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Recycled Water is a Source of Water
March 6, 2023
Sierra Club California staff recently attended tours of both the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECL) and the WRD Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) to have a better understanding of water recycling...
Lightening the Load: How SolarApp+ Can Help Climate Activists Push for Solar Roofs in Their Cities
March 6, 2023
Being a climate activist can be daunting, and SolarApp+ can lighten the effort. Since a lot more electricity generated from renewable sources is needed fast, and since governments on all levels don’t move fast, here’s one proposal...
Powerful Together: Sierra Club's Listening Tour Visits Angeles
March 6, 2023
We had an incredible visit in LA with Ben Jealous, the new Sierra Club ED! We were one of the final stops on his 6 week-long listening tour of chapters, and he wanted to hear what we were proud of, and what concerns we had.
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Huge Win for Pasadena: City Council Unanimously Approves 100% Clean Energy by 2030!
February 6, 2023
Members of the Pasadena 100 coalition outside of Council Chambers following the unanimous vote. Photo by Wesley Reutimann
A big win for the local environmental movement in Pasadena, as the City Council voted unanimously to set a goal of 100%...
Swell Energy and Solar Rights Alliance present at Sierra Club Orange County Open House
February 6, 2023
Thanks to Sierra Club members who attended the All-Orange County Open House on January 24th. Sierra Club Angeles, Swell Energy and the Solar Rights Alliance connected with local homeowners to discuss the importance of renewable energy, answer...
Executive Committee Officers for 2023
February 2, 2023
We are excited to announce our Chapter's Executive Officers for the coming term (2023)! Leading the charge as Chair is Dyana Peña, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role, entering her second full year as chair. A resident...
Los Angeles County Phases Out Oil Drilling
January 31, 2023
STAND LA Coalition members attend press conference with LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell's office to celebrate the historic victory
Last month, on January 24th, 2023, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors codified an ordinance that...
Volunteer - Share the Club's Rich History with Yosemite Visitors
January 27, 2023
The Yosemite Conservation History Center (YCHC) is a National Historic Landmark building that represents the rich heritage of the Sierra Club in Yosemite Valley. The Sierra Club still operates the iconic structure as a public education and...
Glendale Voted to Build the Last Gas Plant in CA
January 9, 2023
Updated January 18, 2023 at 1:58pm
On December 13, the Glendale City Council voted 4-1 to approve the $170 million purchase of new gas units at the Grayson Power Plant. Their decision moves Glendale in the opposite direction of the rest of...
A Call For Nominations
January 9, 2023
On behalf of the Angeles Chapter Awards Banquet Committee, you are cordially invited to join us for our annual celebration on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 300 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90033!
Every year, the Sierra Club Angeles...