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National Park Foundation Releases "Happy Trails," A FREE Online Guide to Great National Park Hikes at [[[SHIFTOUT ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:16PMPlus, Experience "Trail Talk," Where YOU Ask the Questions to America's National Park Rangers
Scientists Fight a Deadly Oak-Tree Disease Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:17PMSudden oak death, a killer disease, is attacking coastal oak trees. But scientists have found one healthy swath of forest that could be the perfect laboratory for a preventive treatment.
Around the Region: July 15 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:42PMSeven people were arrested Thursday in raids targeting a motorcycle club suspected of dealing drugs.
Around the Region, July 15: 7 arrested in raids targeting motorcycle club Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:42PMLOS ANGELES - Seven people were arrested Thursday in raids targeting a motorcycle club suspected of dealing drugs.
Expanded camping and hiking in Malibu overturned Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:39PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge has overturned a decision by the California Coastal Commission allowing for the expansion of trails and overnight camping in Malibu's coastal parks. Superior Court Judge John A. Torribio last week said the commission exceeded its authority in 2009 when it approved a plan by the Santa Monica Mountains conservancy which wants to create ...
Welcome to Orange County's sun-kissed coastline Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:16PMHear that? That dull roar, like the sound from inside a shell? That might be the Orange County coastline calling you.
Judge voids Conservancy's controversial parks plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:27AMA Superior Court judge ruled last week that the Coastal Commission overstepped its authority by approving a plan that included overnight camping in Malibu proposed by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Before work, it’s workout time for lifeguards Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:15AMWhat do lifeguards do before work? On select Tuesdays, some get up early, meet on the beach and engage in a little interagency rivalry known as the "Trifecta."At 7 a.m. Tuesday, lifeguards who protect San Clemente State Beach went up against lifeguards who protect San Clemente's...
Before work, it's workout time for lifeguards Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:15AMWhat do lifeguards do before work? On select Tuesdays, some get up early, meet on the beach and engage in a little interagency rivalry known as the "Trifecta."At 7 a.m. Tuesday, lifeguards who protect San Clemente State Beach went up against lifeguards who protect San Clemente's...
First Thoughts: McConnell’s parachute Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:36AMSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal yesterday enables President Obama and Wall Street to escape from default. It also provides an escape for Speaker John Boehner.
Volunteers prepare for citywide work effort Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:15AMAn army of volunteers will assemble in Brookings this month to clean and rehabilitate local parks. The fourth annual Make a Difference Day will be Saturday, July 23. The event was begun by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is held in a different Oregon coastal town each summer.
Trail connections a focus for POST leader Walter Moore Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:54AM• Walter Moore takes helm at open space trust following 24-year tenure of Audrey Rust.
'Give Me Your Cash' may cost Calif. Democrat some votes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:49PMThe hot issue of Tuesday's special runoff election for an open House seat in Los Angeles isn't the economy, immigration or Medicaid — it's gangs, thanks to what may be the most jaw-dropping political attack ad ever run. The video, "Give Me Your Cash, B****," features two "rappers" accusing Democratic ...
'Ball of red tape': Crescent City struggling to find relief for harbor Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:56AMMatt Drange and Kaci Poor/Times-Standard Staff Writers Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series detailing Crescent City's struggle to recover from the destruction of its boat basin in the wake of the tsunami of March 11.
Carlsbad tinkers with Green Elephant; Caltrans hits I-5 fairway Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:00AMA brick — the Taming of the Green Elephant award — to the Carlsbad City Council for its utter futility in turning The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course into a break-even enterprise.
There’s more than meets the eye at Wright’s Field Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMAt first glance, Wright’s Field in Alpine appears to be little more than a wide-open field of grasses — dry brown during summer.
Stater Bros. Plans Calif. Park Donation Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:14PMSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets here said it will donate $716,400 to California state parks, beaches and other natural areas through its Preserve Our Parks campaign in partnership with Coca-Cola.
