The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Stop the Gondola: The Greenwashing Persists, but so do we!
March 1, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, the Metro Board voted (11-0) to approve the EIR for Frank McCourt's LA Art Gondola Project. A disappointing outcome. This was despite the dozens of community activists (Chinatown residents, environmentalists,...
Climate Solutions and Special Offers for Sierra Club Members and Friends
February 29, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent storms that have swept through California, leaving a trail of power outages and flooding, the importance of resilient and sustainable energy solutions has never been clearer. At Swell Energy, we believe that renewable...
The water we eat!
February 28, 2024
An overview of growing an edible garden with limited water.
We all (hopefully) know the moment of bliss when you bite into a fresh plum or pick the first vine-ripened tomato of the season. The burst of flavor is often described as truly out of this...
The Plastic Fight: Why Showing Up Matters
February 25, 2024
Last November, Irvine captured statewide attention for its decision to nix a proposed plastics ban despite overwhelming community support. As a longtime activist at the city hall, even I was surprised that the city council voted down the ordinance...
Activist Academy: Meet the trainers
February 1, 2024
Who's ready to meet this year's Activist Academy Trainers? They can't wait for classes to begin.
We have co-created a space where we bring together folks who have been fighting for climate justice and are involved in ESJ campaigns (...
Swell Energy and Sierra Club Angeles Unite to Empower Members with Clean Energy
February 1, 2024
Over the past year, Swell Energy has installed 36 home energy systems for Sierra Club members, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon footprints and promoting renewable energy solutions. The partnership between Swell Energy and Sierra...
Volunteerism and Donating
February 1, 2024
Every corner of the Angeles Chapter is held up by members who are passionate about volunteering their time towards conservation, outings, activism, environmental justice, elections, and countless other areas of importance, all of which makes the...
Banquet Early Bird Pricing
February 1, 2024
The Banquet Committee is hard at work creating an event that you won’t want to miss! Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18th. The event will be held at the Friendship Auditorium from 11:00am - 3:00pm. Seating will be assigned upon...
ICO Gift Wrapping Fundraiser: A Huge Success!!
January 8, 2024
The holiday spirit was soaring high on the 23rd and 24th of December 2023, during our annual ICO gift wrapping fundraiser. Every year, we organize this event to aid our efforts in facilitating outdoor trips for students enrolled in the Title I...
Rooftop Solar Tour Recap
December 4, 2023
Community Activists, local elected officials, and Revamp Energy staff
On Saturday, December 2nd, Sierra Club volunteers, community activists, and elected officials gathered to learn more about the ongoing need for rooftop solar...