they are asleep, horrid chemicals are released into the air...and their lungs. There is a way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and shift some energy usage to clean solar power to charge Electric cars. This fact faces big money and long odds as the Oil lobby tries to kill the clean electric vehicle, dooming another generation to oil-wars, oil-spills, refinery emissions, car and diesel exhaust, urban runoff of the debris and other ills. (http://DrivingTheFuture.com) There will be "CLEAN AIR--SUPPORT ZEV" rallies and EV test rides starting this Sunday, Feb. 9, in Santa Monica. Next week, there will be rallies in Beverly Hills and in Orange County--your chance to write a letter in support of clean air to the Air Resources Board, which is under attack by the oil industry.

You may be interested in some of the upcoming events:
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1. Feb 8 Sat 1:00 PM: Cook's Corner protest to save FTSP
2. Feb 9 Sun 4:00 PM: Test drive EV, write letters (SM)
3. Feb 10 Mon 6:30 PM: SW-Autry Museums merging (LA)
4. Feb 11 Tue 6:30 PM: Ne'ayuh (Haramokngna) formation (LA)
5. Feb 13 Thu 6:30 PM: Forest Service meets with NA
6. Feb 15 Sat 9am-2pm: Native plant restoration
7. Feb 15 Sat 1:00 PM: Cook's Corner protest to save FTSP
8. Feb 15-16 Sat 4:00 PM: Putiidhem 24-hour prayer vigil SJC
9. Feb 16 Sun 4:00 PM: Test drive EV, write letters BH, OC
10. Feb 20 Thu 12:Noon: DPR tours Crystal Cove CC
11. Feb 21 Fri 9:30 AM: DPR Commission on Crystal Cove NB
12. Feb 28 Fri 8:30 AM: Air Resources Board ZEV mandate SAC
13. Mar 8-9: CSULB Pow-wow

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1. Feb 8 Sat 1:00 PM: Cook's Corner protest to save FTSP Last week 100 color flyers were handed out to passerby, this week there will be new signs (THANKS to anonymous donor, who spontaneously wrote a substantial check to one of the pickets)

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2. Feb 9 Sun 4:00 PM: CLEAN AIR, Test drive EV, write letters Santa Monica EV drivers, and others, invite 100 friends, neighbors and others to a ZEV action group to produce a mass mailing urging state officials to require auto makers to produced cleaner cars. In practice, the only real difference in our dependence on foreign oil is made by electric mass transit and electric commuter cars. It's only the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate that has forced auto makers to grudgingly offer EVs. Many EV drivers have lived oil-free since 1997, when they were first offered; ARB will be asked to keep EVs available for those who want them. Test drive an EV starting at 4PM, letter writing at 5PM. for more info, call the Scotts at (310) 392-1130 or (310) 399-5997 or send email to writethem@drivingthefuture.com

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3. Feb 10 Mon 6:30 PM: SW-Autry Museums merging HARAMOKNGNA The Southwest Museum, financially questionable, has one of the finest collections of Native American art and artifacts. A merger is proposed with the much better funded Autry Museum, which could unite both traditions, if done well. Very important meeting at the Southwest Museum to discuss concerns and ideas. Call Barbara Arvi at the museum for info - 323-221-2164 - ex 240 (PUBLIC WELCOME)

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4. Feb 11 Tue 6:30 PM: Ne'ayuh (Haramokngna) formation (LA) Ne'ayuh board meeting at the Tongva Youth Center in El Monte - 4528 Baldwin Ave. Mission, Articles of Inc., permit, re-opening. KatCalls@aol.com (OPEN TO PUBLIC)

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5. Feb 13 Thu 6:30 PM: Forest Service meets with NA Forestry meeting with the Native American community - please come to hear their plans for the Forest in light of the Bush agenda, plus - express your concerns for Native American issues in the Forest - we need people to let them know we are here with concerns. Forestry SO - 701 Santa Anita Blvd, Arcadia - send to KatCalls@aol.com (OPEN TO PUBLIC)

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6. Feb 15 Sat 9am-2pm: Native plant restoration Native Plant Restoration along Dry Creek Canyon - Calabasas - we are part of a long-term project to restore a native gathering area - with Native people leading the development and plans for interpretation - 9:00 - 2:00ish - bring your water and lunch, gloves, sunscreen, hat - Old Topanga Canyon and Mulholland Highway - KatCalls@aol.com

