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Homes still being built in high fire zones

Homes still being built in high fire zones

Despite the risk of building a home, selling a home and moving into a home in a high risk fire zone, companies, homeowners and governments still find it acceptable finds the LA Times today. "This is a land rush into danger," said Roger Kennedy, former director of the National Park Service and author of a recent book on wildfires. "A land rush by people who do not understand what they are doing and who... more ›

King Gillette Ranch Opens Today

King Gillette Ranch Opens Today

Yup, it's what you were thinking -- razors. The baron of a clean shave himself, King Camp Gillette, bought this land off of the now Mulholland Hwy in 1926 after making a fortune in the early 1900s off of the safety razor. Today, his home and ranch are open to the public for the first time. Near the entrance of Malibu Creek State Park, the 588-acre park was collaboratively purchased for $35 million by... more ›

LA Landmarks: Santa Anita Park

LA Landmarks: Santa Anita Park

Horse racing season has just begun at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, and from now until April 22, SoCal hopefuls (with $5 for general admission fee) can step up to tellered windows and pick the ponies to win, place or show. more ›

Democracy in Action Awards

Democracy in Action Awards

California Peace Action is an organization that honors legislators for leadership on human rights and foreign policy. more ›

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