Trash Fight Escalates in Pomona
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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Pacoima Couple Accuses JP Morgan Chase of Illegally Foreclosing on Their Home, Daily News of Los Angeles
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One LA-IAF Leaders Withdraw Funds from Chase Bank
"Community Activists Hold Rally Against Chase Bank." San Fernando Valley Sun
Boycotting Chase: Parish Members to Withdraw Savings, La Opinion
Read morePomona Valley One LA Leaders Challenge Expansion of Waste Transfer Station
"Waste Station Not Right for Pomona Neighborhood." Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
COPA & Monterey Catholic Diocese Honors Leaders for Gang Prevention Work
"Diocese of Monterey, COPA to Honor Gang Prevention Work." Salinas Californian
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COPA Leaders Target Banks in Fight Against Foreclosures
Protesters in Watsonville Target Wells Fargo for Foreclosures, Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pomona Valley Cluster (One LA) Objects to Situating Waste Transfer Station Near Schools
North Bay Sponsoring Committee Changes Vehicle Impoundment Policies in Sonoma County
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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