2025 Announcements

LCI Director and SGC Chair Samuel Assefa Honored as Black Leader in California’s Transportation Sector

Recognized alongside four other Black leaders in California, Samuel Assefa has been honored for his innovative, community-focused work in transportation, reflecting a larger movement for equitable and sustainable transportation statewide.

2025 Annual Planning Survey Now Open for Local Governments, Complete Today!

The 2025 Annual Planning Survey is open, and responses are due June 20 by 4:59 p.m. Local governments should coordinate across departments to ensure a single response from each jurisdiction.

California Invests $32.4M to Help Communities Combat Extreme Heat

Through the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP), the state aims to support local, tribal, and regional efforts to reduce the impacts of extreme heat.

Provide Feedback on LCI’s Draft Evacuation Planning Technical Advisory

Public comment for LCI’s draft Evacuation Planning Technical Advisory is open through April 30. A virtual listening session to learn more and provide comment will be held April 21.

Governor Newsom Utilizes Judicial Streamlining to Fast-Track Fresno Clean Energy Project

The Cornucopia Hybrid Project has been certified by Governor Newsom to serve the Fresno County region in effort to increase renewable energy and reduce of greenhouse gas emissions.

Call for Contributing Authors: Tribal and Indigenous Communities Report

The Tribal Report of the Fifth Assessment seeks Indigenous Scholars, Cultural Practitioners, Community Leaders, and Tribal Youth to contribute insights on tribal climate resilience.

California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Requests Nominations for Tribal Advisory Group

The Fifth Assessment team is looking to expand their Tribal Advisory Group to include representation from Los Angeles, Inland Deserts, Central Coast, and the San Francisco Bay Area.