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Community groups across San Diego County are organizing beach cleanups the morning after Independence Day, turning post-holiday trash into an opportunity for neighbors to protect their coastline together. Multiple events offer volunteers everything from sunrise cleanup sessions to celebrations with fish tacos and margaritas.
San Diego County is bringing 67 electric vehicle charging stations to nine libraries and recreation centers in neighborhoods that need them most. The $16.5 million project requires zero city taxpayer dollars.
A marine biologist is turning climate action into a joyful celebration with a DJ-powered dance party at San Diego's Birch Aquarium. The event proves fighting climate change doesn't have to feel heavy.
World-class Alzheimer's researchers are opening their doors to the public this Saturday for a free forum where anyone can get their questions answered. Over 100,000 San Diego County residents live with dementia, and this rare event connects them directly with scientists working on a cure.
A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.
When a toxic chemical tank threatened to explode in Orange County, San Diego volunteers raced north to help nearly 50,000 evacuated neighbors find shelter and safety. Community groups opened their doors as the American Red Cross mobilized 100 responders across the region.
Young artists from San Diego's public schools took center stage at a charity event celebrating creativity and the donors who make arts education possible. The VAPA Foundation's sixth annual gala showcased student talent while honoring two champions of youth arts programs.
Twenty-four shipping companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, slashing greenhouse gases by 6,500 metric tons while improving air quality for coastal communities. The program hit 94% compliance and positions the city as a leader in sustainable maritime tourism.
Three San Diego organizations just received free electric vehicles to help serve low-income communities while slashing fuel costs. The $14 million program will save thousands weekly in gas expenses that can now fund programs for seniors and families.
San Diego County is training everyday volunteers to become disaster heroes through a free emergency response course starting in August. The team has already deployed to 17 disasters, including the devastating Camp Fire.
Underwater gardens are making a comeback in San Diego's Mission Bay as restoration efforts bring back eelgrass meadows that capture carbon and rebuild marine habitats. This nature-based climate solution is giving ocean life a fighting chance while helping coastal communities battle rising seas.
When a toxic chemical tank threatened to explode in Orange County, forcing nearly 50,000 people from their homes, San Diego volunteers didn't hesitate to step up and help displaced families find safety and comfort. --- ##
San Diego County needs 400 more volunteers for its annual homeless count on January 29, which helps secure funding and shape solutions. Last year's count showed promising decreases across most North County cities.
Three UC San Diego researchers studying climate, nuclear physics, and human health just earned one of science's highest honors. Their work is already protecting communities and advancing our understanding of life itself.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
Middle schoolers learned college prep skills and leadership through interactive workshops featuring a teen chef's "leadership burger" cooking demo. The fourth annual summit brought together Black students from across San Diego County to build confidence and plan their futures.
Goodwill stores across San Diego are now accepting soft plastics that typically end up in landfills because curbside recycling won't take them. The initiative turns everyday plastic bags and packaging into outdoor furniture.
A community-owned clean energy provider just hit a major milestone: five years of serving 256,000 customers while slashing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 162,000 cars off the road. The celebration highlights how local control of energy can accelerate climate action.
Indigenous knowledge and Western science are joining forces in San Diego to tackle climate change, thanks to a grassroots nonprofit training the next generation of Indigenous scientists. Coastal Defenders just received $250,000 in grants to expand their work connecting Indigenous youth with ocean research opportunities.
Twenty-four shipping and cruise companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 6,500 metric tons in a single year. The program proves environmental wins are possible when ports and maritime companies work together.
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