Sierra Club NCG is a strong supporter of an appropriate, higher-density urban infill project in this signature location in the heart of Escondido. We know we must densify our urban and transportation corridors if we are to effectively address the climate crisis.  Further, we must provide housing products for a range of income levels. However, …  Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club North County Group filed two letters this week seeking fair representation of environmental justice communities and social equity in local government actions. NCG filed a comment letter on the San Marcos Climate Action Plan Update.  seeking social equity implementation measures in the CAP. NCG comments to the Escondido Planning Commission on updates to …  Read Full Article ▸

Here is a Media Release issued this week.  Please take a moment to watch and share our Stop Harvest Hills video. The video can be viewed on the Sierra Club NCG Stop Harvest Hills Facebook Page or the San Diego Sierra Club YouTube channel Campaign in Escondido Re-Ignites with Video Release Sierra Club North County …  Read Full Article ▸

The Executive Committee of the North County Group adopted the Sierra Club NCG Declaration of a Climate Emergency at its October 21, 2020 meeting.  The declaration demonstrates the importance of and commitment to climate action of the North County Group of San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club.   In this action we joins 100’s of …  Read Full Article ▸

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 not recommending restrictions, such as San Marcos has, that …  Read Full Article ▸