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On Feb. 23, Orange County's Transportation Corridor Agency voted 12-3 to certify their environmental report on the Foothill-South Toll Road. TCA officially selected an alignment that bisects both San Onofre State Beach (devastating Trestles Surf...

Conservation Program Coordinator As spring arrives, members enjoying their explorations may notice that wild species are also more abundant. In Southern California, there are several common wildlife species we should be aware of during excursions...

Interim Editor, Southern Sierran It can be very distressing to find an orphaned or injured animal. Though your first instinct may be to help, in some cases it might be best to leave the animal alone until professional help arrives. Does...

James C. Lesperance, former longtime leader in the Angeles Chapter Basic Mountaineering Course, died Jan. 20 following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Ill., Lesperance graduated from the University of Illinois and CSU Los Angeles....

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. Reaching more than 55,...

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...

In 1978 the City of Los Angeles approved a Master Plan for Griffith Park. In 2003, city officials decided that conditions in and around the park warranted the development of a new Master Plan. In the summer of 2003, three public meetings were held...

For years my mind was teased and taunted by the allure of a lush, tropical rain forest. I searched far and wide in videos, television programs, the internet, and pictures before I stumbled upon my ideal emerald green jungle. Photo by Eric...

, Regional Staff Director Expressing outrage at the anti-environment agenda and ethical lapses of Republican incumbent Richard Pombo (R-11th, Tracy), Pete McCloskey announced that he will run for Congress in the June primary election. McCloskey is...

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? Sierra Club members become...