Valero’s proposed Benicia refinery closure by 2026 could reshape the city’s finances and future. Here’s what residents should know—and do next.
Thousands across Contra Costa County took to the streets in joyous but determined protest against the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks. From Walnut Creek to Richmond, communities are uniting to protect climate progress—and push for a cleaner, fairer future.
Join us for Earth Day 2025 events in Contra Costa County and nearby cities. We’ll be at several of these events—stop by and chat! Celebrate, connect, and take meaningful climate action!
April 2025 Newsletter Local Action for a Better World EARTH DAY 2025, OUR POWER, OUR PLANET! NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION APRIL 5TH It’s Time to Fight Back! There has never been an Earth Day like this one. Our environment is
Residents of Central Contra Costa: Speak up for climate justice! Urge Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer Kahan to support the Climate Superfund Bill, ensuring fossil fuel polluters pay for the damages they’ve caused to our environment.
Send a strong message to our Contra Costa County Planners and Supervisors: Protect our children’s health and ban Contra Costa Drilling. It’s time to stop new oil and gas permits and phase out existing drilling.
Join 350 Contra Costa Action at the California Climate Policy Summit on April 22nd in Sacramento, then at Sacramento Climate Lobby Day on the 23rd. Hear from experts, connect with activists, and inspire lawmakers to act.
Many of us feel a sense of urgency at the alarming actions of the Trump administration and the accelerating pace of climate change. We want to do something, but fear our individual actions are too little or too late. Every small step towards supporting democracy and fighting climate change matters. Learn how you can help protect your community and push for larger-scale change with 350 Contra Costa Action. Together, we can build a sustainable and just future.
Climate Activism in a Brave New World: California Strong, with the Make Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Bill, Martinez Refinery Fire Updates, CA Climate Policy Summit and Sacramento Lobby Day, plus Bay Area Earth Day 2025 Celebrations
A majority of residents agree: fossil-fuel refineries damage Contra Costa. Read about 4 Ways to Fight Contra Costa Fossil-Fuel Damage.
