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…
Lawmaker questioned about Abramoff Ties. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 14, 2006. By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer TRACY — Growing up on the family ranch here, Rep. Richard W. Pombo (R-Tracy) says, he learned that “you have to work till you’re done. There’s nobody else Read more…
Ventura County supervisors vote to keep development out of thousands of acres separating Ventura and Santa Paula. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 8, 2006 By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer Ventura County supervisors tightened development rules for 27,900 acres between Ventura and Santa Paula on Tuesday Read more…
In the best of times, the desert’s a tough place for a fish. At Devil’s Hole, times have been better. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 6, 2006. By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer SHOSHONE, Calif. — The imperiled Devil’s Hole pupfish, which has been clinging to Read more…
Irate scientists say the administrator ignored or misconstrued their recommendations in proposed new rules on soot and dust pollution. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2006 By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer In an unprecedented action, the Environmental Protection Agency’s own scientific panel on Friday challenged Read more…
Officers deployed to capture cougar outside Willmar home – February 1, 2006. By Peter Cox, West Central Tribune (Willmar, Minnesota) WILLMAR — Chris Buzzeo had just picked up a co-worker on Sixth Street on his way to work Tuesday morning when he noticed something up in a tree. ‘“Did you Read more…
As housing plans move ahead in northern L.A. County, students push to create a preserve for the wild blossoms that cover Gorman Hills in spring. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 30, 2006 By Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writer The hills on Los Angeles County’s northern frontier 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…
Supervisors will include increasing the use of bicycles, buses, trains in area’s growth guidelines. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2006 By Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer Can a Southern California county manage its growth without continually building new highways or widening existing ones? The Ventura Read more…
Yahoo and others reveal queries from millions of people; Google refuses. Identities aren’t included, but the data trove stirs privacy fears. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 20, 2006 By Joseph Menn and Chris Gaither Times Staff Writers (Webmaster’s Note: Usually only articles that deal with trails Read more…