Michael Herdman’s body is discovered two weeks after he left camp to find his dog. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, June 28, 2014. Two weeks after he ran off after his dog at a campsite and disappeared, the body of an Arcadia firefighter was found Friday on 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…
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…
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…
Source of this article: The Ventura County Star, April 11, 2013 Ticks at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills recently tested positive for Lyme disease, authorities said Thursday. Three pools of western black-legged ticks found along the Coyote Trail were found to be positive, according to the Santa Monica Mountains National Read more…
Every year between April and October veterinarians see an influx of rattlesnake bites in Southern California. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 11, 2013 The western diamondback is the most common rattlesnake seen locally. The snake thrives during the heat of the spring and summer months, when Read more…
One hiker is likely to stay in hospital ovrr the weekend; other is in intensive care Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2013 Two hikers who were hospitalized in critical condition after being found in the rugged terrain of Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon are continuing to Read more…
Source of this article – New York Times, July 8,2008. By NICHOLAS BAKALAR If it’s summer, it must be time for safety warnings about outdoor sports. So here is a surprise: measured by the rate of injury while participating, the most dangerous outdoor recreational activity by a wide margin is Read more…
Flower danger: ‘If you touch it, it’s going to get you’ Source of this article – The Orange County Register, March 23, 2008 By EUGENE W. FIELDS A pretty purple-flowered bush blooming on the hills of the burned areas in Santiago and Modjeska canyons is a danger to people, according Read more…
After 2 months, officials declare it contained. The second-largest fire in state history has burned 375 square miles and injured 44 firefighters. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 3, 2007 Firefighters finally declared victory over the Zaca fire Sunday. The blaze was declared fully contained at 6 Read more…