Measure T Saves the Antioch Urban Limit Line
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—On June 7, 2021, Contra Costa Superior Court ruled on a legal challenge to Measure T, the “Let Antioch Voters Decide” initiative. Measure T was approved by…
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As Park Use Surges during Pandemic, Federal Funding Needed
By MARK DESAULNIER and GEORGE MILLER During the current COVID-19 global pandemic, parks and open space areas providing safe places for outdoor activity are experiencing an unprecedented surge in visitation…
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The Great American Outdoors Act
UPDATE August 4, 2020: And with the stroke of a pen, it became official: The Land and Water Conservation Fund now has full and dedicated funding each year to protect…
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U.S. Senate Passes Historic Conservation Legislation
At a time of national crisis, the United States Senate has been able to come together on a topic both parties celebrate: the great outdoors. In a historic 73 to…
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The Early Years: Kitchen Table Board Meetings
As an all volunteer organization from 1971 until 1988, the Save Mount Diablo board of directors realized that they needed younger blood; SMD’s first staff was hired. The first board…
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Vote Yes on Measure J
On March 3, Contra Costa County voters have an opportunity to approve Measure J, a half-cent sales tax that will raise about $3.6 billion over 35 years for transportation-related uses.…
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East Bay Parks announces support for YES on Y and 3.5 miles of new trails
We’ve told you about our strong support for the YES on Open Space/YES on Magee Preserve and its benefits for hikers and conservation. This is now known as Measure Y…
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GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE: 1LUV WILL SOS
Our Mount Diablo area youth speak out. Save Mount Diablo and our partner schools recently came together at our conserved Curry Canyon Ranch to support the Global Climate Strike. John…
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The Most Critical Issue of Our Time: East Bay Students, Their Families, and Save Mount Diablo Support Global Climate Strike
SOS is the urgent call for the United States to come together and help the world address the existential threat of climate change. Save Mount Diablo and our partner schools…
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New Half-Cent Tax for Contra Costa?
Act Now and Tell CCTA to Make an Equitable & Sustainable Transportation Plan for the County The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is planning to place a new half-cent sales tax for…
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