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July 2026 Newsletter

In this newsletter, we celebrate SD350's receiving an Advocate of the Year Award, recap two events, review our legislative priorities and how you can take action on key climate bills, discuss voting and election misinformation, and hear from our youth about Chula Vista Elementary School District electrification and our South Bay Clean Energy Program. 

Scroll to the bottom of this email to see our upcoming events.

 
BRIGHTER FUTURE GALA

Join us to celebrate SanDiego350’s climate action work at our annual Gala fundraiser. The event will feature inspiring speakers, live music, and delicious food! Your ticket purchase will help fight climate change in SD!

WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 4pm – 6pm
WHERE: 37ECB - 3720 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California 92105
Fill out the form to volunteer.

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SANDIEGO350 Event Recaps
Advocate of the Year Award

SanDiego350 was honored to receive the Advocate of the Year Award in the Environmental category from Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, District 79. We were inspired by all the terrific work done by the other honorees.

Under The Perfect Sun Discussion

We had a great turnout at the Under The Perfect Sun event with Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, EHC, and authors Jim Miller and Kelly Mayhew to discuss environmental advocacy over the last twenty years. Check out the books here and here. Check out the photos.

Planet-Based Eating

We came together for an inspiring evening learning how a more plant-based diet can serve as a powerful tool for climate action, meting the animals at Franklin Farm Sanctuary, and enjoying a comedy show by Steven Marcus Releford. Check out the photos.

 
Standing Up for Climate Action: Our 2026 Legislative Priorities

At SanDiego350, we support legislation that keeps fossil fuels in the ground, expands affordable clean energy, protects frontline communities, and ensures polluters, not taxpayers, pay for the costs of pollution.

Take action on the priority bills we SUPPORT below (read about our other key bills)
TAKE ACTION on AB 1790, SB 1216
TAKE ACTION on AB 1813, AB 2313
TAKE ACTION on SB 886, SB 327, SB 954
 

AB 1790: Close Corporate Tax Loopholes - closes a major corporate tax loophole, generating an estimated $3 billion annually to help fund schools, healthcare, nutrition assistance, and climate programs. 
SB 1216: Fix CARB’s handout to Big Oil -  reverse a recent California Air Resources Board (CARB) decision to give away 118 million tons of CO2 worth of polluting “allowances” worth billions of dollars to corporations.
AB 1813: Expand Community Renewable Energy - updates California’s community renewable energy programs to support expansion, while improving access for low-income participants.
AB 2313: Prioritize Electrification Over New Gas Infrastructure - requires utilities to consider electrification before replacing gas service lines, helping customers transition to electric appliances instead of reconnecting to gas. 
SB 886: Ensure Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share - requires regulators to evaluate the grid impacts of large data centers and prevents utility customers from subsidizing infrastructure built for these facilities. 
SB 327: Protect Ratepayers - prevents investor-owned utilities from charging customers for efforts to oppose public power.
SB 954: Restore Environmental Review Protections - would restore key environmental protections stripped out of existing law in the last legislative session.

Blog by Rachel Carton, Legislative Team Member
READ THE FULL BLOG
 
BLOG ARTICLES FROM SANDIEGO350
Voting as an Antidote to
Toxic Disinformation

Right now, numerous corrupt officials are testing our dedication to the idea that government is “of the people, by the people, and FOR the people.” However, we at SanDiego350 are confident that, just as this notion has triumphed over its challengers, we will once again come through this time of trial stronger.

He expects us to believe the election system is so broken that we must take drastic action to suppress voters through imposing onerous voter registration requirements through the SAVE act and its variations in order to prevent voter fraud.

Whether he [Trump] recognizes this or not, people recognize that his profoundly corrupt, amoral, and illegal actions are destroying US democracy.

The solution to the fundamental problem is to stop Trump’s self-serving lies and manipulations. The way to do this is through free and fair elections, through the rule of law, and through carefully considered, evidence-based policymaking aimed at securing a better world for us, and for our descendants. 

Contact your representatives and urge them to oppose the SAVE Act!

Use this script here.
Find your representative here.

By Rachel Carton, Legislative Team

Read the full blog
Chula Vista Elementary School District Electrification

Youth4Climate, SD350, Climate Action Campaign (CAC), and IBEW 569 gathered on June 17th and urged Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) board members to electrify its infrastructure by 2035. The largest elementary-only school district in CA passed their resolution in support. Hear from 3 students and others below. Photos

“It was an amazing honor to speak my mind in front of not only the board members but the audience and my peers as well." - Valerie P.

“Today, we are planting a seed, but we must continue these conversations with the district moving forward.” - Diego S.

“This resolution signifies a promise between CVESD and its students: the promise to work to ensure a guaranteed, sustainable future for them...” - Maria E. 

"...I am deeply inspired by the dedication and passion these young leaders have shown in advocating for cleaner, healthier schools." - Francisco Tamayo, Board Member, CVESD

“This resolution is a win for workers, students, and the broader community.” - Cristina Marquez, IBEW Local 569.

“Electrifying CVESD means we can finally cool down classrooms, cut energy waste, and save the district money in the long run.” - Serena Pelka, CAC

Read the full blog
South Bay Clean Energy Program Wrap-Up

We are proud to announce the completion of the South Bay Clean Energy Curriculum Program. Throughout year 1 teachers worked with students, the California Global Education Project, and our clean energy workforce consultant Tanisha Jean-Martin to create their curriculum plans. After rounds of feedback and hiring three high school interns for the second year, teachers implemented the curriculum in their classrooms. Hear from our high school interns on their experiences:

“ Knowing that my feedback helped shape a curriculum that will educate and inspire future students makes me proud, and I hope it encourages more youth to become leaders in creating a cleaner and sustainable future.” - Frida V., Bonita Vista High School Intern

“...students were not only absorbing information on clean energy, but transforming it as a main topic to practice conversational and writing skills.” - Azul B., Sweetwater High School Intern 

“I helped give feedback on the curriculum by suggesting more hands-on assignments because I know they help me learn as a student....I’ve been able to table with Youth4Climate, sharing information on clean energy...” - Sofia M., Hilltop High School Intern

Read the full blog
 
Resist Trump Flash Banner Action - Downtown

Join the Plant Forward Team for an evening of speakers, learning, delicious food, and a guided farm tour to meet the rescue animals. 

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm // REGISTER
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm // REGISTER
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm // REGISTER

WHERE: 6th avenue and the I-5, San Diego, California 92101

Calling out SDG&E's excessive profits (press conference)

Join our San Diego Energy Justice Coalition press conference to protest SDG&E sky-high profits. On Thursday, August 6, Sempra, SDG&E’s parent company, is releasing their second quarter earnings report. For the first three months of the year, SDG&E reported extracting $296 million dollars in PROFIT from San Diegans — NO MORE!

WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
WHERE: 488 Eighth Ave. San Diego, California 92101

REGISTER
POSTER COMPETITION

Are you a student? Enter to win this Poster Contest! The Midterm Elections are on November 3, 2026. Poster designs need to convey to the public the urgency of protecting our democracy and exercising our right to vote despite Trump's efforts to subvert free and fair elections. All submissions need to be completed by no later than Monday, September 7.

Honorariums: 1st place - $300; 2nd place - $200; 3rd place - $100. 

SUBMIT 
 
In the News
  • Even as emissions fall, San Diego drifts further from path to carbon neutrality (KPBS)
  • Sempra’s new LNG facility in Ensenada ships its first cargo (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
  • Opinion: Finish the Rapid 215. San Diego’s bus riders deserve better. (The San Diego Union-Tribune) By KC, Youth lead on SD350's Transportation Team)
 

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