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julio 2, 2024

After warehouse boom in South Fresno, research finds few nearby residents got jobs

Despite warehouses moving into their community, fewer Southwest Fresno residents who live in the same neighborhood are employed by those...

AP News
junio 14, 2024

Converting cow manure to fuel is growing climate solution, but critics say communities put at risk

Maria Arevalo, a 74-year-old activist and former farmworker, believes her asthma and sleep apnea are linked to pollution from dairies...

Desert Sun
mayo 31, 2024

We’re here, and we want our Salton Sea protected

The Salton Sea is more than a district priority, and it is disheartening to learn that many state officials view...

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Vulnerable communities deserve more than empty pro

Vulnerable communities deserve more than empty proclamations of more protections for #extremeheat in the future. #California decision makers must take urgent action. Read our recommendations👇🏽 (link in bio)https://leadershipcounsel.org/as-extreme-heat-crisis-worsens-california-decision-makers-must-take-urgent-action

@bakersfieldcity’s draft Housing Element is out

@bakersfieldcity’s draft Housing Element is out of compliance for the second time. The City must comply with housing laws and California Department of Housing and Community Development’s direction to address housing needs. We’re committed to working with #Bakersfield city leaders to ensure compliance and better housing for all.

We’re three weeks away from our annual celebrati

We’re three weeks away from our annual celebration in Sacramento! Join us to celebrate community wins this year, including the long-awaited settlement agreement over water and habitability issues at Oasis Mobile Home Park. More info and registration at bit.ly/LCJA2024.After five years of advocacy, Juntos Por Un Mejor Oasis and 22 residents of Oasis Mobile Home Park secured the agreement to ensure that all Oasis Mobile Home Park residents secure safe homes with access to clean water and adequate sanitation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LrGmwbXfpkLinks in bio 🔗

California Department of Housing & Community Devel

California Department of Housing & Community Development has an opportunity to prevent heat-related deaths with strong policy recommendations that ensure safe, cool living conditions for all. We urge the department to take it seriously: bit.ly/HCDRecs.Read more👇🏽 (link in bio)https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2024/01/12/extreme-heat-in-california-deadly-toll-of-summer-heat-wave-in-palm-springs-area/72001897007/#HeatResilience #SafeHomesForAll #ExtremeHeat #ClimateCrisis #HousingPolicy #ProtectCommunities #CaliforniaHeatWave

Meet our next policy advocate intern Juana Rosas F

Meet our next policy advocate intern Juana Rosas Felipe! 🌴Juana is a first generation Indigenous Purepecha undergrad living in Thermal. One of many unincorporated communities that lack services and infrastructure.Juana’s experiences and community have been her biggest motivation to engage in policy advocacy to ensure safety and fairness.We are happy to have you on our team Juana and we appreciate all of the work you have accomplished already! ✨

Help us welcome Jazmine Leiva, one of our Policy A

Help us welcome Jazmine Leiva, one of our Policy Advocate interns for this summer! ☀️Jazmine has traveled all the way from the East Coast to join us at our Bakersfield office. With her proactive attitude and eagerness to learn, Jazmine is always ready to help in the communities we serve. As well as bringing a “can do” mindset to every task that comes her way. We are excited to see the amazing work you’ll do! ✨

As Coachella Valley leaders plan for a new governa

As Coachella Valley leaders plan for a new governance structure to provide electricity service to the region, ECV residents have been clear: they want a seat at the table to ensure their interests are protected and electricity needs prioritized. Today's discussion regarding meaningful public participation with CVEC leaders is a step in the right direction. We look forward to continuing to work together to make sure vulnerable communities in the ECV are centered in this process. @iidatwork @asmegarcia Riverside County District 4, Juan Perez#CoachellaValley #ECV #PublicParticipation #CommunityFirst

🎉 Join us in Sacramento and Fresno as we bring

🎉 Join us in Sacramento and Fresno as we bring together allies, community leaders, and friends to celebrate and honor community strength and power in the communities we work alongside. 🎉More info and registration at bit.ly/LCJA2024.