SONOMA COUNTY SHOWCASES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND OFFERINGS Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:28AMSONOMA COUNTY, CA, Known as Californias premier wine and culinary destination, Sonoma County is showcasing its adventurous side with new outdoor activities and distinctive discoveries. Ranging from farm tours and hot air balloon rides to safaris and zip lining, Sonoma Countys authenticity, unparalleled diversity and endless discoveries create multi-faceted experiences for travelers of all...
Discovery Trail on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula brims with discoveries (video) Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:06AMA bronze statue at the trail's north end depicts a 20-foot-tall tree, used by Capt. William Clark to carve his initials. Another bronze in Long Beach shows Clark examining a 10-foot-long sturgeon. A bronze near the trail's southern end in Ilwaco shows a life-size California condor.
Readers share the sightings that first got them into birding Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:19AMTwo columns ago, I asked readers if any particular bird or birding moment had captured their imagination. I figured readers would offer some pretty nifty replies — and they did. But three things struck me.
San Clemente requests RR fence at North Beach Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:07AMSan Clemente aims to try to improve safety and achieve a less noisy coastline by persuading the California Coastal Commission to fence off a 500-foot stretch of sand at popular North Beach. The city has applied for a permit to add fencing on the...
Redistricting could split city of Santa Cruz in two Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:45PMSANTA CRUZ - It's not quite the Berlin Wall, but an error involving minority voting rights could result in the city of Santa Cruz being split into two Congressional districts, a proposal that has local officials scrambling to stop it.
North County FYI Datebook Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:00AMNorth County calendar of events
Off the Map Week 1: Natural Deceptions Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:00AMAfter I had clawed my way back up the thirty-foot cliff, I sat down on the trail with a thud, passed Marcus the steel water bottle I had rescued from the bottom of the canyon, and began wearily shaking gravel out of my shoes.
Walking among giants: Prairie Creek a destination, not a detour Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 7:41PMSAN JOSE, Calif. -- Two jovial women bounded down a soggy trail with a question: "Where's the Big Tree?" "Look up," I suggested. They barely concealed smirks. The hikers wanted to see the featured tree in the ancient California forest of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It's all about branding. Label something "Big Tree" and wait for them to come. read more
Trail connections a focus for new POST leader Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:27PMby Chris Kenrick Creating trail connections among open-space parcels on the Peninsula will be the next great focus of local land preservation, says the new president of the Peninsula Open Space Trust. Walter Moore took the helm of the venerable nonprofit Friday following the 24-year tenure of Audrey Rust.
Path to public service integral part of Janice Hahn’s family legacy Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:12PMFor Janice Hahn, the lure of running for elected office seemed inevitable.
City approves balanced budget — for now Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:42AMIt's yet to unfold, how Gov. Jerry Brown's intentions to eliminate redevelopment agencies will affect Fort Bragg's balanced budget, as approved by the City Council Monday night.
GOOD Books: Road Trip Lit Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:41AMA year ago yesterday, I packed most of my stuff in a Honda Civic and began a rite of passage undertaken by countless New Englanders in search of mellow weather and vibes: I drove to California. Seventeen days and 20 states later, I arrived in Los Angeles. For me and my partner in crime, the focal point of the trip was eating right. By 'right' I mean gorging on ribs in Texas, chiles in New ...
Land sale connects Skyline, Russian Ridge Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:27AMby Casey Moore In an effort to connect two land preserves and provide the community with greater access to trails and viewing locations, Palo Alto-based Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) sold nearly 100 acres of La Honda-area land to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) on Tuesday, POST announced.
Drizzling on my parade Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:37AMThere was drizzle this morning, and I went out on the back porch to look at it. My glasses gradually got steamier and damper, and soon the whole world was an Impressionist painting. The light rain began to cut tiny...
