​Three years ago, on July 6, 47 people died when a train carrying crude oil exploded in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Trains carrying the same toxic and explosive oil may come through Sacramento several times a day in the near future if the oil companies have their way. 

As part of the National Week of Action to Stop Oil Trains, Sacramento will host two actions. Sign up at Stopoiltrains.org.

Wednesday, July 6: Memorial for the victims of the Lac-Mégantic Oil Train Disaster. Gather at 5:30–6 pm @Florin Road Light Rail Station (take the Blue Line from downtown) and we'll march across the road to Luther Burbank High Park for a vigil/rally. 
Why Florin Road?

• The rail station is across from Luther Burbank High School, right next to tracks leading to Kern County refineries. More than 13,000 students at 17 SCUSD schools go to school within the blast zone. 
• People in disadvantaged communities have some of the highest asthma rates. Pollution from oil trains will add to this unjust risk. 
• There is still time to stop the refinery expansion proposals. 

Bring a sign or banner. The program includes Ellen Cochrane, Sac City USD Board Member; Raging Grannies; a memorial vigil for the victims of Lac Megantic; and information about what more you can do. 

Saturday, July 9: Join our Stop Oil Trains! action, with street theatre and tabling to draw attention to the dangers of crude by rail trains that put those enjoying Second Saturday at risk. Gather at the corner of 20th & K. Help table at 25th & J.

Direct Action vs. Climate Change: A night of scheming & dreaming with Rising Tide

California is being ravaged by fracking, industrial agriculture, and drought. While oil spills pollute our land, the oil lobby continues to pour millions of dollars into state politics and Gov. Brown remains pro-fracking, pro-oil, and pro-coal export terminal.

What can we do? Direct action is everywhere. In May, thousands took action to Break Free from Fossil Fuels. In the Northwest, kayaktivists flooded into the waterways to stop Shell's Arctic drilling. When we act boldly, with courage and with our hearts, the world notices.

Diablo Rising Tide & friends invite you to a night of storytelling, plotting, and scheming. We’ll show a presentation and start a conversation on where to go next. Bring friends; get ready to take action.
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WHAT: Direct Action vs. Climate Change: A night of scheming and dreaming with Rising Tide
WHEN: Saturday, July 9 at 7 pm
WHERE: Blackbird 1015 9th St, Sacramento
WHO: Diablo Rising Tide
CONTACT: diablorisingtide@riseup.net; 415-235-0596
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Wednesday: The Climate Report

Tune in at noon on KUBU 96.5 FM or online at accesssacramento.org. Past shows archived at http://ift.tt/29k18ZR.
Host: Dale Steele

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“The eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are praying for us to see beyond our own time.” 
—Terry Tempest Williams

Finding it hard to get involved?

No matter how concerned you are, sometimes it's hard to become find time to volunteer. We know you're busy, but please do something—this is a critical moment in time to prevent runaway climate change. Here are some things you can do to help:

• Get involved in one of our workgroups: Keep it in the Ground, Sacramento Transit Advocates & Riders (STAR), Model Sac, Green & Just (see calendar for dates and contacts). 
• Come to a steering committee meeting.
• Join the fundraising committee.
• Help with thank you's and phone calls. 
• Make a donation or, better yet, become a monthly sustainer.