The Californians

PG&E Contributes $500,000 to Help Close California's Educational Digital Divide During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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The contribution to the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation (CDE Foundation) supports the California Department of Education (CDE) Closing the Digital Divide Task Force.

Key Points: 
  • The contribution to the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation (CDE Foundation) supports the California Department of Education (CDE) Closing the Digital Divide Task Force.
  • The COVID-19 public health crisis exacerbates the technology gap, leading to achievement gaps for many California students.
  • Through my Closing the Digital Divide Task Force, formed to secure devices and reduced-cost internet service, I have asked 100 of Californias top companies to step up and help close this gap.
  • California Bridging the Digital Divide Fund (CBDD) is a joint effort of the Governors Office, the State Board of Education, the CDE, and the CDE Foundation.

San José Mayor and L.A. Supervisor Call for CPUC "Exit Fee" Reform

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
California Public Utilities Commission, PCIA, The Californians

The fee has nearly doubled since the CPUC changed its PCIA rules in 2018.

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  • The fee has nearly doubled since the CPUC changed its PCIA rules in 2018.
  • California needs greener energy sources and to make the days of opaque, complicated pricing for energy a relic of the past."
  • We're calling on the CPUC to enact real reforms to how the PCIA is calculated because without it, Californians won't see a reduction in fees," said Mayor Liccardo and Supervisor Kuehl.
  • "As community leaders, we won't sit idly by and let Californians be taken advantage of during this critical time or anytime."

Sunrun and GRID Alternatives to Provide Free Home Batteries to Eligible Californians who are Vulnerable to Power Outages

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Sunrun, Electric power, Lynn Jurich, Solar power in the United States, The Californians, Energy, Jurich, Electrical grid, Power outage, GRID Alternatives

The batteries will be funded through Californias Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Equity Resiliency Budget, enabling Sunrun and GRID Alternatives to provide batteries at zero cost to the homeowners who receive them.

Key Points: 
  • The batteries will be funded through Californias Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Equity Resiliency Budget, enabling Sunrun and GRID Alternatives to provide batteries at zero cost to the homeowners who receive them.
  • GRID Alternatives will continue to work with community-based organizations and be responsible for outreach to potential customers.
  • This opportunity is timely, as rolling blackouts have thrust thousands of Californians into darkness in the midst of a heatwave.
  • I encourage all Californians to take control of their own energy and explore the benefits of a home battery," said Sunrun CEO Lynn Jurich.

United Front: Newsom, Elected Leaders Must Wake Up to Pending Economic Crisis

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Friday, August 7, 2020
The Californians

Californians have never needed decisive action from our leaders more than we do right now.

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  • Californians have never needed decisive action from our leaders more than we do right now.
  • Meanwhile, the state's 154 billionaires collectively have increased their wealth by over $175 billion since the start of the pandemic in March.
  • We cannot sit idly by while the California legislature deflects and does nothing in the face of the largest crisis since the Great Depression.
  • The United Front is comprised of community organizations, labor, policy advocates, academics, and philanthropy leaders representing millions of Californians of every race, religion, and region of the state.

Housing Justice Movement Takes on the Barons of Real Estate

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Saturday, August 1, 2020
Residential Building & Real Estate, State, Local, Construction & Property, Public policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, The Californians, California Proposition 2

The billionaire-funded committees include Californians for Responsible Housing, Californians for Affordable Housing, Californians to Protect Affordable Housing, and Californians for Responsible Housing - General Purpose Committee.

Key Points: 
  • The billionaire-funded committees include Californians for Responsible Housing, Californians for Affordable Housing, Californians to Protect Affordable Housing, and Californians for Responsible Housing - General Purpose Committee.
  • The average campaign contribution for Californians for Responsible Housing sponsored by the California Apartment Association is $76,098.
  • Prop 21 has the endorsement of an ever-expanding list of federal and state elected officials, local city councils, and social, housing, and racial justice organizations to support the fight for housing justice in California.
  • "The fight for housing justice will take an army of supporters who believe that all Californians deserve access to stable and affordable housing," said Ren Christian Moya, campaign director for the YesOn21 Campaign.

