Santa Catalina Mountains

Humble Beginnings Deciding to seek a graduate degree is a task that, at first glance, was a monumental decision. To start, just beginning as an undergraduate student was a dream that no one could have imagined. My beginnings were modest, raised by a single mother, graduating high school in rural Arizona, and joining the United States Army to get out of what I like to refer to as “The Marana Rut.” Described as a life stuck within the farming or construction industries, being married young with many

Well, you’re in luck Santa Catalina is the PERFECT island for you. Catalina (for short) is a island of charm which contains quite a bit of fascinating wildlife. On one of the particular camps, Emerald Bay, you can see bison, Catalina fox, deer, and variety of fish, but it is not the only camp on the island. (There are other camps or cities like Avalon or Two Harbors.) Here is a marvelous, stunning experience that you will NEVER forget! It is a boy scout camp and a part of Mountain Sea Adventure (MSA)

The range mapped in the Santa Monica Mountains is limited on the south by Hollywood, on the north by the San Fernando Valley, on the west by Cahuenga Pass and Dark Canyon, and on the east by the Los Angeles River. Griffith Park is incorporated inside the eastern portion of the region. The vital topographic component of the territory is an east-westridge. Cahuenga Peak (height 1821 feet) is close to the western end of the edge, and Mount Hollywood (elevation 1652 feet) is justsouth of the focal part

It was the most devastating fire in the area, surpassing the previous worst fire in 1980 that burned 55 homes at the mouth of the San Gabriel Canyon. The total damage caused by wildfires in the San Gabriel Mountains within the past 60 years amounted to the loss of 332 homes.      Statistically, Malibu and its surrounding area has seen much damage done to its vegetation and inhabitants. There have been 24 wildfires that burned a total

Two community plan update workshops were held for the Encino-Tarzana Community Plan Area during the month of July. The Encino Community Plan Update workshop was held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Encino Community Center Women’s Club Room, located at 4935 Balboa Boulevard in Encino. There were approximately 88 community stakeholders in attendance, and 22 City of Los Angeles planners participating as facilitators, note-takers, and greeters at the workshop. The Tarzana Community Plan Update workshop

Development of the Encnio-Tarzana Community Plan update involved a three year process engaging numerous community stakeholder, advocacy and constituent groups, as well as on-going coordination with numerous City, County and neighboring Municipal agencies. With over 8 Community outreach meetings conducted and twice that number of agency and staff coordination meetings, outreach regarding the Encino-Tarzana Community Plan Update was both on-going and comprehensive. As envisioned by the Department’s

King’s Gillette’s Ranch is located in the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s a scenic parkland that offers a view of California, in a way never seen before. The place was designed by architect Wallace Neff who had made it for American Businessman King Gillette who invented the concept of a safety razor. Wallace

considered as the driest and the lowest place in North America but also has a variety of outdoor activities, historic viewing, and natural sites. The remarkable landscapes of Death Valley is a place like no other in California for it has snow-capped mountains and colorful sand dunes. The scenic vista of Zabriskie Point and the historic places such as Wildrose Charcoal Kilns, ruins of ghost towns, and Scotty’s Castle are some places of interests that tourists should try to visit. 5. San Diego - San Diego

continental state. On a clear day in California, many visitors have the chance to see the islands over the shores. Within the eight islands, only six of the islands have the Channel Island Fox on their land. The six islands are San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Santa Catalina, San Nicolas and San Clemente. Each island has different features which has given each island fox a different trait compared to each one, but they are still considered as Island Fox.

lava that changes the surface of the earth. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes are just three examples of the many geo-processes that are constantly shaping and changing the Earth. Initially, earthquakes shape the Earth’s surface by creating mountains and geysers. In the article “Historic Earthquakes,” it reads, “High intensities were observed in the northwest section of Yellowstone National Park. Here, new geysers erupted, and massive slumping caused large cracks in the ground from which steam