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New trails make new "linear parks" in southern Alameda County
November 13, 2018
The Sierra Club wants to expand access to southern Alameda County’s parklands. One way to do that is to encourage the development of more multi-use trails known as “linear parks,” used by cyclists and pedestrians. There are many promising sites for...
North Berkeley BART parking lot presents a rare opportunity for affordable housing
October 18, 2018
A discussion about the potential for housing on the parking lots surrounding the North Berkeley BART station started back in March 2018 — first with a viral tweet, and followed by a community meeting that showcased an overall tone of support for...
Don't let SF derail a plan to save California rivers
October 16, 2018
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is joining the Trump Administration to fight against protections for the Tuolumne River and San Francisco Bay. They are opposing the State Water Boards, the consensus of the scientific community, the Bay...
Plant a tree with us and improve the local environment
October 10, 2018
Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees with the Sierra Club!
In memory: Mark Woodbury, longtime Sierra Club hike leader and activist
October 10, 2018
Longtime Sierra Club hike leader and environmental activist Mark Woodbury passed away in September on his 93rd birthday. Mark led over 300 hikes for the Sierra Club, mostly in the East Bay Hills and Mount Diablo. He knew Tilden Park the way other...
Learn to snowcamp in our training series' 50th year!
October 9, 2018
We are here to help you extend your horizons into winter. Be part of snowcamping history by joining us for our 50th season!
Microbrewery ordinance has unresolved impacts on agricultural lands
September 13, 2018
In recent months, Alameda County staff have circulated proposed zoning amendments, adding microbrewing as a permitted use in agricultural areas. Without a requirement that the production of beer be derivative from crops cultivated in Alameda County...
Judge sides with open government in case about Point Molate's future
September 12, 2018
There was an important legal victory for open government this week. In strong language, a federal judge suggested she was inclined to deny the City of Richmond’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by environmental groups (with the...
Get on the bus to Fresno to save our clean car standards
September 11, 2018
In August the Trump administration unveiled its new proposed fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, which would roll back the clean car standards for these vehicles put in place under the Obama...
Help spread clean transit buses across the state
September 11, 2018
The main state agency that oversees air pollution control is set to consider the Innovative Clean Transit Rule to make sure local transit agencies phase out their polluting buses and phase in clean, zero-emission electric buses. Please help get this...