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…
Dozens of Californians receive permits to keep exotic species, but the state agency in charge of enforcement says it isn’t able to police violators. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 29, 2005. By CHARLES DUHIGO, Times Staff Writer FIFTY-ONE facilities in Los Angeles County — from private Read more…
Conflicts among hikers, bikers and horse riders cause dust-ups on the ground. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 22, 2005. By CHARLES DUHIGG, Times Staff Writer THE rain stopped, and scores of day hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders converged on the Mulholland Scenic Overlook trail, one 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…