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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 20h

Join CARB for our next monthly community meeting on clean transportation incentives on Tuesday, October 21, to help shape future investments.

Register ➡️ ww2.arb.ca.gov/events/eveni...

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Los Angeles County @countyofla.bsky.social · 1d

🌧️ Rain’s coming down! Check which roads are closed before you head out ⬇️

🔗 pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures

#LARain #StaySafe

Road Closures Website

pw.lacounty.gov

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 1d

Never attempt to drive or walk across creeks or flooded roads. Keep yourself and your family safe with these tips. Visit calalerts.org to sign up for emergency alerts in your county. For more flood preparedness tips & resources: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Floods.aspx

Promotional graphic by CDPH featuring the message "Stay Safe Before and During a Flood" over an image of water on the ground with an umbrella.

Emergency preparedness poster in the rain with tips including knowing multiple exit routes and checking on loved ones and neighbors.

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BART @bart.gov · 1d

BART will participate in the 2025 International ShakeOut Day earthquake drill on Thursday, October 16, to test our emergency response systems and to help raise public awareness of the importance of having a plan and being prepared.

Banner for ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event with text "Get Ready to ShakeOut," date "October 16, 2025," and registration link "ShakeOut.org.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 1d

Have you heard? The country’s first electric tugboat, displacing 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year, is operating in the Port of San Diego! The community, long impacted by local pollution, has made major strides to reduce emissions.

Learn more: bit.ly/3JFA5wV

@sdapcd.bsky.social

A group of people gathered around a table during a workshop discussion. One participant speaks while others listen attentively. The table is covered with notes, colorful building blocks, and large sheets of paper with handwritten ideas.

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 1d

(1/3) Three school districts, the Stockton Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, and McKinleyville Union School District, transformed their buses into 100% zero-emission fleets thanks to several California Climate Investment programs.

Several images of zero-emission school buses are shown. One image includes students boarding a yellow school bus next to a pile of backpacks.

"California Climate Investment Programs help students take clean rides to school."

California Air Resources Board and California Climate Investments.

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 1d

(1/3) Tres distritos escolares, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Stockton, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oakland y el Distrito Escolar de McKinleyville Union, transformaron sus autobuses en flotas 100 % de cero emisiones gracias a varios programas de Inversiones Climáticas de California.

Varias imágenes muestran autobuses escolares de cero emisiones. En una de ellas, estudiantes suben a un autobús escolar amarillo junto a una pila de mochilas.

"Los programas de inversiones climáticas de California ayudan a los estudiantes a tomar transportes limpios hacia la escuela."

California Air Resources Board y California Climate Investments.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day!

Protecting kids means protecting the air they breathe—limit outdoor activity and follow fire evacuation orders when air quality turns unhealthy.

➡️ ww2.arb.ca.gov/smokereadyca

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 7d

Funding is available for the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program.

The program helps reduce energy costs by providing lower-cost financing for residential energy upgrades. Residents can use the funds for a variety of energy upgrades around their homes.

A digital thermostat displays a temperature setting of 63 degrees.

California Energy Commission, GoGreen Financing, State of California, and California Climate Investments.

Termostato digital muestra una configuración de temperatura de 63 grados.

California Energy Commission, GoGreen Financing, State of California y California Climate Investments.

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 8d

Protect your devices (and yourself):
✔ Buy only listed Lithium-Ion battery products
✔ Look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab—that stamp = real safety standards

⚠ Stay aware, stay prepared, and Charge Into Fire Safety this #FirePreventionWeek

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/FirePreventi...

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CAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 9d

🔋 Lithium-ion batteries make life easier—but when used the wrong way, they can spark dangerous fires. Learn how to protect your family.

🔗 Access quick safety tips and resources at: bit.ly/FirePreventi...

#FirePreventionWeek

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 9d

The Low-Income Weatherization Program’s (LIWP) Farmworker Housing Component provides direct installation of no-cost rooftop solar PV systems and energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified farmworkers.

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 9d

El Componente de Vivienda para Trabajadores Agrícolas del Programa de Climatización para Personas de Bajos Ingresos (LIWP, por sus siglas en inglés)

Una familia de cuatro personas está de pie frente a una vivienda unifamiliar.

Texto: "Ahorros en costos para trabajadores agrícolas. Mejoras de eficiencia energética disponibles a través del Programa de Climatización para Personas de Bajos Ingresos."

"Funding Available."

California Climate Investments, California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD), y La Cooperativa Campesina de California.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 8d

Sac Metro Air District’s South Sacramento–Florin community, the newest in the Community Air Protection Program, leads bilingual workshops, Clean Air Days, and outreach to develop its Community Emissions Reduction Program and advance cleaner air.

