The Mid Term Elections are now behind us. Voter participation was at an extraordinarily high level for a mid-term election. In Orange County alone, 68% of those registered to vote cast their ballots. It appears likely that the percentage of voters will rise since there are still votes to be counted.
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Joan Jones Holtz eceives the Bob Hattoy Award
from Sierra Club California. Photo Credit: Sharon Koch |
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| Snow hiking on the Wilderness Travel Course. |
One of the many global phenomena climatologists deem inevitable is the rising sea level. And, in 2019, this could prove devastating to Southern California’s coastline. Due to its Mediterranean climate, the SoCal coast is prone to arid summers and damp winters. This winter, we are to expect quite literally a perfect storm of sea level rise and wetter-than-usual weather with the likely arrival of an El Nino.
The San Gabriel Valley Task Force of Angeles Chapter, the Clean Air Coalition of North Whittier and Avocado Heights (CAC) with the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association (HHIA) have formed a coalition with residents to oppose expansion of the Quemetco lead/acid battery recycling plant in the City of Industry.
No one enjoys receiving bills. Especially if that bill is an energy bill in Southern California where it’s summer virtually year-round. While energy bills are an inevitable fact of life, some Southern California residents may be able to feel a little better about receiving their bill thanks to the Clean Power Alliance.
The 2018 mid-term election voting deadline is less than 10 days away.
Angeles Chapter outings leaders who need to renew their Standard First Aid Instruction will have two opportunities for training. Those who need certification with a card provided by the American Heart Assn. can register for sessions:
9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, December 15
Classes will be held at:
Reseda Neighborhood Council Community Space
18118 Sherman Way
Reseda, Calif. 91335
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter
617 W. 7th St, Suite 702
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 10-5 or by appointment
