by TEAM APEN | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog, Oakland, Stories
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our dear APEN Oakland Leader Steering Committee Member, 陳冬花, Debbie Chen. She was such a beautiful spirit bringing joy, care and warmth in any space she joined and we will deeply miss her. She is survived by her husband and...
by TEAM APEN | Jun 5, 2026 | Los Angeles, Media, Press Releases, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Statewide
For Immediate Release June 5, 2026 Contact: Blake@sunstonestrategies.com, 310-894-6690 Phillips 66 Carson Refinery Site Remediation Estimated at Nearly $1 Billion New report reveals Carson community at risk of shouldering millions in cleanup costs...
by Jonathan Garcia | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog, Los Angeles, Stories
From engaging in door knocking campaigns to speaking at city council meetings, APEN’s youth leadership in Carson plays an important role in our strategy to hold Phillip’s 66 accountable for remediation of their Carson refinery. Through our advocacy, we...
by Audrey Min Thiphakhinkeo Paun | May 21, 2026 | Blog, Richmond, Stories
APEN’s Youth Leaders in Richmond have been at the forefront of our campaigns – protesting, gathering signatures, and giving testimony at city council meetings. Audrey Min Thiphakhinkeo Paun is a vocal youth leader who has been heavily involved in the community...
by TEAM APEN | Dec 9, 2025 | Blog, Events, Issues, Location, Los Angeles, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Statewide, Stories
Download the report here After years of asthma, sickness, and death for nearby residents, Los Angeles’ Phillips 66 refinery is on its way out. Now, frontline communities are counting on elected officials and responsible agencies to clean up refinery sites and ensure...
by Ann Alexander | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog, Location, Los Angeles, Standing Up to Big Polluters, Statewide, Stories
BLOG: Refineries are closing and it’s time to prepare. By Ann Alexander, Author of “Before the Last Drop: Lessons from the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Closure” Sacramento has seen significant sturm and drang this year about the prospect...
