“Children should feel safe in their home, not exhausted or uncomfortable to be there.” @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #SB655 is an essential step toward a future where everyone has the right to indoor cooling. Read more at sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article312165772.html

#ECV “Community leaders stress that the expiration of the plant’s permit may be a victory, but the battle for safety is far from over.” The #Mecca community demands a clear plan from #DesertViewPower to remove hazardous waste and protect public health. www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/09/24/d...

#ECV Desert View Power plant's permit expired, and the fight for accountability is just beginning. The Mecca community deserves a clear plan for removing hazardous materials and ensuring a safe, healthy future. Read the full report from Desert Sun www.desertsun.com/story/news/e...

Join us on October 10 in Fresno to honor a year of unapologetic advocacy, and consider making a contribution to support a resilient, unstoppable movement of community leaders in Inland California. Register today and help us reach our goal! leadershipcounsel.org/register

Have you heard about Merced’s Housing Element plan?

We need elected officials & agencies to work together toward a reality where all Californians are safe in their homes from #extremeheat & related illness & death. We need @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB655. Read more at calmatters.org/commentary/2025/09/high-temperatures-california-homes.

This is the message from Galvia Juarez, a Fresno resident who feels frustrated that the City of Fresno lost its Prohousing Designation and the funding that comes with it.

“This project threatens our children’s safety, their health, and the future of our community.” Sandra Hernandez, a lifelong South Fresno resident, calls on the @CityofFresno Council to deny the Central Transport Project near her daughter’s school.

We’re two weeks away from our October 10 event in Fresno! Join us to honor the unapologetic advocacy of community leaders working to secure equal access to opportunity in their neighborhoods and beyond. Get your tickets today at leadershipcounsel.org/register. We hope to see you there!

🚨UPDATE 🚨 The Thermal/Oasis Community Council will not be discussing their letter of support for Thermal Ranch at their upcoming meeting on Monday, September 29.

Thank you to the #California leaders who fought to #FixSB131 at the end of this legislative session. Though we’re disappointed to not see urgently needed cleanup this year, we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026 to get these critical fixes across the finish line.

“Summer should be a carefree time for children, but I worry about mine. They try to stay hydrated and keep cool, but it’s never enough.” @governor.ca.gov Protect Californians from extreme heat in their homes. Sign #SB655.

Join us for our Citywide Conversation on Housing in Fresno! We’ll be going over the City’s Prohousing Designation to Mobile Home Park Programs to the Fresno City’s budget, and so much more!

Senor Clemente is a longtime ECV resident of over 20 years and stresses that Thermal Ranch is nothing but profit for outsiders and pain for locals.

Thank you to everyone who advocated and supported the renewal of the SAFER program. And to [senators and assemblymembers] @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social, Senator Melissa Hurtado, Senator Anna Caballero, AssemblymemberJeff Gonzalez, Senator Steve Padilla, Senator Monique Limón, for your leadership!

The California Department of Housing and Community Development is considering whether to designate the City of Fresno as a Pro-housing City. A “Prohousing City” reduces barriers to housing, and can earn the designation plus receive priority access to grants for affordable housing.

#SB655 made it out of the Senate! Thank you to all who supported. Now it's up to @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to ensure all Californians live in a home that can maintain a safe indoor temperature.

Thank you to the Assembly for voting to pass #SB655! And thank you to Senator Henry Stern for your leadership on this important bill to protect Californians from #ExtremeHeat in their homes. Now, onto the Senate for concurrence! #CALeg @governor.ca.gov

Over the past several months, the Transportation for All coalition engaged residents and taxpayers across Fresno County through surveys, listening sessions, and community conversations to identify what matters most in their daily lives when it comes to transportation.

#ExtremeHeat is a public health emergency for millions of Californians. For Pedro Zacarias and his family, it isn’t just a threat outdoors, but within their home as well. Read more from Pedro and why he’s urging state leaders to pass #SB655. #CALeg @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social

🚨 Now is the time to act! Demand state leaders #FixSB131 to protect our communities from toxic pollution. 📞 @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social (916) 319 2029 📞 Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (916) 651 4002 🔗 Find your rep: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Californians need real environmental protections, not shortcuts. Demand state leaders remove the exemption for advanced manufacturing facilities from #SB131. 📞 @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social (916) 319 2029 📞 Senate President Mike McGuire (916) 651 4002 🔗 Find your rep: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Programs like #SAFER make safe drinking water solutions possible. The State Water Board estimates $5.5 billion is still needed to ensure clean water for all Californians. California must renew and fund SAFER to meet the need. Everyone deserves safe water at the tap.

