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Keystone XL pipeline vote was way too close
November 19, 2014 By Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune

Obama promises to veto any future Keystone votes, but Sierra Club needs to make sure it never becomes a reality.
Sierra Club applauds China-U.S. pledge to reduce pollution
November 12, 2014 By From Sierra Club reports

U.S. should cut carbon pollution by 80% by 2050, President Obama says.
Free 'Decarbonizing California' event features Sierra Club's Michael Brune
November 10, 2014 By From Sierra Club reports

Former Califiornia Air Resources Board chairwoman Mary Nichols and a host of environmental speakers will appear at the free event at USC. Here's how to get tickets.
Sierra Club reaction to 2014 Mid-Year Election results
November 5, 2014 By From Sierra Club reports

Executive Director Michael Brune says Club will not back down on key issues like climate change and pollution.
Chapter and other groups sue to stop filthy air in L.A.
October 31, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Complaint filed challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of LA's regional smog plan which allows for dirty air, deferred emissions reductions and continued pollution.
November Schedule of Activities is here!
October 31, 2014 By From Chapter reports
Sierra Club says vote no on Measure P
October 29, 2014 By From Chapter reports

The measure on the Nov. 4 ballot looks like a parks initiative but it's not. Take time to read the small print.
What's included in the new San Gabriel Mountains National Monument?
October 27, 2014 By Don Bremner

The 346,177-acre designation covers a little more than half of Angeles National Forest. Here's how you can help the new monument along.
Growing native: One family's experience
October 27, 2014 By Kathleen Smith

What's it like to kill your lawn? Sierra Club member Kathleen Smith gives a step-by-step guide to this important water-saving move.
The Angeles-Alerts Listserv Problems on Oct. 23 Due to Operator Error
October 23, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Research of detailed system logs reveal operator mistake.
Wilderness 50 Conference
October 21, 2014 By David Czamanske

Wildland protection is as relevant today as it was half a century ago when the Wilderness Act was enacted.
4 fresh ideas for making L.A. (and all cities) sustainable
October 21, 2014 By Philip Rojc

CityLab 2014: Why social factors and environmentalism should influence urban decision-making.
Learn how you can practice sustainable investing
October 16, 2014 By George Watland, Sr. Chapter Director

With Garvin Jabusch and Jeremy Deems, co-founders, Green Alpha Advisors ® LLC
L.A. Mayor Garcetti sets goal of 20% reduction in water use by 2017
October 14, 2014 By From the L.A. Mayor's office

The directive also asks DWP to cut the purchase of water by 50% by 2024.
California's San Gabriel Mountains to be preserved as national monument
October 8, 2014 By From Sierra Club reports
Join Sierra Club and Sungevity for a solar celebration!
October 7, 2014 By From Sierra Club reports

Burton W. Chace Park Community Building, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
Sierra Club Comedy Show - SOLD OUT

Oct 25TH, 10pm, Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake
 Ave., Altadena, CA
New Southern Sierran/Schedule of Activities is here!
October 2, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Download a copy of the Oct.-Dec. 2014 Southern Sierran/Schedule of Activities now!
Angeles Chapter elections start Nov. 1
October 2, 2014 By From Chapter reports

You may vote for Executive Board candidates online or by paper ballot.
Obama says 'we must answer the call' of climate change marchers
October 2, 2014 By From media reports

Sierra Club and activiists pull off the largest climate change demonstration in history.
Thank you, Norma!
October 1, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Meet the late Norma Sporn, an artist and activist who made a generous bequest to the Chapter.
Chapter's new Conservation Program Manager
September 25, 2014 By George Watland, Sr. Chapter Director

Angélica González will join Chapter staff on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014.
L.A.'s Climate March: A diverse new mainstream goes green?
September 25, 2014 By Philip Rojc
People's Climate March Los Angeles
September 19, 2014 By Jack Eidt, SoCal 350 Climate Action Coalition
People's Climate March Los Angeles: Hundreds of Southern Californians to Demonstrate along Wilshire Boulevard in Solidarity with Historic People’s Climate Mobilization in New York City Demanding Immediate Action on Climate Crisis
AltCar Expo and Conference at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
September 19, 2014 By Lori Pekrul

AltCar Expo and Conference: Friday and Saturday, September 19th and 20thth at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, East Wing, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sierra Club members get free admission to LA Green Festival
September 10, 2014 By From national Sierra Club reports

