Monthly Archive: December, 2009

The Year in Pictures 2009

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Click on each image to see more details. Ascot Hills Where’s the Park? Griffith Park on the East Bank of the Los Angeles River Preserve History and Green Space at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument and Father Serra Park Keep Baldwin Hills Clean and Safe for Generations to Come Diversify Access to and [...]

Channel Islands National Park

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

See more about National Parks, the PBS documentary America’s Best Idea, and Transit to Trails.

California State Parks: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Allensworth Hotel. Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park commemorates the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. Colonel Allen Allensworth founded the town in 1908. Colonel Allensworth, born a slave, served in the Army and Navy and retired as lieutenant colonel, the highest ranking black in the armed forces. A champion [...]

First Anniversary The Acjachemen’s victory Los Angeles Times Editorial

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Posted: December 27th, 2008 http://www.cityprojectca.org/blog/archives/1205 Los Angeles Times Editorial OUT HERE The Acjachemen’s victory The Acjachemen quietly marked the win against the Foothill South toll road by honoring land that will not be disturbed. December 27, 2008 On the chilly morning of the winter solstice last Sunday, the sun was just cresting the ridgeline of [...]

Monuments, Diversity and Democracy: Little Tokyo Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr. Learn more about Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy.

Happy Holidays from The City Project!

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Dear Friends, All children deserve places to play, where they can become strong and healthy, and learn cooperation and competition in a safe environment. I’m writing today to ask for your support in expanding opportunities for children to be physically active and learn lifelong habits for health. The City Project, a nonprofit advocacy and policy [...]

Carrizo Plain National Monument

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

The Carrizo Plain is the largest remaining tract of the San Joaquin Valley biogeographic province with only limited evidence of human alteration. Lying adjacent to the southwest edge of the San Joaquin Valley in eastern San Luis Obispo County, the 250,000 acre area is a diverse complex of habitats similar to those in the San [...]

Manzanar National Historic Monument

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Learn more about Monuments, Diversity and Democracy. Visit the Heritage Parkscape online and on flickr.

South Park City CO 2004

Monday, December 21st, 2009

View the Fun in the Park collection on flickr. Learn more about Monuments, Diversity, and Democracy.

First Anniversary WE WON! DIVERSE ALLIES SAVED PANHE AND SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH!!!!!

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Diverse allies working together persuaded the California Coastal Commission in February and the United States Department of Commerce on December 18, 2008, to save the sacred Native American Acjachemen site of Panhe and San Onofre State Beach and stop the toll road there. “Our hearts are filled with gratitude today. I am grateful for the [...]