There is no more vexing public policy subject in California than water. I’ve inched into the subject numerous times over the years for a variety of publications, and I’ve nearly drowned every time. Essentially, California’s human population and the ecosystem… Continue Reading
We have one last weekend before school starts, and – hooray – the national parks are offering free admission. That’s right, there will be no entrance fee at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area or Lassen Volcanic National Park this Saturday and… Continue Reading
We’ve reached the second week of August and, more importantly for many people, the final week of summer vacation. Why, might I ask, does school begin in mid-August? Way back when I was in school – before cell phones, personal… Continue Reading
If you’ve never ridden in a helicopter or small airplane before, you need to give it a try. It’s nothing like flying in a 737 or even in one of the puddle jumpers that goes in and out of Redding… Continue Reading
What: Solstice at the Sundial When: June 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Sundial Bridge North Landing Join Turtle Bay volunteers for a fun-filled time of getting to know our sun as it reaches its highest point in the… Continue Reading
Welcome to the morning after. In the news business, as in the politics business, there is nothing quite as deflating (or deflated, maybe) as the day after an election. The excitement and pressure build for weeks, and election day itself… Continue Reading
What: Peter Gros and Animals Make Special Appearances at Turtle Bay on June 9 When: Wednesday (June 9), 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Where: Turtle Bay Things are about to get wild at Turtle Bay. Peter Gros, co-host of the… Continue Reading
What: Turtle Bay 2nd Annual Festa Botanica, featuring plants, art, antiques, music and gifts When: Turtle Bay Member Party Presale: Friday, April 30, 2010, 4 – 8 p.m. (Memberships available at the gate). General public sale: Saturday, May 1, 2010,… Continue Reading
What: Turtle Bay Exploration Park announces GPS Adventures exhibition opens May 1 When: May 1 through Sep 6 Where: Turtle Bay Exploration Park Cost: FREE with Park admission ($14 for adults & $10 for Seniors and Children) Get lost in… Continue Reading
With Arbor Day close at hand, I would like to share a little history of this holiday we tree-huggers look forward to each year. The whole thing started with a man by the name of J. Sterling Morton. Morton shared… Continue Reading
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