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Sierra Club Opposes Expansion of the Quemetco Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Plant
October 31, 2018 By Joan Licari, San Gabriel Valley Task Force
Residents Have a New Choice for Renewable Energy in LA and Ventura Counties
October 29, 2018 By Theresa Tran, Communications Committee
Have you cast your vote yet?
October 27, 2018 By Chapter Staff
Sierra Club outings leaders: Need to update your first aid certification? December 15th, sign up
December 3, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Sierra Club’s Presentation of Dr. Keeling’s Curve a Hit!
October 10, 2018 By Chapter Staff
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Now Observed as a Sierra Club Holiday
October 7, 2018 By Chapter Staff
Campaign to stop rebuilding gas power plants in LA is marching on
Get Your Personal Voting Guide With Sierra Club Endorsements
October 4, 2018 By Chapter Staff
Chapter Awards Nominations Due Nov 1
September 17, 2018 By Chapter Staff
How to meet California's housing needs and protect the environment
September 10, 2018 By From Sierra Club California
Wait! Before you throw out that food …
September 10, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Remember to register and vote in Nov. 6 mid-term elections
September 10, 2018 By Sharon Koch
September 18, 2018 Monthly Airport Marina Group Meeting at Chace Park 7 pm - 8:30 pm
September 7, 2018 By Jeanette Vosburg
Big turnout, plenty of elected officials at Angeles Chapter’s fundraiser for California Sierra Club PAC
August 30, 2018 By Frank Gruber
5 things policy-makers should do right now about California's wildfires
August 27, 2018 By By Kathryn Phillips
Microfibers aren't a micro problem for our oceans
July 27, 2018 By Hoiyin Ip
How young activists become planet protectors
July 27, 2018 By Angelica Gonzalez
Calling all Outings Leaders: Is your first aid certification current?
July 26, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Join us in a salute to our green leaders at the 2018 Political Leadership Awards
July 23, 2018 By Susana Reyes
Dr. Keeling's Curve
July 23, 2018 By By Steve Wicke
Our Ballona Watershed is 130 Square Miles - 85% of Rainwater has been wasted, draining to the ocean since Storm Drains in 1917 to present.
SIERRA CLUB AIRPORT MARINA GROUP – Summer Issue While we are DARK at Chase Park in July and August there are things you can do --- PLEASE READ
July 17, 2018 By Jeanette Vosburg

SIERRA CLUB AIRPORT MARINA GROUP – Summer Issue While we are DARK at Chase Park in July and August there are things you can do --- PLEASE READ
In Culver City, people power scores a victory over big oil
June 26, 2018 By By Monica Embrey
The Sierra Club activist who forever changed a beloved coastal park -- and how she did it
June 21, 2018 By By Mike Sappingfield
Video: The problem with building a desalination plant in Huntington Beach
June 21, 2018 By From Chapter reports
SoCal water agency to again vote on Bay Delta water tunnels. Tell them to say no!
June 21, 2018 By By Charming Evelyn
Stop Pruitt's quest to help industrial polluters
May 27, 2018 By Liz Perera
All are invited to Climate Action Retreat on July 5
May 27, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Join us for a free screening of new film 'Reinventing Power' on June 5
May 27, 2018 By From national reports
In honor of Tom Politeo
Appreciation: John Robinson, Sierra Club leader, hiker, climber and author
April 30, 2018 By Bob Cates
Obituary: John Robinson, whose hiking books introduced Angelenos to their wild backyard
April 30, 2018 By Glenn Pascall
Why a shuttered West Covina landfill should remain open space
April 26, 2018 By San Gabriel Valley Task Force
Schedule of Activities for May 2018
April 23, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Why California fights the plastic waste stream (and why you should too)
April 9, 2018 By Eddie Moreno
Gray skies over Glendale? Join us for April 10 rally to oppose power plant expanson
March 30, 2018 By From Chapter reports
News: Don't let L.A.'s recycling plan get trashed
March 29, 2018 By From Sierra Club national reports
Reserve Your Place at Awards Banquet May 6
March 26, 2018 By Chapter reports

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff will be the keynote speaker. Reservations are $40.  Deadline: April 24, 2018.
Why Earth Day still matters
March 26, 2018 By Tom Politeo
Earth Day 2018: Southern California activities
March 26, 2018 By Angelica Gonzalez
Stop ludicrous scheme to pump the Mojave Desert water! Major VOTE Tonight 5pm
Register now for Ballona Creek Watershed workshop and tour April 14-15
March 16, 2018 By Jeannette Vosburg
Stand up for LA's Recycling Program on March 7th press conference & rally
Sierra Club hosts one-night-only climate change play 'Dr. Keeling's Curve'
February 25, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Learn about the Ballona Creek Watershed at April workshop and bus tour
February 23, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Ready to go zero waste? We'll show you how at April 7 expo
February 22, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Join us Feb. 24 at Sierra Club Open House!
February 16, 2018 By From Chapter reports
Ready to go zero waste? Learn how at April 7 fair-expo
February 16, 2018 By Angelica Gonzalez
Schedule of Activities for March-June 2018
February 16, 2018 By From Chapter reports
10 ways the Trump administration is ruining America's public lands
February 16, 2018 By Sierra Club Media Team
First person: L.A. environmental activist Nalleli Cobo
February 16, 2018 By Nalelli Cobo

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