Category Archives: Environment

Family that donated land to TO Open Space has lived in Newbury Park since 1963

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Steve

Ranch on top of the world Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, March 30, 2017 As dementia began to overtake Harman Rasnow in the last years of his life, the 80-year-old loved to sit on his ranch on … Continue reading →

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A week in the life of P‑22, the big cat who shares Griffith Park with millions of people

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Steve

Mountain lion shows the promise, peril of coexistance Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, February 8, 2017 The lion slinks through the chaparral, a blur of movement in the night. Head held lower than his shoulders, he scours … Continue reading →

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Inmates in the line of fire

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Steve

A force of about 3,800 state prisoners, including about 250 female inmates, is trained and ready to be mobilized to the front line Source of this article, The Thousand Oaks Acorn, July 7, 2016 Ventura fire camp inmate Luiz Galvez … Continue reading →

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Don’t blame the smelt: The salmon too reflects the dire state of the California Delta

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Steve

Farmers say concern about one tiny fish costs them water. But there’s salmon too. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2016 By Robin Abcarian, Contact Reporter The delta smelt is: 1) A nearly extinct species that … Continue reading →

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Why a Malibu cave made famous by a Jim Morrison rumor is closing

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Steve

Corral Canyon Cave, long a hikers’ destination, is shut after Jim Morrison fans show their love with graffiti Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2016 Lindsey Templeton hiked down the dirt trail, through the thicket of … Continue reading →

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Comments needed by December 4th to opposed hotel plan that would block historic Calabasas trail

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Steve

The city of Calabasas is pushing plans for the building of the Rondell Oasis Hotel that would block access to the Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail (“DeAnza Trail”). The trail is designated as a National Historic Trail and got … Continue reading →

Posted in Calabasas, Conejo Valley, Development, Hiking, History, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Politics, Santa Monica Mountains, Trail Access, Trail Running | Leave a comment

Photogenic lion meets with untimely demise

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Steve

NPS blames rodenticide poisoning Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, October 15, 2015 A mountain lion found dead Sept. 30 within the boundaries of Point Mugu State Park has been identified as Puma-34, a juvenile female who was … Continue reading →

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Prime parcel to become a forestry lab

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Steve

Sierra Nevada parcel will test ways to reduce mega fires and increase snowpack Source of this article, the Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2015 Forest ecologists finally got their wish: an entire private landscape on which to test methods of … Continue reading →

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$75,000 in rewards offered to catch operators who flew drones above fires

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Steve

San Bernardino County supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to offer rewards for help in tracking down drone operators who interfered with firefighters during three major wildfires this summer. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2015 After the … Continue reading →

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Santa Susana Field Lab Petition for National Monument

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Steve

A movement asking President Barack Obama to designate a portion of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory as a national monument has the attention of NASA, which has deferred the impending demolition of a historic rocket test stand at the site … Continue reading →

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