2025 Announcements

The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP) is pleased to announce its second round of funding, made possible through the support of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Proposition 4. The goal is to fund and support local, regional, and Tribal efforts to reduce the impacts of extreme heat. The EHCRP will host a series of nine community input sessions in July and August to collect feedback on objectives, priorities, and overall design.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.