Meet Us at the Brentwood Farmers Market November 22
2025-11-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brentwood Farmers Market, 655 First Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513
With over 41 vendors, the Brentwood Farmers Market has everything from soup to nuts, some of it organic, all of it tasty. And now—350 Contra Costa Action! Yes, we’ll be there too, on November 22. Bring your portable shopping cart, fill up on goodies, and stop by our table to say hello and check out what we’re working on this month.

Image: Seed Sower statue, Brentwood City Park
Credit: Anne Grenier, used with permission

Communications Team Meeting
2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | Zoom Meeting
The Communications Team meets via Zoom every other Monday. At our bi-weekly meetings the Communications Team identifies and plans ways to engage with county residents about climate solutions. We encourage community members to become active volunteers through actions like monthly newsletter emails, website posts, speaking engagements, and tabling at public events. Contact the team organizer for more information and the zoom link to the next meeting.

Local Policy Team Meeting
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Local Policy Team meets via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. We discuss our position on policies for which we advocate at the city and county level and also plan campaigns. Keeping environmental justice in mind we focus on: Building Electrification, Climate Action Plans, Housing, Transportation and Just Transition.

This is a great space for anyone wanting to focus on their city, or unincorporated county, or if you have a specific interest in the above areas or want to learn about effective policy.

Contact the team leader for more information and the zoom link to the next meeting.

Celebrate MCE-Martinez Mural Unveiling
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Martinez, 1301 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, 94553-2301, United States
Celebrate with us on March 7th at the Martinez Boys & Girls Club for the unveiling of the new MCE mural, designed and executed by the Illuminaries, a local art collective. The mural celebrates kid energy, community energy, and, of course, electric energy. This event is free and open to all who wish to celebrate.
“This community-inspired mural is more than just art—it’s a symbol of the deep connection between MCE and the local Martinez community,” say the organizers on their Facebook page. The mural “celebrates our shared commitment to promoting climate action, equity, and the power of art to bring people together.”
Come for the unveiling. Stay for the food, entertainment, and activities with local vendors and organizations, including 350 Contra Costa Action, and so much more:

Alhambra High School’s marching band
Live mural painting for kids
Tours of the Boys and Girls Club
Arts and crafts
Face painting and games
More music
MCE swag
Food from local vendors
Plenty of fun for the whole family

Stop by our table and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Image courtesy MCE

Co-ord Team Meeting
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Co-ord Team (formerly the Leadership Team) meets on Zoom from 11 am to 12 noon on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. During these meetings, team leaders and organizers share updates, talk about campaigns, and make decisions to advance our grassroots climate work in Contra Costa County. We also plan events, vote on key matters, and develop strategies to support our mission. Other benefits include:

Enabling team members to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and increase coordination across various teams and campaigns—strengthening all ongoing projects.
Fostering shared understanding of our action work and our organizational health through financial updates and regular assessments of our effectiveness.
Raising important issues, introducing and coordinating new actions, and receiving support from others.

We welcome new volunteers and encourage all active members to participate. Please contact team leaders at info@350ContraCostaAction.org to get the Zoom link and details for the next meeting.

California Climate Policy Summit 2026
2026-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento, 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Save the date: Monday, April 13, 2026, in Sacramento. The Climate Center invites you to a lively event focused on advancing climate action, even as federal challenges persist.
You’ll meet elected officials, activists, innovators, advocates, scientists, and policy experts who are helping California lead on climate issues. Learn about practical, science-based solutions that serve everyone in the state. Individuals and organizations involved in monitoring and shaping California climate policy will find lush networking and strategizing opportunities.
Connect with leaders who are putting new climate strategies into action across several fields. Find out how policymakers are working to bring clean energy to all Californians.
Join us and help make a difference. Visit the California Climate Policy Summit 2026 website for further information and to register.
Featured Climate Policy Speakers
The event will feature eight well-known speakers, including lawmakers, scientists, and leaders in social and environmental justice.
Josh Becker, Senator, California State Senate
Isaac Bryan, Assemblymember, California State Assembly
Diane Papan, Assemblymember, California State Assembly
Sammy Roth, Journalist and Founder, Climate-Colored Goggles
Dr. Leah Stokes, Anton Vonk Associate Professor at UC Santa Barbara
Maro Kakoussian, Director of Climate and Health Programs, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Los Angeles
Jamie Court, President and Chairman of the Board, Consumer Watchdog
Bahram Fazeli, Director of Research & Policy, Communities for a Better Environment

For information about all the event speakers, visit the agenda page on Eventleaf.
We hope you can join us.
Register Here
Early bird pricing is available through March 13.
Enter the discount code 350ContraCosta2026 to get 25% off regular tickets. With this code, Individual, Government, or Non-Profit tickets cost $195.
(Code not valid for early bird pricing)
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Image courtesy The Climate Center

Community Climate Forum: Health, Air Pollution, and Our Homes
2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join us April 16 for our first Community Climate Forum! This re-imagined version of our Climate Circle will bring together community members every other month for a one-hour online conversation focused on key climate and clean-air campaigns happening right here in Contra Costa and the Bay Area. This month, the topic is Health, Air Pollution, and Our Homes.
We’ll provide a short overview of the issue, then open the topic for discussion, and simple actions participants can take to help move solutions forward.
What’s Up about Air Pollution, Our Homes, and Our Health?
Most people think of cars or industry when they think about air pollution. But gas appliances inside our homes, especially furnaces and water heaters, are actually one of the largest sources of nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution in the Bay Area.
NOx pollution contributes to smog and fine particulate pollution that worsen asthma, increase heart and lung disease, and shorten lives. In fact, pollution from fossil-fuel furnaces and water heaters in the region is linked to thousands of asthma attacks each year and dozens of premature deaths, with significant health costs across our communities.
At our first Community Climate Forum, we’ll explore:

How pollution from buildings affects public health in the Bay Area
Why reducing it matters for our communities, and
What cleaner technologies like electric heat pumps can offer for healthier homes

We’ll also discuss the Bay Area Air District’s upcoming standards that will begin phasing in cleaner replacements for gas appliances as they reach the end of their life, starting with water heaters in 2027 and furnaces in 2029. These rules are currently under review. Community voices will play an important role in ensuring they remain strong while working well for all households.
Join us to learn more about this issue and how you can help support clean air protections in the Bay Area for healthier homes for all our families.
Register for the Community Climate Forum to be sent the Zoom link
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Image created in Google Gemini

Fix It, Don’t Trash It--Earth Day Repair Workshop in El Cerrito
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, 94530, United States
Bring Your Broken Stuff—and Find Out What Else You Can Do Close to Home
Got something broken at home? Bring it to the El Cerrito Earth Day Fixit Workshop, where volunteer repair coaches will walk you through the process of diagnosing and fixing it yourself. Register by April 12 to schedule an appointment, or just walk in.
Workspace and specialty tools are available on-site. Even if your item doesn’t make a full comeback, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how it works — and how to tackle repairs on your own down the road. We’ll be there alongside other local sustainability organizations.
While you’re there, stop by our table. We’ll be talking about the gas-powered leaf-blower ban we’re working on and other concrete steps underway in our town. See what’s happening in El Cerrito and find out how to get involved.
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Image courtesy City of El Cerrito
