Congratulations to Our $20 BART Ticket Winners: Monica, Pamela, Gale, and Julie!!

We appreciate your active participation in making Pittsburg a Cool City and are happy to reward your efforts. The chances of winning this prize were directly related to the number of points you have earned so far, so good job! To claim your ticket, please contact the Environmental Affairs Division by October 31st (5PM PST) at 925-252-4114 or lwright@ci.pittsburg.ca.us. Your prize will be available for pickup on the 3rd floor of City Hall (65 Civic Avenue) or can be mailed to you by request.

Thanks again for your help making Pittsburg a Cool City!

BART passes are made available by 511 Contra Costa and are funded by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Half Cent Sales Tax For Transportation Improvements (Measure J) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for Clear Air.

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Drive Less Commuter Incentive Program:
$50 Giveaway!

Make the change from driving alone to either Carpooling, Taking Transit, Bicycling and Walking for your work commute and 511 Contra Costa will give you a $50 check! Really! For more information on eligibility and to sign up check out: 511contracosta.org.

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Check Your Number!

Did you know that not every car needs its oil changed every 3000 miles? Check your owner’s manual and you may be surprised at what you see. Changing your oil only when recommended can save you money, time, and reduce pollution! Learn more at: Checkyournumber.org.

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Hometown Heroes: Nate and Christy

These energy savers took advantage of utility incentive programs and upgraded their home. Nate and Christy have increased their home’s energy efficiency by a whopping 56%, and transformed the living experience in their home.
Way to lessen your carbon footprints, Heroes!

Are you a Hometown Hero?
How do you go green? If you or someone you know has a story to tell or tip to share, please email Challenge@coolcalifornia.org. We’ll highlight a Hometown Hero in each newsletter.

Which Food Has The Highest Carbon Footprint?

A. Apples flown from Chile?
B. Locally raised, grassfed, organic beef?
C. Chicken driven from Arkansas?

Test your guess now!

Head to Our Farmers' Market

Railroad Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets
Old Town Plaza from 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturdays through October 27th

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We are Currently in 7th Position

Wow, our city has earned more than 81,000 points, that’s 7,000 more points than two weeks ago! And now we have 92 participants in the CoolCalifornia Challenge! Keep up the momentum by Logging In today!

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