Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

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 lci.ca.gov/CA2050 for more details. #CA2050 #DemocratizePlanning #ShapeCAFutures #CaliforniaDreaming

I’m excited to be joining California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and fellow experts for the next Secretary Speaker Series, Science Under Pressure: What’s at Stake for California? Climate science shapes how we prepare for the future. So what happens when critical research is at risk? Join us as we discuss the latest climate findings, emerging El Niño conditions and why protecting scientific research matters for California’s communities. 📅 Monday, Nov. 9 | Noon-1 p.m. 🔗 Register here: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar… #ClimateScience #ClimateResilience

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? LCI and SGC is hiring! Join our team and help advance a more climate-resilient and equitable California. 👥 Executive Administrative Operations Analyst (Analyst II) 🗓️ Nov. 11 | 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli… 🤝 Transactions, Classification & Pay, and Disability Manager (Supervisor I) 🗓️ Nov. 13 | 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli… 💼 Legislative Analyst (Analyst I) 🗓️ Nov. 18 | 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli… Find your next opportunity and apply today!

📬Catch up with LCI! Our November newsletter is here with the latest news, updates and resources from across the office. This month, we’re highlighting: 🌎Resilient California Summit 🎨CA 2050 Art and Essay Contest 🏘️California Fifth Climate Assessment 📊and more! Plus, catch up on the latest from LCI’s programs, initiatives and partners working to build a more sustainable and resilient California. 🔗 Read the latest edition of the ECHO newsletter here: bit.ly/4sHN3gi #TeamLCI #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #CaliforniaForAll

Join the California 2050 Essay and Art Contest to share your version of the best future for the Golden State! Whether you prefer to communicate through writing, drawing, photography, or other art mediums, you’re welcome to join and get a chance to win cash prizes up to $5,000. Submissions are due by midnight on Feb. 19, 2027. Go to lci.ca.gov/CA2050 for more details. We can’t wait to see your creativity! 💫Special thanks to our partners California Volunteers, the California Arts Council, and the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC). #CA2050 #DemocratizePlanning #ShapeCAFutures #CaliforniaDreaming

Happy Election Day! Polls are open until 8 p.m.  Your Vote Counts! Find your polling place at the @CASOSVote website: sos.ca.gov/elections/polling… or postmark your mail-in ballot by today.   If you have any questions, contact the California voter hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).  Follow the California Secretary of State for all your election needs. #CATrustedInfo26 #VoteCalifornia

🧔🏽‍♂️ Grow your hair. Raise awareness. Start a conversation. 💙 This #NoShaveNovember, we’re growing more than hair. We’re growing awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and the importance of regular screenings. Throughout November, LCI’s Racial Equity Commission is encouraging everyone to get involved, share resources and spark conversations that could save lives. ✂️ Skip the shave. 📣 Spread awareness. 💬 Share your story. 💙 Encourage someone to get screened. However you participate, every conversation counts! 🔗 Learn more about cancer prevention: cdc.gov/cancer #NoShaveNovember #CancerAwareness #HealthEquity #RacialEquityCommission

💐 Today we honor Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead — a tradition that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed, while keeping their memory alive through family, food, music, and altars. Observed on Nov. 1 and 2, families create colorful ofrendas (altars) with photos, candles, food, and marigolds to welcome the spirits of the departed back for a brief visit. Día de los Muertos is celebrated across Mexico, parts of Central and South America, and in Latino communities worldwide, including throughout California, as a joyful affirmation of love, memory, and continuity between the living and the dead. #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead #Culture #Tradition #CaliforniaForAll

🎃👻No tricks, just good planning. Whether you’re haunting the neighborhood, trick-or-treating with little ghouls or staying home with the candy bowl, have a safe and happy Halloween from LCI! 😉And remember: the scariest thing of all might just be an unplanned community. #HappyHalloween #CommunityPlanning #CaliforniaForAll

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor and civil rights leader whose lifelong advocacy helped shape a more just and equitable California. From fighting for farmworkers’ rights and protections against harmful pesticide exposure to empowering communities to advocate for their futures, Huerta demonstrated that lasting change begins with people. Her legacy reminds us that environmental justice and community voices are essential to building a healthier, more equitable, and resilient California. Her rallying cry, “Sí, se puede,” will continue to inspire generations. Rest in power, Dolores Huerta. 🕊️ Read Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s statement on Dolores Huerta’s passing: gov.ca.gov/2026/10/28/govern… Hoy honramos la vida y el legado de Dolores Huerta. Dolores fué una pionera que luchó por los derechos de los immigrantes y los trabajadores. Su liderazgo en la lucha por los derechos civiles ayudó a formar una California más justa y equitativa. Desde abogar por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y protecciones contra la exposición a pesticidas dañinos hasta empoderar a las comunidades para abogar por su futuro, Huerta demostró que el cambio duradero comienza con cada individuo. Su legado nos recuerda que la justicia ambiental y las voces de la comunidad son esenciales para construir una California más saludable, equitativa y resiliente. Su grito de lucha, "Sí, se puede," seguirá inspirando a generaciones. Descansa en poder, Dolores Huerta. Lea la declaración del Gobernador Gavin Newsom y la Primera Pareja Jennifer Siebel Newsom sobre el fallecimiento de Dolores Huerta: gov.ca.gov/2026/10/28/declar…

🌎 How has California’s understanding of climate change evolved? At the 2026 Resilient California Summit, Julie Kalansky of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego reflected on the progress made between California’s Fourth and Fifth Climate Change Assessments. Building on previous research, California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment provides updated scientific information to help communities understand evolving climate risks, inform decision-making, and strengthen climate resilience across the state. The Assessment represents an important step in translating climate science into meaningful action for California’s communities. #ResilientCalifornia #FifthAssessment #ClimateScience #ClimateResilience

🌱 How can we inspire the next generation to engage with climate change? At the 2026 Resilient California Summit, a discussion about a young author’s book highlighted the importance of encouraging climate curiosity, expanding access to climate education, and empowering young people to participate in conversations about California’s future. Engaging youth in climate science and resilience helps foster awareness, creativity, and the next generation of leaders working toward a more resilient California. Learn more about the conversations shaping California’s climate future. #ResilientCalifornia #ClimateEducation #YouthEngagement #ClimateResilience

🌎 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

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: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPubli… Build your portfolio, grow your skills and make an impact while you’re still in school! #NowHiring #StudentJobs #Communications #CaliforniaJobs #PublicService

🌎 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

🎉 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: nevco.legistar.com/View.ashx… #ClimateResilience #NevadaCounty #RRGP #ClimateAdaptation #California