The North County Group of the Sierra Club San Diego is committed to helping our members explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. We want to help people, especially our young people, to experience and develop a relationship with nature. We are also committed to land use planning that protects natural … Read Full Article ▸
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Urge Escondido to restrict campaign $$ from developers and those with financial interests
Escondido will be considering some significant changes in its election rules at the Oct 21, 2020 meeting (item 10, pg 302-3060). Sierra Club supports staff recommendation for the reduction in campaign contributions--even though they are still quite high compared to other areas. But, the staff is … Read Full Article ▸
Please attend Rancho Lilac Public Workshop Oct 15th 6PM on Zoom
Please attend SANDAG’s October 15 zoom meeting (details below) and remind SANDAG that Rancho Lilac was acquired to conserve species and habitats, providing a “net environmental benefit” above and beyond traditional mitigation, and not for recreational purposes. Suggested talking points have been … Read Full Article ▸
Escondido Mayor McNamara files Support for North County MSCP
One of the most important decisions to be made about the fate of wildlife and plant species in the North County, will be decided on October 28 by the San Diego Board of Supervisors. Last week, Escondido Mayor Paul McNamara sent a letter to Chair Cox and the Board of Supervisors and joined us to … Read Full Article ▸
NCG filed comments on Escondido East Valley specific plan, encouraging density, quality infill
NCG ConsCom has filed comments to encourage quality, sustainable, and transportation oriented development in the East Valley area. This area is east of the old Palomar Hospital and undergoing new planning. … Read Full Article ▸
San Diego Coalition Opposes Palomar Heights Proposal
On October 21, the Escondido City Council will vote on the Palomar Heights proposal. NCG, along with a strong coalition of nearly 15 local organizations, has opposed this project for being significantly under-density and not including enough affordable housing. On September 18, the coalition … Read Full Article ▸
Sierra Club Endorses North County Candidates in Local Races
The Sierra Club has endorsed five candidates running in inland North County elections. The endorsed candidates are as follows: Escondido City Council Don Greene, District 3 Andres Yanez, District 4 San Marcos City Council Alan Geraci, District 3 Neil Kramer, District 4 Vista … Read Full Article ▸