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Rim of the Valley gets wide support to become part of the national park system
Nearly all of the more than 5,000 respondents to a proposed plan to add a huge swath of wilderness to the national parks system are in favor the idea, federal officials said. About 100 of the responses were against putting the so-called Rim of the Valley...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, National Parks, Google Inc., Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Message from the past
Forty years ago a La Caņada Flintridge teen named Tim Taylor summited an unnamed mountain more than 12,000 feet high and more than 20 miles deep in the backcountry of the southern Sierra. Taylor left behind a small legacy that was discovered last month,...
Tags: Tim Taylor, Gardens and Parks, National Parks, Travel
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The Valley Line: A cruise in the Mediterranean
Enough already! Two weeks of unrelenting temps of 90-plus is inhumane. Maybe Mother Nature was inspired by the Olympic Games and was trying to set a new record of consecutive oppressively hot days. And just to throw in new elements, she sent us...
Tags: Turkey, Italy, Celebrity Cruises, Weather, Travel
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California Weekend Getaway: Santa Barbara the easy way
If there is a more beautiful city in California than Santa Barbara, we have yet to find it. Broad beaches are set against lush vegetation and a hilly landscape that is nestled just in front of the picturesque Santa Ynez Mountains. An abundance of...Tags: Arts, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Commuting, Architecture, Architecture
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The Lighter Side: Our Los Angeles Staycation
As summer vacation approached, my kids started to come home from school with stories of exotic vacations that their friends soon would be enjoying: France, Italy, South Korea, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and even Orlando to see the new Hogwarts Castle at...Tags: Hawaii, Gardens and Parks, Amusement and Theme Parks, Washington, DC, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Desert getaways during the cool season
When the calendar says October, it’s time in California to start thinking about a desert getaway because it won’t be long before temperatures come down enough to make a trip to the desert quite appealing. The sun’s still there in the...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Water, State Parks, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Billiards, Snooker and Pool
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Hiker falls to his death
A man in his 20s fell to his death Saturday morning while hiking in Eaton Canyon just north of Pasadena, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials said. The man, who was not immediately identified, was hiking with a female companion near the second...Tags: Yosemite National Park, Health, Gardens and Parks, Hospitals and Clinics, Injuries and Wounds
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The Valley Line: The season's last dance for the Stardusters
We are now officially into summer, as June 21 was the longest day of the year and the date of the summer solstice. However, in places “down under” such as Australia, this very same day was celebrated as the winter solstice. On that longest...Tags: Paul Green, Georgia, Honeymooning, Netherlands, Travel
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This should be on everyone's SoCal to-do list
No one can resist the charms of SeaWorld, the San Diego theme park that has attracted visitors for many decades. There’s no question that SeaWorld deserves a checkbox on most everyone’s SoCal to-do list.
But the thing about SeaWorld is you...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Amusement and Theme Parks, Nature, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Cell Phones
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Limitless fun for travelers with limitations
Q. I miss not being able to travel due to my limitations. Is it possible for me to still take trips? Yes, travel is accessible for many people with physical limitations. The idea of planning and taking a trip may be daunting and stressful for some....Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Clubs and Associations, Chemical Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel
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New festival blossoms at Descanso
As Japan struggles to rebuild itself in the wake of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed, La Caņada residents will have a unique opportunity this weekend to connect with and reflect upon the nation’s rich cultural...Tags: Ceremonies, Washington, DC, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Arts and Culture, Human Interest
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Around & About
CLASSES Teen Self-Defense Workshop — Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop, taught by instructors from Impact Self Defense, is designed to empower teens and enhance their personal safety. Students learn to handle themselves in...Tags: Book, Chevy Chase, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Arts and Culture, Clubs and Associations
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