Fluor Awarded Front-End Engineering and Design Contract for California Resources Corporation Carbon Capture Project

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Engineering, Other Energy, Other Construction & Property, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Construction & Property, Carbon capture and sequestration, Climate forcing, Bright green environmentalism, Carbon capture and storage, CRC, FLR, Fluor Corporation, Elk Hills Oil Field, The Californians, Nature, Natural environment, Gases

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for California Resources Corporations (CRC) carbon capture and sequestration project, Cal Capture, at the 550-megawatt, natural gas-powered Elk Hills Power Plant in Tupman, California.

Key Points: 
  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for California Resources Corporations (CRC) carbon capture and sequestration project, Cal Capture, at the 550-megawatt, natural gas-powered Elk Hills Power Plant in Tupman, California.
  • We are honored to be selected by CRC to help them design and permit Californias first carbon capture and sequestration system.
  • California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is the largest oil and natural gas exploration and production company in California.
  • Using advanced technology, California Resources Corporation focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians.

United Ways of California Helps Californians Count Down to July 15 Tax Filing Deadline: 'Know the Facts; File for Free'

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Monday, July 13, 2020
The Californians, United Way Worldwide

* United Way's MyFreeTaxes.org , a hotline, and texting options provide several ways to aid Californians with their taxes in a free, quick, and trustworthy way.

Key Points: 
  • * United Way's MyFreeTaxes.org , a hotline, and texting options provide several ways to aid Californians with their taxes in a free, quick, and trustworthy way.
  • Any immediate questions pertaining to tax filing can be answered by calling 866-698-9435, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST.
  • United Ways of California thanks partner Prosperity Now for VITA site assistance and CSD for their continued national support.
  • United Ways of California improves health, education and financial results for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the advocacy and community impact work of California's 30 local United Ways .

Approaching the Last Weekend before Taxes are Due Wednesday, July 15: United Ways of California says 'It's Not Too Late to Do Your Taxes, Free, with Expert Guidance'

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Friday, July 10, 2020
The Californians, Tax

United Ways of California continues to build resiliency and financial security for vulnerable populations and hard-working, lower-income Californians by establishing and amplifying critical resources.

Key Points: 
  • United Ways of California continues to build resiliency and financial security for vulnerable populations and hard-working, lower-income Californians by establishing and amplifying critical resources.
  • United Ways of California and its network of 30 United Way members enables Californians to put unspent tax preparation money back into necessities.
  • United Ways can even assist people with tax credits - all at absolutely no cost to the participant.
  • As a nonprofit organization, United Way's only interest is to help low to middle-income households earn, keep, and save more.

Broadband for Every California Household: One Gigabit or Bust!

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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In 2003, through a grant from the State of California, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) focused on speeding one-gigabit broadband to all Californians in their schools, colleges, and libraries by 2010.

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  • In 2003, through a grant from the State of California, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) focused on speeding one-gigabit broadband to all Californians in their schools, colleges, and libraries by 2010.
  • One in four households with school-aged children in California do not have a desktop or laptop computer and a high-speed Internet connection.
  • The California Public Utilities Commission has an even lower benchmark of 6/1 Mbps for a household to be considered served by broadband.
  • CENICs Charter Associates are part of the worlds largest education system; they include the California K-12 system, California Community Colleges, the California State University system, Californias public libraries, the University of California system, Stanford, Caltech, USC, and the Naval Postgraduate School.

California Life Sciences Association Coordinates Critical PPE Supplies to Essential Companies

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) , the trade association representing Californias life sciences sector, today announced that it has been coordinating with the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the State of California to help essential life sciences companies obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Key Points: 
  • California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) , the trade association representing Californias life sciences sector, today announced that it has been coordinating with the Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the State of California to help essential life sciences companies obtain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Californias life sciences sector, comprised of medical tech, biotech, and biopharmaceutical companies and research organizations is a critical piece of Californias economy, directly employing almost 400,000 Californians.
  • The availability of PPE through OES, and Governor Newsoms recognition of life sciences companies as essential during the early phases of the pandemic are critical to the sectors ability to propel California forward during the economic recovery.
  • California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) is the states largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization.