DIAMOND BAR - On Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, the Air Resources Board will announce the winner of the CoolCalifornia City Challenge (https://coolclimate.berkeley.edu/challenge/index.php?type=login), a statewide competition that encourages local communities to make a difference by reducing their carbon footprints. The winning city will earn the prestigious title, “Coolest California City,” gaining bragging rights, recognition and a cash award. The second and third runner-up cities will be named a “Cool California City.” Cities participating this year included Arcata, Burlingame, Chula Vista, Claremont, Corona, Mission Viejo, Long Beach, Lynwood, Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside.


WHO: The California Air Resources Board, winners of the CoolCalifornia City Challenge and their mayors, and the California Bear of Energy Upgrade California™ (http://bit.ly/1ilYrDA)

WHAT: Presentation of awards to California’s “Coolest California City” and “Cool California Cities” by ARB Chairman Mary D. Nichols

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Late afternoon Board item.

WHERE: Auditorium, South Coast Air Quality Management District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, 91765

Or tune in to the webcast (http://www.cal-span.org/)of the Air Resources Board meeting after 2 p.m. to watch for this Board item.