Deadline: now and ongoing – Who’s profiting from your banking? Probably not you or your community. Now, CA Assembly Bill 857 would allow local governments to establish their own public banks – banks managed by professional bankers, owned by a governmental entity, and accountable to the public. Public banks can create many social benefits, unlike mega-banks. And a recent study says they’re feasible right here in the East Bay. Read our article to find out more and see how you can help make them a reality!
The Santa Cruz public Banking website is here. We are an active group seeking support from many local organizations.
Judge Halts Oil Drilling
3/20/19 Guardian article –
In the first significant check on the Trump administration’s “energy-first” agenda, a
US judge has temporarily halted hundreds of drilling projects for failing to take climate change into account.
YEAH!!!
Future Sea Level Santa Cruz
Link to page and NEW PHOTOS of a local sign
Parking is Too Cheap
Great short video from the Guardian
CA Green New Deal
3/10/19 Sens. Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) and Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Assemblymembers Wendy Carrillo (D-Boyle Heights), Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) and Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) will introduced a resolution calling for $100 billion to be spent through 2030 on clean energy, transportation, infrastructure and workforce development.
