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News Archive
How does population growth affect climate change?
February 5, 2013 By Carol Henning

March 16 - Film Screening: "Mother: Caring for Seven Billion" a film about population growth and climage change. Hosted by the Angeles Chapter's International Issues Committee.
Sierra Club outings leaders win inspirational award
February 5, 2013 By From Sierra Club reports

We're inspirational!
Sierra Club's Mission Outdoors receives Outdoor Inspiration Award that recognizes all the volunteer leaders who bring people in touch with their wild side.
Biggest climate change rally in history

Join us in DC or many locations across the country to stop the XL Keystone Pipeline and demand clean energy.

 

 
Renewed Threat to the Montebello Hills

Renewed Threat to the Montebello Hills: Task Force raises concerns about proposed development.
The environmental optimist
March 1, 2005 By Dominique Dibbell

The environmental optimist: Sierra Club's Angeles Chapter mourns the passing of Huell Howser and his legacy of love for California's wild places.
Army Corps of Engineers Bulldoze Habitat in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Refuge
January 5, 2013 By George Watland

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Refuge: 
 - US Army Corps STOPS PROJECT!
 - Family Outing, Saturday, April 27, 3:00-4:30 pm, Leaders Joe Phillips & Silvia Darie
 
Chapter news: Member event, new ExComm members and more
After the fire: Let the Angeles Forest heal naturally
January 2, 2013 By Ginny Herringer

After the Station Fire: Let the Angeles Forest heal naturally.
Reserve your spot at the Annual Awards Banquet
January 2, 2013 By From Angeles Chapter reports

Chapter Awards Banquet: Reserve your spot at the table by April 20!
January/February calendar for upcoming hikes, trips and events
January 2, 2013 By From Angeles Chapter reports
Trail crew works to reopen fire-ravaged Strawberry Peak Trail

Strawberry Peak Trail: Trail crew works on fire-ravaged hiking route in Angeles National Forest.
23rd Camera Committee Photo Auction raises more than $5,000
January 2, 2013 By From Angeles Chapter reports
Beyond Coal 2012: By the numbers
January 2, 2013 By From Sierra Club reports
Activitsts keep up pressure to close coal plants
January 2, 2013 By From Sierra Club reports
A trans-Sierra trek reveals beauty and friendship
January 2, 2013 By Lynn Lively

Walk on, walk on! Stamina and a deep bond of friendship are the key to success on this trans-Sierra trek.
Save $ and Help the Environment
December 19, 2012 By George Watland

Save $ and Help the Environment:  Update on Sustainability Measures You Can Take Now with Chris Prelitz. The Orange County Global Warming Committee kicks off their 2013 campaign on January 13, 2013, 4:00pm.  FREE
12 reasons to shut down San Onofre nuclear power plant
December 13, 2012 By Glenn Pascall

San Onofre: Want a good reason to close this unsafe nuclear power plant? How about 12?
Grass-roots efforts score victory in Fullerton hills
December 4, 2012 By Angela Lindstrom

Coyote Hills: Activists opposing a housing tract on open space in Fullerton score a grass-roots victory.
Fracking plans dealt a setback in Bakersfield
December 4, 2012 By From Sierra Club reports

Fracking in California: The state rethinks exceptions to CEQA after Sierra Club sues over potential fracking at oil wells.
Greening Our Waste in L.A. and Orange counties
December 4, 2012 By Jeremy Drake and Marjorie Phan

Greening our waste: Do you know what happens to waste in your green bin? A Sierra Club survey of cities in Southern California makes some interesting finds about who's doing it right.
MLK Weekend Trip to Wawona
December 3, 2012 By Keith Martin
Give the gift of Sierra Club this holiday season

Give the gift of the environment: Ideas for everyone on your gift list. Proceeds benefit the environment and the work of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter.
Angeles Chapter Retreat

Angeles Chapter Retreat: January 5th from 8:30-4:00.  Join us for our annual planning event.  *New location*
Howard Strauss wins statewide Sierra Club award
November 28, 2012 By Carole Mintzer

