Marlen Mertz takes a spin through lush Rustic Canyon, where a staircase leads to sweeping ridge-top views. Photographer Jamie Rector follows along on the trek. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 15, 2004. Marlen Mertz Every step through Rustic Canyon reveals a rich history, from the remnants Read more…
Police presence puts a chill on the L.A. leg of World Naked Bike Ride against oil dependence. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 13, 2004. Daren Briscoe | Times Staff Writer You could almost say that the Los Angeles leg of the World Naked Bike Ride went Read more…
Audit says that mountains agency misused $7 million Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2004. By SUE FOX AND ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, Times Staff Writers A state audit has accused the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy of mismanaging $7 million in voter-approved bond money that was supposed to Read more…
The proposal seeks to require costly permits for grading land and restrict development to preserve the Santa Monica Mountains. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 26, 2004. By SUE FOX, Times Staff Writer Los Angeles County’s latest plan to limit development and preserve scenic ridgelines in the Read more…
That walk in the park soon won’t be free Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 25, 2004. Ashley Powers Day trippers, mountain bikers and others will be required to pay for parking in the Santa Monica Mountains beginning July 1. Low on revenue, the Mountains Recreation and Read more…
The president, who suffered some abrasions and scratches on outing at his ranch, insists on finishing his ride. ‘He was fine,’ an aide says. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 23, 2004. Peter Wallsten | Times Staff Writer President Bush took a spill during a Saturday afternoon Read more…
Say no to uncontrollable bleeding Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2004. Julie Sheer | Times Staff Writer The Southern Pacific rattlesnake Ralph Prado kept as a pet last year sank its fangs into him and pumped venom into his body for an unheard of 15 Read more…
Adjusting to a Lion in Their Midst: After the city posts signs warning of recent sightings, some hikers in Griffith Park take steps to alter their routines. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 2, 2004. Christiana Sciaudone and Steve Hymon | Times Staff Writers As dawn broke Read more…
Poisonous past: A 72-mile bike path covers northern Idaho’s once-toxic mining debris. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 27, 2004. Guy Hand | Special to The Times Idaho will officially open the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, one of the longest bike paths in the country, on Read more…
As bark beetles and drought devastate trees, debate grows over how to deal with the threat. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2004. Louis Sahagun | Times Staff Writer Half of all the pine trees between Idyllwild and Lake Arrowhead are expected to be dead Read more…