Rialto, CA — The City of Rialto has officially adopted a Housing Element at its City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 10, bringing the city into alignment with California housing law and marking a significant step toward expanding affordable housing opportunities for residents. The adoption follows strong advocacy from the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) and more than 100 Rialto residents who engaged over three years for the city to take action

Jurupa Valley, CA  — The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ)  proudly announces that its Executive Director, Ana Gonzalez , has been appointed Chair of the Interagency Equity Advisory Committee (IEAC)  for the California Transportation Commission (CTC) . The Interagency Equity Advisory Committee was established to ensure that California’s transportation investments and policies advance equity, address historic disparities, and prioritize the needs of

Health, environmental groups challenge the Trump EPA’s harmful, unscientific, and illegal repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of clean vehicle standards.   WASHINGTON, D.C.– A broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today over its illegal determination that it is not responsible for protecting us from climate pollution and its elimination of rules to cut the tailpipe pollution fueling the climate cr

Moreno Valley, CA  — The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) condemns the Moreno Valley City Council’s failure to pass a warehouse moratorium after Mayor Ulises Cabrera voted against the measure, denying the supermajority needed for approval. Councilmember Erlan Gonzalez also voted no, while Councilmembers Cheylynda Bernard, Ed Delgado, and Elena Baca Santa Cruz voted in favor. For years, Moreno Valley residents have organized and spoken out against

Riverside, CA — The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ)  applauds the Riverside City Council for approving updates to the City’s zoning code that strengthen the Good Neighbor Policy and impose stricter regulations on warehouse development. The action marks an important step toward protecting residential neighborhoods from the environmental and public health impacts of industrial land use. The updated zoning ordinance includes stronger limitations on

Jurupa Valley, CA  - The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) condemns the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to block key portions of California’s Heavy-Duty (HD) Inspection & Maintenance rule, weakening protections meant to reduce harmful diesel pollution and safeguard public health in overburdened communities. ( US EPA ) “Our communities already suffer some of the worst air pollution in the country because of dirty diesel trucks,

The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) applauds the Jurupa Valley City Council for taking decisive action to protect public health and environmental safety by passing a moratorium on new development within the North Pyrite Canyon area.

Hispanic Small Business Coalition honors Inland Empire leader shaping policy and progress for working families and small businesses. Rialto, CA — The Hispanic Small Business Coalition (HSBC) has honored Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), as a recipient of the 2025 HCSB Latinícima® Award for Green Energy and Sustainability for her outstanding leadership in advancing environmental justice, small business empo

CCAEJ Condemns SCAQMD’s Vote to Delay Port ISR in favor of continuing to pursue a Weak Industry-Driven Agreement, negotiated in bad...

CCAEJ Reintroduces This Week in EJ We’re proud to bring back This Week in EJ , your weekly roundup of key events, campaigns, and...

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) strongly condemns the Senate’s passage of AB/SB 131, a...

Cities such as Los Angeles, Paramount, and our peaceful Inland Valley neighborhoods deserve to be safe havens for all residents, not...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 Contact: Ana Gonzalez Executive Director, CCAEJ Ana.g@ccaej.org Diamond Bar, CA – Today, the South...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RNOW and Community Advocates Successfully Defend Inland Valley Against Harmful Development RIVERSIDE, CA  — In a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2025 Sacramento, CA — The California Legislature has recognized Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director of the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director (909) 275-9812  ana.g@ccaej.org Center for Community Action and...

Jurupa Valley, CA — January 16, 2025. The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) expresses deep concern over the...

Jurupa Valley, CA -  January 6, 2025 ; Today marks a historical environmental victory as President Biden announces the permanent ban on...

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Contact:** Ana Gonzalez, Executive Director Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ana Gonzalez, CCAEJ Executive Director, (909)275-9812 ana.g@ccaej.org   Joaquin Castillejos, CCAEJ...