As the valley prepares to dedicate the biggest in a series of renovations, a lawsuit blocks some of the work. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2005. By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Spawned by floodwaters and stalked by lawsuits, the long-awaited Read more
Soka University’s sale of its land in Santa Monica range for $35 million ends a long, bitter battle to save a mostly pristine swath of woodlands. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2005. By Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer Ending a 30-year quest, public officials announced Read more
Lush With Flowers, Lousy With Tourists – Death Valley’s stunning bloom draws throngs, straining roads, motels and park services. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 31, 2005. By LOUIS SAHAGUN, Times Staff Writer DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — In the midst of the most spectacular wild-flower bloom Read more
Desert Is Teeming With Wildflowers After Record Rainfall Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 8, 2005. (photos of Steve’s trip in March 2005) By Louis SAHAGUN, Times Staff Writer DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — The wettest year on record here has transformed this forbidding wilderness of scruffy Read more
U.S. Sides With Hunters, Who Clash With Naturalists on Well Issue Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer A quarrel over waterholes in the Mojave is pitting hunters against naturalists, the needs of game animals against those of federally protected Read more