SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council

Building healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all in California.

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

For nearly two decades, the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) has invested in communities across California to advance a more sustainable, equitable and resilient future.

Here’s what that investment looks like in communities across California:
💰 More than $5.7 billion awarded
🌱 More than 300 agricultural conservation projects supported
🏠 Supported more than 19,000 affordable homes connected to jobs, transportation and resources
🚲 Created 363 miles of new bikeways
🌳 Planted more than 18,200 trees.

From affordable housing and sustainable transportation to climate resilience, agricultural conservation and community-led solutions, SGC investments are helping communities turn bold ideas into lasting impact.

🔗 Learn more or read the report at https://t.co/qTaCD2Y5GX.

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 NEW: LCI began to roll out California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment today!

California’s climate is changing, bringing rising temperatures, more extreme wildfires, declining snowpack and growing risks to communities across the state.

The newly released Fifth Climate Change Assessment brings together dozens of reports featuring the latest climate science, tribal knowledge and community perspectives to help California better understand climate risks and prepare for the future.

Key findings include:
🌡️ Rising temperatures: California’s average temperatures are projected to increase by 3.5–4.3°F by 2050 compared to the 1981–2010 baseline.
❄️ Declining snowpack: Early April snowpack is projected to decrease by approximately 40% by mid-century, affecting water supplies, ecosystems and local economies.
🔥 Growing wildfire risks: Wildfire smoke exposure and associated health risks are increasing, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities.

The Fifth Assessment also highlights the importance of tribal knowledge, community-informed research and locally relevant climate data in strengthening resilience.

📍 These findings will help inform planning, policies and investments at the local, regional, Tribal and state levels, supporting science-based decisions that protect California communities.

📖 Explore the Statewide Report and additional research and resources: https://t.co/Ue9AJz38bt

Read the press release: https://t.co/VjUcaeAXkg

#CaliforniaForAll #FifthClimateChangeAssessment #ClimateScience #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

📰 California’s latest climate science is making headlines.

@CBSLosAngeles highlights findings from California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, including projections of rising temperatures, increasing wildfire risks and coastal erosion that could reshape communities across Southern California.

LCI Senior Deputy Director Abby Edwards emphasized the importance of using the best available science to understand future climate risks and make informed decisions today.

🌎 Building on the release of the Fifth Assessment, the inaugural Resilient California Summit kicks off today in Sacramento, bringing together Tribal leaders, researchers, policymakers and community partners to turn climate science into meaningful action.

🔗 Read the press release here: https://t.co/VjUcaeBv9O

#FifthAssessment #ResilientCalifornia #ClimateResilience #CaliforniaForAll

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 Day 1 of the Resilient California Summit!

California continues to lead the way in building a more climate-resilient future.

During today’s summit, California Natural Resources (@CalNatResources) Secretary Wade Crowfoot (@WadeCrowfoot) emphasized that despite the loss of federal funding, California stepped up to continue advancing climate action. And as he reminded attendees, we are not alone in this work.

🤝 Through collaboration, innovation and partnerships, we’re working together to strengthen climate resilience and prepare communities for the challenges ahead.

🎥 Watch Secretary Crowfoot’s remarks from Day 1!

#ResilientCalifornia #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #CaliforniaForAll

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 Understanding California’s climate risks is essential to building a more resilient future.

During the Resilient California Summit, LCI’s Elea Becker Lowe moderated the plenary session, “Exploring California’s Climate Risks & Resilience Progress.”

The discussion brought together experts and leaders to explore the latest climate science, the urgency of addressing growing climate risks and the leadership helping California advance resilience efforts.

🎥 Hear from Elea as she helps guide this important conversation.

Learn more: https://t.co/epeL0HFQ6u

#ResilientCalifornia #ClimateResilience #FifthAssessment

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 Understanding our climate future is just the beginning. Taking action is what builds resilience.

At the 2026 Resilient California Summit, Dr. Pramod Khargonekar, Lead Editor for the 5th Climate Assessment, emphasized the importance of building relationships, sharing knowledge and charting a course toward a more resilient future.

🤝 Bringing together researchers, policymakers and community leaders from across California, the summit creates opportunities to turn climate science into meaningful action.

