Soka University site sold to state, to become part of SMMNRA Source of this article – Conejo Valley LIFE, March 25, 2005. By Sue Davis, sdavis@VenturaCountyStar.com A state agency gave the necessary approval last week to complete the purchase of the $35 million, 588-acre Soka University property in the Santa Read more…
A new state law lets local governments slap stiff bills on people who’ve been rescued as a result of their risky behavior. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 18, 2005. Christopher Reynolds and Ashley Powers | Times Staff Writers On the morning of Jan. 9, Ethan Donahue, Read more…
Happy trails for all? When new homes are built next to wilderness areas, buyers and nature lovers battle over noise, parking and access. In Calabasas, they’ve figured out a way to keep the peace. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 7, 2004. By DARRELL SATZMAN Special to Read more…
Audit says that mountains agency misused $7 million Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2004. By SUE FOX AND ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, Times Staff Writers A state audit has accused the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy of mismanaging $7 million in voter-approved bond money that was supposed to Read more…