News

Water is a scarce and precious natural resource in California, yet two thirds of the water used in homes goes toward watering the yard. What can the home gardener do to use less water, enjoy the garden more, and help the environment? Here are 10...

Gov. Jerry brown on Jan. 17 declared a state of emergency because of California's serious drought conditions. Many cities and counties have beguns to feel the effects and have imposed water restrictions. One idea that's been pushed is the...

Have you planned your dream trip yet for the new year? The January-March 2014 Southern Sierran/Schedule of Activities is available for download and perusal. For a more comprehensive list of Angeles Chapter trips and outings, visit the online...

Click on the cover or here to browse our 14 Places to visit in 2014.

As we look back on 2013 to gauge our progress in protecting the environment, one bright spot is the progress made regarding ocean desalination. At the beginning of the year, there were 16 ocean desalination projects being considered throughout...

Sierra Club leader, activist and volunteer Lori Ives died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Here's the story of how she and husband Robin met and shared a passion that would fuel their Angeles Chapter activities for a lifetime. Even before she...

In November, activists opposing a plan to build more than 1,300 homes in Banning Ranch in Newport Beach won a legal victory that reverses the city's project. It's been a long-term environmental battle -- and here are some of the milestones...

Three mountain lion kittens were born in the Malibu Springs area Santa Monica Mountains recently -- and National Park Service rangers have already started tracking them. The park service has been monitoring the health of mountain lions for the...

The Angeles Chapter elections for the Executive Committee were held in November and December. The five top vote-getters were who will join the governing body are: David Haake Carole Mintzer Marcia Hanscom Lynne Plambeck Charming Evelyn...

Make 2014 your year to get involved with the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter!   Come meet our Executive Committee members and join in our team building and Chapter building exercises at the Angeles Chapter Kickoff on Jan. 26. You can get involved...