The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Learn about dangerous releases from Torrance refinery -- and what you can do about it
October 1, 2015
The accidental release of modified hydrofluoric acid (MHF) at the recently sold ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance on Sept. 6 was a warning sign and wakeup call for South Bay communities.
Join the Torrance Refinery Action...
Angeles Chapter intern launches environmental podcast
September 29, 2015
In 2014 Marjorie Alexander joined the Sierra Club for the first time and hit the ground running.
She helped design the John Muir book published by the Chapter, which came out this year, interned at Angeles Chapter headquarters during the...
Help us preserve open space at Banning Ranch in Newport Beach
September 25, 2015
Learn the the facts about the 1,375 homes and resort complex planned for Banning Ranch in Newport Beach, and how you can help save all 401 acres of Banning Ranch as open space for future generations.
You can sign our petition to let the...
Leadership Training Committee announces new administrator
September 25, 2015
The Chapter's Leaderhip Training (LTC) and Outings Management (OMC) committees announce a new team approach to the duties of the LTC Administrator a role that provides guidance and records managment for outings leader candidates.
Former...
Want to help grow the Chapter's outings program? Come to Outings Assembly on Nov. 1
September 25, 2015
Join us for the annual Angeles Chapter Outings Assembly on Nov. 1 at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles.
The theme this year is "Communication, Social Media and National Parks 2016." A program agenda will be provided, with...
Fire in Montebello Hills raises new dangers about housing proposal
September 24, 2015
Officials in Montebello, Calif., have confirmed that damage from a recent wildfire was more extensive than previously reported.
The Lincoln Fire began around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 near the Rio Hondo River section of the Whittier Narrows. The...
Back to the beach: Access in Malibu reopens
September 24, 2015
Finally! The path and pristine views along one of Malibu's most exclusive coastlines are now easily accessible to all of us. After a decade long legal fight that pitted public access advocates against a wealthy homeowner who refused to build...
Check out Sierra Club's new logo (yes, the tree stays)
September 22, 2015
Hey Google, you aren't the only one with a new logo. The Sierra Club has rolled out a new, cleaner symbol.
Don't worry, after 124 years, it's still the emblematic sequoia tree. It's still Yosemite Valley. And it's still our...
Come to the Fall Festival at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
September 16, 2015
Photo Provided by Patti Barnes
Join us from 3-6 pm, Saturday, September 26, for wine, cheese, hors-doeuvres, festive lunch and music at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary deep in Modjeska Canyon. Our guide will lead a nature walk through the winding...
Want to reward a special Chapter volunteer? Award nominations due Dec. 15
September 10, 2015
Everyone loves to receive an award, and now is the time to take a look around for that special person who volunteers tirelessly in service to the Sierra Club through conservation, outings, activism, advocacy and leadership. Let’s celebrate the...
