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Category Archives: Environment
Wildlife camera catches uncollared mountain lion roaming the Hollywood Hills
An uncollared mountain lion was caught on camera roaming the Hollywood Hills just after midnight recently — the first official evidence of a cougar inhabiting a specially preserved parcel of land in Laurel Canyon, wildlife advocates say. “Neighbors have constantly … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Los Angeles, Mountain Lions, Wildlife
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Conservancy grant enough to complete Sapwi Trails in Thousand Oaks
CRPD project to receive $1.67M Source of this article, the Thousand Oaks Acorn, June 29, 2017 The only community park in Thousand Oaks’ master plan that remains undeveloped is one step closer to breaking ground. The advisory committee for the … Continue reading
Mountains fund celebrates champions of preservation
Pavley, Parks among 11 female honorees Source of this article, the Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 18, 2017 Spring showers and a Chumash prayer ushered in the who’s who of environmental champions honored at the second annual Santa Monica Mountains Fund … Continue reading
Neighbors suffer Wildwood woes in Thousand Oaks
Nearby streets fill with visitors’ cars Source of this article, the Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 27, 2017 Wildwood Regional Park might have too much of a good thing. Drawn to the open-space area by its main attraction, Paradise Falls, weekend … Continue reading
Family that donated land to TO Open Space has lived in Newbury Park since 1963
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
A week in the life of P‑22, the big cat who shares Griffith Park with millions of people
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
Inmates in the line of fire
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
Posted in California, Southern California, Wildfire
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Don’t blame the smelt: The salmon too reflects the dire state of the California Delta
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
Why a Malibu cave made famous by a Jim Morrison rumor is closing
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
Comments needed by December 4th to opposed hotel plan that would block historic Calabasas trail
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