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Schedule Update for Tribal Roundtable #3
The Tribal Roundtable #3 has been postponed until further notice to allow more time for tribal participants to review and respond to material, including a possible draft of tribal priorities and feedback being integrated into the General Plan Guidelines. Additional information about the next Tribal Roundtable will be shared in the coming weeks. Please reach…
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State-funded project brings solar-powered heating and cooling to tribal and rural communities in Lake County
Media Contact: LCI.press@lci.ca.gov LAKE COUNTY (9/2/2026) — An innovative concept for protecting Lake County residents from intensifying impacts of extreme heat was officially welcomed by community supporters at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. SolarCHILL (Cooling and Heating Homes with Innovative, Low-Impact Living) is a community-based climate resilience initiative that installs solar-powered, battery-backed heating and cooling systems —…
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Fifth Assessment Webinar Series Starting in September 2026
For a first look into the best available climate science and research coming out of the Fifth Assessment’s Regional and Topical reports, each team will host a virtual webinar series beginning in September to engage with the public on key findings on climate impacts, share about innovative climate solutions and opportunities, and discuss ways in which the research can inform strategic decision-making about climate adaptation and resilience. Webinars will be recorded and…
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Collaborating and investing to realize equitable, healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all.
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California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities.
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Tools and Resources
Initiatives
Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower California’s future workforce
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Legacy Partners and Programs
Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes
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Managing California’s top public education and outreach campaigns addressing California’s most pressing issues.
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Engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges, while lifting up all communities.
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The California Youth Empowerment Act (AB-46) was established to address the growing need to engage youth directly with policymakers.
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Leadership
Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.
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Director Assefa joined Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in October 2021.
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