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Iceland: These mossy stones spin a story of Western democracy
October 31, 2016
The mossy lava stones that “caused the French Revolution.” Credit: Eric A. Gordon/People's World
Eric A. Gordon was a participant on a tour of Iceland organized by the Angeles...
Chapter trip goes inside national parks in the Canadian Rockies
October 31, 2016
Bruce Hale was a participant on a Canadian Rockies tour organized by the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club. He shares his experience about the natural wonders explored on the trip -- and the value of going with Sierra Club. Click here to learn more...
SC Member Nancy Paulikas is Missing - Please Share Info & Help Find Her
October 27, 2016
Update Dec. 2, 2016:
The family of Nancy Paulikas shared the following thoughts of how Nancy went missing and why she has not yet been found, to include:
How there is no simple, easily updated database or mechanism for matching missing person...
Vote in Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Elections - Oct. 8 to Nov. 17
September 30, 2016
The Annual Chapter Elections begin October 8 and end November 17 for the Angeles Chapter Executive Committee and for the Executive Committee of each Regional Group in the Chapter.
You willl have three ways to access the ballot needed for...
Victory for Banning Ranch, a vital O.C. coastal wetland
September 29, 2016
Activists with signs pack a Newport Beach hearing room at a California Coastal Commission hearing. Credit: Madison Hickman
Hundreds of protesters squeezed into the Newport Beach Civic...
Time to take a stand against L.A.'s dirty air
September 29, 2016
We’re sick of breathing bad air, and you should be too. For too long, Southern California has failed to meet basic public health standards for smog pollution, resulting in an increase in premature deaths and serious respiratory...
Invitation to the Sungevity - Sierra Club Solar House Party
September 15, 2016
Come to our Solar House Party where you can talk with Sungevity & Sierra Club representatives.
Meet with a representative from our solar partner Sungevity to get answers to your questions about solar and learn...
Nominate a Valued Member for a Chapter Award
September 6, 2016
ANGELES CHAPTER AWARDS FOR 2015
Nominations Due Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Awards to be given at the Annual Chapter Awards Banquet May 7, 2017
Everyone loves an award and now is the time to take a look around for that special person who...
Four Southern Californians singled out for national Sierra Club awards
September 1, 2016
Sierra Club leader and volunteer Bill Crane.
Each year the Sierra Club gives out national awards to individuals, volunteers and leaders who have shown extraordinary commitment to the Club and to the environment....