Learn more: bit.ly/3JFA5wV

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 11d

(1/2) Funding for heavy-duty off-road equipment is available! 📣

Vouchers can be used for the purchase of off-road equipment like:
• Forklifts
• Transport refrigeration units
• Cargo handling
• Railcar movers

A yellow electric forklift labeled “Wiggins eBULL ELECTRIC” operates at a port facility. A worker wearing a safety vest and hard hat is seated inside.

Text reads:
"Funding Available
Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project
Applications for CORE vouchers are open for public or private off-road equipment operators interested in zero-emission equipment."

California CORE and California Climate Investments.

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Lauren Sanchez @carb-chair.bsky.social · 12d

I’m incredibly honored & humbled to have been sworn in as Chair of the @airresources.bsky.social by @cagov.bsky.social. CA doesn’t wait for the future—we lead it. Time & time again we’ve proven that clean air, economic growth & innovation can go together.

Lauren Sanchez raises her right hand while being sworn in as Chair of the California Air Resources Board. She faces Governor Gavin Newsom, who is also raising his right hand and holding a book for the oath. They are smiling, standing indoors in front of a staircase and a bronze bear statue.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 13d

Today CARB welcomed Lauren Sanchez as the new Chair! A CARB alumna, Chair Sanchez most recently served as Senior Advisor for Climate in the Office of Governor Newsom. A seasoned climate policy expert, she brings experience at the intersection of environmental policy, diplomacy & state governance.

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 14d

The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) offers rebates for publicly available DC fast charger installations. Applications located in low-income and disadvantaged communities will be prioritized.

"Funding Available. Receive up to 100% of total approved costs for the purchase & installation of eligible DC fast chargers." A note below adds, "*Funding capped at $100,000 per charging port." The call to action says: "Apply by October 29, 2025." Logos for California Climate Investments, the California Energy Commission, and CALeVIP are included. The background features a person plugging in a fast charger to an electric vehicle.

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California Climate Investments @caclimateinvest.bsky.social · 14d

El Proyecto de Infraestructura de Vehículos Eléctricos de California (CALeVIP) ofrece reembolsos para la instalación de cargadores rápidos de corriente continua (DC) de acceso público. Se dará prioridad a las solicitudes ubicadas en comunidades de bajos ingresos y desfavorecidas.

"Fondos Disponibles. Reciba hasta el 100% del costo total aprobado para la compra e instalación de cargadores rápidos de corriente continua (DC) elegibles." Una nota indica: "*Financiamiento limitado a $100,000 por puerto de carga." El llamado a la acción dice: "Solicite antes del 29 de octubre de 2025." Incluye los logotipos de California Climate Investments, la Comisión de Energía de California y CALeVIP. Al fondo, se muestra una persona conectando un cargador rápido a un vehículo eléctrico.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 13d

That’s why CARB follows data—not politics.

This #CleanAirDay we are reminded why we can’t slow down. Even with federal attacks on proven science, CARB is pushing forward with bold strategies to keep CA’s air safe for all.

Take the pledge ➡️ www.cleanairday.org/pledge/

Clean Air Pledge - California Clean Air Day

The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is a statewide organization exclusively dedicated to protecting public health, improving air quality, and preventing climate change.

www.cleanairday.org

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 13d

At CARB, science isn’t optional. It drives every decision to protect clean air, fight climate change & advance equity.

Science shows us:
⚠️ Air pollution harms health
🔥 Climate change threatens our future
🌎 Frontline communities face the heaviest burden

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 14d

📅A look ahead at CARB’s October events:

1: 2025 State Ambient Air Quality Designations
2: HI-FIVE Mtg
3: CalHealthMap Research Seminar
14: Scoping Workshop: E15 Use in CA
21: Community Mtg: Clean Transportation Incentives
23: CARB Board Meeting

➡️arb.ca.gov/events

Graphic from the California Air Resources Board titled "October Events." Lists six events:

10/1: 2025 Area Designations for State Ambient Air Quality Standards
10/2: Health Impacts of Filtration Improvements in Elementary Schools Meeting
10/3: CalHealthMap Research Seminar
10/14: Scoping Workshop on E15 Use in California
10/21: Evening Community Meeting: Clean Transportation Incentives for a Cleaner California
10/23: CARB Board Meeting

Website listed at the bottom: arb.ca.gov/events.

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 14d

Today, on her last day, we honor Chair Liane Randolph for her extraordinary leadership in CA’s fight for clean air & bold climate action.

As this chapter closes, the mission continues. Together we’ll keep building a healthier, sustainable future & her legacy will continue to light the path forward

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 15d

These choices make going electric more accessible, affordable, and practical for everyone—while cutting pollution and protecting community health.

No matter how you ride, there’s an electric option to get you moving. #NDEM

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CARB @airresources.bsky.social · 15d

EVs are more than just cars and trucks—clean transportation comes in all shapes and sizes:

From scooters and e-bikes to golf carts, motorcycles, and clean public transit, Californians have more ways than ever to get around with zero emissions.

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