Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 14, 2005. Hugo Martín A new trailhead will provide access to trails in the lush, rolling hills of the former Ahmanson Ranch just west of Woodland Hills. At noon on July 2, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will open a trailhead Read more…
Soka University site sold to state, to become part of SMMNRA Source of this article – Conejo Valley LIFE, March 25, 2005. By Sue Davis, sdavis@VenturaCountyStar.com A state agency gave the necessary approval last week to complete the purchase of the $35 million, 588-acre Soka University property in the Santa 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…
The last two pumas in the Santa Monica Mountains have produced a litter, delighting scientists Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 6, 2004. Talk about a couple who survived the odds. The last known male mountain lion in the Santa Monica Mountains and the one known female Read more…
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…
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…
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…
One page summary on how to protect against tick bites from the California Dept of Health Services, and how to remove them if bitten. How to remove ticks, from Lyme Disease Association, Inc. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 13, 2004. It’s tick season in the local mountains. Read more…