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Remembering Bob Cameron 1936-2010
August 31, 2010
Born in Newport, RI, Bob lived in the Panama Canal Zone in high school, went to college in San Diego and earned his masters degree at the University of Southern California while living in Torrance. He joined the Sierra Club in the early...
DESTINATION: Return To Costa Rica Paradise Beckons February 11-26, 2011
August 31, 2010
Friendly, peaceful Costa Rica is the southern most country in Central America with an immense range of climates, flora and fauna of particular interest to naturalists from around the world. In 1948 Costa Rica voted to abolish its army and has...
Remembering June Court 1925-2010
August 31, 2010
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my wonderful friend June (Weinstein, Frances) Court who passed away in May. She and I met about 40 years ago at a Griffith Park night hike and were friends from that night on. We started going on...
Make Money--and to Make It Greener With Emerging, Eco-Focused Fields
August 31, 2010
Have you recently lost your job? Are you tired of working the same job? Maybe you don't get paid enough, or perhaps you simply want to change your career. Do you also care about the environment? If you do, and you're considering employment change,...
The Passing of a Great Neighbor
August 31, 2010
Harry's death from natural causes on July 6, 2010 came as a complete shock to me. I had just visited with him the week before. Although he indicated he was experiencing diabetes- relatedproblems, Harry said it was under control. He was in...
This Issue's Featured Trip
June 30, 2010
photo by Mike Sappingfield DESTINATION: Return to Costa Rica! Visit volcanoes, rainforests, ecological reserves and see spectacular wildlife. February 11-26, 2011
Hands Across The Sand At Santa Monica Beach
June 30, 2010
Senior Director Ron Silverman exhorted the crowd to break the oil habit, stating emphatically, We cannot continue our dependence on oil anymore. This has to stop here. This has to stop now. Photo by Jennifer Robinson On Saturday, June 26,...
Victory For Open Space In Orange County As Coyote Hills Development Voted Down
June 30, 2010
After nine years of tireless battle, the Coyote Hills Task Force experiences victory. photo by Shirley Gregg An air of celebration permeated the Fullerton City Council chambers after the 3-2 vote to deny Chevron subsidiary, Pacific Coast...
Dana Point Headlands: The Good And The Bad
June 30, 2010
Dana Point Headlands photo by Bob Hansen The Dana Point Headlands property was owned by the Chandler family (Los Angeles Times) for several years before the family sold the property to the present owner, Sanford Edward, a developer. The...