Modesto event exposes youth to careers in fighting climate change, one light bulb at a time
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article277749783.html
Zero-waste advocates urge move away from Stanislaus incinerator. What they want from you
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article276666476.html#storylink=cpy
VIP Co-Founder Bianca Lopez Interviewed on “Latinas: from the Block to the Boardroom” (July 2023)
VIP is quoted in a National Resources Defense Council article on Pesticide Notifications, May 2021:
VIP is interviewed about trash incinerators, plastic waste, and environmental justice on WOOC 105.3fm, February 2021:
257 Groups Call on Congress to Address Environmental Justice in Stimulus
VIP and other local organizations host discussion on civilian review boards, oversight, and a proposed model for Modesto, February 2021:
VIP’s Co-founder and Project Director Bianca Lopez is interviewed on local radio station KCBP 95.5fm show “Women of the Valley,” September 2020:
VIP joins other local organizations, such as the Modesto Peace/Life Center and Stanislaus Chapters of Faith in the Valley, NAACP and the ACLU, in calling for civilian oversight of police in Modesto, August 2020:
https://www.modbee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article244959305.html
VIP featured in the California Environmental Justice Coalition (CEJC) Facebook Live Presentation, July 2020:
VIP receives a Recycling Award from the City of Modesto (VIP at 10:38), September 2019:
https://agenda.modestogov.com/OnBaseAgendaOnlineCouncil/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=715&doctype=2
VIP’s anti-trash incineration work mentioned in PBS News Hour article, June 2019:
VIP is interviewed by Catholic Charities Environmental Justice Program about our #BringBacktheBlueBin Campaign, May 2019:
VIP participates in a round-table discussion on climate change and sustainable agricultural practices with presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke at Modesto Junior College, April 2019:
https://www.modbee.com/latest-news/article229765259.html
VIP’s Co-founder and Project Director Bianca Lopez is interviewed on local radio station KCBP 95.5fm show “Women of the Valley,” March 2019:
VIP presents at a “Know Your Rights” workshop organized by MEChA de Modesto Junior College, February 2019:
VIP interviewed by Catholic Charities Environmental Justice Program, December 2018:
VIP quoted in California Health Report article on carpet incineration, December 2018:
Carpets Cited as a Health Hazard, Especially for Children and Poor Communities
Modesto Peace/Life Center Publication “Stanislaus Connections” Article on VIP’s Award Dinner, March 2018:
http://stanislausconnections.org/connections%20April18.pdf
VIP Helps with “Toys for Tots” in Riverbank, December 2017:
http://www.theriverbanknews.com/m/section/22/article/5971/
VIP Advocates for Carpet Recycling (Not Incineration) in Stanislaus County, October 2017:
http://www.floorcoveringweekly.com/main/topnews/new-bill-aims-to-reduce-carpet-waste-20564.aspx
VIP and CEJC Members Speak to CalEPA about Civil Rights & Cumulative Impacts (VIP at 58:05), August 2017:
VIP and GAIA’s Op-Ed on Carpet Recycling in Stanislaus, July 2017:
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article159928099.html
VIP Marches with CEJC and Allies at US-EPA in San Francisco, April 2017:
VIP Presents at the People’s Forum on Police Brutality at the Modesto Church of the Brethren, September 2016:
https://www.modcob.org/2016/09/03/peoples-forum/
VIP Protests Lenient Sentence for Criminal Stanislaus Sheriff, June 2016:
http://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article86524727.html
Video: http://www.modbee.com/news/local/article86549762.html/video-embed
VIP’s co-founder Emiliano Mataka is remembered and honored on Making Contact’s “Fallen Heroes” radio show, December 2015:
VIP Presents on Waste Diversion at Stanislaus Board of Supervisors (VIP at 20:22), October 2015:
http://www.stancounty.com/bos/video/10-20-2015.shtm
VIP Presents on Waste Diversion at Modesto City Council (VIP at 12:50), October 2015:
https://agenda.modestogov.com/OnBaseAgendaOnlineCouncil/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=566&doctype=2
VIP Advocates for Recycling in Modesto on KCRA-3 News, October 2015:
http://www.kcra.com/article/group-fights-for-curbside-recycling-in-modesto/6237597
Center on Climate Change and Health’s Story on VIP, June 2015:
Modesto Peace/Life Center Publication “Stanislaus Connections” Article on VIP, April 2015:
http://stanislausconnections.org/connections%20april-may15.pdf
Community Food & Justice Coalition Story on VIP, March 2015:
http://comfoodjustice.org/2015/03/16/valley-improvement-projects/
VIP Participates in March for Real Climate Justice in Oakland, February 2015:
Modesto Bee’s Q&A with VIP, June 2014:
http://www.modbee.com/news/local/article3167135.html
VIP is a Member of the Central Valley Air Quality Coalition (CVAQ), February 2014:
VIP Members Volunteer at the Modesto Syringe Exchange, January 2014:
Revolutionary Hip-Hop Report Story on VIP, September 2013:
VIP speaks about CalEnviroScreen at Stanislaus Board of Supervisors (VIP at 18:50), June 2013:
http://www.stancounty.com/bos/video/06-18-2013.shtm
VIP Marches with Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, May 2013:
VIP Speaks at Earth Day Action in San Francisco, April 2013:
VIP Members Participated in the Modesto Solidarity Network for Tenant’s Rights, June 2011:
VIP Members Protested the Covanta Trash Incinerator at Modesto Earth Day, April 2009:
VIP Members Participated in Modesto CopWatch, March 2008: