Brightline Defense

Read about the resilience of SF Chinatown businesses with the younger generation! Reporting by @kolyn_cheang

California has never been better positioned to break free from fossil fuels. As @CAgovernor shared yesterday, renewables like solar and wind exceeded electricity demand on most days in 2025! Truly unprecedented progress! #StateOfTheState

Thanks to everyone who’s helped us show up for this work. If supporting this kind of movement feels right for you, here's the link: brightlinedefense.org/donate

This is why we lift up community voices. Because people know their neighborhoods better than anyone, they just need someone to listen.

When Jason first hit the streets with/ air quality surveys to better understand the community’s needs, he didn't think anyone would stop. “They were actually waiting in line to tell me their experiences.. That's when I realized there was an issue.”

CA utilities like SDG&E, PG&E, and SCE are earning record profits and asking @californiapuc for even more. Thank you @AsmCottie for leading 35+ lawmakers in urging @californiapuc to reject utilities' requests and protect CA families! @CAgovernor politico.com/f/?id=00000195…

link to apply here: brightlinedefense.org/air-quality-da…

Brightline is seeking a temp, part-time Air Quality Data Analyst to support our air quality monitoring and data work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first round of interviews occurring the week of December 1, 2025, until the position is filled.

Thank you @senatorgonzalez for your leadership in equitable offshore wind development! @IBEWlocal11 @CleanPowerCA @oceanticnetwork @BGAlliance @EnvCalifornia @portoflongbeach @EnvDefenseFund @uawregion6

Brightline is thrilled to recognize Senator Gonzalez as the 2025 Offshore Wind Champion! Her leadership and commitment to clean air, reliable energy, and community benefits are helping keep California at the forefront of equitable offshore wind planning.

Passing #AB1417 sends a clear message: Clean energy in CA must be done with equity, transparency, and local leadership. Thank you @CAGovernor, @Stefani4CA, and all who pushed this across the finish line!

Governor @GavinNewsom and legislative leaders take bold action today for California’s clean energy future with more investment in clean air and energy — as well as a stronger Community Air Protection Program! with @ASM_Irwin, Sen @MoniqueLimonCA, Sen @JoshBeckerSV @AsmCottie

This week’s @EPA @AIRNow Fire & Smoke Map highlight: @BrightlineDef! With 20+ Clarity Node-S sensors in San Francisco, they turn #AirQualityData into action to protect #PublicHealth & build #ClimateResilience.

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May '25: Brightline-sponsored bill, AB1417, passed through the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1417 would help facilitate improved transparency about developer contributions toward capacity building on offshore wind, in addition to opening up pathways for other funding.

ICYMI: This Spring 2025 has been a wild ride at Brightline Defense! Read on for a timeline view of all that has taken place over the last three months. 👇