Green Festival LA: Sierra Club members get free admission! Download your ticket here.
Chapter's ICO volunteer Shirley Hickman to receive national Sierra Club Award
September 9, 2014 By From national Sierra Club reports
San Onofre: Why should consumers foot the $3.1 billion bill for flawed plant?
September 9, 2014 By Glenn Pascall
Sierra Club board resolution on situation in Ferguson, MO
September 5, 2014 By From national Sierra Club reports

Ferguson, Missouri: Sierra Club passes a resolution to support the fact that all Americans have "the right to access all lawful means of peaceful assembly without fear."
Chapter award nominations due Nov. 1
September 1, 2014 By Paul Cooley

Here's your chance to nominate a worthy volunteer or activist to reward them for their good work.
Outings Assembly and Morning Hike set for Nov. 2
September 1, 2014 By Jane Simpson

Join us for a morning hike and Chapter-wide outings summit at Kenneth Hahn Regional Park.
Next Leadership Training Seminar set for Oct. 25
September 1, 2014 By Jame Simpson

Leadership Training Seminar: Want to be an outings leader? Take the next session on Oct. 25 in Orange County.
Learn about the legacy of John Muir on Sept. 24

Green Prize: Sierra Club President Michael Brune will appear at Santa Monica Public Library on Sept. 24 to discuss John Muir's literary and environmental legacy.
Chapter's PAC honors Garcetti, Rosendahl and other environmental champions others for their green goodness

2014 PAC Leadership Awards: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, former L.A. Councilman Bill Rosendahl and others honored for their extraordinary environmental records.
Join us in building the Chapter's Living Legacy Library
August 31, 2014 By By Glenn Pascall

Do you have a Sierra Club story? Join us in building the Living Legacy Library.
Will Obama create San Gabriels national monument?
August 31, 2014 By By Don Bremner

No urban myth: President Obama could create a national monument to further protect L.A.'s San Gabriel Mountains.
August 2014 Schedule of Activities e-edition
August 4, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Where to find all August 2014 hikes, events and activities. Check it out!

More wilderness designations in L.A.? Yes, please!
July 30, 2014 By John Monsen

More land protected as wilderness in L.A.? Yes please!
Forum on future of L.A.'s water supply Aug. 9
July 30, 2014 By From Chapter reports

If you care about L.A.'s water policy, come to Aug. 9 forum and make your voice heard.
Sierra Club cries foul over Port of Long Beach move to extend leases for dirty coal
July 29, 2014 By Stephanie Steinbrecher, Sierra Club.

Sierra Club cries foul over Port of Long Beach move to extend leases for dirty coal.
New issue of Southern Sierran and Schedule of Activities is here!

What we're doing! Here's the newest copy of the Southern Sierran and Schedule Activities for July through September 2014. Download a copy to find events, outings and more.

 
As California's drought lingers, desalination remains hot topic
July 15, 2014 By Ray Hiemstra

California drought: State's water crisis heats up plans for desalination standards and plants.
Of Summer Sometimes Blooms
July 4, 2014 By Fejn
Chapter office volunteers needed
July 1, 2014 By Chapter news

Have some free time? Join our team of front desk volunteers at the Angeles Chapter office. Find out how.
One chance to get national forest plans for California right
June 23, 2014 By Dan Chu

National forests: Sierra Club underscores the importance of forest planning in California.
The latest man-made ocean threat? Micro-beads
June 18, 2014 By Sarah Mosko

Beauty's beastly consequences? Youthful skin comes at cost to the ocean food web. It's time to eliminate plastic micro-bead exfoliants.
Angeles Chapter rocks WorldFest -- and next year you can too
June 18, 2014 By Andrea Alba

Angeles Chapter: Grass-root volunteers took the Sierra Club's important message to WorldFest in May. And guess what? People listened!
Sierra Club fights for Wind Production Tax Credit
June 16, 2014 By From national Sierra Club reports

Wind tax credit: Sierra Club out to make sure this important energy incentive remains in place.
Chapter bids farewell to staffer Jennifer Robinson
June 16, 2014 By From Chapter reports

Angeles Chapter: Conservation staffer Jennifer Robinson leaves L.A. for East Coast.

 

 

 

 
George Watland named Angeles Chapter Senior Director
June 10, 2014 By From Chapterf reports

Angeles Chapter: George Watland named Chapter's senior director.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Header photo: One of four Mountain Lion Kittens P-66 through P-69 © Courtesy of National Park Service]