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Join the Angeles Chapter for a fascinating tour of China; experience the art, architecture, language, and cuisine of this country's ancient and modern civilizations. We'll tour picturesque rural landscapes and congested cityscapes, appreciating the...

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...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn't the only man whose life was commemorate on Jan 15. Eighty people convened on the summit of a hill near Altadena the same day to celebrate the recent legal victory granting public access to the gravesite of Owen...

Of all the attractive tropical destinations in the world, Costa Rica is one of the most diverse and exciting. Its features range from tropical rainforests and palm-lined beaches to cool, high-elevation towns, active volcanoes to windswept...

, 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...