Join us for the June Community Climate Forum as we unpack the most significant climate bills moving through Sacramento in 2026. Discover which proposals could shape California’s future, how they affect Contra Costa County, and ways you can support or oppose key legislation. Open to all.
Want to help shape California’s climate laws? Volunteers research bills, meet with state legislators, and advocate for clean energy and fossil fuel phase-outs. No experience needed — training and support are provided.
Urgent CA Climate Action: Call Senate & Assemblymember today! Ask for Yes on Green Amendment/Bills. See Key Bills that Count.
Inside: Walnut Creek Sustainability Week Free Lunch & Learn Webinars, Carbon Capture and Storage: A False Climate Solution, California Sues Big Oil for Damages, Nine Climate ‘Solutions’ That Don’t Help, Legislative Wrap-Up–5 Big Wins!
Inside: Action Alert: It’s time to call Sacramento! Plus: California takes a stand against fossil fuels; New county plans going public; Yes, counties can ban drilling; The Scale of Hope online Sept 26, 6-8pm; Action to end the era of fossil fuels
Inside: Keep Cool with 350 Contra Costa’s Movie Night! Plus: The heat is on. We must act now; Making corporations disclose climate impacts and risks; Web Volunteers Needed!
Good news! In our June newsletter, we asked you to call Governor Newsom’s office and request that he support the legislature’s budget calling for public transit systems funding. On July 30, the governor announced that he and the legislature had “reached an agreement that provides $5.1 billion in emergency relief to support statewide public transit systems and their workers.”
Good news! During the Legislature’s floor session, May 30th – June 2nd, many important climate bills passed their “first house”—the Senate or Assembly—and are now making their way through committees in their second house. Among these, two Senate bills aiming to shed light on corporations’ carbon emissions and climate-related financial risks.
Inside: Stop burning fossil fuels. Period. Plus: Greenhouse gas emissions: the big picture; Action Item: Tell Newsom to support public transit; Update from Sacramento; The Inflation Reduction Act: Opportunities for Contra Costa; Martinez refinery investigation; Juneteenth and July 4th Festivals;
Two critical climate bills addressing corporate accountability are up for vote in the California Senate at noon May 31st. Call or email your State Senator immediately and urge them to vote “Aye!” on SB253 and SB 261.