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“It really helped, especially as someone just starting my career.” – Kombi’s S.

When Kombi S. graduated high school in 2019, she didn’t expect her first car to give out so soon. “It just was done,” she says. “But I was about to go to college, and then COVID hit, so I figured, who needs a car? I was at home, working remotely.” For a few years, not owning a car wasn’t a problem. But then, the mandate to return to the office was in effect.

Woman and dog posing next to an electric car

“They depend on me, and now I have a car I can count on.” – Carol B.

Carol B., is a 62-year-old living on a fixed income in rural Closser County. Life was becoming increasingly difficult without reliable transportation. Her old truck was constantly breaking down, and eventually, it failed its smog test. “I spent thousands of dollars trying to fix it,” she says. “When it finally gave out, I didn’t know what I was going to do.”

“It’s Opened So Many Doors” – Justin E.

For Justin, a self-employed single dad in Southern California, switching to an electric vehicle wasn’t just about going green—it was about getting back on his feet. “I’ve been raising two daughters full-time for over a decade,” Justin shares. “Money’s always been tight, and I’ve had to be really smart with every dollar.”

Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services

SNHS serves low- to-moderate income community members seeking to attain or maintain homeownership. We serve populations that are less likely to access affordable housing or become homeowners.

MAAC & DCAP Partner to Expand Access to Clean Transportation

Access to reliable transportation can open the door to greater economic opportunity. This month, we’re spotlighting DCAP’s partnership with MAAC and the upcoming Application Clinic, where eligible community members can receive one-on-one application support and learn about clean transportation incentives

Couple and dog talking to a representative next to an electric car

Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive Partner Reflections Community Environmental Council

As we prepare for our upcoming Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive on Saturday, March 14th, we asked our local co-hosts to share what excites them most and why these events matter for clean air in Santa Barbara County.

Air Pollution Control District Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County APCD Ride & Drive Partner Reflections

To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Santa Barbara County APCD partners to reflect on their experiences.

Comite Civico Del Valle Ride & Drive Partner Reflections

To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Comite Civico Del Valle (CCV) partners to reflect on their experiences:

DCAP Ride and Drive 2025 Wrap-Up for the Year!

In 2025, DCAP continued expanding hands-on EV education across the state through Ride & Drive (R&D) events. From San Bernardino to Bishop to Eureka , residents received real opportunities to explore EVs, ask questions, and experience clean-air vehicles in person.