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Irvine's Ambitious Plastics Ban Met a Hurdle: A Closer Look at the Industry Pushback
December 4, 2023
In a surprising turn of events, Irvine's groundbreaking plastics ban, seven years in the making, faced an unexpected roadblock. The proposal, touted as the most comprehensive municipal ban in the country, aimed to address the pervasive issue of...
How to Make Year-End Donation
December 4, 2023
Your gifts to the Angeles Chapter can help us wrap up 2023 with the financial support that we need to sustain the projects and programs that you care most about. Here are a few ways to give a gift: You may make a meaningful tax-deductible...
Five Win Seats On The Chapter's Executive Board
December 4, 2023
November 14 marked the end of the Annual Angeles Chapter Elections. Members cast their ballots both for candidates for the Chapter’s Executive Committee (ExComm) and for leadership of the Chapter’s 13 regional groups.
The top...
McCourt Gondola Moving Towards Approval Amidst Community Concerns
December 4, 2023
Learn more about our work to stop this project in our SoCal Now Newsletter Vol. 9 Iss. 3 (page 3).
Pictured: Mathieu Bonin, Central Group. In solidarity with the community, Central Group activists attend a kite...
A Weekend in the Desert: an ICO Recap of the 2023 Anza Borrego Camping Trip
December 4, 2023
Veteran’s Day weekend was the “first” for many participants of Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO). For some, it was their first time braving a hike. For others, it was their first time touching a kitchen stove...
One Hundred Plus Gather for Listening Session in Ongoing Campaign to Expand San Gabriel National Monument
November 10, 2023
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources Dr. Homer Wilkes held a listening session for a long time effort to expand the San Gabriel National Monument.
Nature for All Coalition supporters...
27 Years of fighting for the planet with the Sierra Club, Interview with Bill Corcoran
November 2, 2023
As Bill approaches the end of his time working for the Sierra Club, I sat down with him to talk about what he’s learned in that time, hear some stories, and look at what’s as true about the Sierra Club as ever.
Bill...
Exploring the Senses and Safety: Highlights from the ICO Retreat at Harwood Lodge
November 1, 2023
Next time you go for a hike try this strategy to enhance your observation. Thinking about your five senses, note 5 things you see, 4 that you hear, 3 that you smell, 2 to feel and 1 to taste. This was one of the suggestions made during...
Join the Angeles Chapter Library Committee Meetings this November
November 1, 2023
Some exciting news for the Angeles Chapter Library!! After much-expressed interest and enthusiasm from members surrounding the induction of the new Library Committee, we’d like to invite you to join our first official meetings. Member...
Healthy Homes this Holiday Season
November 1, 2023
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at an event about electrification at Burbank where various of the presenter spoke about why we work on building electrification. We spoke about the environmental social justice aspect and importance, advocacy...
