Art in Action

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.

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

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

Today marks 10 years since the GEO group entered a contract with the city of Adelanto to incarcerate immigrants on behalf of ICE. GEO’s for profit facilities are a threat to the lives of immigrants and the local community in Adelanto. Immigrants detained in Adelanto have been subject to abuse and mistreatment. Last year, GEO group used a pesticide called HDQ in their failed attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This resulted in people detained to have health impacts such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but also respiratory illnesses, bloody noses, gastrointestinal tract problems, and worsening mental health. This was on top of already horrific conditions including lack of medical care, and food and water contamination. This further proves why we need city officials to prioritize wellbeing with their community, not their relationship with the GEO group! Text Adelanto to 797979. The Adelanto Toxic Tour is a collaborative project between the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice and the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. Production Manager - Lizbeth Abeln Filmed & Edited - Daniel Reyes Community Organizing - Lizbeth Abeln and Tamara Marquez Additional Assistance - Tamara Marquez, Faraz Rizvi, Joaquin Castillejos, and Gabriela Mendez.

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