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CFROG Expands Access to Air Quality Data in Ventura County Frontline Communities

Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG), has installed six new air quality monitors across West Ventura and Oxnard, expanding access to air quality data in local frontline communities. Each monitor measures concentrations of Ozone (O3), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Particulate…
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Community Demands Transparency Around Toxic Soil Excavation

News release from partners at Food & Water Watch Recently, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) provided notice that over 15,000 tons of toxic soil was excavated from the Ventura SoCalGas gas compressor site and trucked through communities –…
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CFROG Awarded $500,000 from California Air Resources Board to Expand Air Quality Monitoring in Frontline Communities

For Immediate Release, September 5, 2025 Contact: Haley Ehlers, haley@cfrog.org, (805)263-7408 [Ventura County, California] – Funded through the California Climate Investments program and awarded by the California Air Resources Board, this $500,000 Community Air Grant will support Climate First: Replacing…

Marching for Clean Air: A Community Unites for Health and Safety

In wrapping up our “10 Wins Across 10 Years” series, this last installment highlights a win that is part of an ongoing fight for environmental justice in Ventura and introduces the Westside Clean Air Coalition. This is a coalition made…
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Clear Skies Ahead: “My People, My Air” (Mi Gente, Mi Aire)

Another day, another milestone! As part of our 10th-year anniversary celebrations, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on one of our most significant and memorable milestones: the “My People, My Air” (Mi Gente, Mi Aire) initiative. This project embodies CFROG’s…

A History of CFROG’s Earth Day Celebrations

CFROG is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year! As part of our ongoing celebration, we’ll be sharing stories from 10 Wins across 10 Years! Stay tuned for more history from the long fight against fossil fuels in Ventura County. Today…

Is Flaring on The Avenue Flaring Up?

On Saturday, March 23, residents across Ventura called into the Ventura City Fire Department, reporting a strong odor of natural gas. Reports originated from a wide area of the city, spanning from The Avenue all the way to Midtown and…