Why science, not money, should matter on June 5th

Antonio Villaraigosa's long association with a desert water mining scheme should disqualify him from governorship of California

In praise of Altadena Hiker and Karin Bugge

Karin Bugge, who died this week, brought one of the most humane and original voices to the golden era of blogging.

Trump’s Cadiz relies on complicit Democrats

Projects don’t come any more suspect than water-from-the-desert-schemes. So why are two of California's most ambitious Democrats backing Trump's Cadiz?

Change in a place sold for its climate

Imported water gave Southern California's public gardens and urban canopy a tropical wash. Drought is re-landscaping the region.

Weed cloth always fails

One of the few things that weed cloth is good for is growing weeds. Fugitive dust settling in the gravel or wood mulch topping soon creates a potting mix perfect for rye grass, burclover or whatever seeds might blow in.
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