Environment
Caltrans Faces $15,000 Fine
The California Department of Transportation could face up to$15,000 in fines for alleged water quality violations.
Global Warming and Land Use
Debate about how the Greenhouse effect is changing the environment has been scientific in nature -- now it's time for a radically new approach -- one that includes land use.
California's New Green Mood
California is spending more on the environment as the state's giant and influential electorate is demandinggreener communities and environmental protections.
Where Are Toads in Newhall Ranch?
Daily News Editorial blasts U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to stop development for arroyo southwestern toads.
Environmental Group To Buy Wildlife Habitat
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will buy land in theSanta Clara River Watershed to provide a habitat link.
Conservancy To Expand Land Holdings
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is embarking on its largest expansion in 10 years, linking two parts of the Angeles Forest.
Irvine Company Supports Open Space
$20 million for the preservation and restoration of open space on Irvine Ranch committed by Irvine Company and the foundation formed by it's Chairman.
Cities Choose Renewable Energy Sources
Oakland, Santa Monica and Palmdale have become the first cities in the state to choose "green power."
Clash over North Coast's Redwoods
Pacific Lumber, environmentalists clash over loggingin the last unprotected area within the Headwaters Forest Reserve in California's North Coast.
Plan to Dump Runoff In Delta Dropped
Controversial plan to drain agricultural runoff into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is rejected.
California's Coastline At Risk
FEMA report says erosion will destroy 5,000 homes along California' coast over next 60 years.
EPA to Reward Environmental Performance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency elevated its efforts to work with businesses which have achieved a higher environmental performance level beyondlegal compliance requirements.
Choppers Could Ruin Wilderness Experience
Environmentalists fight against lumber company plans to use helicopters in logging operations in theNorth Coast region of California.
Top 25 LA County Environmental Firms
LA Business Journal's weekly list focuses on top environmental firms in Los Angeles County.
Farmlands Turning To Junkyards
Los Angeles yard clippings used as mulch in Ventura County farms contain metal and plastic and are harming agriculture.
LA River Gets Funding Stream
Much-maligned Los Angeles River is expected to receive state funding and become a state parkway.
The Future of the Sierra Nevada
The largest timber company in California has adopted a clear-cutting strategy that threatens the future of the Sierra Nevada.
Lawsuit Over Wood-burning Fireplace Ban
Palo Alto hit with a lawsuit by industry group over city's ban on wood-burning fireplaces.
Government Exempts Central Valley Pollution
San Joaquin counties would have failed new EPA standards; new funds for UC Merced to "enhance environmental stewardship."
Develop Alternative Energy -- Oil is Running Out
Editorial argues that end of cheap oil upon which Southern California's industry is based is running out, and the region faces dramatic impacts.
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