Without Programs like #SAFER, Counties like Ventura would fall behind on making the Human Right to Water possible for their residents. We need SAFER to make safe drinking water possible. California must renew and fund SAFER to meet the need. Everyone deserves safe water at the tap. 💧

#WestFresnoCounty & Advocates: The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP) will establish a standard for clean energy in #California. We need to make sure it promotes equity, not extraction. Tell Westlands Water District to prioritize community and environmental justice. #VCIP

#SB131 would allow toxic projects to bypass #CEQA. Hold state leaders to their commitments to fix this bill! 📞 Speaker @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social (916) 319 2029 📞 Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (916) 651 4002 🔗 Find your rep: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Although the vote on Central Transport was postponed at the last City Council meeting, that didn’t stop South Central Fresno residents, including Orange Center Elementary parent Sandra Arreola, from showing up and voicing their concerns regarding the negative impacts of this project.

#SB131 puts #California’s communities at risk. State leaders said they would fix this. Now is the time to act before session ends! 📞 Speaker @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social (916) 319 2029 📞 Senate President Mike McGuire (916) 651 4002 🔗 Find your rep: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

What’s happening in South Central Fresno? 🚛

For nearly 40 years, Fresno County residents have paid billions in dedicated sales tax to fund transportation projects.

Leadership Counsel is hiring for Outreach Associates in Coachella, Kern, and Fresno! 🗣️ Do you love connecting with community residents and helping change the future of their neighborhoods?

During our Sacramento fundraiser, we were proud to honor California Air Resources Board member Diane Takvorian for her commitment to uplift unapologetic advocacy.

📣Leadership Counsel is hiring! 📣 We have open positions in Fresno, Bakersfield, Coachella, and Sacramento! If you’re interested in joining our team, visit: leadershipcounsel.org/career-opportunities

We’re so thankful to the allies, community leaders, and friends who joined us in Sacramento yesterday to celebrate the strength and resilience of the communities we work alongside. We are deeply grateful for your continued support!

“If our state leaders don’t make serious changes to the cap-and-trade program, polluters will continue to skate by, while low-income communities of color neighboring polluters pay the price.” @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

“It’s absurd for our climate policy to include billions in giveaways for Big Oil so it can claim to reduce climate-altering emissions on paper instead of having to do it in real life.” - Asha Sharma, @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social State Policy Manager

The City of Fresno is hosting a Prohousing & Housing Element Workshop to share updates on its current prohousing application and the housing element programs it’s implemented so far. But this process isn’t complete without community voices!

For Rosa Arreola, the Central Transport project feels like another decision made about her neighborhood without including the people who live in it.

⚡💡Stay cool and save this summer with IID’s summer discount and rate assistance programs! Learn more: bit.ly/iidassistance or call 1-800-303-7756. #EnergyAssistance

⚡💡¡Manténgase fresco y ahorre este verano con los programas de descuento y asistencia de tarifas de IID! Más información: bit.ly/iidassistance o llame al 1-800-303-7756. #AsistenciaEnergética

We’re one week away from our annual Sacramento event! Join us to honor the unapologetic advocacy of community leaders and decision-makers and to celebrate what their commitment to justice has achieved. Register today at leadershipcounsel.org/register.

Riverside County Housing Element is here and it’s all about creating safe, accessible, and affordable housing for everyone! 🏡

For Jorge Arreola, South Fresno has always been more than just a place to live, it’s been a place to build a life with his family. He chose this neighborhood for its open space, clean air, and a chance to preserve his Ranchero lifestyle.

Your voice matters in shaping Riverside County’s housing future! On August 14th at 5:30pm, join us in Thermal (or on Zoom) for a Housing Element Community Meeting where we’ll break down the county’s housing programs and how they can directly benefit you.

SB 131 puts communities and wildlife at risk. Lawmakers said they would fix it.
Now is the time to act before session ends, call: 📞 Newsom (916) 445 2841 📞 Rivas (916) 319 2029 📞 McGuire (916) 651 4002
 🔗 findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov #StopSB131 #CEQAWORKS

We’re two weeks away from our annual Sacramento event! Join us to honor the unapologetic advocacy of community leaders and decision-makers and to celebrate what their commitment to justice has achieved. Register today at leadershipcounsel.org/register.

✨Meet Alexa Ramirez Garibay — one of our amazing Policy Advocates in our Fresno office! ✨ Alexa joined us this summer to learn more about environmental justice and how to support in meaningful ways.

🚦For decades, Fresno County has been investing in transportation — but this time we’re doing things differently. One County, One Plan is a community-driven effort to build a transportation system that works for everyone.

If you’re facing housing challenges in South Merced — this is your moment to speak up! 🏠 Over the last few days, our team has been out in the community, door-knocking and connecting with as many South Merced residents as we can — making sure folks know about the Housing Element and why it matters.

Say hello to Desiree Valiante, our Legal Intern based out of our Sacramento office! ⚖️ As a rising 2L at McGeorge School of Law, Desiree brings passion for public policy, environmental justice, and water law.