Haramokngna is the place where 5 Native American tribes came together in the sacred mountains. Planned reopening for the Spring season is Mar. 23. Haramokgna involves Native cultural revival, but also allows those wanting to work in these ancient traditions to learn more about the forest service, the history of the forest, CPR and so on, as well as Native American traditions. Volunteer opportunities are available for the general public as well, for more information email Kat at: KatCalls@aol.com Sunday, Feb 16 - CPR and First Aid Training for volunteers by Julia Bogany - you will get your Red Cross cards - we need this training for Haramokngna volunteers - bring some pot luck lunch - 9:00 - 2:00 - Tongva Youth Center - 4528 Baldwin Ave. El Monte - followed by a short Haramokngna exhibit/curriculm meeting 2:00 - 4:00 - contact Roxanne Salazar - 310-739-1936 (VOLUNTEEER OPPORTUNITY, CALL FIRST) Tuesday, Feb 25 - National Forest history, and information workshop for Haramokngna volunteers - Gerry Reponen will fill us in on the history of the area around Haramokngna - and update us on important procedures in case of emergency - 6:30 - National Forest SO - 701 Santa Anita Blvd - contact Roxanne Salazar - 310-739-1936 (VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, CALL FIRST)

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7. Feb 8 Sat 1:00 PM: Cook's Corner protest to save FTSP Last week 100 flyers were handed out to passerby, this week there will be new signs (THANKS to anonymous donor, who spontaneously wrote a substantial check to one of the pickets)

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8. Feb 15-16 Sat 4:00 PM: Putiidhem 24-hour prayer vigil SJC Thanks to those of you who were able to participate in the Prayer Vigil on Jan. 18 and to those who were in prayer with us. The heartfelt prayer and song filled the air over Putiidhem with our gratefullness to stand on sacred ground and bless Almighty God. The CEQA violations lawsuit is well and alive--more info to follow. The next Prayer Vigil will be a 24-hour vigil beginning at 4:00 p.m., February 15 after general council meeting continuing until 4:00 p.m., February 16. Let us gather at Putiidhem united and strong in agreement to preserve our sacred burial site. Bring sage, chair, and warm jacket. Prayer cloths will be provided for the fence. If you know of a prayer leader who would like to join us or offer a song please email me with that info....Andy Cole, Member at Large, Damien Shilo, Tribal Chair Office 949-488-3484

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9. Feb 16 Sun 4:00 P.M. Locations TBA Letter writing parties in BH and OC.

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10. Feb 20 Thu 12:00 Noon: State Parks tours Crystal Cove Commission tours Crystal Cove State Park (Los Trancos lot) 11. Feb 21 Fri 9:30 AM: Crystal Cove CALIFORNIA STATE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Radisson Hotel Newport Beach ? Pacific Ballroom 1 & 2 4545 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, California Agenda Item 4. Approval of Memorial Groves - As requested by Save-the-Redwoods League - As requested by Sempervirens Fund Agenda Item 5b. Public Hearing Crystal Cove State Park ? Consideration and action Recommendation for approval of the General Plan Amendment for Crystal Cove State Park, as contained in the Crystal Cove Historic District Preservation and Public Use Plan (PPUP) and Environmental Impact Report.
Info: Louis Nastro 916/653-0524 LNastro@parks.ca.gov

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12. Feb 27-28 thu-fri 9:00 AM: Air Resources Board Cal EPA Air Resources Board Auditorium, Second Floor 1001 "I" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email comments to zev2003@listserv.arb.ca.gov The auto makers and oil interests have succeeded in making the ZEV regulations so complicated that they are basically unworkable. Those who wish to make the "sacrifice" that Oilies say driving an EV requires should be allowed to do so! Think of the millions and billions they are spending to push "hybrids" and fuel cells, and how many EVs that would put on the roads! Not to mention the money they are spending on the Iraq oil war. Please email the following:

zev2003@listserv.arb.ca.gov
Attn. Dr. Alan Lloyd, Chair
Please distribute to the Air Resources Board
RE: SUPPORT ZEV MANDATE
Dear California Air Resources Board:
Please support the ZEV mandate, which has been a success at creating real electric vehicles in daily use despite auto and oil industry reluctance. Please simplify the ZEV mandate to let one manufacturer offer an EV (such as the Toyota RAV4-EV) for sale to those who want to buy it. This should be the only requirement of the mandate. To assist bad air regions, let the other manufacturers subsidize the purchase so that lower-income people can drive clean cars. One standard, and one program, will lower costs. The EVs must be available by catalog order from all other dealers to those
willing to pay the price.
Sincerely,
NAME______________________________
ADDRESS____________________________
CITY________________________________ZIP_______________
EMAIL______________________________PHONE_________________

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13. Mar 8-9: CSULB 33rd Annual Pow Wow
Cal-state Long Beach (Puvungna)

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