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Reminder that the first Memorial Day was celebrates by former enslaved African Americans in Charleston, SC in 1865. It was first known as Decoration Day.

Wed 5/27, 12PM come to SF Civic Center! CARB wants to cut affordable transit-oriented housing, major public transit projects and services, and discount programs statewide by up to $2B/year for 4 years — to give out billions in permissions to pollute. actionnetwork.org/events/emergen…

Senate Bill 954 restores essential public health and environmental safeguards removed last year under SB 131. Urge your legislator to support SB 954 and protect neighborhoods from toxic industrial pollution. Take action NOW: bit.ly/supportsb954

This is not a drill: Governor Newsom's top air regulators are considering giving Big Oil a $4 billion handout — cutting funding for housing, transit, and clean air and water. Regulators vote May 28. Find out more and take action NOW at StopTheOilShakedown.org 🚨

SELA: Análisis de tierra gratuito 6/6/2026 10am-1pm (PST) Analizaremos muestras de tierra en busca de contaminantes usando analizadores XRF portátiles y compartiremos los resultados con participantes. Habrá expertos de tierra disponibles para interpretar los resultados. Gratis.

Southeast Los Angeles: Free Soil Testing Jun 6, 2026 10am - 1pm (PST) We will be testing soil samples for contaminants using portable XRF analyzers + share results with participants. Soil experts will be available to interpret results. Testing is free to all participants. Join!

Join our Statewide Green Social Housing Workshop on Wednesday, May 27th, 5:30-7:30pm to learn about green social housing, how we can make it permanently affordable, and how it is built green and healthy.    Translation provided. RSVP: bit.ly/dignifiedhousi…

¡Únase a la próxima reunión pública del DTSC sobre Exide para informarse. ¡No es necesario registrarse; solo necesitamos su voz! 5/13 6-8pm en persona o zoom

Join the next DTSC Exide Public Meeting to learn about the latest developments. No registration is needed, just your voice! 5/13 6-8pm in person or zoom

Our ballot guide is out now! The California June 2nd statewide primaries are coming up and we are focused on building civic clarity, strengthening community power, and making sure knowledge and rights are shared widely. Voter guide/ voter resources: cbecal.org/civic-engageme…

2026 primary endorsements for candidates and local ballot measures. Vote early and get connected with the candidates to Get-Out-The-Vote!   Visit cbe-action.org -see our voter guide + candidate endorsements   @fatimaizubair - claudia jimenez - @doria4richmond

Join us for a tour! Together we’ll discuss how water systems, green infrastructure, and environmental justice are connected. We’ll travel by bus to different sites to learn more about the Safe Clean Water Program and its impact on our communities. cbecal.org/event/southeas…

¡Acompáñenos a un recorrido comunitario para aprender juntxs! Exploraremos cómo los sistemas de agua, la infraestructura verde y la justicia ambiental están conectados y qué significan para nuestras comunidades. cbecal.org/event/southeas…

CARB’s changes also fail to get Californian’s the emissions reductions we need to reach our climate goals and improve air quality. Read more in our latest blog piece: cbecal.org/while-californ…

The CA @AirResources Board is making changes to Cap & Trade that invest that money into massive giveaways to industry instead of going towards credits on electricity bills or community investment programs for cleaner air and water, safe housing, and accessible transit.

📋The nation’s first Water Affordability Needs Assessment (2024) estimated that 30-40 million Americans live in households with unaffordable water. We went to DC for Water Week to raise awareness about this growing affordability crisis

The Water Equity & Climate Resilience Caucus, is a nat. network anchored by @policylink and represents over 80 organizations, like CBE, living in and working w/communities most impacted by water issues.

Last week, CBE was part of the #WECRCaucus that advocated at Congress as part of #WaterWeek in DC!💦👏🏾

It’s Earth Day! Thank you for your continued support for environmental justice communities across East Oakland, Richmond, Southeast LA (SELA), and Wilmington.   This Earth Day Celebrate Frontline Environmental Justice Communities! Cbecal.org/donate

2 Months until the June 2nd CA primaries! The official California Voter Information Guide is available online now, and your local voter guide will arrive by mail from your county between April 23 and May 12, 2026.    Visit cbecal.org/civic-engageme… for voter resources!