Beachgoers say they were blocked by Strand's locked gate Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:31AMPeople trying to visit Strand Beach in Dana Point last weekend say they were met with a locked gate 2½ hours after it should have been unlocked, reinforcing their point that the gate leading to the beach through a multimillion-dollar housing development shouldn't be there at all....
In The Know: Is it legal to shoot off fireworks all year long? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:41AMQ: With the Fourth fast approaching, it seems that fireworks are not reserved for just this occasion. Every holiday we can hear them. Is it legal to shoot them off from your yard days leading up to the holiday and weeks after?
New finds and old favourites on Kauai Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:32PMThe Na Pali Coast on Kauai is one of many sights to see on an interisland cruise in Hawaii.
A look back at a great year in Santa Cruz County sports Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:36AMA look back at the achievements, disappointments and controversies of Santa Cruz County sports during the 2010-11 athletic seasons: Sep.
Laguna Beach for $50 per night Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:41AMHow would you like to stay in beautiful Laguna Beach this summer for only $50 per night? Sound impossible in this pricey paradise? Well, check out the brand-spanking-new El Moro State Park campground that just opened for business. It replaced the...
Foreclosures and defaults: How come they're not as high as expected? Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:01PMPanelists offer explanations, but some expect more distress to continue. Vote in our poll or leave us a comment about foreclosures.
EconoMeter: Why aren't foreclosures in San Diego higher? Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:01PMPanelists offer explanations, but some expect more distress to continue. Vote in our poll or leave us a comment about foreclosures.
The Edge, friends looking at lawsuit Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:34PMThe California Coastal Commission rejected the application that sought to build four luxury homes on parcels atop Sweetwater Mesa, one of which is owned by U2 guitarist The Edge. One applicant pulled the request to build minutes before the commission voted last week.
Ojai conservancy obtains steelhead preserve in Ventura River Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:22PMThe latest land acquisition by Ojai Valley Land Conservancy will preserve deep pools favored by endangered steelhead.
More Than $700,000 of Private Funding Put to Work in Cash-Strapped State Parks Just as Summer Gets Underway Thanks to ... Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:32PMPreserve Our Parks Campaign Raised a Combined $1.9 Million for State Parks in Three Years (PRWeb June 22, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8588586.htm
Orange County Set To Host Orangeman Half-Distance Triathlon Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:34PMSouthern California is gaining a new half-iron distance race. The inaugural Orangeman Triathlon will take place in just a few months on Sept. 25, 2011 and will span Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel
Resorts, Hotels, Spas in Santa Cruz County Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:30PMChaminade Resort and Spa Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz 831-475-5600, chaminade.com This divine Spanish mission-style building is one the county’s finest vacation spots. Some of the most fascinating views of Monterey Bay can be found here.
Five coastal California hideaways Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:06AMListen to the ocean from your room in one of these lesser-known inns along California's jaw-dropping Pacific coastline.
Opinion / Local Spin Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:45AMMy 83-year-old mother in Chicago called me about a month ago with what sounded like a simple request. “I need pot,” she said. I thought I heard her correctly. “You need a pot? OK, you ...
(RWire) Athletics: Monterey Peninsula Wins First-Ever "Outstanding Runner Friendly Community" Designation Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 2:40PMRoad Runners Club of America shines national spotlight on California's Central Coast for its runner friendly businesses, government, infrastructure and focus on fitness.
The Edge decides to fight Mailbu ban on his new home Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 8:18AMU2 guitarist the Edge is likely to fight a decision by the California Coastal Commission barring him from building a 1,2000 sq m eco-friendly mansion in the Malibu Hills in California.
U2 Guitarist's House Plan Rejected by California Board Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:25PMLOS ANGELES -- Turning that Malibu dream house into reality is never easy, even when you are a world famous rock star.
nxxtovolunteerlist Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:53PMvolunteer opportunities
Places to get your CRAVE on Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:43PMCalendar of food-related events in and around Ventura County will keep you busy now through July