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Over the past five years, we’ve grown from 1.5 people and a shoestring budget to a staff of ten with a budget of over $1 million. In...

New nonprofit public energy agency, climate action plan, and strategic energy plan all move forward after Irvine election favors...

Last night, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez released a memo announcing that she will not docket the city’s Franchise...

The Fullerton City Council voted to move forward with Community Choice Energy (CCE) on Monday, November 2, voting 4-1 (Whitaker “No”) to...

Our 5th Annual NightCAP Awards took place virtually on October 15th. This year’s NightCAP Awards Celebration was extra special because it...

Hello Climate Voters! Ballots are out and we’re gearing up for one of the most important elections in our lifetime. If you still need to...

California is on the frontlines of the climate crisis with wildfires, blackouts, and intense heat waves showing a glimpse into our future...

Earlier last month, our regional planning agency–SANDAG–unveiled their vision for San Diego’s transportation future. We’re thrilled to...

Which is scarier, San Diego: climate change or 5-story buildings? That’s the question I hope San Diegans will ask themselves if the city...

Last week, we collaborated with partners on a letter to Coronado’s Mayor Bailey and City Council with our recommendations for their...

We’ve got some bad news: San Diegans are still racking up tons of miles in their cars, even with California’s stay home order. Our region...

In May, the CAC crew joined partners in writing a letter outlining our recommendations for Encinitas’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update...

Last week, we spoke in opposition to the Lilac Hills Ranch housing development, urging the Board of Supervisors to reject the project...

Since adopting their Climate Action Plan (CAP) in April of this year, Lemon Grove has already made four important updates to strengthen...

In new research released in the Journal of the American Medical Association, CAC Board Member, Bruce Bekkar, M.D., co-authored a study...

The County of San Diego has done it again. They have once again been told by the California Court of Appeal to rescind their adopted...

I’ve held off writing this post for as long as I could. Writing about this topic is challenging because of how obscure, niche, and—dare I...

Like many of you, we have been heartbroken, angry, and inspired by the calls for a new America. We stand in solidarity with those...

The impacts of COVID-19 have caused disruptions to the City of San Diego’s operations, services, revenue and priorities. Unfortunately,...

Yesterday, I joined advocates, including our powerhouse Board Member Rosa Olascoaga Vidal, to make a passionate case in support of...

We are overwhelmed at the generosity of our community of climate warriors! With your help, we raised $14,150 in just 24 hours during...

I had no idea I would be advocating for a more sustainable, safe, connected, and equitable transit system from my couch.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s our 5th Anniversary at CAC! Five years ago during this week (March 17, 2015 to be exact), CAC was granted ou