In La La Land, the home of movie magic, we’re used to our surroundings being not quite what they seem. Source of this article: LAWEEKLY Blogs, May 21, 2013 But did you know, at this very moment, you are surrounded by thousands of tiny containers of various shapes and sizes, Read more…
Twice in the past week at the request of the State Parks trails maintenance department, a group of about 8 volunteers from the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council headed into Point Mugu State Park to begin cleanup and repair of the trails after the Springs Fire swept through just over Read more…
Atmospheric reading at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa tops what some say is a crisis point. Source of this article: The New York Times, May 10, 2014 The level of the most important heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, carbon dioxide, has passed a long-feared milestone, scientists reported Friday, reaching a concentration not Read more…
Orange County officials consider charging two hikers for a $160,000 rescue operation after one is charged with possession of meth. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2013 The discovery of drugs inside the car of a pair of hikers rescued in a multiday search has prompted Read more…
All proceeds go towards mountain lion study. The deadline to RSVP is May 12. Source of this article: The AgouraHillsPatch, May 3, 2013 The Santa Monica Mountains Fund, official fundraising partner of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, will host a fundraiser to support mountain lion research at King Gillette Read more…
Doing research and being well-prepared can make all the difference when it comes to hiking through the local hills and mountains. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 2, 2013 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, the best way to stay safe during a hike is Read more…
Two hikers reported lost Saturday night in the rugged backcountry of northeast San Diego County were found before dawn Sunday “thirsty, hungry, but in good condition,” the Sheriff’s Department said. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2013 The two called Saturday night to report being lost Read more…
The military is working with environmental groups and local governments to create buffer zones around bases where development threatened to encroach on combat training. It’s been a conservation boon. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 28, 2013 Many of the nation’s 440 military bases were established in Read more…
In L.A. County, tests show brush is drying out fast this year because of lack of rain. In Ventura County, firefighters say the parched conditions are more typical of June or July. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 20, 2013 Southern California is marching toward its fourth-driest Read more…
Rescuers have had to evacuate another hiker who fell and became injured in the local mountains. It’s the third incident this month. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 18, 2013 About 5:45 p.m. April 14, personnel from the Malibu Search and Rescue Team, Los Angeles County Fire Read more…