enforces animal-related laws, rescues animals from abuse and neglect, reunites lost pets with families and adopts unclaimed animals to new homes while promoting responsible pet ownership.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe California JPIA has been a continuous resource for our success,\u201d said SEAACA Executive Director Denise Woodside. \u201cThe Authority creates our foundational resources and training. They have a deep understanding of risk management that our team makes efforts to follow. By regularly engaging with the Authority, we\u2019re able to help animals and the community while doing everything we can to be safe and strategic.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

The partnership between SEAACA and the California JPIA extends beyond training. \u201cThey\u2019ve been there for us when there are times of need, helping properly file claims and supporting us,\u201d said Woodside. \u201cWorking in public service, these sorts of things do come up, so it\u2019s important to have somebody there that you can rely on.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

SEAACA has received multiple recognitions from the California JPIA in acknowledgement of their efforts including risk management awards for best overall performance for non-municipal agencies for the liability and workers\u2019 compensation programs.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a pleasure working with Denise and her staff,\u201d said California JPIA Senior Risk Manager Melaina Francis. \u201cSEAACA is deeply committed to continually improving their agency\u2019s risk profile and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees. I look forward to our continued partnership in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The organization celebrated the milestone with proclamations, recognitions and commendation from member cities displayed in the front lobby, a staff luncheon, commemorative challenge coins for Board Commissioners and staff and a $50 pet adoption promotion.\n<\/p>\n

While celebrating 50 years of progress, Woodside noted there\u2019s still work to do. \u201cCurrently, only about 30 percent of all pets acquired come from shelters. As much as we have enough to celebrate, there is always room for improvement!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

To learn more about SEAACA or to adopt a pet, visit their website at\u00a0SEAACA.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

About CJPIA\n<\/p>\n

Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the\u00a0California Joint Powers Insurance Authority<\/a> (California JPIA) is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. Members actively participate in shaping the organization to provide important coverage for their operations. The California JPIA provides innovative risk management solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers\u2019 compensation, pollution, property and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive training and loss control services. For more information, please visit the California JPIA\u2019s website at\u00a0cjpia.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

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