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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 5h

Join us this Friday, October 10, from 5 to 7 pm to honor the unapologetic advocacy of community residents. Your support helps make community-led transformation possible!

Register today at leadershipcounsel.org/register.

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 11h

The @NoticiasT15 report highlights urgent concerns from the #Mecca community: Desert View Power broke air quality standards over 2,600 times. Without a clear clean-up plan, hazardous materials, such as ash containing heavy metals, could remain on-site.

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Peligra salud de residentes en Mecca por desmantelamiento de planta de energía

Mecca, Calif. (KUNA) - Los constantes impactos ambientales que rodean a la comunidad de Mecca han propiciado un latente peligro a la salud de sus habitantes. En específico la empresa local The desert ...

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 1d

The park is the result of a community-driven process and represents a major investment in community infrastructure for #FullerAcres, thanks to the resilience of the community and collaboration from the County.

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 1d

#FullerAcres residents achieved this transformative change to land use in their neighborhood through persistent engagement in public processes with the County and community organizing.

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 1d

For years, the #FullerAcres community pursued a vision to turn an empty lot in their neighborhood into a park. On Friday, community leaders gathered together with Kern County to celebrate the grand opening of that vision!

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 2d

Join our Housing Element Community Meeting and let’s talk about Riverside County’s housing programs! 🗣️

¡Únete a nuestra Reunión Comunitaria del Elemento de Vivienda y hablemos sobre los programas de vivienda del Condado de Riverside! 🏠

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 2d

Join us to learn more about your rights as mobile home residents!

Thursday, October 9th at 6pm | Addams Elementary
Dinner provided! 🍽️

¡Aprende más sobre sus derechos como residentes de casas móviles!

Jueves, Octubre 9 a las 6pm | Addams Elementary
Se proveerá cena! 🍽️

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 6d

“Children should feel safe in their home, not exhausted or uncomfortable to be there.” @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #SB655 is an essential step toward a future where everyone has the right to indoor cooling.

Read more at sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article312165772.html

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 6d

#ECV “Community leaders stress that the expiration of the plant’s permit may be a victory, but the battle for safety is far from over.”

The #Mecca community demands a clear plan from #DesertViewPower to remove hazardous waste and protect public health.

www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/09/24/d...

Desert View Power Plant Faces Shutdown Amid Toxic Waste Concerns

With the Desert View Power Plant set to close by September 30, residents worry about toxic waste and air quality risks as cleanup plans remain unclear.

www.nbcpalmsprings.com

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 7d

#ECV Desert View Power plant's permit expired, and the fight for accountability is just beginning. The Mecca community deserves a clear plan for removing hazardous materials and ensuring a safe, healthy future.

Read the full report from Desert Sun
www.desertsun.com/story/news/e...

Polluting Coachella Valley power plant may close for good. Then what?

The Desert View plant in Mecca remains under EPA investigation. Residents want to know how any pollutants left at the site will be cleaned up.

www.desertsun.com

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 7d

Join us on October 10 in Fresno to honor a year of unapologetic advocacy, and consider making a contribution to support a resilient, unstoppable movement of community leaders in Inland California.

Register today and help us reach our goal! leadershipcounsel.org/register

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 7d

Swipe to learn more about what the Housing Element is really about and how you can get involved! ⏩

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 7d

Have you heard about Merced’s Housing Element plan?

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 8d

We need elected officials & agencies to work together toward a reality where all Californians are safe in their homes from #extremeheat & related illness & death. We need @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB655.

Read more at calmatters.org/commentary/2025/09/high-temperatures-california-homes.

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 8d

It’s time for real accountability. If the @california-hcd.bsky.social is considering giving Fresno its Prohousing status back, they need to prove that they’ll protect renters, fund real housing solutions, and actually listen to the community.

#559Housing

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 8d

This is the message from Galvia Juarez, a Fresno resident who feels frustrated that the City of Fresno lost its Prohousing Designation and the funding that comes with it.

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 9d

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www.fresnobee.com/opinion/read...

Another Industrial Project in south Fresno? City leaders must vote no | Opinion

Why does a “healthier Fresno” have to stop in Clovis or Northwest Fresno? Why don’t South Fresno children deserve the same protections?

www.fresnobee.com

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 9d

“This project threatens our children’s safety, their health, and the future of our community.”

Sandra Hernandez, a lifelong South Fresno resident, calls on the @CityofFresno Council to deny the Central Transport Project near her daughter’s school.

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 12d

We’re two weeks away from our October 10 event in Fresno! Join us to honor the unapologetic advocacy of community leaders working to secure equal access to opportunity in their neighborhoods and beyond.

Get your tickets today at leadershipcounsel.org/register. We hope to see you there!

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 14d

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to ensure decisions on Thermal Ranch center community voices and priorities.
Leave a comment or DM us with any questions or if you’d like to get involved!

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 14d

🚨UPDATE 🚨
The Thermal/Oasis Community Council will not be discussing their letter of support for Thermal Ranch at their upcoming meeting on Monday, September 29.

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to the #California leaders who fought to #FixSB131 at the end of this legislative session. Though we’re disappointed to not see urgently needed cleanup this year, we look forward to continuing to work together in 2026 to get these critical fixes across the finish line.

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 14d

“Summer should be a carefree time for children, but I worry about mine. They try to stay hydrated and keep cool, but it’s never enough.” @governor.ca.gov Protect Californians from extreme heat in their homes. Sign #SB655.

A California home on a hot day shouldn’t be deadly. One bill can help | Opinion

Legislation before Gov. Gavin Newsom would establish an official state policy for a maximum safe indoor temperature. It’s a start.

www.sacbee.com

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Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 19d

📅Sept 23rd, Tuesday from 5:30PM to 7PM
💻Scan the QR code or dial in to join our Zoom meeting
💬Have questions? DM us! Or contact Pedro at (559) 800-1362

Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability @leadershipcounsel.bsky.social · 19d

This is your chance to learn more about what’s happening in the city and how we can push for stronger housing policies that center community input together.

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