On July 16th, Youth v. Oil unanimously passed a resolution in SUPPORT of the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund at the San Diego City Council (press coverage, photos). The bill would make the top fossil fuel companies in California pay for the damages they knowingly caused for decades, with the money entering a superfund which would go towards climate disaster recovery, safe infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. 

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS TODAY to our annual Brighter Future Gala to support and celebrate SanDiego350’s climate action work. The event will feature inspiring speakers, music, and delicious food (photos from last year's event). Get your tickets before prices go up after July 31st! 

WHEN: Sat, Sept 6th @ 4-6pm
WHERE: Mujeres Brew House, 1983 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

The Transportation Training that took place on on July 12th was a success with about 40 people in attendance (photos)! The Transportation team covered topics related to SANDAG, microtransit, land use, and the LOSSAN railway. The event finished with a review on how to give successful public comments and a fun quiz to review. The Transportation team hopes to bring back another training next year.

On June 26th, the Member Engagement Team (MET) hosted a movie night in the park watching The Lorax, followed by a volunteer panel (photos). Attendees heard from volunteers about how they got involved with SD350, and got an introduction to the “climate Venn diagram” activity to help find their way to get active in the climate movement. The MET team is also planning a kayaking social event on June 27th - mark your calendars, more info coming soon!

Steve is committed to promoting transportation modeshift from driving to walking, cycling, and transit, and by curbing highway expansion. He joined the SD350 Transportation team in 2020 and has represented District 7 on the City of San Diego Mobility Board since 2022. 

The Transportation Team continued to push for an end to highway expansions and more public transit in SANDAG's 2025 Regional Transportation Plan, making comments at several public meetings and joining a rally with fellow activists on July 18th outside SANDAG's Transportation Committee meeting (news coverage, photos).

The Raise the Alarm Team has hosted Flash Banner Actions (AKA Banner Drops, photos) in North County on July 9th, in downtown San Diego on July 16th, and in Del Mar on July 23rd. Sign up to join the next Flash Banner Action on July 30th in Chula Vista!

Unfortunately, this agenda isn’t pretty- it will defund greenhouse gas reduction programs, especially those targeting air quality around schools and small communities. It will also reduce tax credits for renewable projects; if a company doesn’t begin the projects before December 31st, they’ll lose 40% of their credit, and if they don’t start it by 2027, they’ll lose 80%. Not only is the bill an environmental disaster, it’s also a fiscal monstrosity. The bill will cut millions from Medicaid by implementing work requirements, and it will give $5 trillion dollar tax breaks to billionaires, increasing the deficit by $3.6 trillion.

By Jacob Schneider (he/him), Youth v. Oil Federal Policy Lead

Also published on The Jumping-Off Place

Aguirre’s victory gave San Diego a legitimately progressive majority on the County Board of Supervisors. It is a dynamic, racially diverse, all-woman, pro-worker, and environmentally conscious group, all of whom are impressive figures in their own ways. It’s easy to forget how historically new the Democratic dominance of local politics is, and Aguirre’s win solidifies Democratic rule and robs the right of an opportunity to turn back the clock and gain a foothold for Trumpian politics at the county level.

By Jim Miller, The Jumping-Off Place & SD350 Board Member

The Youth Opportunity Pass began as a pilot project, as a part of a broader effort by SANDAG’s Social Equity Working Group to address disparities in access to transportation. Today, youth take approximately 725,000 rides each month, with over 50,000 riding regularly, with most ridership growth occurring in underserved communities and near schools.

By Sophia Tada (she/her), Editor of Youth4Climate’s Blog

2025 Oceanside Vegan Food Festival

WHEN: August 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
WHERE: 505 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

2025 Lemon Festival

WHEN: August 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
WHERE: 353 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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