Pt. Mugu SP Closure Update
As reported earlier this month, Point Mugu State Park has been closed to the public while the damage to the trails is being assessed and repaired. Heavy equipment has been working to reestablish Sycamore Canyon and the public is still being asked to stay out of the park until such time as it is safe. Trucks […]
West End of Etz Meloy Gets Another Gate
CORBA was alerted to the fact that a private property owner at the west end of Etz Meloy Motorway (a section of the Backbone Trail) at Yerba Buena Road has erected a second, new gate to deter the public from using the route. From the National Park Service: The 1-mile stretch of Etz Meloy Mtwy. heading […]
Sullivan Canyon Work Update, July 3
The latest news from Mike Harriel of So Cal Gas regarding construction as they move closer to the mandated test on its pipelines in Sullivan Canyon. Beginning July 8th · We will conduct a bird survey to determine if any nesting birds are in the area of our work. If there are, the project will be […]
More Work Scheduled for Sullivan Canyon in June
Since 1960, Southern California Gas Company (“SoCaIGas”) has owned much of the land that comprises Sullivan Canyon (more than 4 miles in length). This property is used as a corridor for two transmission pipelines that provide Los Angeles residents with a safe and reliable supply of natural gas. Periodically, SoCalGas must perform maintenance on these […]
Sullivan Canyon Pipeline Work Begins January 6
From the Public Affairs Office of Southern California Gas: Since 1960, Southern California Gas Company (“SoCaIGas”) has owned much of the land that comprises Sullivan Canyon (more than 4 miles in length). This property is used as a corridor for two transmission pipelines that provide Los Angeles residents with a safe and reliable supply of […]
Temporary Trail Closures In Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons in April and May
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The National Park Service (NPS) is advising visitors that trails at Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons will be intermittently closed during April and May due to the demolition and removal of surplus water conveyance infrastructure. Several days of trail closures are expected, though limited to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 […]
Wilderness Proposal Public Hearings – Be there to help save access to trails Apr 9, 10
Fellow cyclists, the four Southern California National Forests Land Management Plan Amendment is currently in its public comment period. The amendment makes changes to Land Management plans in the Los Padres, Angeles, San Bernadino and Cleveland National Forests. Within that proposal are two alternatives that will forever impact bicycle access to public lands in the […]
Sullivan Canyon Closed to Public Until End of December
The Southern California Gas Company recently released information regarding the closing of Sullivan Canyon to the public (see below for the press release). A comment was made on our blog alleging that the area had been closed due to an incident involving a mountain biker being seriously injured. According to Public Affairs Manager Krista Phipps, […]