‘No one has called me more names than Erin Brockovich, and I’ve called her everything in the book, but we love each other.’ Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 7, 2005. By Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer Ed Masry, the flamboyant, crusading environmental lawyer portrayed by actor 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…
The U.S. is ordered to reimburse fees paid by oil and gas firms for tracts off the California coast where drilling has long been delayed. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 18, 2005 By KENNETH R. Weiss, Times Staff Writer A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Read more…
A House bill would let mining firms and others buy federal acreage at a deep discount. Foes say it affects many holdings in the Sierra and deserts. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer A budget bill that the House Read more…
Pointing to Katrina’s hit to fuel supplies, some in Congress seek to diversify by loosening a ban covering areas such as offshore California. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005. By Richard Simon and Kenneth R. Weiss Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Citing hurricane damage to Read more…
Backers of industry lobbyist Cindy Tuck, picked to run the state clean-air board, blame Democrats’ dispute with GOP’s Schwarzenegger. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2005. By Dan Morain Times Staff Writer SACRAMENTO — In a rare move, an increasingly partisan state Senate on Thursday rejected Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2005. By Scott Doggett Times Staff Writer It’s a big dispute for such a small road. An obscure 8 1/2 -mile jeep track in the White Mountains northeast of Bishop has escalated into the latest battleground between groups seeking vehicle Read more…
Hikers fixated on conquering the Pacific Crest Trail share their thoughts — and about five miles — as the route winds through the Angeles National Forest. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2005. By Vernon Loeb, Times Staff Writer Brandon BRAGG stops on the Pacific Crest Read more…
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…
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…