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November 2014

Free 'Decarbonizing California' event features Sierra Club's Michael Brune

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

Executive Director Michael Brune says Club will not back down on key issues like climate change and pollution.

October 2014

Chapter and other groups sue to stop filthy air in L.A.

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.
Sierra Club says vote no on Measure P

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?

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

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

Research of detailed system logs reveal operator mistake.
Wilderness 50 Conference

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

CityLab 2014: Why social factors and environmentalism should influence urban decision-making.
Learn how you can practice sustainable investing

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

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
Join Sierra Club and Sungevity for a solar celebration!

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
Angeles Chapter elections start Nov. 1

You may vote for Executive Board candidates online or by paper ballot.
Obama says 'we must answer the call' of climate change marchers

Sierra Club and activiists pull off the largest climate change demonstration in history.
Thank you, Norma!

Meet the late Norma Sporn, an artist and activist who made a generous bequest to the Chapter.

September 2014

Chapter's new Conservation Program Manager

Angélica González will join Chapter staff on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014.
L.A.'s Climate March: A diverse new mainstream goes green?
People's Climate March Los Angeles

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

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

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
San Onofre: Why should consumers foot the $3.1 billion bill for flawed plant?
Sierra Club board resolution on situation in Ferguson, MO

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

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

Join us for a morning hike and Chapter-wide outings summit at Kenneth Hahn Regional Park.
Next Leadership Training Seminar set for Oct. 25

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.

August 2014

Join us in building the Chapter's Living Legacy Library

Do you have a Sierra Club story? Join us in building the Living Legacy Library.
Will Obama create San Gabriels national monument?

No urban myth: President Obama could create a national monument to further protect L.A.'s San Gabriel Mountains.

July 2014

More wilderness designations in L.A.? Yes, please!

More land protected as wilderness in L.A.? Yes please!
Forum on future of L.A.'s water supply Aug. 9

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

Sierra Club cries foul over Port of Long Beach move to extend leases for dirty coal.
As California's drought lingers, desalination remains hot topic

California drought: State's water crisis heats up plans for desalination standards and plants.
Of Summer Sometimes Blooms
Chapter office volunteers needed

Have some free time? Join our team of front desk volunteers at the Angeles Chapter office. Find out how.

June 2014

One chance to get national forest plans for California right

National forests: Sierra Club underscores the importance of forest planning in California.
The latest man-made ocean threat? Micro-beads

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

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

Wind tax credit: Sierra Club out to make sure this important energy incentive remains in place.
Chapter bids farewell to staffer Jennifer Robinson

Angeles Chapter: Conservation staffer Jennifer Robinson leaves L.A. for East Coast.
George Watland named Angeles Chapter Senior Director

Angeles Chapter: George Watland named Chapter's senior director.
Kayaking? Check. Hiking? Check. ICO takes LA students on Catalina campout

Inspiring Connections Outdoors: What do you get when you cross Memorial Day on Catalina Island with 73 middle school kids from LA? Fun!

May 2014

Save the Date: Bingo Fundraiser, July 13

Save the Date: July 13 - Bingo Fundraiser starts at 5:30pm
Six things you don't know about going solar
Sierra Club activists worked hard for new New Mexico national monument

New national monument: Sierra Club activists celebrate a victory in protection of New Mexico mountains and desert.
San Onofre Priorities: On-Site Safety, Off-Site Storage

San Onofre update: Sen. Barbara Boxer acts to ensure shuttered nuclear plant's long-term saftey.
Stop wasteful spending to fund a study for Poseidon's desalinated water

Stop wasteful spending to fund a study for Poseidon's desalinated water - Attend a hearing May 21 and sign our petition

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