Viz. News Blog

May 2020

Communications Coordinator Jonathan Howard

The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter welcomes Jonathan Howard as the new Communications Coordinator on staff at the chapter office. He starts June 8th and will be focusing on communications, marketing, and media relations to help increase the capacity of the chapter.
From the Director’s Desk for June

In this, the second edition of the Directors Desk update, I want to continue to share with you the most interesting bits of the job, give you a sense of what the Chapter is up to, and share a brief story about family and the mountains.
Cooking With Gas Hurts Your Wallet and Your Health

You’re paying too much to cook with gas. You’re paying with your family’s health. Your gas bills are going to go up. And in some parts of the country, the gas industry is even charging you the cost of distributing their propaganda. It is time to switch to cleaner, cheaper, healthier, safer, and superior induction cooking.
Wilderness Skills During the Pandemic

We turned to Facebook to see how our members were doing with coping with the pandemic, and the responses have been delightful.

April 2020

EARTH DAY: KEEPING IT IN THE GROUND

On the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Angeles Chapter’s Clean Break Committee and the Central Regional Group held a Facebook Live Forum about the Inglewood Oil Field with local elected leaders.
Metropolitan Water District Raises Water Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Downturn

Metropolitan Water District, the water wholesaler that serves 26 local water agencies in the Southern California region, voted for a two-year budget that will raise water rates during the biggest economic downturn in California since the Great Depression.
From the Director’s Desk

This was my first month on the job for the Angeles Chapter and intense would be a big understatement for what it’s been like to step into this role during a pandemic.
No one’s safe until everyone is safe

In this new age of uncertainty, we must demand actions be taken NOW to ensure everyone, including our most vulnerable citizens, can be “Safer at Home.”
Earth Day Live: LA’s Dirty Oil Discussion with Local Leaders

Watch our Earthday Live Forum with Sen. Holly Mitchel & Rep Sydney Kamlager-Dove to learn about neighborhood oil drilling in LA
Earth Day Activities for Kids

We hope that you’ve been staying safe, and finding moments of joy and peace, even though it's hard right now. We also wanted to share opportunities for honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and what would have been Take Your Kids to Work Day next week.
Wilderness Travel Course Celebrating 30 years 1990-2020

Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) leaders don’t think about counting years until we cross a milestone. 2020 is special because it marks WTC’s official 30th year of operation. Since 1990, we’ve trained thousands of Southern California wilderness travelers.

March 2020

Keeping Our Kids Curious and Engaged at Home

With many schools across the nation closed and communities across the country being asked to shelter in place and/or practice social distancing, we've come up with some tools and resources we hope you find helpful.
COVID-19 IS HERE – HOW CAN YOU HELP?

These are moments when our natural instinct is to reach out and offer help. But how can we offer a helping hand while still being mindful of stay at home policies and social distancing? Here are a few ideas to inspire you to add your suggestions. These are opportunities to reach out while using best practices to discourage the spread of COVID-19.
50 Years Ago - Earth Day 1970 at the Angeles Chapter

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, but the Angeles Chapter was working hard at preserving wild place for decades before.
Meet Our New Senior Chapter Director

We warmly welcome Morgan Goodwin, our new Angeles Chapter Senior Director
ANGELES CHAPTER GUIDANCE RE: COVID-19 OUTBREAK

The Sierra Club has announced new proactive procedures to protect all volunteers and staff from the coronavirus
Take Metrolink and Change the World! CANCELLED

Experience a better way to commute and try Metrolink. Ride the train for free for one day on April 22.

February 2020

"Nuestra Tierra" CA Public Lands Celebration - CANCELLED

Join us in celebrating the recent wins to protect our public lands and rivers with the passage of the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act in the House which protects such treasures as our San Gabriel Mountains, the Rim of the Valley, Central Coast and Northwest Forests.
Carson Refinery Explosion Reignites Fears

Another explosion and fire rages at Marathon refinery in South Bay, home to several large refineries and the worst air quality in the U.S.
Sierra Club Endorsements for the March 3rd Primary

We urge you to vote for candidates who share the view of the Sierra Club about protecting the environment
National Sierra Club Elections are Underway - VOTE!

Those members eligible to vote will receive ballots in early March - find Angeles Chapter candidate recommendations here
Public Lands in Southern Utah Under Threat

US Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced America's Redrock Wilderness Act to protect YOUR national public lands in Utah
Mountain Lions Forever!!

Sierra Club campaign to protect the largest wild cats in California.
Angeles Chapter Annual Awards Banquet - RESCHEDULED!

Annual Awards Celebration Rescheduled:

When: SUNDAY, November 8, 2020

Where: FRIENDSHIP AUDITORIUM
Remembering John Yard, Dedicated Sierra Club Volunteer & Activist

A tribute to John Yard, conservationist and activist