California Strategic Growth Council

☀ What a day to celebrate California's 57th Annual #NativeAmericanDay! SGC joined the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formally Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)) along with dozens of other state agencies and Tribal partners for a memorable celebration on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Our staff enjoyed engaging with the public about our Tribal grant programs and initiatives, along with networking with other state partners, and, of course, California’s first people - the Tribes that have called this land home, long before it was California. This year’s theme was “Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the Fight for the Right to Vote: 1924-2024.” Thank you to the California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association for such a beautiful afternoon! See you next year! 

🎇Today we celebrate #CaliforniaNativeAmericanHeritageDay!    California is home to over 100 diverse tribes, all of which bring impactful contributions and culture to our communities. Let’s all honor the history, achievements, and traditions Native Americans contribute to California. 

Happy California #NativeAmericanDay! Today and every day we recognize the rich history and valuable contributions of Native Americans.    Join us for the 57th Annual Native American Day hosted by California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association in partnership with the State of California and will take place on the West Steps of the Capitol.  This event will celebrate the rich history and culture of Tribes within #California with an overall theme of “Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the Fight for the Right to #Vote: 1924-2024.” The event will feature information booths from dozens of state agencies, vendors selling authentic Native American goods and accessories, along with cultural presentations and celebrations from various Tribes. 🤝    Staff from SGC and Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) will table at this year’s celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by our and SGC’s booth located behind the Cultural Heritage Pavilion Tent #1 and learn about our many Tribal grant programs and initiatives and how they are empowering Tribal #climateresilience across the state! Read more and view the event map at the links in the comments! 🔗    The event is open to the public, family friendly, and free!

🌎On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, we recognize the vital link between environmental health and human lives. Let’s recommit to our well-being by embracing sustainable practices like reducing emissions, conserving water, and minimizing waste! 

⭐ Thank you, Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce for hosting the first Central Valley Mobility Summit this week!   Bringing together community members, businesses, nonprofits, and funding agencies from the clean mobility and #CleanEnergy industries from all over California was the perfect way to spend #ClimateWeekNYC here in the Golden State!   Our Deputy Director of Community Investments and Planning, Amar Azucena Cid joined Falisha Lucas, Deputy Director of CALSTART, Joey Juhasz-Lukomski, Program Manager with Shared-Use Mobility Center and Larry Rillera, with California Air Resources Board to panel a discussion on, “Powering California - The Statewide Drive Toward Electrification.”   The panel discussed how communities can be ready to implement zero emissions infrastructure, and for implementation to be successful there is a critical need to have ongoing partnerships between community-based organizations, and local, state, and federal governments, along with private partners. Really emphasizing that #trust is key in this work, and that we all need to work together to create more capacity programs and fund at the speed of community trust building. The panelist shared current funding programs, resources and tools available to increase community access to #clean transportation. This included specific resources for Tribal Nations and highlighting Women/Indigenous/Latina and Black Owned SBE/DVBE making huge strides in the Zero Emission and Electrification Industry. ⚡ 🤝 Truly a great day/week for collaboration! #ClimateResilience

📢 We are #hiring! We have openings supporting SGC and our #Health and #Equity Program! 📢 Program Manager: https://lnkd.in/gCdqbaEG Apply by: Sept. 27    This position oversees the work of the Health and Equity Program, provides subject matter expertise to California state agencies, advances implementation of strategies that promote #RacialEquity at SGC, and partners with the California Department of Public Health and Public Health Institute to facilitate California’s Health in All Policies Task Force.    💡 Special Projects Analyst - SSMI: https://lnkd.in/gndqf69z Apply by: Oct. 1    The Special Projects Analyst will support SGC Leadership in research, coordination, and project management of the Council-level activities and priorities.  The Strategic Growth Council is a Cabinet-level state organization that coordinates and works collaboratively across state government and with public agencies, communities, and stakeholders to achieve sustainability, equity, economic prosperity, and quality of life for all Californians. SGC programs include Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities, Community Resilience Centers, Sustainable Agriculture Lands Conservation, Transformative Climate Communities, Climate Change Research, Community Assistance for Climate Equity, and Health and Equity Program – which is part of a multi-agency Health in All Policies Initiative. SGC is a fast-paced, creative work environment that encourages staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude. 

🎉 Mid-week BOOST alert! Learn about Round 3 of the BOOST Program and why Governor Gavin Newsom says it will play a critical role for economic opportunity in the Imperial Valley! To help ensure that opportunities for new infrastructure, economic development, and #ClimateResiliency reach a region of the state that is poised to supply our #CleanEnergy future, the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the Institute for Local Government (ILG) have launched BOOST Imperial Valley as part of the Imperial Valley Ecosystem Initiative, which is a program designed to help Imperial Valley communities access federal, state, and public investments to meet their infrastructure needs and community development goals! “We know that climate and jobs go hand-in-hand, and that the clean energy revolution must result in economic opportunity for all. Imperial Valley is at the heart of this revolution and BOOST plays a critical role in realizing our shared vision for the region.” - Governor Gavin Newsom ⬇ Read more about BOOST 3 at the link in comments!  #ClimateJustice #CaliforniaForAll

🤝 The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is leading the strategic engagement of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment so that people across California can inform the work, participate in its research, and be prepared for its final release in 2026. It was an honor working with SGC Council member, and California Natural Resources Agency Secretary, Wade Crowfoot and SGC Council Chair and Director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formally Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)) Samuel Assefa on this video project! 📽 Please take three minutes to watch and learn about California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment and why it is important to building a #CaliforniaForAll!

🌎 It’s #ClimateWeekNYC and the California Strategic Growth Council and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formally Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR)) would like to use this time to reflect and elevate the lessons learned from this year’s National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference (NTICC), hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals! The theme of this year's conference of "Shared Responsibility for Indigenous #ClimateResilience," is one our staff takes very seriously. Understanding that Indigenous knowledge is scientific knowledge; and enhancing partnerships with youth are important components to consider as we continue the #climate conversation. Please watch our short video reflection on NTICC 2024 from SGC Deputy Director of Community Investments and Planning, Amar Azucena Cid, and join us in celebrating NYC Climate Week 2024!  #ClimateJustice #ClimateResilience

📢Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 5 funds in action! The City of Imperial will break ground next month on a $6.6 million community development project in a rural area of the county near West Worthington Road and Barioni Boulevard. 🏘️ The “Worthington La Luna” project will not only bring #AffordableHousing to the area but also build pedestrian-friendly transit options through the development of the bike lanes, signage, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, pedestrian crossings, and other tie-in features. #AHSC is administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the California Department of Housing & Community Development. AHSC is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. #CaliforniaForAll