Political Committee in High Gear

  • Posted on 31 March 2006
  • By Emil Lawton

The Angeles Chapter Political Committee under the direction of Chair Susana Reyes has been hard at work. Teams have been preparing questionnaires, interviewing candidates, and presenting information to the Political Committee and the Executive Committee.

Why now? The general election is in November and the primary in June is just months away. In the California electoral system, vicious gerrymandering has made each Assembly and Senate district safe for one party, so that the primary is the real election.

Forest Campaign expands efforts

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By John Monsen

and Bill Corcoran

Two-thousand five was an extremely eventful year for our southern California national forests as threats to their health and beauty increased, and the Forest Service issued flawed new management plans that put natural and recreational values at risk.

Photo (c)2005 Andrew M. Harvey/Lighthawk

Sunshine Canyon landfill threatens communities and drinking water

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Bill Corcoran

Unless it goes into a recycling bin, anything and everything thrown away in Los Angeles winds up in the same place-the Sunshine Canyon landfill in the north San Fernando Valley, near Granada Hills and Sylmar. That means big business for a trash company giant and big risks to local communities and much of southern California.

Forest Campaign reaches out to people of faith

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Juana Torres

Wilderness areas, isolated and awe-inspiringly beautiful, have always been used by world religions as havens and retreats to further spiritual journeys and allow individuals to connect with their creator. Today, faith communities are environmentalists' natural allies in the fight to protect our local mountains. These communities have a deep reverence of and respect for wild lands that need protection.

Plastics damaging to health; fetuses and children particularly at risk

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Sarah Mosko

, Earth Resource Foundation

Plastics can pose threats to human health at all stages in our life cycles, with specific risks varying with the type of plastic.

In the process of converting petroleum or natural gas into plastic, toxic chemicals can be released into the air and water supply. For example, vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen, is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics. A chemical called perfluorooctanaote (PFOA) used in the production of plastic-coated non-stick cookware is also carcinogenic.

Chapter says goodbye to Sierran editor

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Nate Springer

Dominique Dibbell, who served editor of the Southern Sierran for three years, departed from the Chapter in February. Dibbell accepted a position as a web editor on the team that runs Kaiser Permanente's website in Pasadena.

Chapter award winners announced

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Lori Ives

The Angeles Chapter will honor its members and employees at the Annual Awards Banquet May 7. The event will take place at the Brookside Country Club near the Rose Bowl. Reception from 5-6pm, followed by dinner, presentation of awards, and a short program.

The 2006 Banquet Chair is > Lori Ives. The Awards Chair is > Robin Ives .

Outings leaders wanted

  • Posted on 28 February 2006
  • By Tina Bowman

Fun, camaraderie, and delight in natural places are only a few of the great aspects of participation in Angeles Chapter outings. Why not increase your enjoyment by becoming an Angeles Chapter outings leader yourself?

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