Much California acreage considered ‘nonvital’ in a Bush administration plan is worth keeping, say local officials and conservationists. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 28, 2006 By Bettina Boxall and Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writers REDDING — Mountain property with dramatic views, the headwaters of salmon streams, Read more…
California’s once-renowned system, a playground for nearly 80 million visitors a year, languishes as funding and maintenance fall short. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 29, 2006 By Hugo Martín, Times Staff Writer Frank Sissons’ ’75 Chevy pickup growls as it bounces up a rutted dirt road Read more…
The GOP can’t break a filibuster. But it passes $40 billion in budget cuts after the vice president returns from abroad to break a tie. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 22, 2005. By Richard Simon and Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — The Senate on Read more…
Sen. Ted Stevens’ cause has lasted two decades. His latest effort, tied to the military spending bill, provides a vivid look at power politics. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 20, 2005. By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Two years ago, after his decades-old crusade Read more…
A California congressman withdrew a controversial proposal Friday to create a recreational hunting facility for wounded military personnel and disabled veterans on Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands National Park. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2005 By Tim Reiterman and Richard Simon, Times Staff Read more…
GOP leaders take steps to link plans allowing energy exploration in the Alaskan tundra with a bill funding Defense Department operations. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 16, 2005 By Richard Simon Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — In a last-ditch effort to authorize oil drilling in the Read more…
Critics say the proposals, purged from budget bill, could have led to selling parkland to developers. A Nevada congressman says he’ll try again. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 14, 2005. By Janet Wilson and Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writers Republicans in Congress late Tuesday stripped proposed Read more…
California congressman seeks to convert the public park into a recreation and training area for the armed forces. Critics cry foul. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 10, 2005. FOR THE RECORD: Santa Rosa Island —A headline in Saturday’s California section said: “Military Wants Santa Rosa Island.” Read more…
Thousand Oaks leaders decide against a special election to fill the seat of the late city official. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 8, 2005 By Gregory W. Griggs Times Staff Writer The Thousand Oaks City Council has decided to appoint someone to fill the seat of Read more…
House bill would allow mining claim holders to purchase the federal property. Some fear it would open national parks to development. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 4, 2005 By Janet Wilson and Tim Reiterman, Times Staff Writer MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE — Standing at the foot of Read more…