We are sooo happy to report yet, another, victory over destructive sprawl development in high-fire zones.  And, not to mention the climate devastation these projects create.  We offer our deepest thanks to Chatten-Brown our fierce attorneys and our strong allies Endangered Habitats League, Center for Biological Diversity, and Chaparral Institute.  Also, big thanks to the …  Read Full Article ▸

Backgrounder on San Marcos Environmental Justice Element Why an EJ Element? Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 24, 2016, mandating that cities and counties with disadvantaged communities (defined on the following page) adopt an environmental justice (EJ) element or integrate …  Read Full Article ▸

North County Group provided comments to strengthen the San Marcos Draft Environmental Justice Element.  The letter is here   NCG encouraged the city to establish science and health-based buffer zones between freeways and other known and significant pollution sources and housing.  Further, NCG recommended that recommendations from the excellent document released by the California Environmental Justice …  Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club NCG has joined the newly formed Escondido Community Housing Coalition (ECHC) to advocate for strong housing actions in the Escondido Housing element.  The Housing Element is an important vehicle to ensure that our community has fair housing practices and provides adequate affordable housing for residents. We only have a chance every 8 years …  Read Full Article ▸

Join the leadership of the Sierra Club North County Group and North County Wilderness Basics Course on AUGUST 11 at Escondido City Hall for a presentation of recognition. Please come to City Hall at 201 N. Broadway at 5 PM on August 11 or watch here 2021 is our 50th Anniversary and to celebrate we …  Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club NCG filed a recommendation letter today to support next steps for Community Choice Energy Aggregation (CCA) in Escondido and inland North County.   Please join us in urging the Escondido City Council to direct staff to take the next steps on CCE.  SUPPORT further action on Agenda item 12 at the June 16th …  Read Full Article ▸