With the right spirit, motivation and knowledge, Californians are better equipped to tackle the challenges ahead.

The question now: What actions will we take to make California and our future more resilient?

#ResilientCASummit #FifthAssessment #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 California’s latest climate science continues to make headlines!

CBS 8 San Diego highlights findings from California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, including growing risks from rising sea levels, coastal erosion, extreme heat, wildfires, and intense storms across the San Diego region.

The report also features insights from LCI Senior Deputy Director Abby Edwards and @UCSanDiego researcher and co-editor of the San Diego regional report Julie Kalansky, emphasizing the importance of understanding climate risks and preparing communities for the future.

📺 Watch the @CBS8 coverage to learn how the Fifth Assessment is helping California better understand and prepare for a changing climate.

🔗 Explore the findings: https://t.co/Ue9AJz3G11

🔗 Read the press release here: https://t.co/VjUcaeBv9O

#ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #FifthAssessment #CaliforniaForAll #ResilientCaliforniaSummit

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🎉 A major milestone for climate resilience in Nevada County!

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s first-ever Resource Resiliency Roadmap in a 5–0 vote!

🌱 Made possible through LCI’s Regional Resilience Grant Program (RRGP), this roadmap marks an important step toward strengthening local climate resilience, addressing community needs and preparing for future challenges.

🤝 Congratulations to Nevada County and its partners on this achievement! We’re proud to support locally driven planning efforts that help California communities build a more resilient future.

🔗 Explore the roadmap: https://t.co/yvWE43ykfw

#ClimateResilience #NevadaCounty #RRGP #ClimateAdaptation #California

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

Come dream with us! What is your vision for California in 2050? Show us what you think California is going to look like and get a chance to win cash prizes up to $5,000.

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation is launching a contest TODAY to see who can envision the most appealing future for California in 2050. We will be accepting essay and art submissions for a chance to win cash prizes and be featured on our website. Go to https://t.co/AH6cEyAFct for more details.

#CA2050 #DemocratizePlanning #ShapeCAFutures #CaliforniaDreaming

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

1 day left to apply!

🎓 College students, looking to turn your creativity into career experience? We’re hiring!

📱 Love social media, graphic design, storytelling or video production? LCI is looking for a Communications and Outreach Student Assistant to join our team!

Get hands-on experience in government communications while creating social media content, designing graphics, developing newsletters, supporting video production and connecting with communities across California.

📍 Location: Sacramento County (Hybrid)

💰 Salary: $3,167–$4,268/month (varies by qualifications)

🎓 Who can apply: College students pursuing Communications or Journalism at an accredited two- or four-year institution.

📅 Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

🔗 Apply today: https://t.co/QaEKtQCSYL

Build your portfolio, grow your skills and make an impact while you’re still in school!
#NowHiring #StudentJobs #Communications #CaliforniaJobs #PublicService

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 Day 3 of the #ResilientCaliforniaSummit is underway!

After three days of conversations, collaboration, and shared insights, we’re exploring how California can turn climate research into meaningful action.

📊 During today’s breakout session, “Participatory Research to Policy: California’s Climate Change Assessment,” participants explored the importance of community-driven research, regional perspectives, and inclusive approaches to climate resilience.

From Tribal-led climate solutions and addressing gaps in regional climate data to community-based environmental monitoring, the discussion highlighted the importance of incorporating local knowledge and lived experiences into climate research and policy.

🤝 Across the Summit, LCI Director Samuel Assefa, researchers, Tribal leaders, policymakers, and community partners are helping advance conversations about climate justice, equity, and building a more resilient California for all.

📸 Follow along as we share highlights from the final day of the Summit!

#CaliforniaClimate #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #FifthClimateAssessment

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🌎 Day 2 of the Resilient California Summit!

California’s climate resilience efforts are powered by collaboration, innovation, and the communities leading the way.

Over the past two days, we’ve brought together researchers, Tribal leaders, policymakers, and community partners to explore the findings of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment and discuss how we can turn research into meaningful action.

Today’s conversations highlighted the importance of Indigenous knowledge, Tribal sovereignty, climate justice, and community-driven solutions in building a more resilient future for all Californians.

📸 Take a look at some highlights from Days 1 and 2!

