Joe Calderon speaks with EcoJustice Radio on Indigenous protocols regarding archaeological resources and artifact preservatiom through land surveying. He is a Cultural Monitor representing Chumash, Tongva, and Chicano Peoples in Southern California.
Tag: Southern California
Recapturing Our Air Pollution Agency from the Fossil Fuel Lobby
On May 14, thousands of people from across California came to Los Angeles to call for us to Break Free from Fossil Fuels. Jack Eidt argues the only way to do this is to reform our regulatory agencies recently captured by industry, in particular the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Kuuchamaa: The Exalted High Place of the Kumeyaay
The Kumeyaay of southern and Baja California have a rich history of coexistence on the border of California and Mexico in the mountainous region of San Diego County. Here we republish Florence Shipek’s treatise on the preservation of their sacred mountain called Kuuchamaa, also known as Cuchuma, as well as several videos on their culture, history and stories.
People’s Climate Los Angeles – Sept 20 Demonstration
As world leaders gather in New York City in September to confront climate change, Los Angeles will join the tens of thousands of people demanding they take action before it’s too late. People’s Climate Los Angeles — Building Blocks Against Climate Change will happen on LA’s Wilshire Boulevard on September 20th, 1 pm to 5 pm.
San Onofre Nuclear Plant Closing: 8.4 Million Rejoice – By Jerry Collamer
8.4 million people, put at risk for radioactive disaster from a meltdown at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, now rejoice as Southern California Edison announces its closure.
Media Resources: Forward on Climate Los Angeles
The Forward on Climate LA Solidarity March and Rally took place on February 17th, 2013, where more than 1,200 people supported by 101 Southern California organizations and businesses told Mr. Obama: “Solve the Climate Crisis, Take a stand, Mr. President!” Following is a media resource list from the event, including press, photography and videos. Let’s keep it moving forward to heal the climate and our planet!
What Every SoCal Beach Town Suffers: Parking
“San Fran has Coit Tower. Paris its Eiffel Tower. DC the Washington Monument. New York City, the Statue of liberty, and us, we got some downtown parking.”