Natural forces have limited man’s intrusion in the rugged landscape. Now a federal bill aims to keep it untrammeled. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 20, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer BLACK SANDS BEACH, Calif. — Pounding waves scour these jutting headlands, dredging rock and Read more…
Battle of wheels Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 25, 2005. ByJim Rossi, Special to The Times LOGGERS ravaged the Santa Cruz Mountains in a redwood-slashing frenzy a century ago before a Northern California family acquired a piece of the scarred slopes near Aptos. Intent on healing Read more…
Happy trails for all? When new homes are built next to wilderness areas, buyers and nature lovers battle over noise, parking and access. In Calabasas, they’ve figured out a way to keep the peace. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 7, 2004. By DARRELL SATZMAN Special to Read more…
Wilderness wheels still spin Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 31, 2004. Mary Forgione Once a month or so, mountain bikers who fear losing access to California backcountry take organized “wilderness rides” in places — from Grouse Ridge near Truckee to Mill Creek Trail in Lassen National 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…
Officials give credit for a new park on former Ahmanson Ranch Land to activists who spent years fighting the 3,050-home project. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 11, 2004. Steve Hymon | Times Staff Writer In the late 1980s, Mary Wiesbrock took up a new cause: She Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 24, 2004. Patrick McGreevy | Times Staff Writer Recognizing that urban sprawl is threatening the equestrian-oriented lifestyle in many parts of Los Angeles, the City Council agreed Tuesday to develop a master plan for creating an expanded system of horse trails Read more…
Tycoon revels in the battle of Castro Peak. Radio tower owner fights the feds, county, state and neighbors in his bid to build a ranch above Malibu. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 5, 2004. James A. Kay Jr., a radio tower tycoon from Las Vegas with Read more…