2012 Bob Hattoy Award: Howard Strauss receives Club's statewide honor for his political activism.

 

 
Los Angeles Christmas by Night Hike

Christmas on Skid Row hike: Each year the Sierra Club leads an all-night trip to bring supplies to L.A.'s most needy. Join us!
Island Hopping in Channel Islands National Park
November 16, 2012 By Joan Jones-Holtz

Channel Islands National Park: Join us on one of our 2013 trips for a three-day three-island tour!
Members, thanks for giving. It's just what we need!
November 16, 2012 By Mary Forgione

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for Angeles Chapter members who step up and donate their time and money.
New era for L.A.'s commercial waste?
September 28, 2012 By George Watland

L.A.'s commercial waste: A new plan to issue exclusive franchise agreements would help L.A. meet green goals and keep costs down.
The Greening of L.A. County?
November 16, 2012 By Dave Brown

The Greening of L.A. County? A new General Plan would quadruple the number of significant ecological areas.
Activists Support Exclusive Franchises for Waste Haulers in LA

Sign our petition!  Support an overhaul for City of Los Angeles waste hauling and recycling.
Election Results 2012

Election results for Sierra Club-endorsed candidates in LA County and Orange County races.
Schedule of Activities e-edition has arrived!

Schedule of Activities e-edition: Get outdoors! Check out Sierra Club hikes, trips and other outings now through Dec. 31.

 
Angeles Chapter Outings Assembly
November 3, 2012 By Melody Anderson & Donna Specht

Angeles Chapter Outings Assembly: 9:30am to 3pm on Saturday, November 3, at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center.  Keynote speaker will be the Club's new Mission Outdoors Director, Stacy Bare.
Sierra Club seeks rate reprieve from San Onofre nuclear station
October 31, 2012 By George Watland

San Onofre: Sierra Club seeks rate reprieve for the nuclear reactor that's been off-line for months.
Climb the highest mountain, but how high is Mt. Whitney?
October 31, 2012 By Wynne Benti

Climb the highest mountain, but how high is it? The ever-
changing elevation of beloved Mt. Whitney.
Angeles Chapter Elections Center 2015
Elections Begin by Nov. 1st

 
40-year-old Clean Water Act under attack

Dirty politics: Why is Congress attacking the Clean Water Act? Sierra Club knows the score — and you should too.
Sierra Club Photo Auction Nov. 10
October 16, 2012 By Joan Schipper

Sierra Club photo auction Nov. 10: Sign up to bid on fine art works by original artists.
October Solar Homes promotion

October Solar Homes promotion: A great time to go solar.
Two important meetings regarding San Onofre Nuclear plant.

Follow updates posted with the San Onofre Task Force.
Taking the solar plunge

Solar panels, coming right up! A Sierra Club member shares her Sungevity experience of going solar.
Save Saddleback Canyon from urban sprawl

Follow updates posted by the Saddleback Canyons Task Force.
Fire exacerbates housing plan
September 12, 2012 By Linda Strong

Montebello Hills: Fire underscores dangers of building houses on an oilfield.
Election 2012: Sierra Club political endorsements

Hot seats: Tight races makes votes cast in these districts very important.
Nominations are Open for 2012 Angeles Chapter Awards

2012 Angeles Chapter Awards Nominations - The Awards Committee invites nominations for the 2012 Chapter awards. The submission deadline is Thursday, November 1, 2012.
So you want to be a Sierra Club leader?
September 7, 2012 By Jane Simpson

Become a Leader: Sign up for future classes at Leadership Training Class.
Chapter historian Bob Cates receives national Club award
August 31, 2012 By Ginny Herringer

Historic moment: Chapter historian and leader Bob Cates wins national Sierra Club award.
Meet mountaineer Tina Bowman, 2012 Francis Farquar Award winner
August 30, 2012 By Emma Smith

She climbs every mountain: Chapter leader Tina Bowman receives the Sierra Club's top mountaineering award.
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Looking for a few good volunteers
September 5, 2012 By Ron Silverman, Senior Chapter Director

Volunteers needed: The Angeles Chapter is seeking a treasurer and an editor/designer.

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