CBE would like to thank you for your support and interest in attending the Toxic Tour on March 14th, 2020. Unfortunately, due to health concerns, we will be postponing the Toxic Tour until further notice. Our tour leaders are elders in our community and we would like to ensure that their health and well being is prioritized. We
apologize for any inconvenience.
We will be
sure to reach out to everyone who RSVPd once a new date is chosen.
Author Archives: Sylvia
Marathon Refinery Fire 2/25-2/26/20
Last night, Feb. 25, 2020, the Marathon/Tesoro Los Angeles Refinery in Carson / Wilmington erupted into a major fire after multiple explosions and a giant fireball:
• The major fire was seen shooting into the sky, with black smoke that could even be seen at night. (A reduced fire was still seen burning this morning, Feb. 26th.) The original explosion was seen as far away as Fullerton (about 25 miles). This is the largest refinery on the West Coast, and its major expansion was protested by thousands, and contested in court.
SELA- SOMAH Community Meeting- 3/7/2020- 2-4pm
English flyer here. Spanish flyer here.
Come learn more about our Solar on MultiFamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program, how you or your neighbors can benefit, and our vision for a Just Transition to a sustainable economy that works for us all! ¡Venga a aprender más sobre nuestro programa de Energia Solar en Residencias Multifamiliares de Bajos Recursos (SOMAH), vea cómo usted o sus vecinos pueden beneficiarse y nuestra visión de una transición justa a una economía sostenible que funcione para todos nosotros!
Get Out The Vote- March 3rd!
CBE crew in Richmond and Wilmington are getting the vote out! Y’all have until 8pm, find your polling place: vote.ca.gov
Fire Drill Friday’s- 3/6/2020- 11-12pm & 1:30-3pm
Join us at 11am PT at Joe Buscaino’s office in the San Pedro Harbor District Office Building & for a rally after this action at 1:30pm!
Why Wilmington / L.A. Harbor Area?
Wilmington, Los Angeles is a prime example of why Governor Newsom must prioritize the health and safety of Californians over the profits of fossil fuel companies. In Wilmington right now, Warren Energy & Power is putting families at risk with its toxic drilling practices — some of the neighborhood ranks among the top 5% of communities with the highest pollution exposure in the state! It’s making people sick and putting the world at risk by locking in the worst effects of climate change.
Fossil Fuels are strangling our communities and our democracy. The world is literally burning, from the Amazon to Australia, and fossil fuels are the biggest contributor to that.
When our house is on fire, as Greta Thunberg said, what do you do? Join Jane and Fire Drill Fridays friends on March 6th as we demand a just transition off of fossil fuels, a Green New Deal, 2500 foot setbacks, and No New Fossil Fuels!! The event is being hosted by Greenpeace USA, Communities For A Better Environment, and Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling .
SOMAH Program Meeting in Oakland: 2/20/2020 5-7pm
English flyer here. Volante en español aquí
Come learn more about our Solar on MultiFamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program, how you or your neighbors can benefit, and our vision for a Just Transition to a sustainable economy that works for us all! ¡Venga a aprender más sobre nuestro programa de Energia Solar en Residencias Multifamiliares de Bajos Recursos (SOMAH), vea cómo usted o sus vecinos pueden beneficiarse y nuestra visión de una transición justa a una economía sostenible que funcione para todos nosotros!
SELA Housing Legal Clinic 2/10/2020
English flyer here. Volante en español aquí.
Speak to an attorney for free! Questions about illegal rent increases, 3/30/60 day notices? Come ask away. ¡Habla con un abogado gratis! ¿Preguntas sobre aumentos ilegales de alquileres, avisos de 3/30/60 días? Ven a preguntar.
Jet Fuel dumped on South East LA Community Members 1/14/2020
Click HERE for info. Before 12PM today in South East Los Angeles, a Delta Air Carrier needed to dump jet fuel in order to make an emergency landing at LAX. Jet fuel exposure has multiple health risks. If you experience any of the following symptoms please seek medical attention. Updates to come.
Hoy, antes de las 12 p.m. en el sureste de Los Ángeles, un Delta Air Carrier necesitaba descargar combustible para hacer un aterrizaje de emergencia en LAX. La exposición al combustible para aviones tiene múltiples riesgos para la salud. Si experimenta alguno de los siguientes síntomas, busque atención médica. Actualizaciones por venir.
Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against Chemical Plant for Violating Hazardous Waste Laws
Full Press Release HERE.
Governor Newsom Announces a Moratorium on New Oil Wells!
Full CEJA statement HERE.
Today Governor Newsom announced a moratorium on new oil wells, demonstrating an unprecedented willingness to protect the public’s health and safety from the dangers of the fossil fuel industry. We hope that the Administration continues to work with frontline communities to act as quickly as possible to create transformative solutions commensurate with these crises.