The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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The seed man
December 31, 2004
Why is the Southern Sierran called the Southern Sierran? Ed Peterson Ask Ed Peterson, at 99 the Angeles Chapter's oldest member. In the late 40s, legendary volunteer Irene Charnok told him the Chapter was about to launch a newsletter and...
Club youth group gives award to Mexican rock band for commitment to environment
December 31, 2004
On Thanksgiving eve, young environmental crusaders Juan Martinez and Andrew Anderson presented the Mexican rock band, Maná, with a Sierra Club-sponsored Green Award at the La Banda Elastica Latin Alternative Music Awards. 'Maná's...
Palos Verdes-South Bay Group wins one for hikers and habitat
December 31, 2004
The Palos Verdes-South Bay Group scored a significant victory for wilderness and the safe enjoyment of it. In December, the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, to the surprise of many, sided with the Sierra Club's recommendation for trail usage in...
Hazardous household waste disposal
December 31, 2004
Trying to make sense of regulations can be hazardous to your patience. Being green in one's everyday affairs always involves a little extra work. Separating garbage, carpooling, and all the other small things we might do to preserve our environment...
Birds in the Sierra; trash takes over
December 31, 2004
Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide, written and illustrated by John Muir Laws. Calif. Academy of Sciences and Heyday Books, 64 pages. $9.95 The Day the Trash Came Out to Play, by David M. Beadle, illustrations by Laurie A. Faust, Ezra's...
Santa Clarita development poses as smart growth
December 31, 2004
and DeLise Keim The Sierra Club has officially opposed the proposed Las Lomas development in the Newhall Pass just north of Sylmar, at the northwest corner of the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 interchange. Promoted by developer Dan S. Palmer,...
Chapter sets training workshops for volunteers both new and experienced
December 31, 2004
Among the many helpful topics at this year's Volunteer Training is public relations. A PR specialist will train our activists to most effectively communicate with officials. Space is limited to 10 people only, so sign up quickly. Participants will...
Meet Your Chapter
December 31, 2004
Palos Verdes-South Bay Group The facts Founded in 1965 Serves the 4,000 Sierra Club members residing in San Pedro, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Wilmington, Gardena, Carson, Lomita, and...
Chapter to cruise Alaska's Inside Passage this May
December 31, 2004
and Donna Specht 'Go,' said John Muir after two cruises to Alaska, to readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, 'Go and see! Alaska is marvelous.' Muir's century-old accounts can be used as a guide for modern ship-borne tourists. He was no ordinary...
A year well spent
December 31, 2004
In presidential election years, political action always takes a front-row seat in Angeles Chapter activities. And although the Democrats, and the Sierra Club, lost the Big One in 2004, the Chapter was outstanding at supporting winning candidates at...