🌱 There’s still more to come! Follow along as we continue the conversation on the final day of the #ResilientCaliforniaSummit.

#ClimateResilience #CaliforniaClimate #FifthAssessment

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

🏘️🫶🏽 Building stronger communities starts with local collaboration!

Our Imperial Valley Civic Ecosystem Initiative partners, the Institute for Local Government (ILG) and Latino Community Foundation (LCF), recently presented at the CA FWD Economic Summit in Long Beach.

During their session, Real Talk: Lessons from Imperial Valley’s Community-Led Economic Future, partners highlighted efforts to strengthen local capacity and advance community-driven economic development.

🤝 LCF shared key priorities identified through its community visioning project, while ILG highlighted how specialized technical assistance helped Imperial County cities unlock $6.5 million in grant funding.

Together, these efforts demonstrate how collaboration between communities and local governments can create new opportunities and support a more resilient economic future for Imperial Valley.

#ImperialValley #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #CaliforniaForAll

[California HCD @California_HCD]

Pacific Station North Apartments are open in @CityofSantaCruz! With $36.5M from HCD’s Infill Infrastructure Grant and Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs, the community adds 128 energy-efficient affordable homes to the city. @CaliforniaHHA @CalSGC

[The Question @LBartonWomack]

@CalSGC Gardens built for people of all abilities. That's community food done right. Love seeing state climate dollars go to places people actually gather and grow.

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

🌵 Meeting Regions Where They Are: Inland Deserts Catalyst Convening.

LCI and the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) wrapped up a series of nine regional Catalyst Convenings in Palm Springs, bringing together state and regional leaders to discuss the unique priorities and opportunities facing California’s inland desert communities.

🏡 From housing and transportation to economic development and climate resilience, conversations focused on identifying regional needs, strengthening partnerships and informing future action.

🤝 These convenings highlight the importance of meeting communities where they are, elevating local perspectives and advancing solutions that reflect each region’s priorities.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/69yvPk6srB

#CatalystConvenings #RegionalCollaboration #ClimateResilience #InlandDeserts #CaliforniaForAll

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

🏆 Congratulations to the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force (ALETF) on its national recognition!

The Task Force’s recommendations received the Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff Award of Excellence at the 2026 American Planning Association conference in Los Angeles on Oct. 4.

🌱 Established by the legislature in 2022 and administered by the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC), ALETF operated as an independent, 13-member body dedicated to addressing inequities in agricultural land access. Its final report, released in December 2025, outlines findings and recommendations to advance equitable access to secure, affordable and viable agricultural land throughout California.

Learn more about the Task Force: https://t.co/5u7a82C9lU

#AgriculturalEquity #LandEquity #California #UrbanPlanning

[California Volunteers @CalVolunteers]

@Cal_OES is a great account to follow to keep up with state wide emergency situations.

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

This video features Julie Kalansky, Climate Scientist for the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, speaking on climate change in California. In this short, Julia answers the question “How does California’s Climate Change Assessment help Californians understand the real-time impact of climate change?” The Fifth Assessment uses research to help California communities and the State develop responses to the mounting impacts of climate change. This short video series provides information, explains goals, and highlights hopes for climate change in California.

For more information, please visit https://t.co/z5BnEzKy40

#CaliforniaForAll #FifthClimateChangeAssessment #ClimateResiliency #ClimateAdaptation

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

SGC has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the TCC and CRC Programs' Implementation Technical Assistance (TA). The TCC and CRC teams will host an informational webinar on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. to discuss objectives for Implementation TA, including anticipated timelines, audience, TA provider expectations, and capacity needs.

Register for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Implementation Technical Assistance Webinar: https://t.co/HqGNxjhHFp

Review the full RFP and submit a response: https://t.co/IcOxbls8JU

[SGC | CA Strategic Growth Council @CalSGC]

🌎Across California, Tribal Nations are leading climate resilience.

From restoring salmon habitat and stewarding coastlines to expanding cultural fire, restoring native ecosystems, and preparing future climate leaders, Tribal Capacity Building Program grantees are advancing community-driven climate solutions rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Every project reflects generations of stewardship while helping communities prepare for a changing climate.

Explore the stories behind these inspiring efforts: https://t.co/IvfsmArJON

#ClimateResilience #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #California #TribalLeadership