@cityoffresno’s proposed South Central Specific

@cityoffresno’s proposed South Central Specific Plan continues to treat #SouthFresno communities as a dumping ground for pollution. Future planning must stop placing heavy industrial uses up against homes, schools and other community sites.Read more👇🏽(link in bio 🔗)https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2024/06/28/new-data-shows-decreased-job-growth-in-south-fresno-despite-industrial-development/

How many more heat-related deaths will #California

How many more heat-related deaths will #California endure before the state takes meaningful action? California Department of Housing and Community Development must strengthen its recommendations to #CALeg on #extremeheat protections in homes: bit.ly/HCDRecs.Read more👇🏽 (link in bio)https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/environment/2024/01/12/extreme-heat-in-california-deadly-toll-of-summer-heat-wave-in-palm-springs-area/72001897007/#ExtremeHeat #ClimateCrisis #HousingPolicy #ProtectCommunities #CaliforniaHeatWave

#SouthFresno residents urge @secretarypete @federa

#SouthFresno residents urge @secretarypete @federalhighwayadmin to take action and rescind its approval of @officialcaltranshq’s Hwy 99 expansion. Opening the floodgates for more polluting industries and heavy duty truck traffic will make health impacts to the community so much worse. The project must not move forward without a detailed air quality study.

Next up for our intern spotlights, we are introduc

Next up for our intern spotlights, we are introducing Vivyana Prado, our Litigation Intern this summer! ⚖️Before starting her third year at law school, Vivyana chose to join us, bringing her kind, genuine spirit to our office. Coming from generations of Central Valley farmworkers, Vivyana is passionate about supporting community through her work at Leadership Counsel. We are thrilled to have Vivyana on our team! 🌟

Despite promises of job growth, the reality is sta

Despite promises of job growth, the reality is starkly different for #SouthFresno communities near warehouse distribution centers. A study from Central Valley Health Policy Institute at @Fresno_State shows local employment is decreasing.Read more👇🏽(link in bio 🔗)https://www.kvpr.org/local-news/2024-07-02/after-warehouse-boom-in-south-fresno-research-finds-few-nearby-residents-got-jobs

Today, we’re kicking off our Summer Intern Spotl

Today, we’re kicking off our Summer Intern Spotlight series! 🌳 First up, meet Jesus Contreras, a policy advocate intern who wrapped up internship last week. Thank you Jesus for all of your work this summer!As a returning intern, Jesus brought a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our team. His background in community outreach and ability to connect with people made him a valuable asset. Keep an eye out for spotlights on each intern! 💫

“It is already a mess.” #SouthFresno residents

“It is already a mess.” #SouthFresno residents are calling on the @federalhighwayadmin to rescind its approval of the @officialcaltranshq Hwy 99 project and protect their health and safety.Learn more at bit.ly/Caltrans99 and submit your comment at bit.ly/FHWAComment by July 14. Links are in our bio!

ATTN: #SouthFresno residents! Are you concerned ab

ATTN: #SouthFresno residents! Are you concerned about more trucks and more pollution in your neighborhoods? @federalhighwayadmin wants to hear from YOU! 🚛💨Learn more at bit.ly/Caltrans99 and submit your comment at bit.ly/FHWAComment by July 14. Links are in our bio!

NEW study from Central Valley Health Policy Instit

NEW study from Central Valley Health Policy Institute at @fresno_state finds job growth in neighborhoods that surround Amazon and Ulta distribution centers in #SouthFresno has NOT improved and only gotten worse. Read more👇🏽https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2024/06/28/new-data-shows-decreased-job-growth-in-south-fresno-despite-industrial-development/ (link in bio)

Join #SouthFresno community residents in calling o

Join #SouthFresno community residents in calling on the @federalhighwayadmin and @secretarypete to stop the @officialcaltranshq Hwy 99 project from moving forward and increasing truck traffic and air pollution in already overburdened communities.Learn more at bit.ly/Caltrans99 and submit your comment at bit.ly/FHWAComment by July 14. Links in our bio!

Celebrated a major win last week as #AB2454 passed

Celebrated a major win last week as #AB2454 passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee! This bill is a huge step forward in ensuring that Californians with well water have access to safe, clean drinking water — requiring well owners to test water and provide clean water if a well is contaminated. Grateful for @alex_lee’s leadership in making this happen and thank you for your support @senatorskinner @benallenca @mhurtadoca @sencarolinemenjivar and @senatorgonzalez.

#SB1255 passed the Assembly Committee on Utilities

#SB1255 passed the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy! Thank you @senatormed for your leadership and Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan @asmlisacalderon @assemblymember.laura.friedman @asmgregghart @asmchrisholden @egreyesca @santiagoad54 @asmpilarschiavo @philting @jimwood02 @asmrickchavezzbur for your support.

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