WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:

Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced federal funding to support local HIV/AIDS preventative services in Santa Cruz County. The $134,936 grant awarded to the county will support community-based organizations providing treatment to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Funding was awarded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.