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California Currents | June 2018
In This Issue: ReThink Disposable is Unpackaging an Island | Subsistence Fishing in the Bay: Why the Beneficial Use Designation Matters | Support Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for All Californians | Clean Water Action Racial Justice Coordinator Co-Teaches East Oakland Civic Engagement Class | Protecting Your Food—and Your Right to Know | Use of Oil Wastewater to Irrigate Crops More Alarming | Members of the California Office Attend Crossroads Antiracism Training | Dan Howells Joins California Staff as New State Director | New Communications Manager in the California Office
Jesus Alonso
Jesus was born in Bakersfield, CA and has lived in Lamont most of his life. He has been involved in various civic organizations. In 2012, he began his community organizing work in partnership with the Dolores Huerta Foundation. There he was trained in strategic skill development in community organizing. After his training, he was a lead community organizer in Kern County, addressing youth issues that included: teen pregnancy prevention and advocacy to reverse juvenile school suspensions. He organized house meetings, action events and outreach activities that had a profound impact in the