Results tagged “ventura county”
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Sea of Optimism: The Time to Clean Up Our Coast is Now
September 17, 2013 5:15 PM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
It is true that picking up trash for a few hours won't realign the Earth's axis. But it is also true that it is a fine place to start.
Let There Be Dark: Why Ojai's Dark-Sky Ordinance is Important
September 3, 2013 1:46 PM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
Poor lighting threatens astronomy, disrupts ecosystems (nocturnal bird migrations, bat behavior and sea turtle movements), and disrupts teenage necking.
7 of the Best Stargazing Spots in Ventura County
September 3, 2013 1:45 PM
by Chris Clarke
Stargazing:
This county just west of L.A. also holds some great places to look at those other heavenly bodies.
California's Best View is From Anacapa Island, Says Magazine
August 5, 2013 5:00 PM
by Zach Behrens
National Parks:
Backpacker magazine's latest issue took a stab at naming the best view each state has to offer, and Channel Islands National Park in Southern California beat out Yosemite, Death Valley, and plenty of other logical spots for their pick. I think it's a great choice.
My Street Corner, Your Decision: Homeless Pits Church, Neighbors Against Each Other
July 31, 2013 12:30 PM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
Would you want it in your neighborhood? We all know the answer to that. But how might you feel about being abandoned?
Southern California Forest Considered 'Too Wild To Drill'
July 24, 2013 11:10 AM
High Fire Danger Prompts Restrictions in Los Padres National Forest
July 23, 2013 4:30 PM
by Zach Behrens
News Briefs:
That level of danger means a number of restrictions go into effect today. Of note to campers is the prohibition of wood and charcoal fires.
West Is Eden:
It is a place so quiet that when you bend to the tall wind-stroked grasses the sound you hear is like the softest snowfall. It is the loveliest almost-quiet and satisfying beyond words. It is also a reminder.
West Is Eden:
Held up against Egyptian tumult, airplane crashes, and jury acquittals, this is certainly not global news, but it is just as important.
Volunteer Dies at Channel Islands National Park
July 11, 2013 11:18 AM
by Zach Behrens
National Parks:
A volunteer died at Anacapa Island yesterday afternoon when he was boarding a boat bound for to the mainland.
West Is Eden:
This independence we stand upon, it is sacrifice beyond scope.
Sip, Sip: A Layman's Look at Our Fresh Water Problem
June 11, 2013 11:07 AM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
One percent for the dinosaurs and all the other creatures scurrying to stay out from underfoot. One percent for seven billion people. And counting.
Free Entrance to Southern California National Forests on Saturday
June 7, 2013 3:00 PM
by Clarissa Wei
National Forests:
Saturday is National Get Outdoors Day and the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees in Southern California.
Synergy of Music, People, and Place: The Ojai Music Festival
June 6, 2013 10:40 AM
by Tracy Hudak
Leaving Something Behind: Remembering Chris Martinez
May 30, 2013 11:40 AM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
Chris Martinez left an indelible trail. This is a fine thing, because there can never be enough smiles.
Fox Populi: Near-Extinct Species Makes a Comeback on CA Islands
May 29, 2013 10:00 AM
by Kate Gammon
Catalina Island's Avalon Harbor remains the most polluted beach in the state.
Weekend Trips:
Ojai is very near to Los Angeles, but the land of fruit and wine feels like another planet.
West Is Eden:
Each time I see Two Trees they whisper the same thing to me. If your town has an icon -- and I'm betting it does -- you understand.
The Spell of Now: A Week Alone on a Small California Island
May 7, 2013 10:00 AM
by Ken McAlpine
West Is Eden:
How often do we step ahead when standing still is what matters?
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