RPV Trail Plan Saved (Probably), Final Vote 10/2/12
The article below is from the Easy Reader newspaper (Hermosa Beach). It details the struggles Rancho Palos Verdes mountain bikers (represented by CORBA Palos Verdes) have been having with access to local trails, dating back to 2008 (and even before that). The news is good, but it still remains to be seen until the next […]
CORBA comments on Topanga General Plan
As we reported last year, a new Topanga General Plan is being developed by California State Parks. The plan will guide Topanga State Park’s future, ensuring that management practices are in line with the mission and objectives of the Park. The general plan does not govern trail use designations, and instead defers to the Santa […]
New San Vicente Mountain Communications Tower Public Presentation (the Nike Site)
A new communications tower is being proposed for the top of San Vicente Mountain, near the location of the Nike site at Westridge and Mulholland in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a highly popular destination for trail users and visitors to the Santa Monica Mountains. UltraSystems, a company specializing in environmental planning, will be […]
COSCA Strategic Plan Public Workshop Sep 20
The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency will host a public workshop to solicit your comments as a basis for developing a strategic plan for the open space and trail system of the Conejo Valley. The public is invited to provide their opinions and thoughts about the mission of COSCA, as well as their vision of […]
Topanga State Park General Plan Meeting #3
California State Parks is holding its third public meeting to determine the new general plan for Topanga State Park on June 14 at Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades. Mountain bikers who use Topanga State Park and surrounding trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting and […]
Third Public Meeting for Topanga State Park General Plan on June 14th
California State Parks is inviting the public to the third public meeting for the Topanga State Park General Plan. The purpose of this meeting is to present the single (preferred) plan and support materials. After the presentation, the General Plan team, comprised of CSP landscape architects environmental scientists, historians, archaeologists and park staff will be […]
LA County Draft Trails Manual Public Hearing
On February 28, 2011, about 50 people gathered in the beautiful Birch Room at Descanso Gardens in La Canada. We were there to review and comment upon the most recent draft of the Los Angeles County Trails Manual. But let’s back up a bit… Last July, CORBA board members met with LA County Planning and […]
Palos Verdes Upper Filiorum Reserve – Public Hearing
Urgent! Mountain Bikers – We need your help! Support access for bicycles in the newly acquired Upper Filiorum Reserve. Don’t let us get shut out! The workshop is an informal way to express your views in a small group. This is not a council meeting. Attend the Wednesday Sept 8th workshop at Fred Hesse Community Park (map). Input from […]