Art in Action

On September 17 we took part in the Yes to Citizenship rally where we joined community members and partner organizations to speak on and to advocate for Immigration reform, justice, and freedom. YES TO IMMIGRATION. YES TO CITIZENSHIP. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

On September 10 we were able to join Liz Sena of the South Fontana Concerned Citizens Coalition (@southfontana )and take part in a upcoming LA Times Report. We spoke about the development of warehouses near sensitive receptors and the ramifications of the attorney generals lawsuit against the city of Fontana. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

Yesterday, CCAEJ’s Interim Executive Director Ana Gonzalez was invited to speak with training physicians at the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM). She spoke about our ongoing efforts, environmental justice, the history of the communities we serve, and the PIVOTAL role our medical professionals play in protecting our people and our environment. We’re grateful for the opportunity to speak with future physicians that are actively working to improve the community. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

On July 27th, SFCCC and CCAEJ held a press conference in Fontana to update community members on the development on the Slover and Oleander Warehouse Project, as well as recognize and celebrate the decision by Attorney General Ray Bonta’s office and The Sierra Club to file lawsuits against the City of Fontana challenging its approval. This project would blatantly violate CEQA standards and will jeopardize the health of Fontana’s students and families. “Fontana residents shouldn’t have to choose between economic development and clean air. They deserve both.” - Attorney General Rob Bonta “Fontana’s action in approving this polluting industrial use in the midst of a neighborhood adjective to Jurupa Hills HS was reckless and illegal and it must be stopped.” - Mary Ann Ruiz, Chair of San Gorgonio Chapter of the Sierra Club You can read Attorney General Bonta’s press release announcing his lawsuit at bit.ly/FontanaAGBonta What is CEQA? The California Environmental Quality Act Visit bit.ly/WhatIsCEQA (case-sensitive) for more information. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

On August 4th, CCAEJ in partnership with IQAir Foundation and Viridian Partners held a community event to distribute almost 50 AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS to Belltown and Jurupa Valley communities. This was a collective effort, included in the agreement between the City of Jurupa Valley and Viridian Partners to redevelop the Riverside Cement Company site into the Agua Mansa Commerce Park. We'd like to thank IQAir, Viridian Partners, the City of Jurupa Valley, and especially the community members who were able to attend, ask questions, and learn about Environmental Justice. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

Members of CCAEJ were joined by Supervisor Rowe and her staff to speak with Bloomington residents and to tour the location/surrounding area of the proposed Bloomington Specific Park Plan. A MASSIVE 213 ACRE PROJECT that will be replacing homes, displacing community, and contributing to the increase of destructive pollutants and dangerous traffic. The development of industry is insidiously targeting frontline communities and directly impacting the well-being of Bloomington’s children, families, and environment. We’ll share updates as the process continues. We’d also like to thank Supervisor Rowe and her staff for taking the time to listen to the concerns of community members. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

Our Community Organizer, Adonis Galarza joined IQAir staff to distribute the first round of Health Pro Plus Air Filtration Systems to Jurupa Valley residents! They answered questions, demonstrated how to use equipment, and were even able to have a conversation with a community member who lived in her house for over 50 years. She spoke about the drastic changes that have taken place in the region, and how she's been directly impacted by the air quality and cumulative impacts in our community. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes

We spoke with Liz S. of the South Fontana Concerned Citizens about the importance of the upcoming city council meeting on on Tuesday, June 22nd. Fontana’s City Council will be listening to community input and make a decision as to whether or not they will continue with or overturn their decision to green-light the construction of a 205,949 square foot warehouse on the corner of Slover Ave and Oleander Ave, next door to Jurupa Hills High School. We’re asking the community to show up and voice their opposition and concerns against this egregious project. Filmed & Edited by Daniel Reyes