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Trash Fight Escalates in Pomona

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · July 17, 2011 9:44 AM
In Pomona, hundreds of leaders assembled last spring to challenge a planned waste transfer station in a neighborhood already burdened with one. Leaders cited increased risks of cancer and other respiratory illnesses that exceed local regulatory standards. The Inland Empire Sponsoring Committee (locally known as the Pomona Valley Cluster of One LA) generated over 1,000 letters in opposition to the proposed project while proponents mustered only twelve.

This summer, the fight over trash escalated with a over 100 leaders hitting the streets in a neighborhood walk to inform residents of increased risks of cancer and other respiratory illnesses implicit in the planned expansion of a local waste transfer station. Press from miles afar picked up the story. Leaders await a decision from the City of Pomona Planning Commission.

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Los Angeles Homeowners Sue JP Morgan Chase for Illegal Foreclosure

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · July 07, 2011 11:55 AM

Pacoima Couple Accuses JP Morgan Chase of Illegally Foreclosing on Their Home, Daily News of Los Angeles

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One LA Addresses Healthcare Services in Assembly

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · June 17, 2011 11:34 AM
One LA, Others Join to Make Healthcare Services Accessible, The Tidings

Other articles documenting One LA's work on health


One LA-IAF Leaders Withdraw Funds from Chase Bank

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · May 05, 2011 4:37 PM
"Community Activists Hold Rally Against Chase Bank." San Fernando Valley Sun

Boycotting Chase: Parish Members to Withdraw Savings, La Opinion

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Pomona Valley One LA Leaders Challenge Expansion of Waste Transfer Station

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · April 17, 2011 12:26 PM

"Waste Station Not Right for Pomona Neighborhood." Inland Valley Daily Bulletin


COPA & Monterey Catholic Diocese Honors Leaders for Gang Prevention Work

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · April 16, 2011 2:28 PM

"Diocese of Monterey, COPA to Honor Gang Prevention Work." Salinas Californian

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Marin Organizing Committee Puts Homelessness on the County Budget

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · April 03, 2011 3:18 PM
The Responsibility of Citizenship, Marin Independent Journal


COPA Leaders Target Banks in Fight Against Foreclosures

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · March 22, 2011 5:56 PM
In Watsonville, Banks Draw Ire, Santa Cruz News

Protesters in Watsonville Target Wells Fargo for Foreclosures, Santa Cruz Sentinel


Pomona Valley Cluster (One LA) Objects to Situating Waste Transfer Station Near Schools

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · March 11, 2011 10:44 AM
Residents in Vicinity of Proposed Pomona Transfer Station Object to Plans for Project, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin


North Bay Sponsoring Committee Changes Vehicle Impoundment Policies in Sonoma County

Posted on News by West / Southwest IAF · February 26, 2011 4:00 PM

Leaders of the North Bay Sponsoring Committee leaders succeed in changing vehicle impoundment policies of law enforcement agencies in Sonoma County to respond to concerns about extreme penalties for undocumented families. This victory is the result of a house meeting campaign involving hundreds of congregational leaders across Sonoma County, and negotiations with multiple law enforcement agencies.

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